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A Typical Day at Children's Camp

Morning

7:00 a.m.

Wake up bell!

7:30 a.m.

Exercises

8:00 a.m.

Meditation (quiet time)

8:15 a.m.

Breakfast

9:00 a.m.

Dream Groups and KP*

9:45 a.m.

Morning Gathering: Songs and Inspirationals

10:15 am

Morning Activities (may include):

candle making
macramé
caving
volleyball
singing
ultimate Frisbee
discussion groups
garden and nature activities

pottery
masks
soccer
games
hikes
improvisation
book-making

Afternoon

12 noon

Meditation

12:30 p.m.

Lunch

1:15 p.m.

Period and KP*

2:15 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Afternoon Gathering: Songs and Inspirationals

2:45 p.m.

Afternoon Activities (your choice of 6-8 activities may include):

swimming
crafts
volleyball
games
special events**

hiking
dance
garden and nature activities
plays
tie-dye

Evening

6:15 p.m.

Dinner

7:00 p.m.

Evening Game and KP*

ultimate Frisbee
volleyball

soccer
new games

8:00 p.m.

Evening Activity:

square dance
skits
overnight

talent show
campfire
staff hunt

* Joining with others in kitchen and camp cleanup
** Special events may include field trips, carnival day, cookouts, and overnight hikes

"The only thing I honestly disliked at Camp was having to leave. I liked the nature, the atmosphere, moments I had to myself in the Meditation Grove, and all the moments I had with friends, surrounded by people I've come to care about immensely. And always, the hugs."
-Children's camper, age 16

A.R.E. Camp Rural Retreat Virginia

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