Weekly Activities and Daily Rhythm
Nature Day Camp works for children because of it's balance of structured and unstructured activities.
A balanced schedule also caters to children who feel more at home showing up to a new place and knowing what's going to happen when they arrive. We've deliberately made the mornings similar each day to accommodate campers who thrive in a routine. Building the unstructured time into the middle of the camp day allows children to know what's coming next - even though what might transpire in that unstructured time will change depending on the children in the group, the staff leading the group, the nature theme, and the location of the camp.
Friends or siblings who want to attend camp together must sign up for the same activity number.
Here's what you can expect each week - take note that the all-camp activities will change based on the weekly theme! For more information on the nature themes for 2020, please CLICK HERE!
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MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
8:00 |
Before-care (no charge, no pre-registration) |
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9:00 |
Camper sign in |
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9:15 |
Opening Circle: songs, cheers & other fun stuff! |
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9:30 |
Welcome! Staff Introductions, Expectations |
Snack & Bathroom break |
Theme-related Game |
Bathroom break |
Bathroom break |
9:45 |
Unstructured Time in Traveling Groups(Each group visits the shelter throughout the day to do a theme-related craft) |
Unstructured Time in Traveling Groups |
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10:00 |
Rotations Intro |
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10:15 |
Snack & Bathroom Break |
Rotations: 2-3 short, theme-related activities |
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10:30 |
Ice-breakers & cooperative games |
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10:45 |
Snack & Bathroom break |
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11:00 |
Unstructured Time in Traveling Groups |
Unstructured Time in Traveling Groups |
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11:30 |
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11:45 |
Unstructured Time in Traveling Groups |
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2:00 |
Theme-related Skit/Puppet Show |
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2:30 |
Theme-related Skit, Activity or Game |
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3:00 |
All-camp Closing Circle |
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3:15 |
Back to tables, ready for sign-out |
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3:30 |
Camper Sign-out - See you tomorrow! |
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3:30-5:30 |
After-care (must pre-register, please see 2020 Schedule for registration information) |
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