Outdoor Skills with Calder
Today the Outdoor Explorers embarked on a compass scavenger hunt. Each camper learned the basic skills and then helped navigate their team through the course. Everybody who participate in this choice activity completed it successfully and had a great time!
Welcome Week 2 Campers!
We had a great first day of camp! Our groups, the Nice and Fabulously Shiny Ravioli Pizza Trees (Kate’s group) and the Courageous Crawdads (Calder’s group), jumped right into the flow of camp. Campers learned the rules and got participated in different group activities such as sports, crafts, and outdoor living skills. Favorite choices today were fishing, […]
Cooking in the Outdoors
We had a choice group yesterday that did some outdoor cooking. Campers learned about different types of fires that could be built and proceeded to construct an awesome ‘log cabin’ structure. Campers shredded cheese and we made pita pizzas. The log cabin structure burned well, cooking not just our pizzas, but extras for the program staff as […]
Navigating the Outdoors
The Outdoor Explorers have had an opportunity to learn some outdoor living skills during choice this week. Campers have loved the orienteering scavenger hunt activity. All of the campers in this choice group mastered the art of navigating with a compass and finding their way simply by using coordinates. We have many more fun activities planned this week!
Hiking, Tracking, and Exploring! Oh My!
This week Outdoor Explorer campers have had the chance to go on an animal tracking hike! On this hike up the rim trail, campers found all sorts of tracks, including deer, coyote, and turkey tracks. We even found a turkey feather to prove it! We’re looking forward to more adventures as the week continues.
Crafty Explorers
Outdoor Explorer crafts choice activities are going splendidly. So far the favorite craft is friendship bracelets, and we have also enjoyed making nature mosaics and memory books. Whether the campers are experts or beginners, everyone is helping eachother improve their skills.
Camp Teaches Children to Make and Keep Friends all Year Long
Does Your Day Camp Director Really Want to Hear from You?
I hope so, because the many opportunities for you and the day camp staff to share information can greatly improve the positive impact that a day camp has on your child.
Outdoor Activities for Earth Day and Spring!
Spring is here! What a great time to get outside and take advantage of what your local parks have to offer! Try new outdoor activities and bring your family and friends to the Lafayette Reservoir to enjoy nature. Get in shape by taking a short hike around the lower lakeside trail. It’s only 2.75 miles […]
Future Leaders — Develop Leadership Skills at Camp this Summer!
Camp is the perfect place to learn to be a leader because of the many opportunities available to develop and practice leadership skills. At camp, counselors help campers, shy or outgoing, get the most out of themselves through their participation in a supportive, positive group setting. Campers learn important life lessons and how to positively communicate […]
