Each camp day is unique! Camper activities are determined by their program schedule and staff are assigned by the camp leadership team. Most staff have a varied schedule, which helps in keeping each day fresh and exciting. Those with activity certifications will get to utilize them each week, but the specific schedule may vary.
Below is a description of a typical day:
Following wake-up, flag ceremony and breakfast, each camp group joins together for morning "kapers," a unit clean up time. Campers go to two morning activities. Each morning activity block–about one hour long–would see two separate camper groups until 12:15.
Following morning activity, there is a buffet lunch and "turtle time" or quiet time to relax, read and spend time with the campers with whom you live. You will have approximately two hours off duty at some point during the day.
Following rest time, there are two additional activity periods similar to the morning.
After dinner, you are with your group for evening program and until your unit goes to bed. Evening programs range from theme dinners to campfires and all camp activities. Camper bedtime is from 9:00 to 11:30, based upon age.
Weekly themes, hikes, inter-camp competitions, theatre productions, etc. make up some of our special activities and events.
Summertime Weather
The weather in east Tennessee in the summer is typically humid and warm. You can expect daily temperatures with highs in the 90's and nightly lows as cool as the mid-70's. Sometimes we have thunderstorms. This is a natural camp environment with insects and wild animals (we're home to lots of turkeys, deer, small mammals, and the occasional bald eagle!).
Our facilities are well-maintained, and we have maintenance staff on property all summer to keep things running smoothly. Please prepare to hydrate well and dress appropriately to stay cool.