Overview of A Week at Camp Pendola
So, if you've never been to Camp Pendola before, here is an example of what a week might look like for you. All of the activities you see here might be rearranged according to cabin assignments. Don't worry! Every cabin will have the opportunity to do these or similar activities during their stay. Each week offers different activities that take place in the afternoon during festival scheduling. Some afternoon activities are based on the theme of the week. Festival scheduling gives you the chance to do your favorite activity several times, or to try something new you’ve never heard of.
If you have joined us at Camp Pendola before, just take a look through all of the great things you were able to do and remember the great times we had. Are you going to come back this summer? We sure hope you do!
SUNDAY
Campers Arrive between 2 and 4 p.m. and have time to meet cabin mates. The Treasure Shack is open so you can place an order for a cabin photo. Or maybe you want a new sweatshirt or water bottle for the week. Make sure you tell your counselor some of the things you want to do while at Camp Pendola. All campers check in with the our Health Center Manager before heading up to the cabins to review each camper's health history form and turn in any medication you might have. If there is time, the whole cabin heads to the pond for a simple swim check (don't forget your close-toed water shoes). When all cabins have finished settling in for the week ahead it's time to celebrate Mass. A little more free time to get to know cabin mates better and then it's time for and Dinner. To wrap up the first day, each cabin will do a little Skit Planning to prepare for the Sunday opening campfire.
MONDAY
Monday morning is the traditional Polar Bear Swim for those brave enough to bear (no pun intended) the cold waters of the pond. Then flag raising and morning prayer leads us into a delicious Breakfast. Which morning will your cabin have the opportunity to lead morning prayer? Cabin groups participate in activity sessions together and this morning a cabin might do both archery and arts and crafts or some Capture the Flag. Every night in camp has lawn games followed by a different activity every night with the whole camp. Maybe tonight we'll head out for a night hike and take some time to check out the stars?
TUESDAY
Time to pack up for your overnight sleep under the stars. Once you're all packed you will head out for the hike to you campsite. When you arrive maybe you'll go cool off in the creek, filter some water, or rest awhile before making dinner on your campfire. Exploring and relaxing in the woods plus cooking your dinner is all a part of the adventure.
WEDNESDAY
A good overnight sleep under the stars, preparing your own breakfast and a hike to return to camp makes you want to put down your backpack and take a break. There still is a lot to do like camp kapers and showers before Lunch. Maybe if you got everything done early your cabin can choose to go to the game room for a while. After all of that hiking, everyone is pretty tired so B.O.B. time lets you take a break. Now you're feeling ready for more fun. Afternoon activities allow you to chose what you want to do. It’s called festival scheduling. Maybe you’ll choose to use the kayaks or paddle boats at the pond or tie dye in arts and crafts. Did YOU remember to pack a 100% cotton tee shirt to tie dye? That's okay if you didn't, you might choose to make homemade ice cream on the dining room deck instead! Another afternoon of Festival Scheduling. Remember on Sunday when you told your counselor what you would like to do this week? Well now is the time to plan something that isn't on the schedule. Is your cabin assigned to lower the flag before Dinner? Do you remember how to fold the American flag? If not your counselor will help. We end our evening with a special Spiritual activity in the Chapel.
THURSDAY
Is it already time to wake up? After a good night of sleep, it is nice to begin the day with morning prayer. We'll gather on the main lawn for prayer just before heading off for a great Breakfast in the dining hall. You've got to give yourself some energy for nature activities. Maybe today is the day you get to find out about our water shed with a hike to the spring. OR maybe you get to turn over that dead log along the trail and check it out with magnifying glass. EEEWWW ...what kind of bug is that??? What fun! If you haven't had a chance, today is a great time to play some Carpetball or maybe your cabin can fit in some time at the Sling Shot range. Every night in camp has lawn games followed by a different activity every night with the whole camp. Maybe tonight was Wild Thing in the Forest? Then you can join in a dance party and a photo booth on the deck makes this a great activity for all ages. Camp will come to a quiet close with lights out until the next great day at camp.
FRIDAY
What a good night of sleep! Morning prayer and then another great Breakfast will get us started on the right foot today. Now it's time for our last day together! We will start with PARTY DAY of course! And then your cabin will do some more skit planning to prepare for a great Friday campfire where we will laugh, sing, and find out which cabin won the Cabin of the Week (Super C.O.W.) Award! And then your parents will join us for the closing camp fire and a BBQ dinner. Now we all pack up all of our things and say our goodbye's to new friends and old. The Treasure Shack is open again so you can get some Pendola swag before you head out. We'll see you here again next year, but for now it is time to head out. It was great having you here at camp!
So, if you've never been to Camp Pendola before, here is an example of what a week might look like for you. All of the activities you see here might be rearranged according to cabin assignments. Don't worry! Every cabin will have the opportunity to do these or similar activities during their stay. Each week offers different activities that take place in the afternoon during festival scheduling. Some afternoon activities are based on the theme of the week. Festival scheduling gives you the chance to do your favorite activity several times, or to try something new you’ve never heard of.
If you have joined us at Camp Pendola before, just take a look through all of the great things you were able to do and remember the great times we had. Are you going to come back this summer? We sure hope you do!
SUNDAY
Campers Arrive between 2 and 4 p.m. and have time to meet cabin mates. The Treasure Shack is open so you can place an order for a cabin photo. Or maybe you want a new sweatshirt or water bottle for the week. Make sure you tell your counselor some of the things you want to do while at Camp Pendola. All campers check in with the our Health Center Manager before heading up to the cabins to review each camper's health history form and turn in any medication you might have. If there is time, the whole cabin heads to the pond for a simple swim check (don't forget your close-toed water shoes). When all cabins have finished settling in for the week ahead it's time to celebrate Mass. A little more free time to get to know cabin mates better and then it's time for and Dinner. To wrap up the first day, each cabin will do a little Skit Planning to prepare for the Sunday opening campfire.
