Not every camp fits every child.
Camp Chikopi has never tried to be everything to everyone. For more than a century, it has remained a traditional overnight sports camp for boys who benefit from structure, activity, and being part of a team.
So who tends to thrive here?
Most boys today are used to screens. That’s normal.
The boys who do well at Chikopi are not the ones who dislike technology, they’re the ones who benefit from stepping away from it for a while.
They settle into full days of activity.
They enjoy competing, practicing, swimming, paddling, running, and playing pickup games at the beach.
They sleep well at night because they have been genuinely active.
Chikopi is organized.
Cabins are inspected.
Schedules are followed.
Teams are assigned.
There is freedom within a framework, but the framework is clear.
Boys who respond well to routine often gain confidence from knowing what is expected of them each day.
Some campers arrive focused on one sport. Others enjoy trying many.
Either way, the boys who thrive at Chikopi are willing to practice, accept coaching, and work toward measurable improvement.
Progress matters. Effort matters.
Camp Chikopi is technology-free.
The first few days can feel different. Then something shifts.
Boys begin talking more. Competing more. Solving small problems face-to-face. They build friendships based on shared experience instead of shared screens.
The boys who thrive are not anti-technology. They simply discover that they are capable without it.
Chikopi is not an individual retreat. It is a team environment.
Cabin mates share responsibilities.
Mixed-age teams compete together.
Older campers help younger ones adjust.
The boys who thrive understand that being part of a group brings both responsibility and belonging.
Chikopi is traditional. It is active. It is structured.
If your son prefers constant independence without routine, or wants a highly specialized single-sport training environment, another program may be a better fit.
But if he benefits from structure, enjoys sport, and grows through being part of a close-knit team, Chikopi may be exactly the right place.
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Phone: 705-387-3811
Winter Office (Nov–May): 954-566-8235
Email: campchikopi@aol.com
