facebook  |
|
twitter  |
|
linkedin  |
|
yelp  |
|
 |
|
| outdoor education centre |  |
Summer Camp Programs
Squamish / Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Summer Camp programs
 |
|
|
Camp Summit offers campers the opportunity to motivate themselves, try new activities, and meet new people in a place that's unforgettable. The self-confidence and friendships gained from their experiences here at camp they'll take with them well beyond their time here. Summit is fully accredited by the British Columbia Camping Association. Our Summer 2012 Programs will include:
Base CampYour child’s summer camp experience can now all start at Base Camp! This exciting program is offered to children between the ages of 4-6 years old. Your son or daughter will sleep in a tent cabin with 4-6 other children and 3 staff members. Meals and snacks are served in our dining hall beginning with a “Thanks for food!” cheer before each meal. For the ‘Base Camp’ program we provide a 2:1 camper to counsellor ratio. Our mature and highly qualified staff ensures the utmost safety for your child while here at Camp Summit. Activities such as arts and crafts, hiking, baking, gardening, fishing, archery, cook-outs, earth education/appreciation, skit nights and camp fires are just some of the fun ‘Base Camp’ has to offer! *The space for this program is limited so we urge families to register early to avoid disappointment. Registrations are first come first serve and will receive an information package shortly after your registration is complete.* This program engages your child in the great outdoors ‘Summit Style’ as well as all the exciting adventures and experiences your child is sure to love. ‘Base Camp’ will be the start of life long friendships and memories for your child all in a safe and encouraging environment. Photos of the day will be uploaded each evening on our website so you can see for yourself the awesome time your child is having.
5 Day Discovery CampCampers from 7 to 12 years of age can come and join Summit for an amazing 5 day program that introduces them to the joys of summer camp! Campers get to engage in traditional camp activities such as arts & crafts, orienteering, field games, archery, and campfires. They are also introduced to our great onsite adventure activities such as climbing on our climbing & bouldering walls, mountain biking on our fun trails, and clamouring on our high ropes course challenges. This is a perfect program for a first time camper to enjoy the experience in a shorter stay!
See photos from last summer's 5-day Discovery sessions. 1 Week Summer Blast CampSlightly older campers from 7 to 15 years of age will revel in our one week program designed to provide them with an opportunity to participate in all of the traditional summer camp activities such as arts & crafts, campfires, archery, orienteering plus the great onsite adventure activities such as climbing, high ropes and mountain biking. IN ADDITION, the one week program also includes more challenging off-site activities such as day hikes on local mountain trails and canoeing on beautiful Alice Lake!
For campers that can’t get enough and wish to extend their summer fun – we are also pleased to offer 2 of them as a ‘back to back’ option in August!
See photos from last summer's 1 week sessions in these photo galleries: Blast 1, Blast 2 & Blast 3 2 Week Adventure Challenge CampCamp Summit is pleased to continue to offer its classic and very popular two-week Adventure Challenge program for Campers 8 to 15 years of age. In this program campers enjoy all of the great activities that Summit offers such as canoeing, mountain biking, wall climbing, orienteering, and archery. IN ADDITION all campers in this session get to participate in a multi-day backcountry hiking trip into our beautiful coastal mountain ranges. Campers will also choose to partake in an adventure activity of their choice on the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure Day’: campers can choose to go rafting on the Cheakamus River – Class 2 (ages 8-15); or rafting on the Elaho River – Class 3+ (ages 13-15); zip-treking in Whistler, or Bowen Island
Senior Leadership Challenge ProgramSLC 1 ‘Journey’ & SLC 2 ‘New Horizons’ SLC 1 - Journey 2 Week ProgramThis two week program is specifically designed for 15 yr old individuals with the desire to explore not only the wilderness, but themselves as well. The personal growth element of the program is ultimately a product of the outdoor training and hard skill development. Through the shared challenges of a wilderness expedition participants learn ‘hands on’ about effective communication, conflict resolution, judgment, decision-making, and teamwork while also beginning to explore leadership styles and skills. The SLC 1 – ‘Journey’ adventures will take campers further into the wilderness as they prepare for and venture out on a more challenging out trip expedition. SLC 1 participants are involved in all of the organizing and planning aspects of these expeditions. Through the development of these “hard skills” participants gain confidence in their outdoor skills and personal abilities. When not on trip, SLC 1 campers will explore all of the great adventure activities that Summit has to offer – mountain biking, climbing, canoeing – all with the intent to hone skills, move out of ‘comfort zones’, and challenge themselves both physically and mentally. Any young person with the desire to push themselves in a wilderness setting will enjoy our ‘Journey’ program immensely!
