The Camp Day
Every day campers attend their chosen schedule of classes. These activities are selected before camp begins from options in theater, dance, music, visual art, filmmaking, and writing.
Daily Camper Schedule
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8:00–8:45AM |
Early Drop-Off (available for an additional fee) |
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8:45–9:05AM |
Drop-Off |
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9:05–9:15AM |
Small Groups, All-Camp Meeting and Warm-Up |
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9:20–10:10AM |
First Daily Activity Period |
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10:15–11:05AM |
Second Daily Activity Period |
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11:10AM–12:00PM |
Third Daily Activity Period |
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12:00–12:30PM |
Lunch |
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12:30–1:00PM |
Noontime Show |
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1:00–1:50PM |
Choice |
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1:55–2:45PM |
Fourth Daily Activity Period |
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2:50–3:40PM |
Fifth Daily Activity Period |
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3:45–4:15PM |
Pick Up |
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4:15–6:00PM |
Extended Day (available for an additional fee) |
Note: Camp ends at 2:00PM on the last Friday of each session. There is no extended day on the last Friday of each session.
PARTS OF THE DAY
Five Daily Activities
Every day campers attend their unique set schedule of five Daily Activities. These classes are chosen before camp begins from options in theater, dance, music, visual art, filmmaking, and writing. Campers take the same five activities each day for the full camp session, allowing them to establish a routine, build friends, and learn new skills. They can choose activities within the same discipline or a variety of disciplines. It's up to them!
Daily Activities are grouped ages 8–12 and ages 12–15. Average class size is 12.
See a list of Daily Activities and learn how schedules are made.
Small Groups
Each camper belongs to a small group, much like a homeroom, with a small group leader. This group meets during drop-off for attendance, eats lunch together, sits together at the Noontime Show, and ends the day together. Friends can request to be in the same small group. Small groups are of campers of a similar age/grade.
Daily Noontime Show @ 12:30PM
We have a 30-minute show every day with the most supportive audience ever. Campers can sign up as individuals or with others to share art of all kinds! Campers sing, dance, perform scenes, play instruments, read poetry and stories, show soccer skills, display visual art, cartwheel, and more. Classes also share their work during this time.
Family and friends are always welcome to attend. The show starts at 12:30PM. Please sit anywhere behind the campers. A member of our staff will greet you and introduce themselves.
Choice
An opportunity to break up the day, during the Choice period campers participate in arts and recreational activities. Activities may include Ultimate Frisbee, craft projects, board games, improv games, sidewalk chalk, open mic, soccer, friendship bracelets, design challenges, trivia, and many more.
Early Drop-Off & Extended Day
For families that need care outside of our regular hours, we offer early drop-off and extended day on either a full-session or drop-in basis. In the morning at early drop-off, campers ease into the day with quiet games and crafts. In the afternoon at extended day, two extended day coordinators supervise campers, offering them options for indoor and outdoor activities that meet their energy level. Snack is provided in the afternoon.
Sign-up for full-session early drop-off and/or extended day when you register. Email camp@arenastage.org to drop-in. Payment is due by cash or card on the day the service is used.
Photo Credits
All photos taken by Cameron Whitman and Destiny King.
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