What's Going on at Camp in 2015? Questions and Answers, Part 2

Last week we answered a bunch of questions about some great new things we have happening at camp this summer. That post is right here! Now we're adding some more Q & As.

Can a Pioneer camper come to camp on Monday and Tuesday but not spend the night at camp?

Yes! This is totally up to the camper and parents.

What about Quest campers?

Quest is a residential camp that runs from Tuesday through Friday the second full week of August. It’s shorter than most of our other camps, but campers do spend the night at camp.

 What is a typical day at camp like?

Most of the time, it looks something like this:

8:00 – Breakfast

8:30 – Morning Watch / Short Bible Study

9:00-12:30 – Sailing, ropes course, field games, crafts, hiking, cooking, leading, boating, swimming, tie-dye, ice cream, and more!

12:30 -  Lunch!

1:00-2:00 Rest Hour

2:00-5:30 – Sailing, ropes course, field games, crafts, hiking, cooking, leading, boating, swimming, tie-dye, ice cream, and more AGAIN!

5:30 – Dinner

6:00 - Any of the fun activities you couldn’t fit in during the day, or maybe a banana boat ride!

7:00 – All camp events: talent show, dance, worship, Minute to Win It, Olympics, etc.

9:00-10:00 – Campfire, vespers, and finally, SLEEP!  Tomorrow’s another day!

There is never a dull moment.

What if I want to stay for more than just a week?

Yes. That’s possible this year. Bridge weekend information is here, registration information is here. 

What's Going on at Camp in 2015? Questions and Answers, Part 1

It's hard to believe with all this snow and cold, but we are gearing up for another fun-filled summer on Seneca Lake! Our 2015 schedule is here. Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about the 2015 season:

What’s new for 2015?

We are very excited about some favorite camp traditions as well as some new graded programs in 2015. Our programs for people with disabilities will look very similar to what it has been in past years. We do have 2 new graded programs that we’re looking forward to… Anything Goes  (grades 6-8, July 26 - 31) and a Bridge Weekend for campers in grades 6 – 12 (July 31 - August 2).

What is Anything Goes all about?

At our new Anything Goes camp, anything goes! Your counselors will lead you through activities that you normally wouldn’t get to do at camp, like possibly raiding the kitchen or participating in a late-night secret mission. You’ll also work as a group to come up with some of your activities for the week, and there will be some surprises along the way as well!

Banana boat? Most definitely! 

What about the Bridge Weekend?

The Bridge Weekend (July 31 – August 2) gives campers who register for both the July 26 AND August 2 sessions the opportunity to stay at camp for two full weeks, instead of having to go home between weeks of camp. We’ll have a ton of fun, and we’ll also make sure everyone is rested and re-charged for the upcoming week. We will need 10 campers registered by June 1 in order to run this program.

What are the options for younger campers?

In 2015, elementary age campers have the following options:

We had tons of fun last summer...

Pioneer Camp (grades k-5)
July 6-7
July 27-28
This is a chance to learn what camp is all about in a great 2-day experience. Pioneer campers can either come from 8:00 – 5:00 on the days of the program, or opt to stay overnight for one night.

...can't wait to do it again!

Camp Quest (grades 3-4)
August 11 – 14
This is a short week for newer campers…we’ll do a little bit of everything in this 4 day, 3 night experience

Adventures Camp (grades 4-5)
July 5 – 10
July 26 – 31
August 9 – 14
This is the real deal! A full week of swimming, crafts, games, ropes course, canoeing, s’mores, sleep outs, talent show, dance, and anything else we can fit in a week!

What other questions do you have about 2015? Just ask! We will post Part 2 soon!