Afternoon activities also include time for free swim and cabin activities where campers enjoy the company of their own cabin groups. Campers may rest quietly or write letters home during this time. Lunch and rest time is from 12:30-2:00PM. There are three morning activity periods before lunch and three activity periods in the afternoon. We feel that children need the opportunity to master new skills in structured settings as well as the chance to learn to work and play together in harmony with one another while living in a community setting.Īctivity periods last from 50-60 minutes with a 10-15 minute break between them. After breakfast, campers return to their own cabins for clean-up and preparation for the day’s activities.Ĭamp Woodmont’s philosophy is that camp should combine both structured daily activities as well as providing time for small-group activities of a more relaxed and informal nature. The daily morning devotional follows breakfast (the devotional consists of a short inspirational/motivational story or reading and is led on a rotating basis by the counselors and staff). Monday morning brings the start of activities with a 7:30AM wake-up bugle call followed by the flag-raising and breakfast. The list of activities generally includes: Drama, Archery, Arts & Crafts, Field Games, Sports (including Kickball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball,) Challenge Course, Cheerleading, Dance, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Climbing Wall/High Ropes, Swimming, Hiking, etc. Campers choose from a list of activities for their main activities schedule. Finally, activity sign up is the last thing we do on this first evening together. 7:30 – 9:00 p.m: Campwide Nighttime ProgramsĪfter supper, campers and counselors enjoy an evening of large group games and get-to-know-you activities.5:15- 6:20 p.m: Cabin Activity Time/Free Swim.8:00 – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast, Devotional & Cabin Clean Up.7:55 a.m.: Flag Rising/Pledge of Allegiance.Campers may or may not take the same activity as their cabin-mate/friend. If your child is taking horseback, she/he will be assigned to a horseback class and will sign up for 4 other activities.
Each camper selects a schedule of 5 daily activities based on individual preferences. This gives the campers a chance to get to know their counselor and the other campers in their own cabin group and gives the counselor a chance to get to know each camper and to discuss cabin rules and procedures. The first evening meal is an outdoor supper with individual cabins. Then, we take the ever-so-popular “group photo” before supper. We also stress the importance of inclusion of all campers, and taking care of and respecting personal belongings. Campers at Camp Woodmont are gradually acclimated to their small cabin groups as well as the larger camp-wide group.Īfter checking-in on Sunday afternoon, campers move their things into the cabin and then meet at the Beaver Lodge for the “safety talk.” During the safety talk, we review potential hazards, such as tripping over roots and rocks, and other rules for camper conduct and behavior (emphasizing that no pranks or bullying will be tolerated). We understand campers’ wide range of emotions and try to make every effort to help every camper fit in and feel at home when they arrive. Campers are happy and excited as well as nervous and apprehensive especially on the first day at camp. This time gives campers the opportunity to try even more activities, as well as a time to bond and be creative as a cabin.Arriving at camp on the first day bring many exciting and new feelings and emotions for campers. Other days they may decide they want to go to the pool, lake, or even come up with a creative adventure to go on. Some days, they may decide they want to stay in the cabin and have a dance party. Cabin counselors will work together with their campers to come up with ideas for things to do as a cabin. These events are done as a whole camp, but in competitions, we do divide campers by age groups.Ĭabin time is much more than time for our campers to spend inside their cabins. These events change each week and each summer.
Optionals are much less structured and our staff gets to be a little more creative with their activities.Įvery evening and most afternoons, all of our campers participate in all camp games and activities. In the afternoons, our campers are given a time to select which optional activity they would like to do. These activities include (but are not limited to): Cabin Devotion/Get ready for bedĮach morning, campers will rotate through different activities with their cabins so that all campers have the best chance of experiencing all the activities we have to offer. Every day at camp is a little different, but we do try to follow the same general daily schedule:ĩ:30 p.m.
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