Offered each week from June 13 – September 2, 2022
Our co-ed Traditional Camp is designed to provide fun and growth through a series of exciting experiences in a beautiful setting. We offer a range of activities from climbing on our challenge course to learning about ground cherries in our organic garden. Campers rotate with their group throughout the many activities we have at Ketcha over the course of the week. We also have ‘free-time’ set aside on our schedules for all camp activities & old camp favorite games like ‘kick-the-can.’
Our traditional camp age groups are named after animals in our Maine Woods: Cottontails, Woodchucks, Chipmunks, Bobcats and Black Bears. Campers ages 4-14 are grouped appropriately with low camper to staff ratios.
- Cottontails (Ages 4-5)
- Woodchucks (Ages 6-7)
- Chipmunks (Ages 8-9)
- Bobcats (Ages 10-11)
- Black Bears (Ages 12-14)
| Traditional Day Camp Sample Day | |
|---|---|
| 9:10 – 9:20 | Opening Circle |
| 9:30-10:20 | Drama & Music |
| 10:20-10:40 | Snack/Sunscreen |
| 10:40-11:40 | Ropes Course |
| 11:40-12:10 | Lunch/Sunscreen |
| 12:15-1:10 | Arts & Crafts |
| 1:10- 2:20 | Outdoor Living Skills |
| 1:20-2:20 | Swimming |
| 2:20-2:30 | Sunscreen |
| 2:30-3:30 | Environmental Education |
| 3:45-4:00 | Closing Circle/Dismissal |
Campers will rotate through all of our Traditional Day Camp activities throughout the week.
SWIMMING
Campers swim at least once a day (weather permitting) in our pool or the pond. Campers will be swim tested on their first day and are able to re-test throughout summer as they progress.
ARCHERY
Basics of bow and arrow safety, care and function with lots of target practice and archery games.
OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS
Survival skills from fire building and knot tying to map and compass or shelter building.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Crafts may include bead work, candle making, painting, drawing and nature projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Hands-on lessons that may include tracking animals, plants and tree identification, weather, birds, insects and conservation.
GARDEN
Learn how to take care of our camp garden and all about where our food comes from.
FARM
Visit with our goats, Carmen the cow, and chickens and more at our Farm. Learn about animal care and handling.
SPORTS
Soccer, kickball, frisbee, pirate ball, and much more!
ROPES COURSE
High and low rope elements and initiatives challenge campers both individually and in teams.
DRAMA
Activities may include theater improvisation games, skits, physical activities, and group challenges
MUSIC
Singing, dancing, music games, bucket drumming, and world music.