A typical first day begins with a hearty breakfast, after which family members move on to a full range of activities. Children are grouped by age, and head off to enjoy the day supervised by volunteer counselors. Meanwhile, adult family members make their way to fun as well. The morning hours are filled with swimming, arts and crafts, kayaking and canoeing, mini-golf, archery, super duper blooper games, or snowshoeing, ice-skating, and sledding, depending on the season.
Hungry campers show up for lunch at noon, and the lunch hour begins with a "Go Camp Sunshine" cheer.
Afternoon rest hour for younger children and their parents follows lunch. Meanwhile, the 9-12 year olds and the teens are back in their groups moving on to the next activity. At 2:00 PM, all age groups are back in action, and at 2:15 PM parents typically come together for a discussion group. These groups provide an opportunity for parents to meet and share stories with other parents in similar situations.
Parents connect again with their children and take a break before dinner at 5:30. A variety of options are offered at both lunch and dinner, including a healthy salad bar, and of course, dessert. Our food gets rave reviews!
After dinner, the nightly entertainment begins. Events include a masquerade party, talent show, parent gourmet dinner, sleep-out for the 9-12 year olds, wishboat launch, and celebration show, giving everyone the chance to have fun together and to share their experiences of the day and week.
Typical Summer & Winter Days At Camp Sunshine
Time | Event | Ages | Location |
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Morning | |||
8:00-9:00 | Breakfast | All | Dining Hall |
8:30-9:15 | Volunteer Meeting(with Camp Doctor & Psychosocial Director) 9 | All Volunteers | Nancy's Place |
9:15 | Orientation/Assignment to Day Camps | All | Entertainment Hall |
9:30 | Tot Welcome & Introduction | 3-5 | Tot Lot |
Initiative Games | 6-8 | Sports field | |
Newcomb Volleyballor Playground Activities | 9-12 | Volleyball Court | |
Teens meet in Teen Center (Begin preparing for Super Duper Blooper Games/Cheer & Chant) | Teens | Teen Center | |
9:45-11:30 | Super Duper Blooper Games | Teens/Adults | Entertainment Hall |
10:00 | Arts & Crafts | 6-8 | Craft Room |
Initiative Games | 9-12 | Sports field | |
10:15 | Nursery Story Time | Infants | Nursery |
Tot Game Time | 3-5 | Tot Lot | |
11:00 | Pool Activitiesor Mini-Golf | 6-8 | Pool Mini-Golf Course |
Arts & Crafts | 9-12 | Crafts Room | |
11:15 | Nursery Stroller Walk | Infants | Back Walkways |
Fun with Mazes & Coloring | 3-5 | Tot Lot | |
11:30 | Game Room / Computers | Teens | Teen Ctr./Learning Ctr. |
Zumba | Teens/Adults | Entertainment Hall | |
11:45 | Visit From "Sunny" the C.S. Mascot | 3-5 | Tot Lot |
Afternoon | |||
Noon-1:00 | Lunch | All | Dining Hall |
1:00-5:00 | Day Camps Resume | 9-12 & Teens | Dining Area |
1:00-2:00 | Rest Period with Parents | 8 & Younger | |
Parent/Child Swim | Parent/child | Pool | |
Waterfront Activities or Computer Time | 9-12 | Waterfront Learning Center |
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Prepare for Celebration Show | Teens | Teen Center | |
2:00-5:00 | Day Camps Resume | 8 & Younger | |
2:00 | Cookie Decorating & Eating | 6-8 | Dining Hall |
Climbing Wall Activityand Mini-Golf 9-12 | 9-12 | Climbing Wall Mini-Golf Course |
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Pool Activitiesand Arts & Crafts | Teens | Pool Craft Room |
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2:15 | Tot Singing Time | Infants/3-5 | Tot Lot |
2:15-4:00 | Parents' Discussion Group | Parents | Nancy's Place |
3:00 | Tot Crafts | 3-5 | Craft Room |
Prepare for Celebration Show and Playground Activities | 6-8 | Stage Area Playground |
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Cookie Decorating & Eating or Pool Activities | 9-12 | Dining Area Pool |
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Climbing Wall Activity or Waterfront Activities | Teens | Climbing Wall Waterfront |
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3:30 | Nursery Stroller Walk | Infants | Back Walkway |
Game Time (Bubble Play) | 3-5 | Tot Lot | |
4:00 | Tot Story and Snack Time | 3-5 | Tot Lot |
Waterfront Activities (Kayaks, Paddleboats, Swimming) and Computer Time | 6-8 | Waterfront Learning Center |
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Prepare for Celebration Show | 9-12 | Stage Area | |
Frisbee Golf and Volleyball | Teens | By Sports field Volleyball Court |
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Climbing Wall and Adult Swim | Adults Only | Climbing Wall Pool |
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4:30 | Prepare For Celebration Show | Infants | Nursery |
Prepare For Celebration Show | 3-5 | Tot Lot | |
Evening | |||
5:30-6:30 | Dinner | All | Dining Hall |
6:30 | Masquerade/Costume Night | All | Entertainment Hall |
8:30 | Movie Night | All | Sports field |