Summer Camp
Summer is a great time at Camp Whittier. Our programs are attended by students from all around Central & Southern California. Please scroll down for our session dates, themes and for camper applications, campership (scholarship) applications & staff applications and paperwork.
Camp Whittier Goals for Camper Development
To provide an opportunity to grow and learn in a safe environment:
- Experience new activities;
- Provide both competitive and cooperative activity experiences;
- Allow for individual challenges that meet the camper's individual skills.
To gain an appreciation for the natural world:
- Campers experience the wonder of nature, its beauty and diversity;
- Campers learn the fragility of natural ecosystems, what affects them and how we can protect and conserve them;
- To understand nature and the environment better than when they came.
To provide an opportunity to contribute:
- Teach self esteem through contributions to others;
- Have the opportunity to assist others in group functions and activities.
Campers gain increased knowledge about and respect for the natural environment:
- Campers experience the wonder of nature, its beauty and diversity;
- Campers learn the fragility of natural ecosystems, what affects them and how we can protect and conserve them.
To value humanity:
- Group participation in the day to day operations of the camp;
- Gain confidence in interpersonal relationships
Summer Camp 2013
Summer camp is about making connections, making connections with new friends, amazing counselors and beautiful places, making connections with the forest and the sky, making connections with ourselves, our growth and our abilities.
In addition to the wonderful activities that are traditional; archery, swimming & silly songs, we will be making crafts & building shelters from natural materials. Night hikes and campouts will reinforce the theme of feeling at home in the woods. All cabins will come together as a village to share adventures, challenges, music and a culminating pow-wow at the end of the week. The daily rhythm of lessons will be tailored to student needs with three sessions of exploration and skill building and a fourth to relax, play games, swim or journal in a pristine setting. Poetry, dance, storytelling, singing and drumming will be an integral part of our campfires and closing pow-wow. A good time is guaranteed for all!
With hands on craft projects, leadership and survival skills we will promote teambuilding, stewardship and personal connections. Our activities and celebrations will center on renewing our connections to the earth and each other. Participants will learn different skills which will empower them and generate concepts of responsible use of resources and appreciation of our natural surroundings.
The natural resources of Camp Whittier provide an ideal spot for many of these activities, including:
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These activities and more would be combined in our summer camp format to make an enriching and deeper experience available to our summer camp participants.
Camp Sessions:
- Session 1: July 8- 12, 2013- Operation Purple Camp
- Session 2: July 15-19, 2013
Costs include 5 days, 4 nights, all meals and supplies for the camp programs. Scholarships available for families in need. Applications for scholarships must be completed and sent in with the camper application, deposit still required. Campers are between the ages of 6 and 13 years old. CIT's are between the ages of 14 thru 17 years old.
For additional information please visit our camp website at www.campwhittier.org
