Projects range from simple craft items to furniture. In addition to more organized periods there is supervised free time when campers can play, sing, talk, or just relax. During afternoon free time we have a snack which may be ice cream, nuts or fruit. Our campers are involved in the governing of the camp by participating in regular group discussions and Camper Council meetings that concern all members of the community. At Shire Village we work hard to maintain a balance between recreational and learning experiences, with skill development an important part of the program.
Some activities require commitment on the part of campers involving days or even weeks.
This means attending skill sessions, usually once a day, for several weeks. Additionally, campers are expected to participate in the well being and improvement of camp as a community. There are a number of projects that require about an hour of a camper's time, once a week. Some of these activities may involve construction projects of various types, alternative energy systems, simple maintenance or helping with an organic garden that can provide camp with fresh vegetables. Each project will help develop valuable skills and, hopefully, will be enjoyable as well.