2008 ACTIVITY CAMPS

Boys & Girls Ages 9-15
6:1 Ratio
Offered Week 2-9
$495/week
About Activity Camps: Activity Camps are special to all of us at Calleva. It is at the heart of why we started Calleva. We believed in the idea of offering a camp with small numbers and a specific focus. A week seemed just about right to introduce an activity and allow the experience to blossom. We built the curriculum around a "building block" style that brings the campers along a journey of learning and fun. Campers develop at their own speed, tools and instruction are made available, and a goal is set and achieved for the individual as well as the group. Campers work within a group of twelve, led by the Activity Instructor and a Group Counselor. Each activity's fun-filled curriculum prepares campers for the Thursday overnight. The activity is the focus, but each week pulls heavily from fun group challenges and games. Activity weeks are offered as one week programs, but compliment themselves very well for those wanting to combine weeks and continue their development, creating a program that allows campers to mature within their interest.

All campers who sign up for Activity Camp are expected to go on the Thursday overnight. Early parent pick-up or late drop-off is always difficult and sometimes unlikely.

ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE: Rafting, Kayaking, Surfing**, Adventure Island, Sailing, Fishing, River Ecology, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Caving, Backpackin*, Trail Riding*, and Horseback Riding.

* New for 2008

(Click links to left to learn more about specific activities) ** Surfing Camp is a 5 day 4 night Hybrid program.

Operations: Activity Camps operate between 9am to 4pm except for the Thursday overnight. Overnight locations range from 1-3 hours away, and can be found on each Activity's page. Activities may also take place at local parks & recreational facilities, requiring additional travel. We also provide transportation to and from Camp from Metropolitan Area "pick-up points" (see registration form for locations & times). Bus stops range between 8-9 in the morning and between 4-5 in the afternoon. Parent pick-up from Calleva activities can be arranged through the office.

Itineraries: We wanted our camps to be flexible with their itineraries, every year Instructors have to rewrite their program to fit their teaching styles, location familiarity, and alternative options for various skills, overnight variety, and optimum fun level. This has created the ideal environment for both staff and campers to flourish. Staff get fresh programs week to week with new and fresh energy that can be directed to a variety of challenges. Campers get a week that as a group they can heavily influence. Through teamwork, skill comprehension, and enthusiasm; Campers have control of their week they can take the reins and really take their skills as far as they wish, or steer the goals to fit their interests.

Programming: Although our Activity Camps are one week programs they also work extremely well for campers who return week after week, year after year. Groups are small: 12 campers, 1 Instructor, 1 Counselor, 1 Assistant. Each Activity has a series of skill cards that offer challenges to work on constantly. We have worked with our Instructors so that they are able to recognize individual needs and encourage personal growth within the group. We also know the importance of group cohesion and have patterned our camps like families. Our staff, with the paternal roles, making sure the children are safe and enabling them to grow in a positive environment. Many of the week's activities also focus on fun challenges and games, tailored for teambuilding and success within the group.

Availability Link at bottom of each individual Activity page.