Quick Guide To Summer Camp For Kids

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Quick Guide to Summer Camp for Kids
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• So youre off to summer camp and youre wondering
  what to expect.

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• Even if youve made summer camp visits maybe
  youre worried about being home sick, wondering
  if youll make friends or even a bit nervous
  about nighttime in the woods.

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• Rest assured that summer camp staffs are experts
  at making kids feel at home in their new woodland
  environment right off the bat.

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• Before you know it, that bunk-bed filled cabin
  will feel just like home and youll be mastering
  the mighty skills of Ga Ga ball and skimming over
  the lake in all kinds of water craft.

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• Overnight summer camps are all about making
  school vacation the very best it can be
• youre lucky youre going!

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• First Day Jitters

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• Whether your parents bring you or you take the
  bus, it can be a little overwhelming to arrive at
  camp.

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• However, counselors will

Come to the rescue
Shepherd you to your cabin
Introduce your bunk mates
Reassure your parents that youll be fine
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• However, counselors will

Hustle you off to any one of a variety of
getting-to-know-you activities
Camp tours
All sorts of fun
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You'll quickly forget your first day jitters.
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• Waterfront Fun

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• Most likely, your camp will be situated on a lake
  and maybe have a heated pool for swimming lessons
  

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• which means youll be on, in and around the
  water a lot.

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• At the beginning of camp, youll be tested to see
  where you belong in swimming lessons and any
  other activities that require a certain level of
  skill.

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• After that, youll have scheduled lessons and
  activities that could include

Swimming
Sailing
Kayaking
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Canoeing
Waterskiing
Wakeboarding
The latest craze, wake surfing
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• Counselors and instructors will always be on hand
  to help promote a safe, fun environment.

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• Land-Based Adventures

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• When youre not out on the water, therell be
  plenty of fun and games going on.

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Most camps have a high and low ropes course that
let campers experience lots of team-building
exercises and physical challenges.
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• Hiking
• Mountain biking
• Horseback riding
• Tent camping
• Rock climbing walls

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• are among the amazing recreational activities
  youll experience at overnight summer camp.

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• Games Galore

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• From traditional camp games like dodge ball and
  color wars to regular sports like baseball,
  softball and basketball, youll play games galore
  at camp.

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• Make new friends, develop friendly rivalries and
  maybe find a new sport you love.

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• Creative Streak

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• Yes, at camp youll get to tap into your creative
  side too.

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• With activities like arts and crafts, pottery and
  woodworking shop,
• youll head home with a wealth of camp
  memorabilia and gifts for friends and family.

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Whip up a cool tied-dyed t-shirt, create a crafty
mini-Ping Pong table or glaze pretty bowls
camp days can be endlessly creative.
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• You may also find you love the performing arts
  when you venture into acting in a camp skit,

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• leading the campfire sing-along or stepping out
  on the dance floor for a fun-filled night of
  square dancing.

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Theres something for everyone at overnight
summer camp!
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• Campfire Sing-a-Longs

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• Days end is the best, when you gather with new
  friends, counselors and staff for traditional
  campfire activities.

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• Listen to stories, sing traditional camp songs
  and listen to the special sounds of the woods

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• as darkness falls after another exciting,
  unforgettable day at summer camp.

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If you're considering sending your child to an
overnight summer camp, be sure to visit our site
to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
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Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
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Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate
areas for boys and girls. The kids have a
blast, and make friendships that can last a
lifetime.
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www.campwalt.com
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Camp Walt Whitman 1000 Cape Moonshine
Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww_at_campwalt.co
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