5th & 6th Graders

Elmwood Seniors

Rooted in our mission, Elmwood’s seniors participate in an electives-based program which allows campers to concentrate on activities they are passionate about, while developing and strengthening relationships in our warm and exciting community.

The summer is divided into three different innovative components: Majors Weeks, Adventure Weeks, and Traditions Weeks. Please read about them below.

Majors Weeks

Weeks one & two (June 26th through July 7th)
Weeks four & five (July 17th through July 28th)

• Daily free swim
• Optional instructional swim for campers who are not deep water ready to help prepare them for safe deep water swimming
• Daily two-week Major (Majors will be announced in January of 2023). Past Majors included:
• Interactive Engineering
• Paint, Print, Cloth and Stitch
• Varsity Sports
• Comedy Improv Troupe
• Sculpture Workshop
• Sports League
• Daily week-long Minor such as Tennis, Archery, Studio Art, Fencing, Woodworking and Dance
• Group activities such as gaga, ceramics, Skypark, Street Games, soccer, and music.
• Wednesday trip days to include Lake Compounce, sailing, horseback riding, Castle Fun Center, a beach day and more
• Participation in 2023 special events

Sample Schedule:

9:15: Optional free swim, deep water skills swimming, or choice of an activity
10:00: Morning meeting and snack
10:15: Major elective
12:00: Soccer (or other group activity)
12:30: Lunch
1:00: Minor elective
2:00: Ceramics (or other group activity)
2:30: Free Swim
3:30: Snack and Dismissal

Adventure Weeks

Week three (July 10th through July 14th)
Week six (July 31st through August 4th)

During Adventure Weeks, campers will travel together on daily adventures such as indoor rock climbing, high ropes courses, kayaking and hiking. In addition, all campers will participate in exciting overnight adventures including Club Getaway and a Pocono trip where campers will stay in a hotel and visit Camel Beach Waterpark. There are no scheduled in-camp activities

Tradition Weeks

Weeks seven & eight (August 7th through August 17th)

In the final two weeks of the summer, campers will participate in all of their Elmwood favorites including:

• Upper Village Bowl
• Camper Counselor Show
• Ice Cream Party
• Carnival
• Daily free swim
• Favorite in-camp activities
• Final out of camp day trip