A summer well-spent is a summer spent outdoors, full of grass stains, watermelon mustaches, and new friendships.

A summer well-spent connects kids to incredible adult role models who act like monkeys, get sopped by water balloons, and are always a listening ear. A summer well-spent challenges kids to stretch their limits, whether in the swimming pool, on a rock climbing wall, or in the camp play. A summer well-spent has long sun-filled days, each of which is followed by the best sleep a kid can have. A summer well-spent ignites the learning pathways, preparing kids to be active and curious learners when they return to school in the fall. We believe that a summer well-spent is a summer spent at camp!

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Curiosity

We spark curiosity through a developmentally-appropriate progression of skill-based activities. As campers develop at camp, they engage in skill-based activities that increase in complexity and specialization over time. Our staff are trained in how to support exploration, appropriate risk taking, and reflection so that campers of all ages learn interesting and valuable skills during their time at SummerWorks.

Each week, SummerWorks campers participate in activities in the following key interest areas:

• Sport and Physical Activity
• Art and Creative Expression
• Literacy
• Outdoor Adventures

Confidence

We nurture self-confidence through a safe learning environment that is rich in opportunities for each camper to take risks and celebrate their efforts. Our program supports confidence-building in three specific ways.

1.  A safe physical and emotional environment based on the Accreditation Standards of the American Camp Association.
2.  Small camper groupings to ensure each camper receives close personal attention.
3.  Weekly reflections or demonstrations of what each camper explored and learned during the camp week.

Character

We nurture the development of character through daily habits that encourage campers to take care of themselves, their friends, their community, and the natural world. Our youngest campers practice personal responsibility throughout their days while our older campers begin to explore ways to contribute to their den groups, families, and community, through awareness and small actions.