 |
OPENING/CLOSING MEETINGS
Opening meetings provide
the campers with information they need to begin
their day. Each group is assigned an outdoor meeting
space where campers meet counselors to discuss
daily events. Warm-up games, attendance, club
choices and other nitty gritty things happen before
each group goes to first period activities. The
day ends where it started or at a designated camp-wide
assembly area. At closing meeting counselors and
campers wrap up the day.
|
MONDAY NEWSLETTER
Special Events, notices and announcements
are included in our Monday Newsletter which is distributed
each Monday at 4:00p.m. Items include:
|
trip plans |
family events |
special requests |
|
theme activities |
group party/events |
announcements |
|
camp events |
barbecue dates |
notes from staff |
THEME DAYS
Counselors, specialists
and campers take time to brainstorm ideas weeks in advance.
These ideas are then brought to life in the material
presented by staff to campers. Art work, dances, songs,
games, foods and decorations are coordinated for presentation
at Theme Day. Parents, siblings and friends are invited
to attend. Our first week's theme is yet to be determined.
Special outdoor family picnic, Wacky World of Sports
are other ideas in the works among staff and campers
ready for another exciting summer session.
SWIMMING
Swim periods are scheduled three
to four times per week for all groups in 1st -9th grades
until the second week of August. Each period includes
instruction leading to Red Cross certification in addition
to recreational activities and special events. A.C.T.
employs six certified swim staffers who supervise and
chart daily progress. Certificates are awarded at the
end of the session. Group counselors escort children
to the pool and assist swim staff with instruction in
the pool. Swim events appropriate to swim levels are
held periodically to encourage use of skill in non-instructional
periods, adding to summer excitement.
TRIPS
Most of our trips take place
on Wednesdays or Thursdays. On those days each division
assembles and boards air-conditioned coach buses to
out-of-town destinations, such as lakes, beaches and
amusement parks.
CAMP CANTEEN
All campers receive one free
A.C.T. tee shirt that they must wear on trips and theme
days. The A.C.T. Camp Canteen sells additional shirts,
bags, snacks, drinks and sundry items to campers, parents
and staff. Opportunities to visit the Canteen during
the day are organized according to grade level. Campers
in first through ninth grades establish a "canteen
account" to purchase items during the camp day.
They may make purchases within limits set by each family.
Once campers are enrolled a detailed welcome letter
is mailed, e-mailed and available on the A.C.T. web
site, which explains these procedures.
ADDITIONAL SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
|