SLC2 – New Horizons 3 Week ProgramThis three week program is specifically designed for 16 yr old individuals with not only the passion to continue exploring the wilderness & growing personally, but also the desire and intent to learn about leadership, mentoring, and teaching others. This program is the natural evolution of SLC 1. The SLC 2 program continues building personal growth through outdoor training and hard skill development but begins to move the focus towards how one can apply skills and knowledge to guide and help others. On top of gaining self-reliance in the wilderness participants undertake a 16-hour Standard First Aid certification course and partake in activity workshops that explore further concepts of responsibility, leadership, and mentoring roles in a community. The experience inherently ingrains a sense of social responsibility, compassion, respect for oneself and others, and a conscience for the world we live in. The SLC 2 – ‘New Horizons’ adventure will take you out into the wilderness as you embark a multi-day out trip. Participants are involved in all aspects of these expeditions including the initial route selection, menu planning, food/gear pack in/out, campsite selection/set-up, and cooking. Over the course of the program participants gain competency in route finding with a map and compass, backcountry safety procedures and “Leave No Trace” environmental principles. Further development of “hard skills” will allow participants to gain confidence in their outdoor skills and the knowledge to plan and eventually lead their own backcountry expeditions. When not on expedition SLC 2 campers integrate into the Camp Summit residential programs as active observers and assistant leaders. Through this participants gain additional leadership and teaching skills in all of our activities such as mountain biking, archery, arts & crafts, orienteering, and climbing. They also have an opportunity to apply their leadership skills through the design and instruction of their own events and activities for the younger campers.
Leaders-In-Training 7 Week ProgramThe focus of the LIT program is for participants who are 17 years of age to acquire the skills and confidence to lead youth in an outdoor adventure, camp setting and in their communities back home. The LIT program emphasizes responsibility and caring for the camp community – the focus is on ‘others’ rather than on oneself. The LIT program prepares participants to be part of a workforce team, managing job responsibilities, and allowing the experience of full time work, while still being trained in an ‘apprenticeship’ style program. It is important to note that this program is the transition from being a camper towards being a counselor and participants must have a strong desire to work with youth. How does the program work? LITs play a key role in the camp community - LITs are paired up with experienced cabin counsellors to lead a cabin group of 7-15 year old campers through their summer camp experience. Participants have the opportunity to explore responsibility and act as mentors and guides to the residential campers while being supervised by a senior camp staff. The LIT participates in all of the activities with their cabin groups including mountain biking, rock climbing, archery, orienteering, and backcountry camping trips; at times, LITs also work with the activity instructors to learn how to instruct these outdoor activities. LITs will participate in leadership workshops with the LIT Coordinator focusing on child and youth development with an Anti-Oppression framework. This framework is centered around becoming consciously aware of sensitive issues such as race, creed, ability/disability, class, and much more. LITs are given a well rounded and varied program to allow them to experience all aspects of camp.
Family CampLiving in a society that moves so fast and where days flash before our eyes, it is sometimes difficult to find the time to get together as a family and enjoy all that the great outdoors has to offer. “Family Camp” provides an opportunity for families to enjoy time together outdoors without the hassle of setting up the tent or doing your own cooking. Bringing families together creates an experience like no other! Together you will explore, challenge yourselves and rekindle that family bond that is sometimes put on hold due to the busy lifestyles many families lead today. Each family upon registration will have their own tent cabin reserved for them. Each cabin sleeps 12, so as a family you have the option to fill the cabin with friends and family of your choice. So don’t forget to invite everyone along for the adventure - grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, best friends - family. This fun filled weekend will allow you to sit back and take it easy while our chef cooks all the meals that will satisfy the needs of kids, adults and all those with special dietary needs. Nothing says ‘family’ more than being able to spend some quality time with those you love in the absence of city noise, electronics and the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives. We were proud to be part of this great family getaway and are excited to host round two this summer– and this time, for even longer! Weekend Includes:
Whether your family chooses to take part in all the adventurous activities Camp Summit has to offer or chooses to bask in the sunshine and relax, you’re sure to have a great weekend!
Women's WeekendPlease stay tuned for 2012 Camp Summit session dates and rates!Camp Summit is excited to offer our first ever Women's Weekend on June 3 to 5, 2011. A Women's Weekend at Camp Summit provides women a great opportunity to relax, reconnect and renew while enjoying all the fun and excitement of Summer camp. The weekend will feature a variety of traditional camp activities such as Climbing Wall, High Ropes & Mountain Biking mixed in with specialty workshops and activities to meet the needs of women. A full program schedule is available daily with instructional and recreational activities led by qualified female Camp Summit staff. Between your arrival on Friday and your departure on Sunday, you decide the pace of your weekend by selecting and participating in the activities that interest you! Whether you are relaxing in the sunshine among snow caped mountains, on an adventure of your choosing or indulging in health and delicious meals created by our chef you will be sure enjoy this Women's Weekend Getaway! Weekend Includes:
Bring a group of friends or come alone their will be something for everyone! No men, no kids, no cooking, just fun! |
||
|
toll free: 1.866.550.1118 phone: 604.898.3700 fax: 604.898.3708 e-mail: info@campsummit.ca
Copyright © 2003-2011 Camp Summit, PO Box 48, Squamish, BC, (near Whistler)
seo by mastermynde