Grades K - 6

Day Camp Skills

. . . Summer Camp at Covenant Harbor

Dates	Grade	Cost
July 2 - 3	K - 6	$79
July 5 - 6	K - 6	$79

This program is great for kids that want the opportunity to learn and have fun! Campers will spend two days learning about a skill area of thier choice.

General Info

Age Groups

Because the majority of campers register in the winter, the grade for our camp programs is based on the current (fall 2011 - spring 2012) school year. Therefore, during the summer Day Camp Skills will be filled with campers who have finished Kindergarten through 6th grades.

Tours

There is only so much you can grasp from pictures and our website. A tour is a great way to see camp for yourself while you hear from our staff details of what camp is like. CLICK HERE to find out more about tours of Covenant Harbor.

Discounts

We are sorry but there are no discounts available for the Day Camp Skills program.

CLICK HERE to learn more about discounts.

Preparing for Camp

What to Bring

Campers should have a range of clothes for any weather. Clothing should allow campers to be active. Include closed-toe shoes for activities and water shoes for swimming. Modest swimsuits are required. See the list below or CLICK HERE for a detailed packing list. A back pack or tote bag makes it simple to carry items to and from camp.

Bible	Pen/Pencil	Water Bottle
Paper/Notepad	Sunscreen	Rain Gear
Insect Repellent	Beach Towel	Sweatshirt or Jacket

Spending Money

At check-in you will have the opportunity to put spending money in your camper's camp store account. This money will allow them to purchase things in the afternoon at our camp stores. There is candy, soda, water and Gatorade ranging from $.25 to $1.25. Day campers are limited to $3.00 per day on snacks, candy and soda. Water and Gatorade are not limited. They can also purchase souvenirs from the store. CLICK HERE to see what our store has to offer.

What NOT to Bring

Do not bring cell phones or any pets, electronic devices (including CD players, game systems, and iPods), firearms, weapons of any kind, fireworks, tobacco, alcohol or drugs.

Campers will have one opportunity to turn in their cell phones on the first night of camp. Any cell phones discovered after that point may result in immediate dismissal from the camp program.

Cabin Requests

It is great to invite your friends to come to camp with you, and we want to make it possible for your camper to be in a group with his/her friends. There is a spot on the registration form (Cabinmate Requests), where you can list the names of up to two other people your camper would like to be grouped with. Due to our desire to form a healthy group community, we will not put more than three campers together in one group. If your group is larger than three, campers will be separated in different groups based on first choice cabinmate requests.

Cabin/Counselor Assignments

Every camper is excited to learn who their counselor is; unfortunately that information is not available until the check-in process upon arrival.

Arriving at Camp

Sunday Night Info Session

If you are new to day camp at Covenant Harbor you might want to get some more information and meet our staff before dropping you kids off. There is an optional information session the Sunday night immediately before your camper's week. You will meet our program directors, find out who your counselor is, and take a tour of the camp. You will get more information about this once you have registered.

Check-in

Check-in occurs on the morning of the first day of camp between 8:30 and 9:00. Upon arrival, our staff will greet you at your car and you will go through our drive-through check-in process. Once you have checked in your camper(s) will be able to get out of the car and meet their counselor.

Late drop off/early pick up

Late arrival or early pick up is highly discouraged and should be considered only in extreme circumstances. If you must arrive late for any reason please call our office in advance so we may prepare for your arrival. Early pick up can be arranged at check-in. We will not allow a camper to be picked up and dropped off more than once during the camp day because of the negative experience that has on other campers.

Directions

A variety of routes make Covenant Harbor accessible from any surrounding area. GPS units recognize our address as 1724 W Main St., Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. CLICK HERE for more information about directions to Covenant Harbor.

While at Camp

Schedule

This two day program runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, lunch is included in the cost of the camp. Each day is filled with a mix great activities, relationship building and Bible teaching.

Skills Options

Campers will spend 1.5 hours each morning in their skill groups, learning about and practicing their skill. This combination of instruction and hands-on participation will maximize a camper's enjoyment of the topic. Choose 1 skill to participate in for the entire 2 day program.

