SPORTS CAMP NY 8-16 USA FECHAS: 1 27/07 2018 EDADES: 8 16 años PRECIO CAMPAMENTO: Los programas Sports Camps de BCNGROUPS tienen lugar en auténticos campamentos de verano americano. Este campamento fue fundado en 1912 y acoge a niños y niñas de 7 a 16 años. Tiene también un programa de camp trips para jóvenes de 11 a 17 años. Todos los campers son americanos a excepción de un muy pequeño porcentaje de campers internacionales. En un SPORTS CAMP el camper hace nuevos amigos a la vez que desarrolla confianza en sí mismo, se enfrenta a nuevos retos y aprende a cooperar. Tienen que asumir responsabilidades diarias desde hacerse la cama hasta organizar actividades. El ritmo del campamento gira tanto en torno a actividades de grupo como individuales y es un equilibrio entre educación y recreo, hay tiempo para aprender, jugar y por supuesto practicar inglés. Cada actividad está pensada para un grupo de edad concreto, siempre se presenta al camper con nuevos retos dentro de sus capacidades. ALOJAMIENTO: El campamento se divide en cuatro unidades en función de las edades estando chicos y chicas en el mismo campamento pero con cabañas en zonas diferentes. En cada unidad hay un director y en cada cabaña viven de 8 a 10 campers, un monitor, un ayudante y un CIT. ACTIVIDADES: En el campamento de Nueva York podremos disfrutar de todo tipo de actividades acuáticas ya que tenemos 70 canoas, kayaks, barcos de remo, de vela y barcas para practicar el esquí acuático. En cuanto a deportes de equipo el camp dispone de canchas de tenis, básquet, volleyball, softball, fútbol y otros juegos. El programa no es solo deportivo ya que también hay un estudio de arte y fotografía, biblioteca y zonas comunes. MONITOR: El grupo estará acompañado en todo momento por nuestro monitor bilingüe con grupo de 10 estudiantes. DAILY SCHEDULE 6:55 Optional Polar Bear Swim 7:15 Wake-up by Bugle (Reveille) 7:45 Camp-Wide Flag Raising 8:00 Breakfast 8:45 Morning Cabin Activity 9:50 Skill Class Period 1 10:45 Skill Class Period 2 11:45 Unit Assembly 12:00 Lunch 12:35 Rest Hour 1:35 Skill Class Period 3 2:30 Skill Class Period 4 3:30 All Camp Assembly and Snack 3:40 Open Recreation 4:30 Free Swim 5:30 Camp-Wide Flag Lowering 5:45 Dinner 7:15 Evening Program 9:30 Lights out for Juniors (TAPS) 10:00 Lights out for Seniors (TAP c/ Valldaura, 20. 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallés. 35076756-P +34 618255567 www.bcngroups.com info@bcngroups.com
SKILL ACTIVITIES Swimming: Progressive Swimming emphasizes personal improvement as campers progress through skill levels at their own pace. Competitive Swimming is an advanced swimming class available for qualified campers. Canoeing: Must pass 220-yard swim test. Learn the basics, explore the lake and marsh, and play games in aluminum and war canoes. Waterskiing: Must be at least 12 years old and pass the 440-yard swim test. Learn to ski with a qualified instructor and earn medals for accomplishments. Additional fee of $65 per 2-weeks and $35 per one-week applies to offset costs of equipment and gasoline. Fishing: Juniors only. Learn the basic skills of baiting, casting, and fishing. Campers must bring their own fishing poles. Farming and Animal Care: Learn the basics of agriculture and animal care in this hands-on program. Gardening, composting, and caring for goats, chickens, pigs, rabbits and horses are some of the skills campers will learn in this class. Arts: Explore your creative abilities through painting, candle-making, beading, nature crafts, tie dying, and more. Nature/Outdoor Living Skills: Explore the dynamic natural areas of camps mountain, brook, wetlands, lake. Learn about habitats, ecosystems, and conservation principles. Improv & Theater: Explore drama, juggling, costumes, and theatre games. Drawing: Explore the world of sketches, story-boarding, comics and more. This class will teach basic skills and allow campers to explore their creative side. Riflery: Must be at least 12 years old. Learn safe firearm operation under the supervision of an instructor certified by the NRA. Archery: Structured according to standards of the National Archery Development Association. Shoot for fun, to score, and in tournaments. Dance & Movement: Stay fit and have fun. Learn different types of dance and choreography. Guitar: Learn chords, strumming techniques, and play camp and popular songs. Campers may use guitars provided by Camp. Outdoor Cooking: Cooking outside is fun and useful. Safely build and use an outdoor fire or stove for easy-toprepare meals. Water World: Juniors only. Play basketball, volleyball and other games all in the water! Special rope swing competition Woodworking: Juniors only. Create great wooden projects while learning to safely use hand tools. Softball: Learn to bat and field on a regulation-size little league field. Soccer: Practice basic soccer skills and scrimmage on a regulation-size field. Tennis: Bring your racquet. Learn tennis skills and rules in singles and doubles play. Yoga: Must be at least 12 years old. Relax and meditate while learning yoga basics, including introductory poses, breathing techniques and theories.
