This enables counselors to give maximum attention to each camper. Campers are held accountable to each other for their behavior, completion of tasks, and group decisions, thereby developing responsibility and maturity. Counselors are 19 years or older and are trained in numerous areas including interpersonal skills, first aid, CPR and water safety. Extensive technical training includes running our ropes courses, canoeing, rock climbing, backpacking and adventure course challenges. All programs are conducted outdoors, rain or shine.
All food is prepared outside on camp stoves using safe and sanitary practices.
They are located around the Center's 275 acres, affording beautiful settings and privacy for each group. Backpacking, New Games, high and low ropes courses, swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, adventure course challenges, creativity exploration, campfires, and off-site trips. Evaluations are done by the sponsoring organizations, the campers themselves, and their counselors. These evaluations add to the effectiveness of the program and help track a child's progress. Participants come from organizations in the tri-state area.