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Camp Program

K-1 Program

Our youngest campers are invited to join Summer Fun Camp's specialized K-1 program and become Beavers. This program has been designed with young children in mind. Shorter activities, more supervision, and a shorter camp day are all part of the program to ensure that your child has a terrific and safe camp experience. The Beaver's schedule is as follows:

  • 8:30-8:45: Arrival at Camp
  • 8:50-9:30: Arts and Crafts or Swim Lessons
  • 9:40-10:10: Snack and Group Time
  • 10:20-11:00 Nature
  • 11:10-11:50: Field Sports
  • 12:00-12:30: Board Games, Legos, and Group Time
  • 12:35-1:05: Lunch
  • 1:10-1:30: Talent Show Practice
  • 1:30: Dismissal
Please Note: 1st Graders registered for Full-Day will join the Grade 2-8 Program activities at 1:30.

Grade 2-8 Program

Campers entering grades 2-8 are split up into three groups, Elephants for campers entering grades 2-3, Eagles for campers entering grades 4-5, and Pelicans for campers entering grades 6-8. All campers entering grades 2-8 will have the opportunity to take part in one of our sports activities. Sports activities will be split into multiple levels to accommodate all campers and their varied ability levels. For campers who do not wish to participate in a sports activity, Arts & Crafts and Nature & Fishing are offered as alternatives. Campers have the opportunity to choose their own schedule. The following is a list of the activities Summer Fun Camp offers:

  Morning Activities

 Afternoon Activities

 Arts and Crafts Arts and Crafts
 Baseball  Basketball
Tennis  
 Board Games and Legos
 Soccer  Creative Drama
 Swim Lessons
 Mountain Biking
Nature and Fishing Field Sports
  Street Hockey

Campers schedule will be as follows:

  • 8:30-8:45: Arrival at Camp
  • 8:50-9:50: Morning Activity 1
  • 9:55-10:15: Snack Break
  • 10:20-11:20: Morning Activity 2
  • 11:30-12:30: Morning Activity 3
  • 12:35-1:05: Lunch
  • 1:10-1:30: Talent Show Practice
  • 1:30: Dismissal for Half-Day Campers
  • 1:35-2:15: Afternoon Activity 1
  • 2:20-2:35: Popsicle Break
  • 2:40-3:20: Afternoon Activity 2
  • 3:30-4:10: Afternoon Activity 3
  • 4:15-4:25: Group Announcements, Retrieve Belongings
  • 4:30: Dismissal for Full-Day Campers

Swimming Levels

  • Level  1 - Water Exploration Fully submerge face for 3 seconds, Floating, Alternating arm action
  • Level  2 - Primary Skills Retrieve objects underwater, Rhythmic breathing, Back crawl arm action
  • Level  3 - Stroke Readiness Tread water, Jump into deep water, Crawl stroke with breathing 10 yards
  • Level  4 - Stroke Development Rotary breathing, Front dive, Front & back crawl 25 yards, Tread water 2 min.
  • Level  5 - Stroke Refinement Dive from board, Breaststroke 10 yards, Underwater swim 3 body lengths
  • Level  6 - Skill Proficiency Front & Back crawl 100 yards each, Tread water 3 minutes, Butterfly10 yards
  • Level  7 - Advanced Skills Butterfly 25 yards, Rescues with equipment, Tread water 5 minutes

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program

Students ages 14-15 who are entering grades 9 or 10 are encouraged to join our Counselor-in-Training Program. This program will focus on preparing these teens to be future leaders. The program will promote leadership skills and help the CIT's become more confident in their ability to handle leadership positions such as full-time camp counselor positions. The program is a combination of educational activities, group work, and hands-on training. The goal is to place each CIT in a number of different groups and activities to allow them to develop their skills as a counselor and learn what type of activities suit them best. Space is limited in this program.

CIT program hours are 8:30-4:30.



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