Anxiety about Starting Camp

In most situations, parents have more anxiety than their kids. Children are used to new situations, but we as loving parents over-worry about our kids. Will they be OK on their own? Will we do the little things? Will they get lost? These are normal thoughts, but fortunately you chose a great camp, and we will take great care of your children. Please make every effort not to transfer your inevitable stress and fears over to your children. Your child needs your absolute confidence from now until the 1st day of Camp. After the first few days, it will be smooth sailing.

Theme Weeks

Every week is different with a unique theme, special activity, and exciting fieldtrip.  If more then one "specialty" is offered, campers get to choose a "specialty".  All specialties are lead by counselors that have a strong background in the activity.  To find out more about the themes click on:

Arts & Crafts

All of our Art and Craft Projects are geared towards the theme of the week.  They're not your run of the mill projects.  They are exciting and creative.  It will inspire every ones creative juices to flow! Some projects can be completed in one day while others will take several days.

Dance, Drama, and Music

Throughout the summer, the campers will choose to participate in dance, drama, and music SPECIAL EVENTS.  Those who wish to participate will take extra time during the week to prepare for the show.   

Sport Clinics

All sports clinics are organized and supervised by counselors who have a strong background in the sport.  Participants will receive extensive instruction and significant playtime.  Campers are required to bring with them a labeled water bottle.

Liquid Sunshine Activities

Have no fear!  When Liquid sunshine comes our way, we have plenty to do inside.  We have your standard inside board games, the gym for free and organized play and the cafe for our BIG art projects.  Oh, and don't forget we have plenty of INDOOR Special Events. 

Pool Time

Most days CABOGI leaves for the Pool at 2:15pm, and will return to the classroom by 3:45pm. Campers are REQUIRED to bring with them in a BAG or DUFFLE BAG with a swim suit and a towel.  Campers who forget their swim suits will not be allowed in the pool with their street clothes.

 Safety is always a concern and a priority.  Chelsea School district will provide certified lifeguards at all pool activities.  All counselors will be either extra “eyes” on deck or in the pool with the campers.  Furthermore, a strict buddy system will be enforced. 

 On the first day of camp, camper’s swimming ability will be assessed.  Those who pass the swim test will be allowed in the lap pool.  Those who do not pass the swim test must stay in the shallow pool. 

 Pool time is considered free play or slightly structured time.      

 Special Events

Every week several camp wide "Special Events" are planned.  The week's theme and specialty activities are kept in mind when planning the special events.  Here are some examples of "Special Event".

’08 SUMMER WEEKLY OVERVIEW 

* Week 8 is only offered as a FULL 5 DAY WEEK

Field Trips

Camp CABOGI has an exciting schedule of field trips.  Specific information pertaining to exact date, time of camp departure and return, additional fees and transportation arrangements will be posted closer to the summer.

 All campers present on field trip day MUST participate.  No one will be left at camp.  If your child chooses NOT to participate in the week’s field trip, they CAN NOT BE dropped off at camp.

  Counselors In Training: Cit Program

Camp CABOGI offers valuable learning experiences to teenagers 14-16 years of age and/or teenagers who have completed 7^th & 8^th grade. The program provides experiences working with children, peers and adults alike in a recreational setting. It also provides an opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills, build positive self images and enhance self esteem. We believe our program is an excellent learning experience for everyone involved. Throughout the summer CIT's work closely with counselors and administrators. They participate in the daily activities with their assigned group and have specific responsibilities throughout the day, at activity areas, and special events.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP?

LUNCH - Campers should bring to camp a bagged lunch, drink, and snack that does not be refrigerated.  Refrigeration WILL NOT be provided.  Don't forget to label the bag. 

SWIM SUIT - Most days CABOGI will walk down to Beach Pool at 2:15pm.  We will return to WSEC by 3:45pm.  Campers are REQUIRED to bring with them in a BAG or DUFFLE BAG with a swim suit and a towel.  Campers who forget there swim suits will not be allowed in the pool with their street clothes. Don't forget to label your child's swim suit and towel.  

 SUNSCREEN - We plan on being outside a lot this summer and sunscreen will help keep the campers cool and to avoid those harmful rays!

WATER BOTTLE - All campers should bring with them daily or leave in their group rooms a LABELED water bottle. 

WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP?

Campers are asked to only bring the essentials, game boys, video equipment, toys, non-camp related items and MP3 players are not essential. A fun attitude, an open mind, crazy hats, funny shorts and Pirate's Attire (no Parrots please) are essential!! Camp CABOGI will not be responsible for anything brought to camp. The main Recreation office with have a place for lost and found items.