Gretna Glen Day Camp
Day Camp Programs Now updated for Summer 2020!
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Day Camp at Gretna Glen is a wonderful way for kids to explore nature, make new friends, and learn about Christ’s love! For children from 4 years old, through having completed 5th grade. Each week of day camp has a new theme & new lessons; so pick one, two, or more weeks and make Gretna Glen the foundation of your child’s summer. The Village serves as the day camp hub and includes group shelters, a large pavilion, campfire sites, restrooms, and plenty of room to run around. Day campers are dropped off at the Funk Center in the morning and taken back and forth from the village by a wagon ride. Day campers will be divided into family groups by age/grade so that activities for each group can be adjusted to be age appropriate. Day Campers must be fully potty trained and be able to use the restroom when needed without assistance. Diapers and Pull-Ups should not be needed to attend our program. We recognize campers may have an 'accident', and we will care for this type of situation with our health care staff.
A hot lunch, two snacks and plenty of fluids are prepared by our kitchen staff and served at the village. Our highly trained day camp staff spends the entire week leading a small group so that they can better understand the needs of each camper. Although each week of camp has a different theme and Bible lessons, there is a standard schedule that ensures all campers will experience the great things about camp like boating, swimming and fishing each week.
Sample Schedule:
7:30-9:00 Extended Day available, if needed (indoor game time)
9:00-Arrival, Wagon Ride to Village, Snack
9:45-Morning Worship
10:30-Swim Time, Water slide
11:30-Lunch & Singing
12:15-Afternoon Transitional Time
12:45-Camp Activities [Boating, Fishing, Playground, Nature]
1:30-Afternoon Rotations [Bible Discovery, Theme Activities]
3:45-Wagon Ride to Welcome Pavilion
4:00-Camper Pick Up
4:00-5:30 Extended Day available, if needed (outdoor activity)
Extended Day:
Morning extended day is available and children may be dropped off anytime between 7:30am and 8:45am.
Afternoon extended day pick up time is between 5:15pm-5:30pm. This allows campers to go enjoy an additional activity after the end of regular day camp.
Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 For information on Tiered Pricing
Day Camp Programs:
for Children 4 years old through 5th Grade (Grade Completed):
Treasure Hunters Day Camp
Event ID: GD10 Dates: June 15-June 19 Capacity: 60 Cost: $205 / $215 / $225
Scavenger hunts and adventures abound! Campers will explore nature, find treasure, and discover the joy that is all around us.
*Select GC10E for extended hours option.
Down on the Farm Day Camp
Event ID: GD20 Dates: June 22-June 26 Capacity: 60 Cost: $205 / $215 / $225
Come on down and learn about animals and the farms that care for them. Make farm animal friends and learn about growing your food.
*Select GC20E for extended hours option.
On the Move Day Camp
Event ID: GD30 Dates: June 29-July 3 Capacity: 60 Cost: $205 / $215 / $225
This week is for kids who want to get moving and shaking. Explore new ways to get active through Karate, Yoga and More!
*Select GC30E for extended hours option.
All About Animals Day Camp
Event ID: GD40 Dates: July 6-July 10 Capacity: 60 Cost: $205 / $215 / $225
Meet animal guests from next door and around the world. Animal crafts and games make this week a blast for any animal enthusiast.
*Select GC40E for extended hours option.
Ultimate Sports & Water Fun Day Camp
Event ID: GD50 Dates: July 13-July 17 Capacity: 60 Cost: $205 / $215 / $225
The name says it all! Each day brings a new twist to classic sports and a fun way to cool off.
*Select GC50E for extended hours option.
Wet & Wacky Day Camp
Event ID: GD60 Dates: July 20-July 24 Capacity: 60 Cost: $205 / $215 / $225
Foam slides, bubble fun and water games galore! Beat the heat and mid-summer
boredom in wacky ways.
*Select GC60E for extended hours option.
Music Makers Day Camp
Program Directors: Jim & Carol Adams
Event ID: GD70 Dates: July 27-31 Capacity: 40 Cost: $205 / $215 / $225
You don’t have to be a maestro to learn new songs and sing camp favorites. Amaze your family and friends with a musical show on Friday.
*Select GC70E for extended hours option.
Mix & Match Day Camp
Event ID: GD71 Dates: July 27-31 Capacity: 60 Cost: $205 / $215 / $225
Do you love a variety pack? Then this week is for you! Each day will bring a totally new
adventure. You could be an Olympian one day and a Wilderness Explorer the next. Come
experience camp classics with a twist and mix up the fun!
*Select GC71E for extended hours option.
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Mission Possible Day Camp
For Children and Youth having completed Grades 5th through 8th
Has your camper out grown the standard day cam experience but still wants to spend the day at Gretna Glen? Does your camper enjoy serving others and understanding the mission God has given them? Mission Possible Day Camp will bring both of these elements into play. Campers will get dropped off in the morning like normal and then spend the day together, as a small group, playing in nature, team building, and enjoying all of the other great Gretna Glen activities. Campers will be given a hot lunch prepared by our kitchen staff. Each week will focus on a different service story from the Bible as campers understand how to put those lessons into action. During the week, the group will head off-site to take on their own mission project and feel the sense of love and accomplishment as they serve the community.
Sample Schedule:
7:30-9:00 Extended Day available, if needed (indoor game time)
9:00 Arrival, Morning Watch, Snack
9:30 Morning Activity (Changes Daily)
11:30 Lunch & Singing
12:15-1:45 Mission Possible Bible Discovery
1:45-3:15 Camper Choice Time (Boating, Fishing, Crafts, Archery, Pool)
3:15-3:30 Dry Off & Change
3:30 Daily Closing
4:00 Camper Pick-Up
4:00-5:30 Extended Day available, if needed (outdoor activity)
EXTENDED DAY:
Morning extended day is available and children may be dropped off anytime between 7:30am and 8:45am.
Afternoon extended day pick up time is between 5:15pm-5:30pm. This allows campers to go enjoy an additional activity after the end of regular day camp.
Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 For information on Tiered Pricing
Mission Possible Programs
Event ID: GD29 Dates: June 22-June 26 Capacity: 24 Cost: $205 / $215 / $225
Event ID: GD39 Dates: June 29-July 3 Capacity: 24 Cost: $205 / $215 / $225
Event ID: GD49 Dates: July 6-July 10 Capacity: 24 Cost: $205 / $215 / $225
*Select GD29E, GD39E, & GD49E for extended hours option.
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