We have Inspection every day. Making our bed, staying organized, and taking care of our belongings and surroundings is essential when sharing space with others.

Washing our hands frequently and well, staying hydrated, and cleaning our clothes to remain healthy, and to keep those around us healthy, is a foundation of communal living and Camp life.

Preparing and sharing a meal with others—setting the table, serving food to others, and cleaning up afterward—is at the heart of our Camp experience. We learn the value of regular meals, shared with others, without the distractions.

Both our physical and mental wellness benefits from activity and movement. Whether on the sports fields, in the lake, or on a mountain, we’re active each and every day at Camp!

At Camp, every day brings us in contact with the natural world. While we also seek more immersive experiences in hikes, canoe trips, and climbing trips, even the simple experience of sitting by the lake is powerful and restorative.

Things rarely turn out as originally planned—whether it’s an unexpected thunderstorm, a piece of broken equipment, or a forgotten line on stage. Rolling with these challenges can be the most impactful experience of all.

Self-reflection—dedicating time to think about experiences we’ve gone through and how they’ve made us feel—is essential to personal growth. As a group, our Chapel Talks, Vespers, and Hymn Sings develop a sense of peace, purpose, and belonging.

During Free Choice Time, we learn to create and organize our own games and explore life on our own terms, either by ourselves or with our peers.

The importance of sleep in the summer can’t be overstated. That’s why we go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, and we take time every afternoon for a well deserved Rest Period.

The classroom is not the only place where we learn new things. How about the climbing tower or on that hike? Learning new skills increases confidence.