2010 Daily Schedule

Here is a sample of the expected "normal" day for 2010. Each day is different but this will give you an idea of how Campers spend their days.

• 7:15am WAKE-UP
• 7:30am EARLY BIRD ACTIVITY/EXERCISE
  • Open Water Swimming
  • Canoeing
  • Running
  • Kayaking
• 8:15am BREAKFAST
  • Nutritious, 2-course breakfasts
  • Juices, Cold or Hot Cereal & Hot Main course
  • Fresh baked bread at EVERY meal
  • Family-style meals served by counselor at head of each table
  • Announcements at the conclusion of each meal
• 9:25am INSPECTION
  • Cabin clean-up
  • Personal clean-up time
• 9:35am CABIN CLASS PERIODS
  • Three 50-minute, sport offerings teaching the fundamentals of each sport
  • Small-cabin-sized classes, thus ensuring individualized instruction
  • More advanced instruction for a camper's primary or secondary sport or interest
• 12:30pm LUNCH
  • Soup or Salad appetizer
  • Sandwiches, casseroles, and other lighter fare
  • Fresh Bread
  • Juice and Dessert
  • Each meal homemade, hearty, healthy and plenty
  • "Mail Call" after lunch
  • Announcements
• 1:30pm REST HOUR
  • Optional sleep time
  • Reading, writing, or low-key activity outside of cabin
• 2:30pm TEAM SPORT PRACTICES (SWIMMING, SOCCER, TENNIS, RUNNING & BASEBALL)
  • The only time there is a distinction between competitive/non-competitive swimmers
  • Non-competitive swimmers choose to join one of our other sports teams
• 3:40pm TEAM COMPETITION ACTIVITY
  • Camp's six teams participate in sportsmanlike competition in dual and team championship activities
  • Golden Rule emphasized in all activities
  • Focus is FUN - "That's what summer camp is all about!"
• 4:40pm ELECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME
  • Choose from numerous elective opportunities: sailing, windsurfing, mountain biking, swimming, beach, canoeing, kayaking, archery, tennis and more
• 6:00pm DINNER
  • Heavier meal. Carbohydrate re-loading
  • Soup or Salad appetizer. Fresh Bread. Pastas, meat dishes, etc.
  • Conversation encouraged, invoked at each table at all meals
  • Manners instilled and required
• 7:15pm EVENING ACTIVITY
  • Lower-intensity
  • War Canoe practice
  • Organized evening activity or "pick-up" games
• 8:30pm TUCK SHOP/CAMPFIRES/INSPIRATIONAL TALK
  • Campfires allow for reflective time (of singing) and appreciation for friendships
  • Occasional inspirational talks from visiting Olympians, Olympic coaches and others
  • Tuck Shop open daily (except Sunday), for needed toiletries, supplies, or camp clothing. Also, a limited selection of candies
  • Both camps are non-denominational. Arrangements may be made for out-of-camp services. Campers may participate in weekly vesper service, which stresses the importance of good citizenship, friendship, loyalty and honesty
• 9:30pm SNACKS & BEDTIME
  • Bedtime stories
  • Counselors present at all times when campers are in cabins