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Summer Explorations

Our Summer Programs have something for everyone

Two Summer Explorations campers enjoying water play together

AGE 2–GRADE 1

Our youngest students enjoy a structured, classroom-based program of up to 16 students led by certified teachers. Activities are based around a new theme each week, with lots of opportunities for water play, playground time, and nature study on our beautiful 14-acre campus. Half and full-day options are available.

Two Summer Explorations campers working together on a project. Summer 2023

GRADES 2–6

Students entering second through sixth grades enjoy week-long workshops in the morning (such as jewelry making, woodworking, coding, sports, outdoor adventures, animation, and many more), and can choose new activities each afternoon. Half and full-day options are available.

Summer Explorations Leaders in Training

GRADES 7-9

Older students become our Leaders in Training. This intensive three-week course develops strong leadership skills through exercises and challenges. Each Leader in Training completes a First Aid/CPR course and an American Camping Association online course in youth leadership.

A day packed full of fun and learning (sample schedules)

8:30-9:00 a.m.Morning Arrival
9:00-9:30 a.m.Morning Meeting and Discovery Time
9:30-10:00 a.m.Special Classes (Movement or Music)
10:00-10:15 a.m.Snack
10:15-10:45 a.m.Playground
10:45-11:15 a.m.Classroom Time
11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Patio/Water Time
12:00-12:15 p.m.Storytime/Dismissal (Half-day Students)
12:15-1:00 p.m.Lunch and Playground
1:00-1:30 p.m.Story/Quiet Time
1:00-2:45 p.m.Class Time/Afternoon Specials (Drama or Spanish) Water Time
2:45-3:00 p.m.Closing Meeting
3:00-3:15 p.m.Dismissal/Carline
8:30-8:50 a.m.Arrival
8:50-9:00 a.m.Welcome Announcements
9:00-10:15 a.m.Workshop 1 (Students attend the same selection for the whole week)
10:15-11:00 a.m.Snack and Recess
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.Workshop 2 (Students attend the same selection for the whole week )
12:15 p.m.Half-day Dismissal
12:15-1:15 p.m.Lunch and Recess
1:15-2:05 p.m.Afternoon Activity 1 (Students can choose a different activity every day)
2:05-2:55 p.m.Afternoon Activity 2 (Students can choose a different activity every day)
2:55-3:15 p.m.Camp Share Announcements
3:15-3:30 p.m.Dismissal

Our Leaders in Training program follows a less structured schedule as we work to develop participants’ self-confidence and basic leadership skills. Teens get hands-on training with younger students and participate in a variety of exercises and challenges. Participants complete a First Aid/CPR course and the American Camping Association online course in youth development.

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