Summer Camps

Open to boys and girls. You do NOT have to be a member of Camp Fire to attend a summer camp.

UNPLUG YOUR SUMMER AT CAMP MISTY MEADOW

By unplugging children from computers, television and their normal routine, we’re allowing them to make new friends, be creative in a safe environment and make their own reality, far from virtual.  Children from all over the area will make friends, learn new skills and have fun while under the watchful eye of our trained counselors.  Summer camp helps to bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood by building self-esteem, leadership skills and stretching the imagination.

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING    June 9^th           9 a.m. – 5:00         Cost: Free                     Open to youth entering 7^th thru 12^th grade in the fall 2010

CAUTION:  FUTURE LEADERS AT WORK AND PLAY Being a CIT is a challenging and highly rewarding experience.  All young adults entering 7^th through 12 grade will be trained on safety, emergency procedures and upcoming new activities for summer camps as well as team building challenges.  CIT’s must bring a sack lunch, drink, swimsuit and towel.

TEEN OVERNIGHT    June 9^th     5:00 -  June  10^th  9 a.m.         Cost   $40.00                    Open to youth entering 7^th – 12^th grade in the fall 2010

This teen overnight will include team building activities, canoe trip down the Sandusky River, pitching a tent, building a campfire, night hike and socializing. Camp size limited.

HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP -   June 14^th & June 15^th     9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.               Cost $60.00               Open to youth entering 3^RD Grade and older in fall 2010

At our beginners horse camp you will enjoy two days of learning about horse breeds, equipment, style of riding, basic care and the horse industry.  We will spend the afternoons at Sunset Farms.  Campers are to be at Misty Meadows at 9 a.m. and to be picked up at Sunset Farms at 4:30.  Campers to bring a sack lunch and drink.  Camp size is limited.               Instructor: Hope Schumacher Scheidler

HOOKED ON FISHING Camp   June 16^th         Time:1 p.m. – 5 p.m.     Cost $10.00    

Open to youth entering 1^st grade through Adult

Camper come spend an afternoon learning how to cast, tie fishing knots, understand baits, fish habitat and proper handling before heading to our river.  Camper can come alone or take this great opportunity for a child to bond with an adult while fishing.  Adults must posses a current fishing license in order to fish on the river.  Participants to bring sunscreen, bug spray, and sun glasses.    Camp size is limited.

 BOYS AND GIRLS DAY CAMP –       June 28, 29, 30 & July 1^st   Time: 8:30 – 4:30  

 Open to youth entering 1^st – 6^th grade in fall 2010             Cost: $65.

Mother Nature’s playground, Camp Misty Meadows is the perfect setting to stir up a child’s curiosity and wonderment of the great outdoors. Camp features 45-acres of land with woodland beauty with a pond for canoeing and swimming, a shallow stream perfect for “creek stomping”, an open meadow provides ample space for games and other activities, plus access to the river for fishing. Campers will participate in archery, climb a tree house, and make crafts and woodworking project as well as making new friends. And all this located just 3 minutes from downtown Fremont!  Campers are placed in grade-based groups with the same gender for the entire four days. Campers to bring sack lunch and drink, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and tennis shoes.  Parents and family are invited to attend the closing camp ceremony on Thursday July 1^st at 6 p.m. at which time campers will be given awards earned at camp and will perform for the audience. Camp size limited.

JUST THE TWO OF US CAMP    July 8^th    1:00 – 4:00 or 5:00 – 8:00                             Cost $20.00  

Our desire is for a special grandparent, parent or mentor and child to get away and make memories together by playing, being silly, encouraging each other on the rope bridge, laughing with (and at) each other in crazy games, relaxing on a swing, swimming, singing camp songs and making a craft.  Choose one of two sessions to attend.  Everyone please bring your swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen!

 SUPER HERO CAMP    July 13, 2010      Time: 9:00 – 4:30            Cost  $30.00      

Open to youth entering 1^st – 4^th grade in fall 2010

It’s a bird...it’s a plane... it’s superhero camp! If you could have any special powers, what would they be? Invent your own secret superhero identity, choose your superpower, and make your costume accessories. Design your secret lair, draw comics and comic book style art, and make up adventures with other young superheroes!  Bring your swimsuit, towel and packed sack lunch and drink.

GIRLS DAY CAMP  - July 19, 20, 21, 22     Time: 8:30 – 4:30       Cost  $65.00                    Open to youth entering 1^st – 6^th grade in fall 2010

Day camp is summer camp at its best.  For years, kids have been making great memories at summer camp while surrounded by newly made friends. Whether it’s learning to canoe, shooting a bull’s-eye, fishing or making a craft, each activity at camp is geared toward having a great time while encouraging the campers to learn about themselves.  Four days at camp and you’ll form friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.  Parents and family are invited to attend the closing camp ceremony on Thursday July 22^nd  at 6 p.m. at which time campers will be given awards earned at camp and will perform for the audience. Daily, campers are to bring sack lunch and drink, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and tennis shoes.  Camp size limited.

ART IN NATURE     July 26^th             Time: 9:00 – 4:30     Cost $  25.00                              Open to youth entering 1^st – 6th grade in fall 2010

Back by Popular Demand – Art in nature Camp.  Campers will explore the outdoors and make unique craft items from items they discovered in nature.  Dress to get messy while you get your hands dirty! Bring your swimsuit, towel and packed sack lunch and drink.  Camp size is limited. Instructor: Kathleen Darr

 MYSTERY CLUB CAMP – July 27^th       Time: 9:00- 4:30      Cost $25.00                             Open to youth entering 1^st – 6^th grade in fall 2010

Strange things have been showing up at Camp…we need your help to figure it out!  Put on your “detective hat”, grab your spy glasses and join us for a day of identifying clues, swimming and solving the mystery. Bring your swimsuit, towel and packed sack lunch and drink.  Camp size limited. Instructor: Kathleen Darr

AUGUST ADVENTURE CAMP         August 2, 3, 4, 5^th               Time: 9:00 – 4:30

Cost $25 a day or $85 for 4 days         Open to youth entering 1^st -6^th grade in fall 2010

August Adventure camp is designed to give campers a taste of all the fun activities that past specialty camps have offered plus a few new surprises.  Each day will be a different adventure! Water games, wilderness skills, exploring nature, crafts and swimming are just a few of the activities planned.  Bring your swimsuit, towel, packed sack lunch, drink and tennis shoes.  Camp size limited.   

 GENERAL INFORMATION

 For each day you attend camp – youth will need to bring the following:

 -A sack lunch, one that does not require refrigeration.

 - Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and bug spray.

 - Sweat shirts, jeans and old tennis shoes – for cool weather and exploring.

 -Sandals and flip flops are only to be worn to and from beach area.

 -$.75 if you wish to purchase pop

 -Water is available all day. Campers are encouraged to bring water bottles to fill.

 CAMPS are OPEN to all area youth!

You do NOT have to be a Camp Fire member to attend a camp!!