MONDAY
Monday morning is the traditional Polar Bear Swim for those brave enough to bear (no pun intended) the cold waters of the pond. Then flag raising and morning prayer leads us into a delicious Breakfast. Which morning will your cabin have the opportunity to lead morning prayer? Cabin groups participate in activity sessions together and this morning a cabin might do both archery and arts and crafts or some Capture the Flag. Every night in camp has lawn games followed by a different activity every night with the whole camp. Maybe tonight we'll head out for a night hike and take some time to check out the stars?
TUESDAY
Time to pack up for your overnight sleep under the stars. Once you're all packed you will head out for the hike to you campsite. When you arrive maybe you'll go cool off in the creek, filter some water, or rest awhile before making dinner on your campfire. Exploring and relaxing in the woods plus cooking your dinner is all a part of the adventure.
WEDNESDAY
A good overnight sleep under the stars, preparing your own breakfast and a hike to return to camp makes you want to put down your backpack and take a break. There still is a lot to do like camp kapers and showers before Lunch. Maybe if you got everything done early your cabin can choose to go to the game room for a while. After all of that hiking, everyone is pretty tired so B.O.B. time lets you take a break. Now you're feeling ready for more fun. Afternoon activities allow you to chose what you want to do. It’s called festival scheduling. Maybe you’ll choose to use the kayaks or paddle boats at the pond or tie dye in arts and crafts. Did YOU remember to pack a 100% cotton tee shirt to tie dye? That's okay if you didn't, you might choose to make homemade ice cream on the dining room deck instead! Another afternoon of Festival Scheduling. Remember on Sunday when you told your counselor what you would like to do this week? Well now is the time to plan something that isn't on the schedule. Is your cabin assigned to lower the flag before Dinner? Do you remember how to fold the American flag? If not your counselor will help. We end our evening with a special Spiritual activity in the Chapel.
THURSDAY
Is it already time to wake up? After a good night of sleep, it is nice to begin the day with morning prayer. We'll gather on the main lawn for prayer just before heading off for a great Breakfast in the dining hall. You've got to give yourself some energy for nature activities. Maybe today is the day you get to find out about our water shed with a hike to the spring. OR maybe you get to turn over that dead log along the trail and check it out with magnifying glass. EEEWWW ...what kind of bug is that??? What fun! If you haven't had a chance, today is a great time to play some Carpetball or maybe your cabin can fit in some time at the Sling Shot range. Every night in camp has lawn games followed by a different activity every night with the whole camp. Maybe tonight was Wild Thing in the Forest? Then you can join in a dance party and a photo booth on the deck makes this a great activity for all ages. Camp will come to a quiet close with lights out until the next great day at camp.
FRIDAY
What a good night of sleep! Morning prayer and then another great Breakfast will get us started on the right foot today. Now it's time for our last day together! We will start with PARTY DAY of course! And then your cabin will do some more skit planning to prepare for a great Friday campfire where we will laugh, sing, and find out which cabin won the Cabin of the Week (Super C.O.W.) Award! And then your parents will join us for the closing camp fire and a BBQ dinner. Now we all pack up all of our things and say our goodbye's to new friends and old. The Treasure Shack is open again so you can get some Pendola swag before you head out. We'll see you here again next year, but for now it is time to head out. It was great having you here at camp!
A Typical Day at Camp Pendola
7:15 am The bell rings. Time to rise and shine
7:45 am Flag raising and Morning Prayer
8:00 am Breakfast
8:45 am Cabin Clean up
9:30 am First cabin activity
11:00 am Second cabin activity
12:30 pm Lunch
1:15 pm BOB Time (Backs on Bunks)
2:15 pm Festival Scheduling Activity 1 (You get to choose what you want to do)
3:15 pm Snack Time
3:45 pm Festival Scheduling Activity 2
5:00 pm Cabin's Choice
6:00 pm Supper
7:15 pm Lawn Games
8:00 pm Evening Choice...every night is differnt
9:15 pm Good Night
Morning activities are done with the cabin group.
Afternoon activities are ones that campers sign up for.
Evening activities include everyone in camp. Sunday and Friday nights are all camp campfires. One night will be your overnight, but then when you are in camp maybe it will be Capture the Flag, or Wild Thing in the Forest...maybe Spies and Smugglers for the camp game. After that there could be night hikes, outdoor movie night, and Thursday night will be our glow-in-dark dance party.
7:15 am The bell rings. Time to rise and shine
7:45 am Flag raising and Morning Prayer
8:00 am Breakfast
8:45 am Cabin Clean up
9:30 am First cabin activity
11:00 am Second cabin activity
12:30 pm Lunch
1:15 pm BOB Time (Backs on Bunks)
2:15 pm Festival Scheduling Activity 1 (You get to choose what you want to do)
3:15 pm Snack Time
3:45 pm Festival Scheduling Activity 2
5:00 pm Cabin's Choice
6:00 pm Supper
7:15 pm Lawn Games
8:00 pm Evening Choice...every night is differnt
9:15 pm Good Night
Morning activities are done with the cabin group.
Afternoon activities are ones that campers sign up for.
Evening activities include everyone in camp. Sunday and Friday nights are all camp campfires. One night will be your overnight, but then when you are in camp maybe it will be Capture the Flag, or Wild Thing in the Forest...maybe Spies and Smugglers for the camp game. After that there could be night hikes, outdoor movie night, and Thursday night will be our glow-in-dark dance party.
