2010 EXPLORER CAMP
The Explorer Camp is exceptional. Andrew Pratt has tweaked his program to offer more individual group time, more adventure, and more fun. With exceptional staff, Calleva has created the ultimate camp for younger kids. We all feel strongly about continuing to evolve, and as the seasons changed so did our curriculum. The Explorers Camp focuses on some of the core Calleva Activities, but broadens the appeal with some more traditional camping experiences. Campers participate in a variety of activities including: Climbing, Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Adventure Island, Arts & Crafts, C&O Adventures, Woodland Adventures and Farm Fun. Operating and traveling within the NHP, County and State Parks, and private property near the Potomac and Seneca Creek confluence; campers use a variety of resources to learn and create a lifetime of memories.
2010 Themes
Travel through time with Calleva. Each week campers will participate in the regular schedule but with an added bonus of some historical games and festivities!
- Wk 1: Pangaea - Start together and begin the drift!
- Wk 2: Jurassic - Get reptilian, & watch your back!
- Wk 3: Ice Age - Forecost is calling for SNOW!
- Wk 4: Stone Age - Hot Wheels!
- Wk 5: America 1776 - One if by land, Two if by Sea!
- Wk 6: Ancient History - Bring your Toga!
- Wk 7: Middle Ages - Art, Music, & Calleva Renaissance
- Wk 8: Dark Age - Flashlights, Wizards, & Dragons - Oh My!
- Wk 9: Empires of South America - Mayans, Incas, & Aztecs...3's Company!
- Wk 10: Age of Discovery - New World, here we come!
- Wk 11: Industrial Revolution - Invent & Build with ingenuity.
- Wk 12: Space Age - One small step for man, Giant leap for Explorers!
- Wk 13: Year 3000 - Domo Arigato Mr Roboto!
Meet the Director: Andrew "Baldy" Pratt
New for 2010:
Now that our Explorers have been all over the world, "Baldy" wants to travel through time and create a new platform for our staff to lead their activities. With an enhanced farm program, and fun weekly themes, Explorers will continue to grow within the activities and also learn more about themselves while participating in the strongest outdoor program for youth ages 6-9. We have re-named "Going Green", and "Growing Green" to "Woodland Adventures" and "Farm Fun". With the new names, comes a more organized approach with less overlap and more structured activities.
Operations: Explorer Camp operates between 9am to 4pm. We provide transportation* to 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 can be arranged through the office.
All explorers do all activities, unless for health reasons Activities Include: Climbing, Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Adventure Island, Arts & Crafts, Water-Based Adventures, Land-Based Adventures and Farm Fun.
Daily NeedsList: Lunch in ziplock bag, Bathing suit, Towel, Water shoes, Water bottle, Sunscreen and Hat!
Considerations: Due to Activity Camp overnights, Thursday afternoon and Friday morning transportation is reduced to alternative Bus Routes. Please refer to Camp Bus Routes for locations and times, and be sure to select your alternative stop in addition to your regular stop on your Registration.