CLP at Olympia

IN GENERAL

While at Camp Olympia, the CLP groups will participate in many of the programs they know and have loved through the years. Some of these include COLOCO, Overnight, Movie Night, and Carnival. In addition to these, the CLPs will enjoy some new experiences as a group that are outside the program and schedule of the rest of camp. Please make yourself familiar with the unique aspects of CLP by reading the following descriptions. Should you have any questions about the program, you may contact Nick Deckert (ndeckert@campolympia.com) who is our Assistant Director in charge of CLP.

LIFEGUARDING

During the first week here at Olympia, the CLP group will be led in lengthy training and preparation for certification tests. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Waterfront Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. With these certifications, they are eligible to apply for our O-Crew program the following year and lifeguard for Olympia. They may also choose to obtain other lifeguarding jobs outside of camp.

SOLO TIME

Solo time is a 15 minute time that is built into the CLP schedule each day. During this time, the CLPs are encouraged to find a quiet place, while still visible in the main part of camp. Solo time is meant to be spent alone to process their experience through a silent activity such as reading, writing letters, and journaling.

CONDITIONING

It is important in the time leading up to the trip to Colorado that the group participates in some conditioning exercises. Physical fitness can help develop the endurance for the backpack trip up the mountain. It can also help them get acclimated to the higher altitude. Some of the fitness activities that the CLP group may participate in are jogging, yoga, aerobics, and core strengthening workouts. They will also play games like Ultimate Frisbee and Speed Softball while wearing their hiking boots in order to break them in before the big hike!

ACTIVITIES

While CLP campers do not have individual activity schedules like the rest of camp, they will get to participate in certain camp activities as a CLP group, as well as individually during some free time. It should be noted here that all activities include some degree of risk and many of these risks are included in each activity’s description here to help you make an informed decision about what activities are right for your camper. There are unforeseen risks such as wildlife indigenous to East Texas, inclement weather conditions, and rough terrain. Also, heat factors in Texas during summer months are usually high. Heat, along with increased activity levels, may affect anyone who is not maintaining proper hydration. Water breaks are scheduled each day. Please talk with your camper about the importance of drinking plenty of water during his/her stay with us.