What does a typical day at Day Camp look like?
Day Camp Sample Schedules
Camp schedules vary depending on the program.
Here’s some sample schedules for our Day Camp Programs:
Colorado
California
Oregon
Washington
Colorado
Explorer Program (K-1st grades)
A mix of an outdoor sport (paddling, hiking, or biking) and an enrichment activity (music, art, or yoga). The order switches depending on the day.
9:00 AM: Arrival and morning briefing
9:15 AM: Intro to the day
9:30 AM: Head to the activity site
9:45 AM: Site orientation and safety review
10:15 AM: Play a nature-based game
12:15 PM: Lunch
12:45 PM: Afternoon activity begins
2:15 PM: Return to camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Adventure Program (2nd-7th grades)
A full-day in the field, focused on outdoor skills and caring for the environment.
9:00 AM: Drop-off, morning circle, gear check, and drive to the site
10:00 AM: Snack, sunscreen, safety briefing, and start the activity
12:00 PM: Lunch and Leave No Trace discussion
1:00 PM: Afternoon activity
2:00 PM: Pack up and return to base camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Single Sport Program (2nd-7th grades)
A full-day focused on one sport, so campers can build their skills.
9:00 AM: Drop-off and morning circle
9:30 AM: Depart for the activity site
10:00 AM: Set up, snack, and site orientation
10:30 AM: Begin core sport and skills practice
12:00 PM: Lunch
12:30 PM: Afternoon activity, games, and skill building
2:30 PM: Head back to camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Learn to Bike Program (K-1st grades) - *available at select locations*
A half-day program for the younger kiddos who are learning to bike.
9:00 AM: Drop-off, morning circle, gear check
9:15 AM: Morning activity begins
10:00 AM: Snack, sunscreen, games
10:30 AM: More biking time
11:45 AM: Closing Circle & Pick Up
Optional add-ons
- Early Drop-Off: Starting at 8:00 AM
- Aftercare: 3:15–6 PM*
*Aftercare is not available for Learn to Bike Camps.
Learn more about Extended Care add-on options HERE!
California
Explorer Program (K-1st grades)
A mix of an outdoor sport (paddling, hiking, or biking) and an enrichment activity (music, art, or yoga). The order switches depending on the day.
8:30 AM: Arrival and morning briefing
8:45 AM: Intro to the day
9:00 AM: Head to the activity site
9:15 AM: Site orientation and safety review
9:45 AM: Play a nature-based game/morning activity
11:45 PM: Lunch
12:15 PM: Afternoon activity begins
2:15 PM: Return to camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Adventure Program (2nd-7th grades)
A full day in the field, focused on outdoor skills and caring for the environment.
8:30 AM: Drop-off, morning circle, gear check, and drive to the site
9:15 AM: Snack, sunscreen, safety briefing, and start the activity
12:00 PM: Lunch and Leave No Trace discussion
1:00 PM: Afternoon activity
2:00 PM: Pack up and return to base camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Single Sport Program (2nd-7th grades)
A full day focused on one sport, so campers can build their skills
8:30 AM: Drop-off and morning circle
9:00 AM: Depart for the activity site
9:30 AM: Set up, snack, and site orientation
10:00 AM: Begin core sport and skills practice
12:00 PM: Lunch
12:30 PM: Afternoon activity, games, and skill building
2:30 PM: Head back to camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Learn to Bike Program (K-1st grades)
A half day program for the younger kiddos who are learning to bike.
8:30 AM: Drop-off, morning circle, gear check
9:00 AM: Morning activity begins
10:00 AM: Snack, sunscreen, games
10:45 AM: More biking time
11:30 AM: Closing Circle & Pick Up
Optional add-ons
- Early Drop-Off: Starting at 8:00 AM
- Aftercare: 3:15–6 PM*
*Aftercare is not available for Learn to Bike Camps.
Learn more about Extended Care add-on options HERE!
Oregon
Explorer Program (K-1st grades)
A mix of an outdoor sport (paddling, hiking, or biking) and an enrichment activity (music, art, or yoga). The order switches depending on the day.
9:00 AM: Arrival and morning briefing
9:15 AM: Intro to the day
9:30 AM: Head to the activity site
9:45 AM: Site orientation and safety review
10:15 AM: Play a nature-based game
12:15 PM: Lunch
12:45 PM: Afternoon activity begins
2:15 PM: Return to camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Adventure Program (2nd-7th grades)
A full day in the field, focused on outdoor skills and caring for the environment.
9:00 AM: Drop-off, morning circle, gear check, and drive to the site
10:00 AM: Snack, sunscreen, safety briefing, and start the activity
12:00 PM: Lunch and Leave No Trace discussion
1:00 PM: Afternoon activity
2:00 PM: Pack up and return to base camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Single Sport Program (2nd-7th grades)
A full day focused on one sport, so campers can build their skills.
*8:00 AM: Drop off for Extended Day Mountain Biking ONLY *
9:00 AM: Drop-off and morning circle
9:30 AM: Depart for the activity site
10:00 AM: Set up, snack, and site orientation
10:30 AM: Begin core sport and skills practice
12:00 PM: Lunch
12:30 PM: Afternoon activity, games, and skill building
2:30 PM: Head back to camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Optional add-ons
- Early Drop-Off: Starting at 8:00 AM
- Aftercare: 3:15–6 PM
Learn more about Extended Care add-on options HERE!
Washington
Explorer Program (K-1st grades)
A mix of an outdoor sport (paddling, hiking, or biking) and an enrichment activity (music, art, or yoga). The order switches depending on the day.
9:00 AM: Arrival and morning briefing
9:15 AM: Intro to the day
9:30 AM: Head to the activity site
9:45 AM: Site orientation and safety review
10:15 AM: Play a nature-based game
12:15 PM: Lunch
12:45 PM: Afternoon activity begins
2:15 PM: Return to camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Adventure Program (2nd-7th grades)
A full day in the field, focused on outdoor skills and caring for the environment.
9:00 AM: Drop-off, morning circle, gear check, and drive to the site
10:00 AM: Snack, sunscreen, safety briefing, and start the activity
12:00 PM: Lunch and Leave No Trace discussion
1:00 PM: Afternoon activity
2:00 PM: Pack up and return to base camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Single Sport Program (2nd-7th grades)
A full day focused on one sport, so campers can build their skills.
9:00 AM: Drop-off and morning circle
9:30 AM: Depart for the activity site
10:00 AM: Set up, snack, and site orientation
10:30 AM: Begin core sport and skills practice
12:00 PM: Lunch
12:30 PM: Afternoon activity, games, and skill building
2:30 PM: Head back to camp
2:45 PM: Closing circle
3:00 PM: Pick-up
Optional add-ons
- Early Drop-Off: Starting at 8:00 AM
- Aftercare: 3:15–6 PM
Learn more about Extended Care add-on options HERE!