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 Young Camper Program |
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The Woodbrooke program is based on the Quaker belief in the unique worth of each individual, the value of cooperation in our diverse community, and the creative exploration of our natural environment. |
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Campers and counselors develop program activities using their talents and experience.  There are opportunities to learn physical skills such as archery, woodworking, cooking, swimming, pottery, and canoeing; and life skills such as being responsible for one's actions, and making decisions alone or in a group. Each person in our small community contributes to the smooth running of camp. Daily crews include setting tables, caring for goats and chickens, cleaning, tending and harvesting the garden. |
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We are involved in helping children develop values and awareness
which encourage them to interact with the natural world. |
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| A TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP WOODBROOKE |
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7:30 Rising Bell. Rise and Shine! You can play in the game room, read or help fix breakfast.
7:50 Breakfast Bell. What sounds like fun? Have a look at the activity board to see what you would like to do this morning.
8:00 Breakfast
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 'Camp Bell' by Tim Mulholland |
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Announcements The entire camp makes the final decisions for the
morning projects and activities. It is important to be fair to everyone. |
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Crews Helping with the on-goingness of camp life! Feed the goats, clean, do laundry, garden. Everyone helps keep the camp clean and neat.
9:30 Morning Meeting Everyone gathers at the clearing in the woods to sing songs, share thoughts about an idea or issue and to take time to listen to the natural world that surrounds us.
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 'Morning Meeting' by Tim Mulholland |
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10:00 Morning Projects and Activities Each camper has chosen what he/she will be doing. Possible activities include birding, a search for animal tracks or special rocks, hiking or exploring. Projects might be digging clay, making the afternoon snack, building trails or constructing a goat house. |
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11:50 Dinner Bell Look at what activities are scheduled for the afternoon. |
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12:00 Lunch
Cabin Time A chance to be creative with your cabin mates, playing games or doing a project.
2:00 Quiet Time Each person is on his/her own bunk - to read, write letters or in a journal, draw, sleep or day dream.
3:00 First Activity The afternoons often include archery, canoeing, soccer, woodworking, arts and crafts or drama. |
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3:50 Snack We all gather to enjoy the treat that two campers baked this morning. What did you do today? Do you have any Nature News? |
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Second Activity Swimming lessons, ultimate Frisbee, softball, the potter's wheel, camp craft (build a fire, set up a tent or shelter), and help cook supper are possibilities. Campers often suggest activities they would like to see scheduled. |
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5:00 Free Swim A choice - swim in the pond and play on the beach or relax at the apple tree near the pond chatting, playing or reading. You choose which one.
6:00 Supper Bell |
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6:10 Supper |
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7:20 Evening Program Games, campfires and special events! |
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Songfest |
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Shower house, Cabins, and a Story
Cabin Time Brush your teeth, snuggle into your bunk, listen to a story ... .
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 Photo by Willard Korfhage |
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