We look forward to helping campers have fun while
learning new activities. Camp is a community experience that
involves people living and playing together and relies on
cooperation and good citizenship. We are all different with
different skills, physical differences, emotional differences, etc.
We believe campers and staff should make every effort to be positive
about others. The intent of the program is to make sure that every
camper is comfortable and happy with his or her achievements and
limitations. Activities, while fun, are tools for assisting in the
personal growth of an individual and the community as a whole.
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Waterfront |
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The Waterfront program offers a wide range of water based
activities including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, junior
lifeguarding, fishing, and
tubing. In each of these
activities, the main aim is to provide an atmosphere where
campers can learn, have fun, and progress in their
abilities.
Each day we provide an hour long free
swim separately. This gives campers the opportunity to swim at their
leisure or to enjoy some fun in the sun on our beach. |
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Fishing
The
Fishing Program
is based on skills and techniques from the Massachusetts 4-H
Sport Fishing Foundation. Campers are taught the basics in
"rigging up" their own fishing rods, the different parts and
names of the fishing equipment, and how to cast properly.
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Swimming
Camp Howe offers
swim lessons as an assigned activity. The lessons combine
the ideals of the Red Cross structured swimming lessons with
fun water activities. All Junior Campers
partake in daily lessons. Teens may sign up for them if they
are interested.
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Canoeing/Kayaking
The Canoeing
and Kayaking Program gives campers the
opportunity to learn basic paddle strokes and get a feel for
what canoeing and kayaing is all about. The skills and techniques taught
have been incorporated into fun water activities. |
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Tubing
Fun and colorful tubes are used in many
different activities to promote team work and a feeling of
being comfortable in and around the water.
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The Adventures Program
Camp Howe has an amazing Adventure
Course
consisting of low ropes course and
two high ropes
courses. Campers will meet many exciting challenges
in this area and play many great adventure games.
This program is designed so that each child challenges
themselves to their own limit while positively encourages
their peers to meet their own goals.
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Climbing Program
The 40 foot climbing wall is one of
the camper's favorite activities. The wall has many routes
to the top, some simpler than others, allowing novices to
build their confidence before moving onto more challenging
routes. With so many handholds available, no climb is ever
the same. This program area is one of the best for
developing a team spirit, where individuals on the ground
can advise and encourage the climber on the best way to
overcome the wall and reach the top. It challenges every
climber whether novice or expert. Teens have the opportunity
to go rock climbing off site.
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Environmental Education
The nature program at
Camp Howe takes campers into the woods to learn about how
the camp's unique ecosystem and wildlife relate to their own
life and home. Through hands on experiments, challenges, and
crafts, campers have fun learning about their environment at
Camp Howe. With the DAR state forest as our backyard,
imagine all the great exploring!
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Arts & Crafts
Various crafts projects are offered to
campers to challenge each individual. Some projects are
weaving, painting, bracelet making, candle making, bead
buddies, and many more. |
Farm Life
One of the most popular program areas
where the kids can learn about animal care with the great
variety of farm animals that camp has to offer.
Resident camper's
have the opportunity each morning
to go down to the farm with the Farm
Instructor, and help feed the farm animals. There are plenty
of other projects to do on the farm, too! |
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Drama and Dance
The drama department is full of fun
and entertainment. In this program campers learn acting
skills and play lots of acting games. Campers can also
participate in a weekly play put on for the camp as well as
a talent show. Dance can include modern, international and
choreographing for a performance for the talent show.
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Archery
An exciting activity where the art of
archery can be learned. Campers learn how to properly hold,
aim and fire a bow safely. Bows of various types and weight
are available to suit each camper. Standard archery targets
are used. |
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Sports and Recreation
In our recreation
program campers will get instruction in sports like soccer,
volleyball, basketball, baseball, new games and more! A
program designed to help campers develop their abilities as
well as being a lot of fun!
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.... And Much Much More!!!
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