Watersports: This skill is all about the water! Campers will spend time with non-power boats (canoeing, kayaking, sailing or paddle boats); water-skiing, wake boarding or knee boarding; and 2 banana boating, tubing and playing on the water playground. Water sports skill groups will be split based on the age of the camper. Campers must pass the Covenant Harbor swim test to participate. There is an additional $15 fee (in addition to the cost of camp) for this skill.

Adventure: This skill will bring out the adventurer in your camper. Campers will spend time at our high ropes, climbing tower or giant swing; and exploring outdoor adventures such as outdoor cooking, survival skills, orienteering and more. Adventure skill groups will be split based on the age of the camper. There is an additional $10 fee (in addition to the cost of camp) for this skill.

Creative Arts: If your camper has a creative side, this is the skill for them. Campers will have fun with art, dance, drama and much more.

Athletics: A sports fan is sure to love the Athletics skill. Campers will spend their time enjoying different sports such as basketball, volleyball, skateboarding and more.

Typical Day

Due to the changing nature of our programs, each week offers a different mix of activities. Below is a very general outline of what each day includes. However, each day is a bit different than the one before.

8:30-9:00	Arrival/Check-in

Morning	Welcome - time with your counselor and group
	Skills - 1.5 hours in their skills groups
	Real Faith - Bible teaching, songs, silly games, and much more

12:00	Lunch

Afternoon	Group Activity - Big Games, tree swing, and much more
	Canteen - snack shop
	Free Time - Campers choose an activity area to go to
	Closing - gather belongings, carpetball, and playground time

4:00-4:30	Pick-up/Check-out

Program Highlights

Skills - Each morning campers will have 1.5 hours to learn their chosen skill. Trained camp staff will teach each skill group in a fun and interactive way. If your camper is coming to both Day Camp skills camps they can pick 2 different skills or do the same one twice. The skills will not change for each program.

Real Faith - Our goals of this "Bible teaching" is to introduce campers to the person of Jesus Christ. Each session is creative and age appropriate, and campers are never forced or coerced to make any decisions. These times are made very interactive with skits, singing, messy games and creative teaching methods. To learn more about the spiritual goals of our summer camp programs, CLICK HERE.

Big Game - This is a chance for campers to run around, be crazy, and act like a kid. Whether they are trying to get chips into a bucket, pull someone's flag, or use a sponge to get the soap off the other team, it is sure to bring out a friendly competition.

Free Time - This is a chance for campers to choose how they want to spend their time at camp. They will be given the choice to go to the waterfront or the big field and our trained staff will go with them to their chosen activity. At the waterfront they will have the opportunity to go to the shallow end, the deep end, the water playground, or the banana boat. (Campers must pass a swim test to go anywhere but the shallow end) At the Big Field campers will be able to go to the mountain boarding hill, arts and crafts, the skate park, or the archery range. (Campers must be 7 years old to go to the archery range)

Activities

This camp is going to be more structured than a regular week of day camp where a large part of each day will be focused on the skill your camper chooses. There will be a short free time during each day where campers will have a chance to choose between some of the other activities we have here at Covenant Harbor but two days is not long enough to fit all of Covenant Harbor's great activities in. We encourage you to sign up for both skills camps so your camper will be able to do all of the activities they want. CLICK HERE for details about and photos of our activities.

Health & Safety

The safety and security of your camper is our top priority at Covenant Harbor. CLICK HERE to learn about our accreditation.

Supervision

Our strict supervision ratios exceed state required mandates. CLICK HERE to learn more about our ratios.

Dietary Needs

A significant number of campers have unique dietary needs that can be easily accommodated. Our main dining facility is completely nut-free, as is our primary camp store. Please notify our registrar (camp@covenantharborg.org) of any specific camper needs at least 3 weeks in advance so that we may fully accommodate your camper. CLICK HERE to learn more about our kitchen's accommodations.

Waterfront

We strive to make our waterfront a safe place for campers. CLICK HERE to find out more about our waterfront guidelines.

Onsite Health Care

We provide an onsite RN while camper are here during the summer. CLICK HERE to learn more about our onsite health care.

Security Policy

Covenant Harbor is private property, and our staff is trained to question any adults without a name tag. CLICK HERE to learn more about our summer staff and training process.