Children's Programs & Activities
for ages 11 - 15 years

Monday's Choices —
Ice Breakers & Field Games - Campers will play games designed to break the ice and help campers to get to know one another in a fun and exciting way.
Bug Hunt – Using our collecting equipment and nature guides, campers will learn about the amazing diversity of insects in a wild meadow.
The Abenaki Way – Campers hike to the ancient forest and learn hands-on how the native Americans used natural materials to survive, and will play Native American games using objects from nature.
Tie-dye – We provide the t-shirts, or you can bring your own cotton items.

Tuesday's Choices —
All Notch Squad groups will go to Bootleggers’ Basin for a fun day of swimming, games, crafts, nature exploration and more. Please wear sturdy shoes. Campers can pack a bag lunch or purchase one from our lunch program.
Camp Crafts – Create something beautiful with gimp (plastic lacing), a perennial favorite.
Games, Games, Games – Choose from volleyball and many other fun field games.
Survival Skills – Campers will build a shelter and learn how to catch fish and build a fire using materials that can be found in the forest.
Sound and Stage – Start creating your performance as a group for Thursday’s show.

Wednesday's Choices —
Low Ropes Challenge Course – Groups will participate in activities using low elements designed to promote teamwork and cooperation.
Silk Screening – take your tie-dye shirt a step further with a group designed logo printed on it.
Wood Burning – Decorate projects with your own designs. Frames, plaques and boxes will be provided or bring your own hiking stick.
Dinosaur Hunt – Learn how to scientifically study a “real” (museum-grade replicated) dinosaur fossil trail in
the woods, and have the opportunity to examine real and replicated dinosaur fossils.
Sound & Stage – Work on learning your lines for Thursday’s performance.

Thursday's Choices —
Field Games – Groups will play high energy games like capture the flag and other games using balls, Frisbees and more in one of our open fields.
Leather Stamping – Stamp and stain bracelets, key fobs, hiking stick handles and more.
Recycled Art and Fashion – Learn to alter old clothes and surplus materials into new apparel and accessories.
Sterling Pond Hike – A challenging hike on the Long Trail through imposing geological formations, fascinating nature, and stunning views of the Notch.
Dress Rehearsal – Practice for the evening’s performance. Finish the day with a performance at the Vermont Country Fair at 5:00 pm.

Friday's Choices —
High Ropes Adventure – Campers challenge their mind and body as they maneuver around obstacles on our High Ropes Course.
Batik – Use wax and dye to make designs on cloth.
Geocaching – Using our GPS units, campers can look for hidden caches and keep the “treasures” (minerals, gems, ancient coins, etc.) they find.

Saturday & Sunday's Choices —
Campers’ Choice – Campers will be given a variety of planned activities to choose from including but not limited to: water wars, mini-golf, kick ball, as well as any other activities they participated in throughout the week.
Polymer Clay (Saturday) – You may know it as Fimo or Sculpy! Make beads, pendants or sculptures with this versatile medium.
Jewelry Making (Sunday) – It’s not just beads. We’ll use wire, hardware, twine and clay to make beautiful, wearable art.
Brewster River Gorge – On this popular hike, campers will identify and learn about birds, rock formations, and other interesting features of this nature trail.
Summer Fungus U – Forest fungi are bizarre and amazing! We’ll forage for fun(gi), figure out their funny names, and freak out at the fabulous facts we find out!
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Sunday: Tacos, taco fixings with taco beef, Mexican rice, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Monday: Grilled cheese, veggie burger, broccoli florets, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Tuesday: Penne pasta with marinara sauce, meatballs, broccoli florets, garlic bread.
Wednesday: Hamburger, veggie burger, corn, mashed potato, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Thursday: Cheese quesadillas, chicken quesadillas, quesadilla toppings, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Friday: Pepperoni pizza, cheese pizza, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Saturday: Homemade macaroni and cheese, broccoli florets, veggie burger, penne pasta with marinara sauce.

Daily offerings include: Tossed salad, carrots, celery, assorted Summer salads, whole fruit, soy butter & jelly sandwich, pudding, Jell-O, applesauce, and mandarin oranges.

Beverages: Water, lemonade, milk, chocolate milk.
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