All About Camp

Camp Activities

7:00 a.m. Rise and shine 7:45 a.m. Flag ceremony and announcements 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Camp activities such as arts & crafts or swimming! Noon Camp kapers 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Rest hour 2:30 p.m. Camp activities like hiking or Gaga ball! 5:45 p.m. Flag ceremony 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Free choice or all-camp activity 8:30-10 p.m. Get ready for bed (time varies by age group)

• Spa mixology* • Slime making • Night games • Stargazing • Gaga ball • Yoga • Letterboxing • Geocaching

Each camp program has activities that relate to a special theme, and all campers also have plenty of time to do traditional camp activities such as: • Swimming • Making arts and crafts • Exploring nature • Hanging by the campfire • Cooking outside • Singing songs • Playing games • Hanging out with new and old friends • Adventuring outdoors In addition, you’ll get to do free-choice activities with your group. Camp counselors will talk you through the options and help your group decide what additional activities you want to do. Some of the activities that are offered include: • Archery* • Axe throwing* • Outdoor movies • Canoeing* • Creeking • Scavenger hunts • Slacklining* • Slingshots *Some activities have age restrictions, but there are many options available for every age!

Camp Staff

Campers live in a group with other girls who have signed up for the same program. Each unit has sleeping quarters for 16-24 girls, pit latrines, a hand washing station and a picnic shelter. New this year, campers will have access to private changing areas in all tent, cabin and yurt units. Two central shower houses are available for all girls to use. In case of severe weather, indoor shelter is available. We have four types of sleeping shelters.

Platform tents are where most campers sleep. They are heavy canvas structures with wooden floors and four beds. Open flaps allow for light and ventilation.

Yurts are a cool cross between tents and cabins. They have ceiling fans, lights, screened windows, and four sets of bunk beds. Cabins have lights, screened windows and four beds. They have electricity, so you may want to bring a small plug in fan to help you stay cool.

Our lodge is a large open room. Campers sleep on folding cots and have access to indoor bathrooms. This is the only sleeping arrangement where counselors sleep in the same building with the campers.

Our staff members go through a rigorous screening, selection and training process. Many staff members are aspiring teachers, outdoor educators and former campers. They come from all over Ohio, the United States and the world to work here! With the exception of campers who sleep in the lodge, staff members do not stay in the same sleeping quarters as campers. Counselors stay in quarters near the center of the unit, where they can easily monitor everyone. At night, camp counselors will check to make sure everyone is settling in and feeling comfortable in their outdoor surroundings. Often, they’ll read stories or sing each tent to sleep. Your counselors are always within earshot if you need them during the night.

Camp Friends Forever

Meals at camp are kid-friendly and healthy. We prepare many dishes from scratch, which allows us to accommodate most common allergies and dietary restrictions. Most meals are served family style in the camp dining hall. Campers also enjoy campfire cookouts, where they’ll get to help plan and prepare the meals. Typical meals include tacos, spaghetti, chicken nuggets, and cheese quesadillas with tomato soup. If you’re a picky eater, we’ve got you covered! There’s always a salad bar and sandwich station available.

Bring a Friend!

You can request one buddy* to bunk with you during your time at camp. To be bunk buddies, you both must be registered for the same program and both must request each other by name, not troop number. Buddy requests will be made through the Camp Doc system after registering for camp - more information on requesting a buddy can be found in our Resident Camp Success Guide. Why just one buddy? Most campers stay in four-person tents or cabins. We do not allow groups of three to request each other because that leaves one camper in the tent/cabin who may feel left out. After all, part of the fun at camp is making new friends! If you have more than one friend coming to camp with you, you’ll have plenty of time to hang out with them during most of the daytime activities, like swimming, meals, and game time. *Requests for multiple buddies will not be honored.

Lone Wolf?

More than half of campers come on their own. So, if you come without a buddy, don’t worry. You’ll live with a group that signed up for the same program as you, so you’ll already have something in common! Camp counselors are great with helping everyone get to know each other through fun games and icebreaker activities. You’ll want to bring a notebook and pen along with your camp gear to get contact information from your new buddies at the end of the week.