Camper ProgrammingBUILDERS [Grades 1-3rd ] FRIDAY All About Me Book: Campers will create and share an "All About Me" book, giving them a chance to express who they are while getting to know others. Convo Starters:
SATURDAY Kindness Rocks: After reading Catching Kindness, campers will reflect on how small acts of kindness help build a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and cared for. By creating kindness rocks to share around camp, they'll practice showing care, celebrating one another, and making camp a welcoming place for every family and every story. Resources: Kindness Rocks by Megan Murphy Convo Starters:
Cooperative Games: Campers will practice listening, teamwork, and communication through cooperative games and a story. As they work toward shared goals, they'll discover that courage, respect for different perspectives, and valuing each person's unique identity and experiences help everyone feel included and connected. Resources:
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SUNDAY Animal Folklore Mad-Libs: Campers will work together to create silly, imaginative stories inspired by animal folklore while celebrating creativity, teamwork, and the unique perspectives each person brings. Convo Starters:
VOYAGERS [Grades 4-5] FRIDAY Me Tree: Campers will create a "Me Tree" to explore the people, experiences, cultures, and strengths that have shaped who they are. As they reflect on their identity—including the people who care for them and the communities they belong to—campers will celebrate what makes them unique while building courage, connection, and appreciation for one another's stories. Convo Starters:
SATURDAY Feelings Art: Campers will use art to explore and express their emotions in a safe, supportive space, learning that every feeling is welcome and important. Through creative expression and conversation, they'll build self-awareness, practice the courage to name their emotions, and discover how sharing our feelings helps create a community of care and understanding. Resources: The Color Monster by Anna Llenas Convo Starters:
Spaghetti Tower Challenge: Campers will work together to build the tallest spaghetti tower they can, practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. As they navigate challenges, they'll discover that strong communities are built through listening, encouraging one another, valuing different perspectives and experiences, and having the courage to keep trying—even when things don't go as planned. Convo Starters:
SUNDAY Animal Folklore Mad-Libs: Campers will work together to create silly, imaginative stories inspired by animal folklore while celebrating creativity, teamwork, and the unique perspectives each person brings. Convo Starters:
SEEKERS [Grades 6-7] FRIDAY Classroom Flag: Campers will work together to create a classroom flag that reflects the shared values, identities, cultures, and strengths of their group. As they discover common experiences while celebrating each person's unique story. Convo Starters:
Me Tree: Campers will create a "Me Tree" to explore the people, experiences, cultures, and strengths that have shaped who they are. As they reflect on their identity—including the people who care for them and the communities they belong to—campers will celebrate what makes them unique while building courage, connection, and appreciation for one another's stories. Convo Starters:
SATURDAY All My People Who: Campers will play a fun community-building game that celebrates both what makes each person unique and the experiences they share with others. Through laughter, movement, and conversation, they'll build courage to share their identities, appreciate different cultures and family stories. Convo Starters:
SUNDAY Animal Folklore Mad-Libs: Campers will work together to create silly, imaginative stories inspired by animal folklore while celebrating creativity, teamwork, and the unique perspectives each person brings. Convo Starters:
MESSENGERS [Grades 8-11] FRIDAY Personalized Notebook: Campers will create personalized journals to express their creativity and reflect on their camp experiences, identities, and emotions. Throughout the weekend, their journals will become a place to celebrate their culture, process their adoption or family story if they choose, recognize acts of courage and care, and remember the community they're building together. Convo Starters:
Belonging Affirmations: Campers will explore what it means to truly belong by reflecting on their identities, family stories, cultures, and the strengths they bring to the camp community. Together, they'll create affirmations that encourage courage, self-confidence, and care, reminding one another that they are valued, accepted, and never alone. Convo Starters:
SATURDAY All My People Who: Campers will play a fun community-building game that celebrates both what makes each person unique and the experiences they share with others. Through laughter, movement, and conversation, they'll build courage to share their identities, appreciate different cultures and family stories. Convo Starters:
SUNDAY Animal Folklore Mad-Libs: Campers will work together to create silly, imaginative stories inspired by animal folklore while celebrating creativity, teamwork, and the unique perspectives each person brings. Convo Starters:
ALL CAMPER AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES Art Cabin: Get creative at the art cabin, design fun projects and express yourself. Tumbling: Flip, roll, and fly in tumbling. Build skills, boost confidence and have a blast learning awesome moves. Court Games: Hit the court for fast-paced games. Sharpen your skills, play with friends, and bring your A-game. Field Games: Run, laugh, and compete in epic field games. Team up , stay active and enjoy nonstop outdoor fun! Break Dancing: Step into break dancing. Learn cool moves, find your rhythm, and show off your style on the floor! Teen Hangout: Grades 8-11 ONLY. Chill in the teen lounge. Relax, play games and connect with friends in your own laid-back space. Sonic Sounds: Jump into music class. Explore sounds, learn new skills, and create awesome tunes with friends. |
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