Things You Never Knew About Camp Chikopi

Camp Chikopi has become a core part of summer for thousands of boys every July and August. Each summer, boys leave their home town to journey to Camp Chikopi's hills, fields, and lake, to take part in the time-honored tradition of Chikopi. And, while most of you will visualize images of campfires and canoes, at Chikopi, it is a much bigger experience. 

• Camp Chikopi is older than your grandparents, literally. Chikopi's first summer was 1920.  We have created an impressive 101 summers of memories and friendships. The secret of our endurance? One Hundred years later, we still believe there is something for every boy at Camp Chikopi. 
• Chikopi is worth its weight in gold, and then some! The summer Chikopi experience is life-changing – developing friendships and memories that last well beyond the final campfire.
• Green is "zen." Research shows that boys who experience nature first-hand learn skills to reduce stress and better handle stress in their future. As well as teaching boys how to be good stewards of the environment, Chikopi teaches boys how to appreciate the world around him, take a minute and a deep breath, notice nature, this ultimately will lead him how to de-stress the natural way.
• Chikopi is not all about sports. There is a wide variety of activities for anyone who wants to relax and enjoy all Chikopi has to offer. Boys significantly benefit from the sense of community, authentic relationships, and self-discovery. Chikopi is an excellent opportunity for boys to try various new activities in a safe and fun environment.
• Try this on for size! Chikopi is a great place to try new activities. Afraid of sailing? According to research, 74 percent of campers reported they attempted new activities at Chikopi that they were afraid to do when they first arrived. Many of those activities often leave lasting impressions. Parents report to us that their son continued his new activity from Chikopi after he returned home.
• Manners maketh the man. The Chikopi experience teaches more than just archery or knot tying. The entire experience consists of teachable moments; perhaps one of the biggest is how to live with a group of people. Boys learn to pick up after themselves, respect each other's space and property, and to say "Please" and "Thank You."
• Veggies taste better with friends. Movies, TV, and books have given camp food a bad reputation, but in truth, Chikopi home cooks every meal in our kitchen. Chikopi is attentive to campers' food allergies, religious diets, healthy snack options, and vegetarian meals. Chikopi believes healthy eating and physical activity are important related issues.
• If "he" else went to Chikopi, maybe there's something to it! Chikopi has played a significant role in the lives of many talented people in history. Chikopi has a long list of notable campers – including Olympians, National athletes, politicians, doctors, nurses, business professionals, celebrities, artists, and great thinkers.
• Chikopi gets those neurons pumping!  Because of the active nature of Chikopi, boys who typically struggle in a traditional education setting often perform better after a summer at Chikopi.  Research shows summer camps, like Chikopi, help stem learning loss. Chikopi delivers an abundance of opportunities for developmental growth, the perfect precursor to academic achievement. 
• Chikopi has helped build leaders for a century! Teamwork, problem-solving, resiliency, independence, and the ability to relate to other people, are the skills that leaders need. The skills Chikopi has been adept at building for 100 years.