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"Camp Spirit is like a huge jigsaw puzzle. The campers and coaches make you feel like, without you, the puzzle would be incomplete."

- Jessie, a SPIRIT Camper

 

 

A typical day at SPIRIT varies for each camper based on the sports and practice schedule they choose. Campers put their practice schedule together on the first day of camp. Once chosen, they attend the same practices for a two-week period.

Games with neighboring camps, inter-camp scrimmages, and campers vs. coaches games begin on the fourth day of Spirit. Any camper playing in the game attends the game on that given day and, therefore, does not attend her scheduled practices. Our basketball, softball, soccer and volleyball teams have games with other camps. We also host a lacrosse and field hockey clinic.

In addition to our athletic programs, our days at SPIRIT are filled with a variety of other activities that keep our campers extremely busy.

Note: The Monday of the second and fourth weeks of our program are camp trip days. Campers travel to an amusement park with a water slide.

A day in the life of a SPIRIT camper...

 

7:30 a.m. - Wakeup

Each morning begins with a friendly wake-up knock on the door from camp counselors.

8:00 a.m. - Breakfast

Girls gather in our dining hall for a healthy breakfast before heading out to the athletic fields.

8:45 - All-camp warm-up

To ensure that the girls are all properly stretched, all the campers gather together for daily warm-up exercises.

Note: Day campers arrive at 8:40 a.m. and check in at the gym prior to warm-up.

9:00 a.m. - Morning sport practice sessions

After the 8:45 all-camp warm-up, everyone is off to participate in three separate morning practice sessions until we break for lunch at noon:

  • Campers in 2nd and 3rd grades and 4th and 5th grades (our freshman squad) practice together in two sport sessions followed by swim strokes instruction and pool games

  • 6th and 7th graders (junior varsity squad) participate in three sessions for their chosen sports

  • 8th to 10th graders (varsity squad) practice participate in three sessions for their chosen sports

Note: Freshmen and JV campers choose 3 to 5 sports while the varsity campers choose 2 to 3 different sports in which to participate. Once chosen, they attend the same practices for a two-week period.

12:00 p.m. - Lunch

Lunch is back in the dining hall where the girls can replenish and get ready for their afternoon sessions. When its a hot day, many campers often gather together on the hillside under the shady trees to relax before the afternoon sessions begin.

1:30 p.m. - Activity period

Activities vary daily. Swimming, arts and crafts, challenges (non-competitive games and personal development discussions, skits and activities), advisor/advisee group meetings, camp sister activities, 3 v 3 tournaments, varsity workouts, rock climbing, hiking, in-line skating and individual help sessions are among the offerings.

Note: Both day and evening activity periods are predetermined by the coaching staff. Sometimes a choice is given, sometimes the campers are divided into groups, and sometimes everyone participates in the same activity.

3:00 p.m. - Afternoon sport practice sessions

Campers are off and running once again midday. Athletic instruction fills our afternoons:

  • Campers in 2nd and 3rd grades and 4th and 5th grades (our freshman squad) practice together in two sport sessions

  • 6th and 7th graders (junior varsity squad) participate in two sessions for their chosen sports

  • 8th to 10th graders (varsity squad) practice participate in two sessions for their chosen sports

Note: Day campers are picked up at the lower field by their parents at 5:15 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - Dinner

Dinner is served in our dining hall. Year after year, the campers rave about the quality of our food.

6:15 p.m. - Free time

During free time or activity periods, campers often do more than just relax. Those in grades 8 to 10 may receive extra help in any sport they choose. They may receive individual instruction addressing skills or tactics of their choosing, or they may participate in an endurance or strength-training session.

7:00 p.m. - Evening activities

Challenges, advisor/advisee group meetings, camp sister activities, 3 v 3 tournaments, skit night, scavenger hunts, campfires, board games, a social every two weeks, and movies.

8:15 p.m. - Free time or late activities

All campers are welcome to enjoy some free time before lights go out or to participate in more evening activities with other campers.

9:00 p.m. - Bedtime begins

9:00 p.m.  -  Freshmen lights out

9:30 p.m.  -  JV lights out

10:00 p.m. - Varsity lights out

 

 

 

 

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