Activities & Schedule

outdoor activities

Outdoor activities are an important part of camp. Campers spend time outdoors playing together, making new friends, exercising, developing new skills, and learning how to work on a team.

GET READY

• All campers in each room should come downstairs together

• Turn off the lights before leaving (bathroom and bedroom lights)

• Bring everything you need for outdoors – towel, gym shoes, etc

• Take equipment outdoors through the back door

GENERAL RULES

• Follow instructions given by counselors

• Always show respect for others; be courteous

• Include peers in games/activities

• Use equipment safely, sensibly and appropriately

• Use equipment so that it doesn’t get lost or damaged

• Always share equipment

• Take turns and play safely

• Real or pretend fighting and rough play are not allowed

• Report bullying to a counselor

• Ask an adult for help if there is a problem or someone is hurt

GET PERMISSION

• Stay Out of the Building:  Don’t go upstairs to your room for any reason until outdoor activity time is over

• Restroom: Let a counselor know if you need to use the restroom. Use only the assigned restrooms – by the back stairs and outside by the green/white building

• Stay in assigned area: Never leave the general area of the activity

• Off-limit areas: Never walk to the lake, cemetery, monastery, etc., except in a supervised group

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

• Use good sportsmanship at all times

• Follow game rules and play safe

• Use polite words and good manners

• Be a team player

• Encourage others

• Keep a positive attitude

• Respect the other team – the person nearest the play should make the call

• On a close or questionable call always rule in favor of the other team

• Ask a counselor or adult to help resolve differences

• Check your tournament schedule periodically; if we can’t find you, your game will be rescheduled

SNACKS AND WATER

• Water and snacks will be provided (under the tree)

• Try to mark and reuse the same cup for the afternoon

• Be polite and wait your turn in line

• Water is for drinking only; don’t wet yourself or others (we’ll use well water for those activities)

• Throw all trash in the cans provided

CLEAN UP

• Please pick up all our equipment when it’s time to come indoors

• Don’t leave equipment outdoors

• Return equipment to designated areas

• Periodically you may have to pick up after others – thanks for helping