Nobles Day Camp

Nobles Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and takes every precaution that all of our campers are safe during their time at camp. Through involvement with positive role models in our many different activities, campers learn to enjoyrecreation in a non-competitive atmosphere, respect the rights of others, take positive risks, and learn to make choices in a fun and caring environment. At the same time they are gaining positive self-esteem and long lasting friendships with peers and adults. Our camp consists of age-appropriately designed programs; the Owls Nest (3.5 years old to entering kindergarten, Nobles Day Camp (entering grades 1-7 and Teen Program (entering grades 8 and 9). <br/><br/>The Owls Nest is an exciting and engaging introduction to camp, providing a wide range of creative activities in a safe and nurturing environment. The varied activities are designed to encourage a camper s social, artistic and physical development. Owls Nest campers are placed in age appropriate nests (small groups) of 12-16 campers and 3-4 counselors, with a counselor/camper ratio of 1:4.<br/><br/>Nobles Day Camp is all about choices!!!<br/>Campers are placed in co-ed groups of children all entering the same grade next fall. Each group has a morning and afternoon swim (one instructional; one free swim) and a group lunch period. Campers supplement the rest of their day with choices from their age appropriate activities list. Each group has a unique schedule which offers children a choice of three or four different activities each hour. At the beginning of each hour, a child chooses the activity in which he wishes to participate. Although counselors encourage every child to try new activities, the final decision rests with the camper<br/><br/>As our campers mature, our programs offer more opportunities to increase personal growth, social development and leadership skills. Campers earn the privilege of traveling, based on their behavior in and out of camp (both with peers and staff). Expectations increase with each age level as more freedom AND responsibility is placed on the campers. Groups balance the many exciting on-campus Noble s activity choices around their trip schedule*. Our Seniors, Eights and Nines all travel out of camp at least once per week**. Safety is our main concern. Each group travels in a school or activity bus under close supervision of their group counselors.… Read more