Weekly Activities

Each week our campers are kept busy having fun from the moment the arrive! Our counselors greet their campers each morning and begin the day with check-in and small group activities. Throughout the week we keep an action-pack agenda that includes arts, crafts, STEM learning, sports games, our “Summer Blast Amazing Race”, Paleotales Fossils, water fun, and so much more! Keep reading below for more details!

Sample Daily Schedule

Camp Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (before care available 8:00 am - 9:00 am)

9:00 am  - 9:15 am - Drop Off (no earlier)
9:15 am - 9:30 - Small Group Activities with Counselor
9:30 - 10:00 - Larger Group Activities (Organized Games, Scavenger Hunts)
10:00 - 10:15 - Snack
10:15 - 11:15 - Craft or STEAM Activities
11:15 - 12:00 - Outdoor Games - Large and Small Group
12:00 - 12:45 - Lunch and Free Time
12:45 - 2:30 - Special Guest or Activity (Exotic Animals, Paleontologist, Music, Country Heritage Park, Amazing Race, Water Day)
2:30 - 2:45 - Snack
2:45 - 3:30 - Craft/STEAM Activities/Outdoor Games
3:30 - 3:45 - Back in Small Groups - Getting Ready for Home
3:45 - 4:00 - Pick Up (no later) - After care available 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please Note: Camp Summer Blast has been designed to provide campers with a wide variety of activities throughout the week. Each day is packed full of activities ensuring that your child will have fun rain or shine. If it rains or is extremely hot we have a fully enclosed indoor space to keep everyone dry and cool. The above schedule is a sample only and is adjusted based on weather, our special guest or activity, and other factors that allow for smooth operation of camp each day. Below you will find information on the various activities that take place throughout the week.

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Special Daily Guests and Activities

*Day of Special Guests or Activities May Change Each Week


MONDAY

Welcome to Camp
Campers are greeted by their counselors when they arrive and engage in a variety of exciting indoor and outdoor activities. These include low organized games, crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities meant to introduce campers to our amazing camp and counselors while meeting new friends.

*This year we have a 'Surprise T-Shirt' activity for every camper (shhhh don't tell your campers)!

TUESDAY

Hands on Exotics
Exotic Animals. A visit from Hands on Exotics will have the campers in awe as they experience the opportunity to get up close and personal with some amazing exotic animals! Check out pictures from last season and more information here! Of course campers will have ample time for indoor and outdoor games, crafts, and activities.

WEDNESDAY

Paleontologist Kara Bartley and Paleotales
Every Wednesday we have a visit from a real Paleontologist and Author, Kara Bartley. Kara immerses our campers in the land of learning, imagining life through the eyes of time. With hands-on opportunities to see real fossils and inquiry-based learning, Kara captivates campers and leaves them wanting more! As with every day at camp, our campers have lots to do with games, crafts, and activities. Click here for more information and pictures from last season!

THURSDAY

Music - On Thursday, we welcome Mr. Jim, our partner who is instrumental (excuse the pun) in allowing our campers to experience hands-on learning with a variety of musical instruments from drums to guitars, banjos, harps, and much more. Regardless of the age of you child Mr. Jim provides our campers with an exceptional experience. And yes, the day is also packed with crafts, activities, and games! Be click here for more information and pictures from last season!

Field Trip to Country Heritage Park

This year we are considering a half-day trip to Country Heritage Park. For more information on this proposed activity please click here. 

Thursday afternoon will be spent engaged in crafts and activities. We also prepare for our Amazing Race by creating team names, cheers, team colours and posters!

FRIDAY

Summer Blast Amazing Race!
Every Friday campers of all ages will partake in Camp Summer Blast’s Amazing Race. They will compete in groups and have a “Blast” at the same time! This is often the highlight of the week as campers race to complete numerous tasks and compete in teams for the Amazing Race trophy! For more information on our Amazing Race and pictures from last season click here.

We also have our Water Day on Fridays with a ton of outdoor fun, water fights, inflatable slide, and much more! Fridays are also pizza day and packed with excitement!

 

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  • Small Group Games
  • Team Challenges
  • Sports Activities
  • Theme Days
  • Puppets
  • Special Guests
  • Scavenger Hunts
  • Talent Shows
  • STEAM Activities
  • Water Day
  • Sports Activities
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