Camp Schedules

Sunday Schedule 

The first day of each camp session is Sunday. Campers will begin to arrive from 1pm on Sunday, and should all be in their cabin by 3pm.  You will take them on a tour of camp before dinner. After dinner is opening campfire where campers will join with all of camp to meet the staff, learn the rules of camp and earn some beads.  

Camp Tour Schedule

On Sunday at 3pm each camper completes an activity survey in the cabin, and you'll bring these with you to tour. Around 3:15pm you should begin the walk to your first tour location, but wait to start at 3:30pm. At 3:30pm each cabin will follow this rotation for the camp tour. Follow the arrows to your next location. Dinner is at 6pm. 

Animal Area: There are two animal area rotations. Make sure you stop and explain the rules and grab a 100 Animal Club sheet before entering for the first time. You’ll cover animal etiquette, free time rules, and point out the different animals in each area.

• Front- Start at Kennels then Jungle, Pentagon/Shire.

• Back - Start at ALC then barn

Game Pavilion: Point out Carpet Ball, Gaga Ball, 9 Square, Slingshot Range. Explain rules, fair play, and free time. If time remains you can play gaga ball or 9 square.

Computer Cafe:

• Porch - Explain beads and how to earn them. Give out year beads, bring a friend, multi-session, and international beads.

• Story Rock-Explain communication at camp (cub notes, emails, etc), talk about story rock. Point out nature solo as well.

Activity Loop: After leaving the computer cafe, walk down the activity loop, point out Nature Solo, and talk about the different classes and courses that take place at camp. You will then come out at the craft studio. 

Craft Studio: You can show them both the craft and pottery studio. Talk about cabin crafts and free time activities. 

Trading Post & Health Lodge: Stop in between the two buildings. Explain times that campers can visit the camp store and the health lodge. This is a good time to play a name game when done.

Ursa’s Landing: This is where activity sign ups will happen. You will also turn in the activity survey here. Seniors will be on the left side and juniors on the right by the closets.

Dining Hall:

• Food Line- Explain dining hall procedures, show them where to find special diet food, and talk about options available at every meal.

• Cabin Table- Show campers their cabin table. Take some time to talk about clean plate, when they get mail, and the cards they can fill out.

Goldfish Pond: Photographers will take a cabin photo, please help the photographer position your campers. They will also take year photos of some campers. Play a game with those not getting their photo taken.

Odi Hall: Talk about the makers space and free time activities. Put cabin stickers on water bottles.

What to Cover on the First Day

Your Sunday tour and opening campfire, should cover most of the things campers need to know on the first day of camp. However, when you get back to the cabin Sunday night, it would be great to talk about or reiterate the following topics:

● Cabin and Camp Rules. Explain the rules. When talking about the buddy system, tell them what they can do if they aren’t able to find one. Remind them about keeping windows/doors closed and turning off lights.

● Show them how to work things properly in the cabin:

a. Adjusting the blinds.

b. Taking down/adjusting the shower head.

c. Adjusting the shower temperature.

● Tell them the five things we always have when we leave the cabin and explain why all of these five things are important:

1. Closed toe shoes

2. Applied bug spray

3. Applied sunscreen

4. Water bottle

5. Name tag

● Explain what campers do when they need help. They should always be able to approach you; If it is something you can’t help them with, seek advice from your Cabin or Camper Advocate.

● Explain camp beads. Show them the flashcards, the bead book and the sample name tag. Pass out the bead tracking sheets and tell them about what’s new. Prepare everyone’s name tag for the addition of beads at the opening campfire.

● Prepare them for the week. Talk about campout, skit night, and any other events that would have them excited and thinking ahead.

The Daily Schedule

You'll see from the schedule that all hours of the camp day are scheduled and planned. Camp was designed so that campers are kept engaged, active, and busy during most hours of the day. Having time that is structured helps to keep things running as they should and gives a plan of action for the day. Having a guide for what the day will look like helps to keep campers from getting stir crazy and keeps the staff in the know. 

As staff your schedule is adjusted individually with breaks, days off, class assignments, and duties like paperwork, staff meetings and chores. 

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