A typical day at Base Camp
8am – Wake Up Gong
Everyone helps make breakfast and clean up with their group. Could be pancakes, hash browns, oatmeal, french toast or cereal!
10am – Morning Meeting
Everyone gathers to learn about what’s coming up during the session, the day’s activities, and don’t forget lost and found!
10:30am – Morning Activities
Campers choose from a variety of activities which change daily and are scheduled depending on the desires and abilities of the campers.
Swimming, Boating, and Craft Shack are offered every activity period.
Other sample morning activities: Basketball, Knitting, Cards, Baking, Archery, Silk Screening, and a wild flower Day Hike.
1pm – Lunch
Everyone helps make lunch and clean up in their campsite.
Lunch might be tuna sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, or PBJ just to name a few.
2pm – Rest Hour
A great time to take a shower, do your laundry, or take a nap and not miss out on any activities.
3pm – Afternoon Activities
Afternoon activities are always different than morning activities.
Swimming, Boating and Craft Shack are still offered.
Other sample afternoon activities to choose from: Rock Wall, Tie-Die, Friendship Bracelets, Volleyball, Music Jam Session, Ultimate Frisbee, and Improvisation Games
6pm – Dinner
Groups make and clean up dinner together.
Dinner could be spaghetti, stir-fry, hamburgers, or a variety of other meals.
8pm – Vespers
This quiet sharing time gives campers a chance to relax and share their stories or talents in a calm environment.
Rock Wall and Group Games are also often offered during this time.
8:45pm – Campfire
Each group takes a turn putting together a campfire program to share with the rest of camp: skits, songs and stories featuring our very own staff and campers!
10:00pm – Bedtime
Campers sleep under the stars in their campsites, supervised by two counselors.