No two days are alike at camp, but this sample schedule gives an overview of daily activities and flow.
Camper Drop-off & Morning ActivityEach morning campers and their parent/guardian check-in with their counselor and then join a morning activity. Morning activities include games, arts and crafts, and hanging out with friends.
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Opening CircleThe entire camp gathers to enjoy a community activity. Staff and campers sing songs, conduct team-building exercises, or act out nature skits to introduce the day.
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Daily ExplorationAfter opening circle campers join their subgroups and with their counselors delve into a particular nature topic. For example: a group will discuss life cycles then hike to a pond and find frogs and tadpoles.
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LunchCampers break for lunch and enjoy some restful time.
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Choice ActivitiesCampers have the opportunity to choose from a variety of activities developed by staff, including afternoon nature hikes, shelter building, origami, and or water games on hot days.
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Closing CircleAt the end of each day the whole camp gathers to share stories of where they went, what they saw, and what they made.
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Camper Pick-upEach afternoon, campers and their parent/guardians check-out with their counselor before leaving camp.
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After Camp Program (Topsfield, only)During this optional program (registration required), campers can choose from a variety of activities that may include active games, quiet table games or reading.
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What Others Are Saying . . .
“I was very impressed by how organized the camp was, how friendly and welcoming the staff who worked with my son was, and how they kept them busy with great activities…”—Camp Parent
“I loved canoeing, and building gnome-homes on the island.”—Camper