Archery

One of our more popular activities is Archery. Archery is beneficial for improving upper body strength, focus and attention skills, and patience. Setting and achieving goals boosts confidence and self esteem. Archery teaches the importance of safety, it teaches everyone to be responsible for one another but also for the equipment they are using.

 

Arts & Crafts

Arts and crafts improve children's coordination, improve fine motor skills, improve visual processing abilities and build self esteem. Arts and crafts are a relaxing and calming activity.

 

Athletics/Fun & Games

Physical activity is the most obvious benefit of sports and athletics. Participation in sports and games also builds self-esteem, confidence and social skills. In addition children learn to deal with small setbacks in a calm and rational way. When outdoors doing physical activity the staff are very mindful of keeping the children well hydrated.

 

High and Low Ropes/ Rock Climbing

The ropes courses provides challenge to children. Overcoming challenge gives an extreme boost to a child's self esteem. Ropes course activities require focus and problem solving. Instructors are certified and focused on physical safety. 

 

Nature
Fun games and hands on projects illustrate the dynamics of the natural world. Children develop an appreciation for the outdoors.

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Performing Arts

Campers are exposed to different kinds of music and theater from different cultures. Builds confidence and creativity. Talent shows include groups and individual performances. 

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Pioneering/Hiking

Exposes children to nature, community living, and independence. Activities include: Shelter building, fire building, outdoor cooking, hiking one of our many trails and survival skills. This activity promotes team work and cooperation which also builds conficdence and social skills.

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Swimming

Swimming is great exercise as it uses all of the body's major muscle groups. In addition it builds strength and coordination. Children are given swim lessons and taught water safety in addition to daily free swim.

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Visual Media Production

Campers work in groups to write and produce videos that focus on the camp community and its activities, while learning skills including camera operation, computer audio and video editing. Weekly group presentations boost sense of fun, progress and self esteem among peers.

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Martial Arts

In addition to physical benefits, martial arts builds concentration and self confidence. Teaching respect for others is an integral part of martial arts practice.

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Dance

One of the greatest benefits of dance is that it sparks a child's imagination and nurtures individual creativity in a unique way. Dance classes share the joy of physical self-expression in a supportive and structured setting. This can have a positive impact on children who have limited physical abilities, who act out or who have a difficult time sitting still.