Overview
Bridge Camp is a specialty program designed to help transition campers from Day Camp to Overnight! These unique camps begin as a Day Camp on Monday and Tuesday, then transition to an Overnight Camp from Wednesday to Friday. A Bridge Camp week involves:
- Monday and Tuesday: regular drop off and regular pick up (day camp schedule)
- Wednesday: regular drop off, sleepover Wednesday and Thursday night!
- Friday: Pick up at 4:45pm with optional parent slideshow at 5:00pm.
Bridge Camp is a great way to try out sleeping over at camp, but not for a full week. Bridge campers also get to experience the high ropes course throughout their week.
A Typical Day
DAY CAMP MORING ROUTINE
8:30am – Drop off; Morning activities
OVERNIGHT MORNING ROUTINE
7:15am – MORNING DIP: Everyone jumps in the pool to start the day!; 7:30am – BEDHEAD CHALLENGE: A fun activity challenge with other cabins; 8:00am – BREAKFAST; 8:30am – CABIN CLEAN-UP
For Day or Overnight:
9:15am – MORNING GAME
10:00am – MUSIC, DRAMA & SESSION: 1) Our live band plays fun, child-friendly worship songs; 2) The daily episode of our ongoing and interactive skit is presented; 3) Reflection and engagement with the daily theme or lesson.
10:30am – GROUP TIME & MORNING SNACK: Campers participate in games and activities that explore the theme and lessons of the day. Snack is provided in the group setting.
11:00am – CHUNKS 1 & 2: Chunks are classic camp activities such as hiking, crafts, archery, sports, shelter building, scavenger hunt, or something creative the group wants to do! This is a time for groups to explore their interests and learn new things!
12:30pm – LUNCH: On Monday and Tuesday, campers bring their own nut-free bagged lunch. For the rest of the week, lunch is provided.
1:15pm – FREE SWIM (day) or REST HOUR (overnight)
2:15pm – CHUNKS 3 & 4
3:45pm – DAY CAMP PACK UP & AFTERNOON SNACK
4:30pm – PICK-UP (day) or FREE SWIM (overnight)
Wednesday – Friday Evenings:
5:30pm – DINNER
6:15pm – FREE TIME/TUCK: Tuck shop is open each day. Campers are given 1 “tuck dollar” per day. No pocket money is needed.
7:00pm – EVENING GAME: A large group with lots of fun and energy
8:00pm – CAMPFIRE: Songs, skits and jokes around the campfire
8:30pm – VESPERS: Low tempo music played by our live band and a skit or reflection to end the day
9:00pm – STORY TIME: A bedtime story and end of day reminders
9:15pm – BEDTIME: Get ready for bed, brush teeth, reflect on the day, quiet activities in bunks until lights out.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made prior to June 15 are subject to a $25 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made from June 15 to five days before the start day of camp are subject to a $75 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made four or fewer days before camp are not subject to a refund unless compelling evidence is provided to the director
Faith Formation
Campers are introduced to faith in a new and exciting fashion. We recognize that children come from a variety of backgrounds and we strive to provide them with a safe environment to learn about faith. Children participate in daily sessions where they sing worship music, led by a worship band. They also watch an age-appropriate drama that runs the span of the week. After session, children take part in small group discussions and activities where they are encouraged to ask questions and recap what took place during the daily drama. Each day ends with vespers. During this time, campers are led in more worship and participate in skits about faith.
