Archery
Available to all campers, ages
10 to 15, campers are instructed by a certified
archery instructor. Improve
your archery skills and learn fun target games you can play.
Arts and Crafts
During this fun-packed week, young artists
will learn to sharpen their 2-Dimension and 3-Dimension
skills. Our goal is to have each camper bring home
product(s) they are proud of.
Canoe
Canoe campers must be Red
Cross certified level 3 swimmers to participate
in this activity. Basic canoe and safety skills
will be taught by a certified instructor.
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Dance
Campers will select the dance steps they want to learn and
then will practice those steps for Thursday’s dance.
Drama
With the help of the Drama Instructor, campers will
prepare their original plays to be acted out.
Earth Agents (Weeks 3 & 7
Only)
Stop Dr. Thistle’s plans for environmental chaos.
Experience hands on activities and earn your Earth Agent
badge to stop Dr. Thistle in his muddy tracks.
Fishing
In our “catch and release” program campers
can practice casting and experimenting with different
types of bait while fishing in different locations of
our large property under the watchful eye of experienced
counselors. Campers may bring their own fresh water
pole (with your name on it), or one will be provided.
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History Reenactment
Recreate historical events and battles in new and exciting ways.
Kayaking
Campers must be Red Cross certified level 3 swimmers to
participate in this activity. Basic kayaking and safety skills will be taught
by a certified instructor.
Nature
Campers explore the environment by investigating stream life,
wildlife, forestry, plant life, and develop an overall appreciation
of our Earth. Science curriculum and materials have been funded
by Pfizer, Inc.
Outdoor Survival
Learn to build fires, shelters, and camp fire cooking.
Ropes/Challenge Course
Low ropes is an interactive, team building activity that is sure to challenge
you mentally and physically. Contains multiple elements and a horizontal climbing
wall. Are you up to this challenge? Certified staff will instruct.
Self-Defense
Campers will learn different techniques to better handle themselves
in different situations when appropriate.
Sports and Recreation
Campers will select from a
variety of activities and learn skills in local and international
sports and cooperative games. Camp has a volleyball court, basketball
court, playing field, and a four-square court.
Swimming
American Red Cross swimming lessons are
given to campers who sign up for this activity. Red Cross certificates
can be earned.
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Horseback Riding
($140 Additional Fee Per Week)
Join our experienced horse staff for summer fun at the stables.
Campers aged 9 to 15 will learn to groom and tack a horse, ride
in English or Western lessons, play ‘gymkhana’ games
on horseback and even enjoy a trail ride in our beautiful woods!
Campers will have a two-hour horse activity class each day with
one-hour of horseback riding instruction emphasizing safety and
fun. For
the second hour campers will learn and participate
in barn basics, horse care and equipment.
This activity averages out to only $14/hr
as compared to other riding programs. Horseshoeing demonstrations
will also be offered.
Canoe Paddle Making
($25 Additional Fee Per Week)
Using blank wooden forms, campers personalize and finish a unique
wooden paddle to take home. (Not available Week 3)
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Introduction To Draft Horses & Driving
($140 extra fee)
Week 7
For campers aged 9 – 15, this course will cover basic
differences between draft and saddle horses including the key points in a working
draft horse, the different motions, basic harnesses and hitching. Everyone
will have the chance to drive a single horse and a team. Instructor Doug Smith of
Canterbury, CT. has 40+ years work horses experience on the farm and in the
woods.
Rocketry
($45 extra fee)
Week 3
Each camper will build and decorate their own Estes rocket and water bottle
rocket as well as launch pre-built rockets. Taught by David
Emigh, who was part of the Mercury Space Program and
also worked at Los Alamos and Brookhaven National Labs. He is a science
historian teaching physics, history of physics and astronomy at QVCC.
Stay Over Weekend
($170 extra fee)
July 17-18
This year we will be day tripping on Saturday to Plimouth Plantation,
Plymouth, MA. Available to campers enrolled in both weeks 3
and 4.
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