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| Learning to
Live Together in a Christian Way |
| "Learning to live together in a Christian way" is
the motto of Camp Wright. Since 1930, Camp Wright has provided young
people challenging and fun outdoor experiences in a Christian setting.
Since 1996 Camp Wright has offered day camp programming for young
people finishing grades K-6. We also offer 2 sessions for middle school
students. All campers who attend will have the opportunity to build
teamwork skills, develop self-esteem, foster creativity and learn
respect for the environment by participating in a variety of camp
activities in small and large groups. Camp Wright is operated by the
Diocese of Easton of the Episcopal Church.
Campers do not have to be Episcopalians to attend.
Activity periods for our youngest campers will
include a selection of arts & crafts, nature study, group games,
introduction to boating or bible stories/Christian education. In
addition to those activities, for older campers completing grades 2-6,
choices will also include archery, canoeing, sailing, sports, or
Christian education activities.
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| Health and
Safety |
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Camp Wright is inspected and licensed by the
State of Maryland as a summer camp. It is also an accredited camp with
the American
Camping Association. Supervision for the day camp will be by
counselors 18 years or older with younger assistants. Each adult
counselor will be responsible for a groups of 6-10 campers. Swimming,
canoeing, sailing, and archery classes will all be led by certified
lifeguards and instructors. Life preservers will be worn at all times
when in boating situations. Health supervision will be done by the
resident camp nurse when overnight camp is in session or our
supervising day camp nurse under the standing orders of a local
physician. The Day Camp Program Director and most camp counselors will
be certified in both First Aid and CPR. Each camper will be required to
submit a completed health history form with any pertinent health
concerns explained. A physician's exam is not necessary. |
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| Extended Care
Option |
| The day camp daily schedule is
9:00am-4:00pm. An extended care session is available each morning from
7:30-9:00 AM and each afternoon from 4:00-5:30 PM. The charge is $10
per
session ($20 per day if both the morning and evening sessions are
used). The extended care fee is due at the beginning of each session. |
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| Schedule,
Session Fees and Sibling Discounts |
| For Day Camp schedule and
pricing, please visit our Summer Schedule. |
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| Typical Day at Camp |
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Small group activities are
usually organized around K-1, 2-3, and 4-6 grade levels. Each day
campers bring their own lunch, a bathing suit, towel, and comfortable
outdoor clothes. An afternoon snack is provided. Each session will end
with a large group activity on Friday afternoon. Some of these
activities may include: a talent show, Olympics style relays, and a
candy carnival. Activity periods for all of our campers will include a
selection of Arts & Crafts, Nature Study, Group Games, Introduction
to Boating, and Christian Education. In addition to those activities,
for older campers completing grades 2-6, choices will also include
Archery, Canoeing, Sailing, and Sports. A typical
schedule looks like this:
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| Optional Extended
Care |
7:30-9:00
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| Arrival and
Gathering |
9:00-9:15
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| Morning Devotion
and Songs |
9:15-9:30
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| Morning Activity
Periods |
9:30-11:30
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| Lunch |
11:30-12:00
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| Hike and Swimming |
12:00-1:45
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| Snack |
1:45-2:00
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| Afternoon
Activity Period |
2:00-3:15
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| Regrouping/Free
Period |
3:15-3:45
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| Closure and
Dismissal |
3:45-4:00
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| Optional Extended
Care |
4:00-5:30
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| Leadership Camp:
Finding the Leader in You |
| Counselor-in-Training
(CIT) program for students completing grade 8 or 9 prior to summer. One
of our goals at camp is to foster growth and empower our campers.
Leadership Camp will provide young people with the opportunity to build
self esteem and learn what being part of a team means through various
challenges dealing not only with camp, but with life decisions as well.
CIT's will facilitate selected camp activities as well as participate
in round table discussions that will deal with the different aspects of
leadership. A ropes course experience will show campers that they can
indeed overcome a challenging situation and gain confidence in their
abilities. Each CIT will attend a two-week session. Check back soon or
call for schedule and pricing. |
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| "I am the
Adventure": Middle School Outdoor Adventure Programs |
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For young adults who have completed grades
6-8. Two sessions for middle school people to develop
leadership and outdoor activity skills, encourage personal growth and
provide a place to hang out this summer. These sessions offer
opportunities for swimming, games, boating, trips to cool places,
discussions on life and faith, as well as time to develop friendships
and summer memories. Most daily sessions run 9 AM to 4 PM. Choose from
one or more of the sessions listed below:
| Chesapeake Adventure |
Paddling and sailing the Chesapeake
Bay. A sailing day on the Bay on a skipjack. We will
explore local waters by kayak and canoe and try our hand at
sailing. Between the pool and Bay we will work on friendship and
teamwork. Join us for a week long journey. |
| Climb On |
What
makes us climb to great heights in life? A trip to a climbing wall
highlights the week, there will be plenty of water time and lots more
in this five day session. |
| Life is Short, Paddle Hard |
Paddle Wye
Island! Float the Creek! Join us canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and
learning adventure and teamwork skills. We end the week with a tubing
trip down Antietam Creek. Friendships can be built when we share
adventures together. |
| Land and Sea Challenges |
Learn sailing and
paddling skills. Tackle a ropes course to develop teamwork skills and
grow from individual challenges. Adventure can help us know ourselves,
others, and God better. |
Outdoor Living Skills
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Living in and
respecting the outdoors take on a whole new meaning during this
exciting session. Learn how to set up and breakdown a campsite
while "leaving no trace." Start a campfire and keep it burning to cook
delicious food! Then, put new skills to work during a session
culminating camp out under the stars. Spend time paddling,
sailing, swimming and playing.
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