Sleeping bags are recommended as the mountain temperature drops nicely at night even during the day the temperatures average 5-10 degrees cooler than in Atlanta or other lower altitude areas.Ĭlosing ceremony is on Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. One night, the boys will have a campfire and roast marshmallows, while the girls go to the pool, and the next night we will switch.Īfter a day like this, most campers (and counselors too) are guaranteed an excellent night’s sleep in the cool mountain climate. At the end of the night activities, we rotate the boys and girls between having a campfire or pool party. Cabin time gives campers a chance to participate in special activities like: berry picking, building a camp-site (home in the woods), creek stomping, skit practice, singing songs, special games, scavenger hunts, special crafts, story-telling and much more.Īfter supper and mail call there is time for large camp-wide group activities which include: theme nights, skit nights, counselor hunt, carnival night, special night nature hike, sports night, capture-the-flag, international-folk-dance, camp-fire programs, and related types of activities.
#Summer camp daily schedule ideas for free
Afternoon activities also include time for free swim and cabin activities where campers enjoy the company of their own cabin groups. Campers may rest quietly or write letters home during this time. Lunch and rest time is from 12:30-2:00PM. There are three morning activity periods before lunch and three activity periods in the afternoon. We feel that children need the opportunity to master new skills in structured settings as well as the chance to learn to work and play together in harmony with one another while living in a community setting.Īctivity periods last from 50-60 minutes with a 10-15 minute break between them. After breakfast, campers return to their own cabins for clean-up and preparation for the day’s activities.Ĭamp Woodmont’s philosophy is that camp should combine both structured daily activities as well as providing time for small-group activities of a more relaxed and informal nature. The daily morning devotional follows breakfast (the devotional consists of a short inspirational/motivational story or reading and is led on a rotating basis by the counselors and staff). Monday morning brings the start of activities with a 7:30AM wake-up bugle call followed by the flag-raising and breakfast. The list of activities generally includes: Drama, Archery, Arts & Crafts, Field Games, Sports (including Kickball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball,) Challenge Course, Cheerleading, Dance, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Climbing Wall/High Ropes, Swimming, Hiking, etc. Campers choose from a list of activities for their main activities schedule. Finally, activity sign up is the last thing we do on this first evening together. 7:30 – 9:00 p.m: Campwide Nighttime ProgramsĪfter supper, campers and counselors enjoy an evening of large group games and get-to-know-you activities.5:15- 6:20 p.m: Cabin Activity Time/Free Swim.8:00 – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast, Devotional & Cabin Clean Up.7:55 a.m.: Flag Rising/Pledge of Allegiance.Campers may or may not take the same activity as their cabin-mate/friend. If your child is taking horseback, she/he will be assigned to a horseback class and will sign up for 4 other activities. Each camper selects a schedule of 5 daily activities based on individual preferences. This gives the campers a chance to get to know their counselor and the other campers in their own cabin group and gives the counselor a chance to get to know each camper and to discuss cabin rules and procedures. The first evening meal is an outdoor supper with individual cabins. Then, we take the ever-so-popular “group photo” before supper. We also stress the importance of inclusion of all campers, and taking care of and respecting personal belongings. Campers at Camp Woodmont are gradually acclimated to their small cabin groups as well as the larger camp-wide group.Īfter checking-in on Sunday afternoon, campers move their things into the cabin and then meet at the Beaver Lodge for the “safety talk.” During the safety talk, we review potential hazards, such as tripping over roots and rocks, and other rules for camper conduct and behavior (emphasizing that no pranks or bullying will be tolerated). We understand campers’ wide range of emotions and try to make every effort to help every camper fit in and feel at home when they arrive. Campers are happy and excited as well as nervous and apprehensive especially on the first day at camp. Arriving at camp on the first day bring many exciting and new feelings and emotions for campers.
0 kommentar(er)
