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Our 2008 Theme: This summer, we will explore
what it means to care for and celebrate creation in
our relationships with nature, our camp community, our
neighbors throughout the world, and with God our Creator.
Along with many other traditional camp activities, we
will experience the ecology of the north shore, conserve
local resources, and reflect on the “St. Francis Prayer
for Peace.” Campers will learn about sustainability,
the web of life, stewardship, simplicity, and eco-justice
and relate them to bible stories.
The Summer Program, Ages 7-13:
Campers live cooperatively as a faith community, in
cabin groups that share meals, cabin clean-up responsibilities,
recreation, and worship. Campers choose several
activities for their daily schdule, which also includes
a camp-wide chapel service, Bible study, and American
Red Cross swim instruction (required of all campers).
Through a vibrant arts/music program, multi-cultural
games, and by celebrating the wide variety of backgrounds
of campers and staff, we learn about our global neighbors
Weekly trips may include canoeing on the Peconic
or Carman's River, off-site camping or hiking, trips
to beaches and nature preserves. Campers will
discover the wonders of creation found onsite in native
plants, animals, and seashore life.
Celebration: Adventure, discovery, worship,
and community are at the heart of camp life. The
community celebrates together in Daily Morning Prayer
and a weekly Eucharist. The campers experience
Bible stories through art, drama, music, games, and
discussion in lessons that inform young people that
God and spirituality relate directly to their own lives
at camp and at home. A full-time chaplain, working
with visiting Diocesan clergy, coordinates the services,
classes, and pastoral care.
Typical Activity Choices:
Challenge Course with Climbing Wall, Camping, Hiking,
Canoeing, Sailing, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball,
Drama, Dance, Music, Nature Study and Ecology, West
African Drumming & Drum Circles, Book Club, Icon
Class, Acolyting, Spanish, Arts and Crafts, Musical
Instrument Building, Archery, Fishing, Outdoor Skills
and Survival, Adventure Games-Challenge Course
Adventure Games-Challenge Course:Team building
and leadership / Group Problem solving / Trust and cooperation
/ Safety and fun / Adventure as a metaphor in faith
formation
Teen Camper Week, ages 14-17:
Adventure activities, trips, service projects, worship,
discussion, and program planning by campers.
High Adventure Trips, ages 14-17:
Small groups prepare for an off-site 3-day canoeing
or backpacking trip with skill practice and team building.
Please request a special registration form.
Leaders-in-Training and CITs (ages 16-17):
Recent graduates of the regular camping program are
eligible to apply for internships, service and training
programs in preparation to become staff members.
Day Camp Option: Available 8 am through 5:30
pm Monday through Friday, including lunch and all regular
day activities. Please inquire for details and
special arrangements.
Registration Forms :
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Registration for Camp DeWolfe 2008
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