During the orientation hike, the campers learn the locations of various facilities and discuss general rules for conduct and safety. The first evening meal is an outdoor sack-supper taken with the individual cabin group. This gives the campers a chance to get to know their counselor and the other campers in their own cabin group and gives the counselor a chance to get to know each camper and to discuss cabin rules and procedures. This gives the campers a chance to get to know the others in the large camp group. Finally, the last thing we do on this first evening together is to meet in the lodge and sign up for activities.
Campers choose from a list of activities for their main activities schedule.
After breakfast, campers return to their own cabins for clean-up and preparation for the day's activities. Camp Woodmont's philosophy is that camp should combine both structured daily activities as well as providing time for small-group activities of a more relaxed and informal nature. We feel that children need the opportunity to master new skills in structured settings as well as the chance to learn to work and play together in harmony with one another while living in a community setting. There are three morning activity periods before lunch and three activity periods in the afternoon. Campers may rest quietly or write letters home during this time.