Summer Camp For The First Time

Finally, parents have a summer camp that is directly tailored to the needs of their children, who are going to summer camp for the first time. Jeff and Lonnie Lorenz, directors of Swift Nature Camp, After listening for years to parents and children, have created a program designed to meet the specific needs of all new campers and their parents.

ABeginning Summer Camp program is offered near Minong, Wisconsin at the Swift Nature Camp. Two of our dedicated trained staff live in each cabin of 6 camper. We know this might be your child’s first time away from home. It’s so important that every camper feels comfortable in knowing that a staff member is near at all times. Feeling special is what every child needs and deserves, that’s our first priority. We foster the sense that camp is there for the kids and exists only for their benefit.

Prior to each camper’s arrival, the staff studies the informational packet for that person. They learn about each child and gain awareness of specific individual needs. If any camper has medical circumstances or special needs these will discussed by the staff in confidence with the camp nurse. By the time a child arrives at camp, the staff will feel as if they already know that new camper. This preparation is immediately beneficial to the first-time camper from the moment he or she steps off the bus and is warmly and personally greeted.

Orientation Day is the very first day of camp, when New campers get a complete tour of Swift Nature Camp, including a visit to the Health Center, the Mail Box, and every activity area. Every activity is introduced with a discussion about the importance of safety and the basic safety information for that activity.

The goal of the staff is to promote a caring, nurturing friendship with the children. The first day campers write a Respect List for all to agree to and sign, and each night will end with a bedtime story. The cabin is the place where community begins. First time campers are gently brought into a sense of connection and community with others who begin on equal footing.

One of the things that makes Discovery Camp, so special forFirst Time Campers is it’s well rounded variety of camp activities. During morning activities campers are invited to instruction at two activity areas. These activities include Swimming, Canoeing, Nature Center, Arts and Crafts, Archery, and more. Campers are encouraged to try new and different activities, giving each of them the opportunity to discover and explore what activities he or she might enjoy and eventually excel in. This is always done as a challenge by choice. In the afternoon, campers make their choice from the daily activity board.

Often parents want to know ‘What we fee the goals of S.N.C. are?” We encourage each child to learn independence in a safe, age appropriate environment. Often parents ask: “why 12 days?” We have found it to be the optimum time for a first time camper to leave homesickness behind and gain a comfortable sense of autonomy. Their has to be enough time passing that campers can not just count the days till their parents return. Probably, the greatest lesson camp teaches is that one can leave home and return, where very few things will have changed especially your love for them.

Safety is the key word at Swift Nature Camp and Jeff & Lonnie think it’s important that parents know that their children are in a safe, nurturing and secure environment. Parents are encourage to call daily and check in to see how their child is doing, or even stop by for a visit.

References are readily available for parents who would like to find out why this is the Best first-timer camp for their child. Discovery Camp, a special program for the first time summer camp experience, Learn more about this special place for your child!

Need more information? Visit www.summercampadvice.com a FREE reference on How to selecting a Summer Camp.

Swift Nature Camp is a Kids Summer Camps for boys and girls ages 6-15. We blend a traditional Camp activities with an appreciation for Nature and Science. Our program is perfect as a First Time Camp or as an Teen Adventure Camp .