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The Western North Carolina Conference Camp of the United Methodist Church
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Elementary Day Camp

Elementary Day Camp
5-8 years old

Elementary Day camps operate
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Campers will have non-stop fun each day! Elementary Day Camp activities are designed specifically for this younger age group. All activities are conducted on-site and may include nature hikes, scavenger hunts, devotions, challenge course, swimming, paddle boating, hayrides, arts and crafts, games, songs, zipline and more. Like our resident camp, all activities are centered on our mission statement of "Touching Hearts, Changing Lives, and Sharing the Light of Christ." Keeping this emphasis helps lift up and encourage our campers in a positive way.

Elementry Day campers at the playgroundElementary Day campers are divided into co-ed groups of approximately 11 campers, led by two or more senior staff or staff assistants. Camp Tekoa provides a mid-morning snack and drink, as well as drinks for lunch.

Each day, campers should bring a backpack and the following items: sack lunch, change of clothes, bathing suit, towel, hooded rain jacket, and sunscreen (if desired). Please put your camper's name on sack lunches and other belongings.

Adventure Day Camp

Adventure Day Camp
9-11 years old

Adventure Day camps operate
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Adventure Day Camp includes all of the activities of elementary Resident Camp with the convenience of spending evenings at home. Activities may include nature hikes, devotions, challenge course, zipline, boating, arts and crafts, tree climb, swimming, field games, water games and many more. Adventure Day campers not only have the opportunity to participate in great activities, but they also have the opportunity to make friends with other campers who live in our local area.

Adventure Day campers on the waterfrontAdventure Day campers will be organized in a family group structure so that campers spend time with other male and female campers in their same age level. Groups will be led by two staff (either senior staff or staff assistants.) Camp Tekoa provides lunch and an afternoon snack.

Each day, campers should bring a backpack with the following items: change of clothes, sturdy shoes, bathing suit (one-piece for girls), towel, sunscreen (if desired), water bottle and hooded rain jacket or poncho. Please put your camper's name on all belongings.

Special Elementary Day Camps

Special Needs Day Camps
8-12 years old

Campers with developmental disabilities will enjoy full participation in activities and will learn side-by-side with other elementary day campers. Our camper/staff ratio for these weeks is lower to be able to encourage and support all campers to grow and learn in Christ with one another. Special campers limited to 8 per session.

Each day, campers should bring a backpack and the following items: sack lunch, change of clothes, bathing suit, towel, hooded rain jacket, and sunscreen (if desired). Please put your camper's name on sack lunches and other belongings.

 

Day Camp Illness Policy

If your camper becomes ill or injured during camp, we will contact the person(s) designated on the permission/health form. Please make arrangements for your camper to be picked up within one hour of notification. If this is not possible, you will need to notify the Camp of the expected arrival time.