Campers live in cabins of up to 10 campers and 2 staff members. This community living builds a campers ability to group problem solve, make group decisions, and becomes the core of their experience.
The activities at camp consist of a mix between cabin activities including a camp out night under the stars, group activities of campers of similar ages, and freedom of choice activities (FOCA) which campers choose. This mixture of activities allows for bonding with cabin mates and the ability to branch out to new friends of all ages.
The campers during this week will be under the watchful eye of our counselors who are 18 or older and receive 10 days of training on working with campers of different age groups. Each one is background checked (fingerprinted, FBI/CBI, Trails, Sex Offender Search) and also go through training on prevention of child abuse through The Redwoods Group and Praesidium.
Each week Camp Chief Ouray has a different theme. Themed games and activities get kids into the camp spirit, mainly in the evenings and after meals. The counselors and staff pour their creativity and energy into making the theme weeks fun for everyone. The first and second weeks have different activities. Trips and leadership camps follow their own schedule.
Sunday
- 2:00-4:00 pm: Check-In
- 4:00-5:30 pm: Get familiar with camp; tour/meet key staff/expectations
- 5:45 pm: DINNER
- 6:30 pm: Flag lowering/Freedom Of Choice Activity (F.O.C.A.) sign up
- 7:30 pm: ROWDIE Campfire
- 8:15 pm: Vespers (stories with morals that revolve around our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith)
- 8:45 pm: Meds/Prep for bed/Head to cabins
- 9:15 pm: Last Light (time meant to spur conversation between cabin mates to encourage a deeper connection, age-appropriate)
- 9:45 pm: Lights Out
Monday – Friday
- 7:45 am: Flag Raising/Morning Meds
- 8:00 am: BREAKFAST
- 8:45 -11:20 am: Morning Rotations
- 11:30 am: Roll Call
- Noon: LUNCH
- 1:00 pm: Cabin Photos (Monday only)
- 2:00 -5:20 pm: Afternoon Activities
- 5:30 pm: Line-up/handwashing
- 5:45 pm: DINNER
- 6:30 -7:25 pm: Free time/Flag Lowering
- 7:30 pm: Evening activity (Friday night closing ceremonies)
- 8:30 – 9:30 pm: Vespers/Last Light/Bed Prep/Evening Meds (Friday night packing)
- 9:45 pm: Lights out
Saturday
- 7:45 am: Flag Raising
- 8:00 am: BREAKFAST
- 8:45 – 9:20 am: Final Sweep Through Camp/Final Packing
- 10:00 – 10:30 am: Check-Out/Parent Show/See you next summer!