Park Day Camps: Cubs, Bears, and Bruins
For Campers Ages 3 ½–10 (Rising Pre-K-5th Grades).
Spend the summer with us on our 100-acre campus in our Cubs, Bears, and Bruins dens!
Cubs, Bears, and Bruins:
Campers are grouped by age into “dens,” and enjoy a variety of activities on Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus.
Each day includes special workshops. Some specials offered in the past have included: Nature Exploration, Music and Movement, Sports and Games, Visual Arts, and Challenge Course Adventure. Campers will experience each workshop 2-3 times per week. They’ll also play games, explore, and engage in many different activities with their counselors, both indoors and out.
Each day at camp also includes swim lessons taught by our certified lifeguards and free time in the pool.
Camp Details – Prices and Schedules:
Ages: 3.5–10 (rising Pre-K-5th Grade)
Dates: June 23 to August 1
Full Day:
8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. / $500 per week (Bears and Bruins); $515 per week (Cubs)
Half Day – Cubs only:
8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. / $315 per week (limited space available)
*Campers can be dropped off as early as 8:15 a.m. Afternoon carpool ends at 3:30 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., any remaining campers will be walked to extended care. There is a $30/day fee for drop in care.
Please note: All campers must be fully toilet-trained in order to participate in camp.
| Cubs, Bears, and Bruins Camp Weeks |
|---|
| Week 1: June 23 to June 27 |
| Week 2: June 30 to July 4 (camp is closed on July 4) |
| Week 3: July 7 to July 11 |
| Week 4: July 14 to July 18 |
| Week 5: July 21 to July 25 |
| Week 6: July 28 to August 1 |
*Specialty Workshops for All Campers*
In addition to the daily activities (see sample schedules below) guided by our excellent camp leaders and counselors, Park faculty and activity guests enrich the camp experience by offering workshops in a variety of special programs, such as Music and Movement, Nature Exploration, Sports and Games, Visual Arts, and Challenge Course Adventure. Campers will participate in each workshop 2-3 times during the week. Park Camps runs 3-4 specials each week that vary over the course of the summer.
Music and Movement
Campers will immerse themselves in music and dance by learning new songs for lively sing-alongs. When not singing or making music, campers will learn basic dance moves with opportunities to participate in both guided and free dance activities with fellow campers.
Nature Exploration
During Nature Exploration, campers will venture into the woods for scavenger hunts, plant/tree identification, and active play. This program is designed to foster the camper’s sense of adventure outside of the classroom. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in arts and crafts made with natural materials.
Sports and Games
Participating in sports and games is a great way to learn about teamwork, good sportsmanship, and the importance of hard work — all while having fun! Campers will enjoy playing different sports, including basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and flag football. Playing together in teams, campers will learn game fundamentals, develop skills, and gain an overall understanding of each sport.
Visual Arts
The visual arts workshop engages campers in projects that expose them to new mediums (i.e. painting, drawing) each week. Campers will experiment with new techniques and use different features of Park’s campus as inspiration for their creative endeavors.
Challenge Course Adventure
Our revamped Appalachian Challenge Course gives campers ample opportunity to build leadership skills while working together on group challenges. The Challenge Course gives students a great opportunity to push outside their comfort zone both physically and mentally. Challenge Course activities vary based on age and weight. Cubs campers engage in nature-based activities in the woods, but do not use specific course elements.
Daily Activities and Sample Schedules:
Cubs Den
(Ages 3 ½–5 ½ / Rising Pre-K to Kindergarten)
Daily Activities:
Cubs Dens feature a 1:5 staff to camper ratio. A typical day for Cubs includes stream exploration with greater attention to natural communities, nature sample collection for projects — and sharing — games led by Park’s staff, and outdoor play time on developmentally-designed playgrounds and courtyards. Indoor activities include arts and crafts projects, music, and games.
In addition, Cubs will participate in specialty workshops each day (Music and Movement; Nature Exploration; Visual Arts; Sports and Games) to get a wide variety of experiences around Park’s beautiful campus.
Always one of the most popular activities of the day, swim lessons are taught by certified lifeguards with assistance from den leaders and counselors. Cubs are divided into groups based on age and skill level, progressing from the learning pool to the big pool when ready.
Sample schedule for Cubs:
| Time | Camp Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome Circle |
| 9 a.m. | Specialty Workshop (Art, Music & Movement, Sports & Games, Nature Exploration) |
| 10 a.m. | Swimming |
| 11 a.m. | Den Activities (imaginative, cooperative, constructive play & more) |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch & Recess (1/2 day Cubs pick-up at 12:45 p.m.) |
| 1 p.m. | Den Activities & Rest Time |
| 1:45 p.m. | Specialty Workshop (Art, Music & Movement, Sports & Games, Nature Exploration) |
| 2:30 p.m. | Playground |
| 3 p.m. | Round Up |
| 3:15 p.m. | Carpool |
Bears Den
(Ages 6-7 / Rising 1st to 2nd Grade)
Sample schedule for Bears:
| Time | Camp Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome Circle |
| 9 a.m. | Specialty Workshop (Art, Music & Movement, Sports & Games, Nature Exploration, Challenge Course) |
| 10 a.m. | Den Activities (independent, cooperative, and imaginative play) |
| 10:45 a.m. | Choosing Time (Indoor/Outdoor options available) |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch & Recess |
| 12:15 p.m. | Specialty Workshop (Art, Music & Movement, Sports & Games, Nature Exploration, Challenge Course) |
| 1:15 p.m. | Swimming |
| 2:15 p.m. | Playground |
| 2:45 p.m. | Round Up |
| 3:15 p.m. | Carpool |
Campers in the Bears Den will experience a summer full of adventure and fun focused on guided independence, responsibility, and building social skills. A typical day for Bears includes specialty workshops, den activities centered on teamwork, group problem solving and goal setting, and swim lessons followed by free swim.
Bruins Den
(Ages 8-10 / Rising 3rd to 5th Grade)
Summer for Bruins will be exciting, empowering, and inspiring. Campers will pursue projects of personal interest and create lasting friendships that often continue long after summer camp ends. Our oldest campers explore projects and topics in greater depth while experiencing a variety of activities on Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus. Bruins also swim and burn off energy in outdoor games on our challenge course, playgrounds, and fields.
Sample schedule for Bruins:
| Time | Camp Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome Activities |
| 9 a.m. | Specialty Workshop (Art, Music & Movement, Sports & Games, Nature Exploration, Challenge Course) |
| 10 a.m. | Swimming |
| 10:45 a.m. | Specialty Workshop (Art, Music & Movement, Sports & Games, Nature Exploration, Challenge Course) |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:15 p.m. | Recess & Den Activities |
| 1:15 p.m. | Specialty Workshop (Art, Music & Movement, Sports & Games, Nature Exploration, Challenge Course) |
| 2:15 p.m. | Choosing Time (Indoor/Outdoor options available) |
| 3 p.m. | Round Up |
| 3:15 p.m. | Carpool |
