Weekly Themes and Showcases
Weekly Themes: A Summer of Adventure!
At camp, every week is a new adventure! Our weekly themes are designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and excitement for campers of all ages. Each theme brings a unique focus, whether it’s exploring the wonders of nature, traveling through time, diving into fairy tales, or celebrating art and music.
Our Discovery Campers (ages 4–7) experience these themes most deeply through crafts, games, and activities woven into their daily programming. But the fun doesn’t stop there! We encourage all campers (ages 7–16) to join in the excitement by participating in Wacky Wednesday, where everyone dresses up to match the theme and enjoys camp-wide activities. These themes create a vibrant, engaging environment where learning and play go hand in hand.
Themed weeks and Wacky Wednesdays do more than make camp fun. They help children learn and grow in meaningful ways. Through art projects, dress-up days, and imaginative play, campers are encouraged to express their creativity. Science experiments and nature activities spark curiosity and a love for discovery, while sports and movement games promote physical activity and healthy habits. Working in teams and sharing ideas during themed activities fosters cooperation, confidence, and social skills. Best of all, each theme creates unique experiences that make camp exciting and unforgettable, leaving campers with lasting memories.
For Camp specific themes (such as Discovery, and Glee) please check in the Camp Descriptions for details.
Wacky Wednesdays: What to Wear
Week 1: Weather Wonders
Wacky Wednesday: Show off your favorite weather! Come dressed for sunshine with sunglasses and bright colors, bundle up for a snowy day, or grab your raincoat and boots for a rainy look.
Week 2: Time Travelers
Wacky Wednesday: Travel through time! Dress as a prehistoric explorer, a brave knight from medieval times, or a futuristic space traveler, get creative with costumes from any era!
Week 3: Animal Kingdom Adventures
Wacky Wednesday: Go wild! Dress as your favorite animal—roar like a lion, hop like a frog, or soar like a bird or come as a safari guide ready for adventure.
Week 4: Storybook Creations
Wacky Wednesday: Step into your favorite story! Dress as a beloved book character, princess, superhero, pirate, or anything from your favorite tale.
Week 5: Fairy Tales & Fantasy
Wacky Wednesday: Enter a magical world! Dress as a prince, princess, dragon, fairy, or wizard, anything from your favorite fairy tale or fantasy story.
Week 6: Mystery Week
Wacky Wednesday: Become a super sleuth! Dress as a detective, secret agent, or spy, don’t forget your magnifying glass or disguise!
Week 7: Art & Music Explosion
Wacky Wednesday: Show your creative side! Dress as your favorite artist, musician, or performer, rock star outfits, painter smocks, or colorful costumes encouraged!
Week 8: Magic & Wizards
Wacky Wednesday: Cast a spell with your costume! Dress as a wizard, witch, or magical creature, bring your wand, hat, and imagination!
Week 9: Glow in the Dark
Wacky Wednesday: Light up the day! Wear neon colors, glow-in-the-dark accessories, or anything that shines bright for our glow dance party.
Week 10: Around the World
Wacky Wednesday: Celebrate global cultures! Dress in traditional attire or colors from a country you love, flags, patterns, and cultural accessories welcome!
Weekly Showcases: A Celebration of Creativity and Innovation
Every Friday afternoon, we invite families to join us for our Weekly Showcases, where campers aged 7 - 13 yrs. from our Arts & Media programs and our Science & Success Camps proudly share what they’ve been working on throughout the week.
From stunning art pieces, tasty treats, and creative media projects to exciting science experiments and innovative ideas, these showcases give campers the chance to shine, build confidence, and celebrate their achievements. It’s a wonderful opportunity for parents to see the skills, creativity, and teamwork their children have developed during camp.
Link to Showcase and Science Fair Locations will be updated closer to the Summer.
Weekly Showcase FAQs
1. What time do showcases start?
Performance-based showcases begin promptly on Fridays at 3:00 p.m., with only the front AWB doors open at 2:45 p.m. Walk-through showcases for the Science Fair and non-performance Arts & Media projects will open the doors to the Arena and Dining Hall at 3:00 p.m.
2. Where do I park?
Extended parking will be available in the field beside the main parking lot for your convenience.
3. Can I pick up my camper early on showcase days?
Early pick-ups must be completed by 2:00 p.m. on any day, including Fridays. After that time, campers will be preparing for showcases, and pre-show pick-up requests are very difficult to accommodate.
4. What if my child is not in a showcase?
Campers in other programs (Discovery and Sports & Adventure Camps) will be at their regular pick-up locations by 3:15 p.m. Please see above for camper pick up protocol.
5. Do I need to RSVP?
No RSVP is required, just come and enjoy the celebration!
6. How long do showcases last?
Showcases typically run until 3:20 p.m., but families are welcome to stay as little or as long as they like during the event.
7. What if I am unable to make the showcase?
No problem! Our communication team films the performances and captures photos and video footage of the Arts & Media Showcase and the Science Fair, so you can still enjoy and celebrate your camper’s achievements. Campers will be at their drop off area for 3:30 p.m. or on their way to Extended Care (if registered).
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