Hidden Pines Ranch Camp Activities

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Activities and Program

Traditional Camp

At Hidden Pines Ranch, children discover endless opportunities for new adventures. They choose activities individually and in groups with friends. The natural setting stimulates the urge to invent, explore, and learn about nature and God. Lesson rotations, special events on Fridays, and Christian faith building are highlights to be expected throughout the summer. Activities include:

Swimming - Horseback riding - Tennis- Canoeing
Challenge Course - Archery - Arts and Crafts - Christian Faith Building
Drama - Skits - Nature - Team Sports
Biking - Camp Crafts- Spanish

What sets Hidden Pines Ranch apart from other summer programs is our focus on skill development. Campers progress through established skill levels at their own pace and are rewarded for their achievements at our daily flag ceremonies. Whether it's an old favorite or a skill just learned, when campers experience success and are celebrated for that, they develop confidence. Confidence breeds more success, and this positive cycle repeats itself daily in HPR's Traditional Camp program.

HPR Traditional Camp Daily Schedule

Traditional Camp is available to boys and girls who will enter 1st - 6th grades next fall. The following describes our camp program as it operates Monday - Thursday each week. Fridays are our special events days, where campers participate in fun and games according to a specified theme (Western Day, Sports Day) in the morning and sign up for choices in the afternoon. Although each day brings new adventures, there is a familiar pattern:

8:20 am*	Campers arrive
8:20	Raise flag, songs of praise
8:55	5 Scheduled lesson activities per day; campers are grouped by age and gender
12:00	Bag lunch (from home) milk provided & reading time.
1:00	Three afternoon activity choices.
3:00	Snack (provided) / Large group games/Small Group activities/ Capers.
3:45 pm*	Lower flag, sing praise and awards.
4:20 - 4:40	Pick up time
*	Extended hours are available in the morning, starting at 7:00 a.m and in the evening, ending at 5:30 p.m.

HPR Kindergarten Camp Daily Schedule

Campers who will be entering kindergarten next fall benefit a great deal from Hidden Pines Ranch's Kindergarten Camp. Boys and girls in this age group learn great social and practical skills as they work together with their teachers and assistant counselors throughout the morning, moving to different activities on a schedule that is flexible and fun! Campers in our kindergarten program enjoy the following schedule Mondays – Thursdays, and on Fridays they participate in HPR’s weekly special event.

8:20 am*	Campers arrive
8:20	Raise flag, songs of praise
8:55	Morning lessons, designed for youngest campers in activities such as camping, Christian Faith Building, arts & crafts, sports, and kindergarten archery.
11:30	Bag lunch (from home) milk provided & reading time.
1:00	Two afternoon activity choices.
2:00	Riding or swimming lesson (M-Th) & Snack (provided)
3:45 pm*	Lower flag, sing praise and awards.
4:20 - 4:40	Pick up time
*	Extended hours are available in the morning, starting at 7:00 a.m and in the evening, ending at 5:30 p.m.

HPR Middle School Camp Daily Schedule

Middle School Camp is available to boys and girls entering 7-8th grades next fall. The following describes our camp program as it operates Monday - Thursday each week. Fridays are field trip days, where campers engage in service trips (nursing home visits), educational trips (fishing), and fun trips (water park). Although each day brings new adventures, there is a familiar pattern:

8:20 am*	Campers arrive
8:20	Teambuilding activities
8:55	Enriching activities ranging from outdoor cooking (making brownies), sports (cricket), arts & crafts (candle making), and Christian Faith Building
11:20	Bag lunch (from home) milk provided
12:00	Activities including: tennis, archery, games in the gym (dodge ball), and swimming
1:00	Three afternoon activity choices
3:00	Snack (provided) / Large group games/Small Group activities/ Capers.
3:45 pm*	Group game(s)
4:20 - 4:40	Pick up time
*	Extended hours are available in the morning, starting at 7:00 a.m and in the evening, ending at 5:30 p.m.

HPR Counselor in Training Daily Schedule

The Counselor in Training (CIT) program is designed for kids who will enter 9th - 10th grade next fall. This program is perfect for those who love to work with children and who wish to learn to be great future employees. CIT's will assist counselors with a variety of responsibilities around camp. Fridays are our special events days, where each CIT will assist a traditional camp group and co-lead games and special events. Following is a general idea of their daily schedule:

8:20 am*	CITs arrive
8:20	Raise flag, songs of praise
8:55	Morning lesson, assist counselors with a.m. rotations or enjoy day trips focused on service, employment skill building, or healthy fun designed for young teens.
11:20	Bag lunch (from home) milk provided
12:00	Swimming or group game in the gym
1:00	Enjoy afternoon activity choices - Play time!!
3:00	Assist with snack provided by HPR / Assist counselors with small group activities/games and capers
3:45 pm*	Large group games for CIT's
4:20 - 4:40	Pick up time - assist young campers
*	Extended hours are available in the morning, starting at 7:00 a.m and in the evening, ending at 5:30 p.m.

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