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No two days are alike at Arcadia Nature Day Camp in Easthampton! However, this sample schedule can give you an idea of activity types and daily flow.
| 8:45–9:30 am
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Camper Check-In*, Health Screening, & GamesCounselors welcome their campers and remind them of where to put their backpacks and lunchboxes. To start the day, campers can choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor games and activities such as nature puzzles.
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| 9:30–10:00 am
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Opening Circle, Daily Nature Theme Introduction, Mystery, & RiddleCamp groups gather in small groups to learn about the week’s theme as well as what adventures await them. At this time they also learn about the Riddle of the Day, sing songs, and participate in theme intro activities.
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| 10:00–10:30 am
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SnackGroups break for snack at the picnic area or along the trails.
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| 10:30 am–12:00 pm
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Morning Hike & ActivitiesWeekly themes are reinforced through trail explorations and nature study. Activities that engage and deepen learning may include catching insects in the pond or field, searching for salamanders, and hiking to the sanctuary’s clay pits, to name just a few!
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| 12:00–12:45 pm
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Lunch, Games, & StoriesCampers eat lunch, listen to stories, and play games. Younger camp groups learn about the Critter of the Day.
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| 12:45–1:45 pm
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Choice Time: Quiet & Active OptionsAfter lunch, campers can choose from a quiet activity (crafts), something middle-of-the-road (a hike to search for animal homes), or something active (games in the field).
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| 1:45–2:45 pm
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Theme-Based Activity TimeCampers gather in small groups to engage in theme-related activities. One group might play a game while the other makes a bird mural, then the groups switch.
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| 2:45–3:00 pm
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Closing CircleEach group gathers for their closing circle to solve the Riddle of the Day and reflect on the day’s activities. Campers and counselor share their favorite parts of the day, providing an opportunity for all voices to be respectfully heard.
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| 3:00–3:15 pm
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Camper Pick-Up*
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*Pickup and drop-off times will be assigned prior to the start of camp. Camp families will be required to complete a daily health screening and attestation before their child can be admitted to camp.
What Others are Saying . . .
"Our child said he enjoyed learning about the history of the land, like finding coal and an old trolley line. He came home with lots of great nature knowledge." –Camp Parent
"Our child loved the outdoor games, hikes, and climbing the observation tower. She found it thrilling and it also made her feel capable." –Camp Parent
