Campers take part in activities by age and expertise. In swimming, for instance, they are divided into Red Cross beginner, advanced beginner, swimmer, and advanced swimmer. Campers also participate in either soccer, baseball, or All-Sports league competition three evenings a week. Twelve year old campers select a daily schedule from the above with the guidance of their cabin leader. While they are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities, a boy who wants to concentrate on tennis, for example, may elect to spend several hours a day getting tennis instruction and playing competitively.
Campers age thirteen through sixteen select a specialization program.
Campers who select the same specialty live together, and their counselors are the resident 'experts' in that area. Many of the groups set goals for the term and work individually or as a team towartds reaching those goals. Specialties normally include Outdoorsmen, Sportsmen, Ranchmen, Equestrian, or Campmaster . An atmosphere of encouragement and praise makes it easier for campers to succeed in learning new skills and perfecting old ones.