The Units
Unit |
Age |
Description |
Sessions Offered |
Entering 4th-5th grade |
On trail: 0 days A taste of just about everything camp has to offer |
All 3 sessions |
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Entering 6th grade |
On trail: 1 day A taste of all in-camp activities plus a taste of trail life |
All 3 sessions |
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Entering 7th-8th grade |
On trail: 0 days In-camp unit that promotes knowledge and appreciation of nature through science and art |
All 3 sessions |
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Entering 7th-10th grade |
On trail: 3 days, 2 nights Min weight: 75 lbs Introduction to backpacking, great for campers with little-to-no backpacking experience |
All 3 sessions |
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Entering 8th-11th grade |
On trail: 4 days, 3 nights Min weight: 85 lbs Intermediate backpacking unit for campers with some overnight backpacking experience |
All 3 sessions |
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Entering 9th-12th grade |
On trail: 6 days, 5 nights Min weight: 90 lbs Parents must transport campers to camp 2 days early Requires attendance at in-town meeting in April A backpacking-focused unit that spends almost the entire week on the trail |
All 3 sessions |
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Entering 9th-10th grade |
On trail: 0 days In-camp unit focusing on water activities |
All 3 sessions |
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Entering 10th-12th grade |
On trail: 7 days, 6 nights Min weight: 90 lbs 2-session unit Requires attendance at in-town meeting in April For campers with moderate to advanced overnight backpacking experience plus plenty of in-camp time |
Session 2-3 only |
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Entering 11th-12th grade |
On trail: 0 days Focus on old-time camp skills like outdoor cooking, lashing, knots, song-leading, and leadership |
All 3 sessions |
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Entering 11th-12th grade |
On trail: 11 days, 10 nights Min weight: 100 lbs 2-session unit Requires attendance at in-town meeting in April The ultimate backpacking experience where campers are fully responsible for using their skills |
Session 1-2 only |
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Entering 11th grade and above |
On trial: 0 days 2-session unit Our counselor-in-training program that provides amazing training and leadership opportunities |
Training week: Session 1 or 2 Staffing week: Session 3 |
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Girls age 6-camper age Boys age 6-12 |
On trail: 0 days Parent must volunteer as staff Our only co-ed unit enjoys all the regular in-camp activities while their parent volunteers as staff |
All 3 sessions |
Due to high demand, only 1 reservation per summer per camper is allowed.