For these kids, camp can be a new adventure away from home. For many, it might be their first time in the mountains, for others, their very first time sleeping overnight away from home. The Sonlight Staff realize the unique challenges parents face when sending their young child to summer camp. We offer a shorter version of our traditional week-long camp to third and fourth graders, called Junior Camp. Campers still get to experience all the amazing camp activities and traditions at Sonlight, yet their length of stay is more age-friendly. They get a taste of what summer camp is all about! Our summer staff is fully trained in areas such as homesickness, bullying, behavior management, and safety. We want your child to have the best summer camp experience possible. Explore our website, and discover what Sonlight is all about.
New for 2010!! – 4th Graders can now choose to attend Junior or Discovery camps, or both!
Sonlight offers (2) programs for students entering 3rd-4th grade in the Fall of 2010.
Junior Camp (3rd-4th): a shorter, mini-camp consisting of 4-days/3-nights
Discovery Camp (4-6th): a traditional one-week resident camp
A quick look at Sonlight Christian Camp:
Personal investment in every camper. A low Camper-to-Staff ratio: 4-to-1
Exceptional college staff hired from across the nation. Each staff member participates in a rigorous 10-day staff training program.
An independent, non-profit youth camp celebrating 31 years. Sonlight is ACA-accredited.
I’m nervous about my child’s first time at camp. What things do I need to know?
We understand it can sometimes be hard, deciding where and at what age, to send your child to summer camp. Here at Sonlight, we believe in the benefits of summer camp: emotional development, spiritual growth, safe interactions within a supporting community, etc. We also believe in having the very best counseling staff, who are hand-picked, and who undergo (10) days of training before our summer season. Lastly, we train extensively, and adjust our program, to make new campers feel safe, secure, and at home.
Is Junior Camp a good fit for my child?
Junior Camp is designed for kids with little or no summer camp experience. We sometimes refer to it as “mini-camp”. It consists of a shorter week (4-days/3-nights), your child is with other 3rd-4th graders, and our staff pays special attention to the specific needs of children in this age group. Our program consists of arts and crafts, meadow games, nature hikes, and camp activities.
Still have more questions? Visit www.campparents.org for advice, how to choose the right camp, the impact of summer camp on child development, and helpful information. We believe in the benefits of summer camp, we hope you will too.
