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It is our belief that a good Camp Program should tend to broaden the interests, knowledge and skills of campers…not restrict them to one specialty. As a result of this belief–and years of experience–a unique “Balanced Program” has been developed which offers a wide range of choices to campers with different interests and abilities while continuing to present new and exciting challenges to more experienced campers.
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Our camp philosophy is based on “Safety, Fun, and Instruction” with our 4 Week Sr. Term program designed for the boy or girl who wants more than supervised recreation. At the beginning of each Sr. Term, campers select the Morning Activities and Afternoon Electives of their choice. They participate in the morning activities every other day for their entire stay at camp, and they attend each afternoon elective for a full week.
One group of activities is offered during the Morning Program; another group for Afternoon Electives; and still another set at “Cabin Time.” Boys and girls participate together in our Night Rec Program, which is a fun way to end the day!
With the benefit of three generations of summer camping experience, we have developed a unique program which is both fun and challenging. The many details of this plan work together toward our primary goal–to help develop strong bodies, keen minds and strength of character through a dedication to Judeao-Christian values.
It is our desire to make this experience available to boys and girls who are committed to camping and are excited about the opportunities Camp Mac has to offer.
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TWO WEEKS, THREE WEEKS OR FOUR WEEKS?
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In order to meet the needs of younger, first time campers as well as older, more experienced campers, Camp Mac offers two separate programs and one intermediate program:
Jr. Term (Beginner level) for 2nd - 5th Graders:
Emphasis on safety, fun and adjustment to being away from home
Introduces campers to a variety of activities, spending a little time at each
Afternoon Electives last 1 or 2 days each.
Same program each year
Summary: Good introduction to camping for the beginning camper
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Sr. Terms (Advanced instruction) for 4th - 9th Graders:
Wide choice of activities
Emphasis on safety, fun and instructions
Time to learn new skills
Time to develop self-confidence and lifelong friendships
Time for exciting field trips
Afternoon Electives last 1 week each
Program changes each year with each camper’s interest and ability
Summary: Great opportunities for the experienced camper
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3 Week Intermediate Terms (Advanced instruction) for 3th - 5th Graders:
A step up from our Jr. Term for those campers (3rd – 5th grade) who are not quite ready for a full 4 week session. (Note: 3 Week campers will participate fully in all Sr. Term activities during the length of time they are enrolled and have the option to stay for the 4th week, if they decide to do so. Attendance limited to one summer.
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While many new campers start with the Jr. Term, over 85% of the children in our Sr. Terms are returning campers, most of whom come back year after year. Four weeks allows the time required for instruction and learning in a more advanced program, as well as additional choices of more challenging activities for older campers. The extra time also allows for the development of self-confidence, independence, maturity and long-lasting friendships, which are some of the most important reasons for going to camp in the first place. A month at camp offers opportunities for growth and development which cannot be duplicated at school or at home.
We also believe, just as strongly, that most camp instructional activities are best presented to boys and girls on a separate basis. Therefore Camp Mac runs two separate activity programs—one for boys and one for girls. The schedule allows 4 activity sessions each morning, and by alternating mornings, each camper has the opportunity to participate in 8 of the 10 morning activities. This rather unique program avoids the monotony of a constant day-after-day schedule while permitting campers to participate in major instructional activities not for just a few days each, but on a continuing basis for the entire camp term.
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