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A TYPICAL DAY
Nothing about Camp Howe is TYPICAL! We have a schedule to offer structure to our program, but activities change every day to keep the interest of our campers peaked. Each day is jam-packed with fun activities.
Our Junior and Day campers experience almost all the activities we offer – at a level and pace that works for children their age. Each day, they will enjoy time at the waterfront, practicing aquatic skills and free swimming. Also built into the schedule are opportunities to explore interests independent of their cabin and group.
Our Teen program is self-guided, and each teen gets to decide what to do in each activity block. During each block for teens, we offer low, medium, and high-energy choices.
A rest period is included for all campers to take a break during the day.
Early Morning Interest Groups
Campers who choose to get up early can meet at the flagpole and enjoy activities such as swimming, walking, running, music, morning farm feed, and stretching/yoga-type activities.
Morning Flag
We start the day with Morning Flag at 7:45 am. Flag is a communal gathering where announcements are made, and campers learn about the states and countries our staff and campers call home – a different one for each flag.
Breakfast
The entire camp comes together for meals unless they pre-plan a sleep-in breakfast, pack-out lunch, or a meal cooked over the fire.
Weather permitting, all meals are enjoyed outside.
Day campers arrive after breakfast.
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Mornings
Following CIA’s (Camp Improvement Acts), campers meet at the flagpoles and divide up for their 5 day interest group. 5 day options vary based on session, but always include a variety of activities, usually one that is sporty, one that is artsy, one that interacts with our animals, one at the waterfront, one involving archery, and one involving our challenge courses. Other options may include hiking, campfire cooking, learning a language, dance, or other new activities that highlight our staff's diverse skills. 5 days interest groups allow campers to build in-depth skills in that area, connect with campers from other cabins, and enjoy more specific programming aligned with their interests.
Afterwards, Juniors experience activities as a cabin group or paired with another cabin (some activities are more fun with more people). These can include boating, ropes course, waterfront or archery… really any of the activities listed on our activity page or special activities introduced to camp by our talented staff.
Teens gather as a group and divide into groups based on their interests.
Lunch
Camp Store
Campers are able to go to the store multiple times throughout the week, with their counselor scheduling a time for their cabin. Items available include souvenirs such as towels, water bottles, and croc jibbits - to name a few.
Afternoons
Siesta is a rest period. This is time to relax with cabin mates back at the cabin. This is also a great time to write to friends and family outside of camp.
Activities
Then it is time to get back to the fun! Each group has a free swim block in the afternoon, to cool off in the hottest part of the day.
Day campers get picked up at the end of the last activity, right before dinner.
Dinner
Evening Flag
Another flag and another session learning about another state or country. This can include random facts, national anthems, or dances from the region.
Evening Programs
The first night of camp is spent with the cabin or unit, getting to know one another. Every other evening is filled with fun activities for the entire camp community. Events include talent shows, campfires, scavenger hunts, mysteries, dance and parties, and whatever fun adventures the staff can create. Many activities are based around the theme of the day.
Goodnight Circle
We end our day as a community, joining hands in a circle to sing "Lights Out."
Juniors
Our younger campers will head to their cabins for the evening right after Lights Out. They will get ready for bed and spend time winding down in their cabins. When everyone is ready, each cabin will have a cabin chat. Cabin chat is a time to reflect, learn about others and yourself, and share your experiences with new and old friends. Cabin time is often the most memorable time at camp.
Teens
Once the younger campers have gone to bed, the teens enjoy a second evening program tailored to their interests and developmental needs. From here, teens head to their cabins and begin their own evening routine, which also includes cabin chat.
Then we get some much-needed sleep so we have the energy for another fun-filled day tomorrow!
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