Junior Program (Ages 8-10)
The Junior Program campers explore the area’s habitats and wildlife and are set at ease with the natural world. The short session, structured days, small camp size and specially trained staff make this program an ideal first overnight camp.
Junior Program
Aug 19 – Aug 25
Ages 8–10
7 days
First-time / all campers
$1,200
Junior Program Description
In small groups, campers move through a series of workshops each morning, wherein they are introduced to topics in the natural world. The activities are hands-on; by lunchtime, campers may have waded in the pond, chased butterflies, caught salamanders, planted a row of lettuce, or predicted the day’s weather.
Each afternoon the staff present a fresh set of choices of hikes, games and arts, all of which integrate the natural world creatively and further outdoor skills.
Evenings are sometimes whole group activities such as a round of games, a folklore night, or a sleep-out on top of our mountain. Other evenings the campers choose among small-group options that celebrate the crepuscular hour.
Meals are served family style, with several staff at each table, assuring that eating and conversation promote good health along with hilarity. Campers are supervised throughout the bedtime process by staff who manage the dormitories. Bedtime is a ritual of toothbrushing, sharing thoughts, and reading aloud. Campers soon settle down to sleep.
Suggested Reading
Packing List
Program Goals
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Preparation for 1st Time Campers
A typical Junior Program day
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7:00 Wake up bell
7:30 Breakfast
8:15 Clean-up
8:45 Morning Activity – small assigned groups
10:00 Snack – Bookstore Open
10:30 Morning Activity – small assigned groups
11:45 Free Time
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Rest
2:00 Swim (in the freshwater pond) / Free Time
3:00 Afternoon Choices – small groups
6:00 Dinner
6:45 Reflections – with reflections group of 1 staff and 2-3 campers
7:15 Evening Meeting – campers and camp director
7:30 Evening Program
8:45 Lights out