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2015 Theme Weeks

  • Session 1 - Harry Potter
  • Session 2 - Jurassic Park
  • Session 3 - Frozen
  • Session 4 - Rodeo Roundup
  • Mini Camp 1 - Neverland
  • Session 5 - Pirates vs. Ninjas
  • Session 6 - Big Hero Week
  • Session 7 - Spy Week
  • Session 8 - Shark Week
  • Session 9 - Hunger Games Week

 

Daily Schedule & Theme Weeks

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TRADITIONAL CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE

This general schedule is for the Traditional/Challenger Camp. Our 2-Week Camp program follows a little different schedule with the first week being different activities than the second week. Trips and Leadership camps follow their own schedule based on when they are in camp.

Sunday

2:00-4:30 pm: Check-In (Returners arrive between 2:00-3:00 pm, new campers arrive between 3:00-4:30 pm)

4:30-5:30 pm: Get familiar with camp; tour/meet key staff/rules

5:45 pm: DINNER

6:30 pm: Flag lowering/Freedom Of Choice Activity (F.O.C.A.) sign up

7:30 pm: ROWDIE Campfire

8:15 pm: Vespers (stories with morals that revolve around our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith)

8:45 pm: Meds/Prep for bed/Head to cabins

9:15 pm: Cabin Devos (devotionals are meant to spur conversation between cabin mates to encourage a deeper connection, age appropriate)

9:45 pm: Lights Out

Monday – Friday

7:45 am: Flag Raising/Morning Meds

8:00 am: BREAKFAST

8:45 -11:20 am: Morning Rotations

11:30 am: Role Call

Noon: LUNCH

1:00 pm: Cabin Photos (Monday only)

2:00 -5:20 pm: Afternoon Activities

5:30 pm: Line-up / handwashing

5:45 pm: DINNER (explain free-time)

6:30 -7:25 pm: Free-time/Flag Lowering

7:30 pm: Evening activity (Friday night closing ceremonies)

8:30 – 9:30 pm: Vespers/Devos/Bed Prep/Evening Meds (Friday night packing)

9:45 pm        Lights out

Saturday

7:45 am: Flag Raising

8:00 am: BREAKFAST

8:45 – 9:20 am: Final Sweep Through Camp/Final Packing

10:00 – 10:30 am: Parent Show/See you next summer!

 

THEME WEEKS

Each week Camp Chief Ouray has a different theme. Based on the theme we do different games and activities to get the kids into the camp spirit, mainly in the evenings and after meals. The counselors and staff pour their creativity and energy into making the theme weeks fun for everyone.

2021 Theme Weeks 

Session 1  (June 6-12): Star Wars

Session 2  (June 13-19): Fantasy

Session 3  (June 20-26): Pirates

Session 4  (June 27-July 3): Wild West

Session 5 (July 4-10): Shark

Session 6  (July 11-17): Spy

Session 7  (July 18-24): Olympic

Session 8  (July 25-31): Medieval

Session 9  (Aug 1-7): Harry Potter

Mini Camp (Aug 8-10): Super Hero

 

Mission: YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Our goal is to offer challenging experiences to build leaders through life-long skill development in a safe, imaginative, natural setting. We instill confidence through independence and interpersonal skills. We challenge our campers to discover their true selves.

 

CARING | HONESTY | RESPECT | RESPONSIBILITY | FAITH