A typical Day at Hillcroft is very structured and varied with over 30 different activities. We believe a campers day should include swimming and both physical and creative experiences. Campers arrive at 8:45am, Program begins at 9am and ends at 3:40pm. After snack and a brief closure with their counselors the campers go home at 4:30pm…tired yet fulfilled!
Each morning there are 3 activity periods for the campers, each lasting 50 minutes.
One of the periods takes place at one of our 3 swimming pools, either an Instructional Swim Lesson or Free Swim. The other 2 periods will involve the children in a variety of activities that are activity balanced and fun..one period will be sport based like Gymnastics, Fencing, Game Skills etccc and the other period will expose the campers to more creative activities, such as Ceramics, Weave, Arts and Crafts, Dance and Music
Lunch is served at 11:45, followed by a half hour of rest/quiet play time.
In the afternoon there are again 3 periods of varied activities. One of them is a swim and campers also enjoy activities such as Farm, Nature, Outdoor Adventure and Cooking. At the end of the day the campers sit down for snack and counselors help them pack their bags before dismissing at 4:20pm.
Sample schedule 4-7 year olds
The Philosophy behind our programming for this age group is based on the simple fact that these campers NEED and THRIVE in a choice based curriculum. Therefore, each period offers at least 4 different choices for the campers to choose from. The only mandatory activities are Instructional Swim, Free Swim and Team Sports. The campers have to swim twice a day and participate in Team Sports approximately 4 times a week. In the morning there are 4 periods and the choices offered are age appropriate and stimulating (see activities).
Lunch is served at 12:40 and then in the afternoon there are 3 periods, again based on choice. Snack is at 3:40pm followed by dismissal at 4:20pm.
Sample schedule 8-12 year olds
Our Teenage Program and day has been specifically formatted to appeal to this age group. As well as choosing their own activities from within our master schedule, our teenagers also go on weekly day trips, such as Bowling, Water Parks, Ice Skating etc.
We also offer special activities for our older campers where they can try their hand at being an assistant with some of our younger campers or they can choose to participate in activities that are not part of our regular schedule, for example Golf with a golf pro, Horseback Riding, Jewelry Making etc… We are very proud of this program which appeals to our teenagers and is enjoyed by all.
Sample schedule 13-14 year olds
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