Photography*: Campers must bring 35mm camera (not digital). Take creative shots, then develop black-andwhite photos in Camp s well-equipped darkroom. Sailing*: Must pass 440-yard swim test. Learn sailing terms and techniques in Sunfish and 14-foot Capris. Advanced sailors develop solo skills. High Ropes*: Must be at least 12 years old. Experience the challenges and thrills of a 14-element course. Safety is maintained with harnesses, helmets, and belay ropes. Mountain Biking*: Must be at least 12 years old. Bring a bike, helmet, lock and patch kit. Learn riding and tune-up skills while exploring camp s roads and trails. Rock Climbing*: Must be at least 12 years old.learn to climb and belay on our climbing tower and on rocks on and near Chingachgook property. Harness, helmet, and belay rope worn for safety. Themes & Events Each Camp session has a unique theme created by programming staff to ignite the creativity of everyone at camp juniors, seniors, and counselors alike. Campers may travel back in time to the Stone Age, be captured by pirates on the high seas, or attempt to solve a Whodunit mystery. Every session is sure to be filled with adventure, intrigue, discovery, and memories to last a lifetime. Special Events After dinner each night, members of the Camp community participate in a special Evening Program. Some of these programs are camp-wide, while others are unit bonding time or split seniors and juniors into activities designed for their age levels. Evening programs promote teamwork and camaraderie and hold enjoyment for everyone! Past events have included campfires, Capture the Flag, Get to Know Your Counselor, and the Talent Show (two-week sessions only). Campers can also enjoy daytime special events at the waterfront and playing fields. Sunny days are perfect for festivities on the beach, country fairs, or an all-camp Olympics. During each session campers will experience Canoe Races, a friendly competition where the Girls take on the Boys in one junior and one senior race using our six 10-passenger war canoes! Chapel During two-week sessions, members of the Camp community gather for a nondenominational Chapel put on by the staff. This is a relaxing time to reflect on experiences at Camp while taking a break from play. It is also a time to mentally prepare for the rest of the session, especially the forthcoming overnight hiking adventure.
PROGRAMAS DE AVENTURA: COMBINATION AND VARIETY Adventure Camp July 3 15; July 17 29; July 31 August 12 (Ages 13+ Rating B) Using Chingachgook as your home base, you will be exploring all that the Adirondacks and Lake George have to offer. We begin the trip is spent learning survival skills, map and compass, outdoor leadership, campsite cooking, sailing, rock climbing and canoeing. This builds towards an extended canoe excursion to Cranberry Lake to practice our newly acquired encampment skills. Adirondack Grand Slam July 3 15 (Ages 13+ Rating B) An expansion of our Rock n Roll trip, these two action-packed weeks will have you exploring the water and land all over the spectacular Adirondacks. We ll fit in a multi-day canoe trip along the classic canoe waterways and time to play in a variety of boats in the white water of some of the big rivers like the Moose and the Hudson River Gorge. By land, we ll mountain bike the extensive networks of trails, hike in the High Peaks, and rock climb in the famous Keene Valley area. We camp at state campgrounds and back country sites. New England Grand Slam July 17 29 (Ages 13+ Rating B) Experience the best of New England from the shores of Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine to the lofty heights of the Long Trail in Vermont. Who hasn t wanted to hike the great range in the White Mountains, look for humpback whales off Southwest Harbor, and white-water raft the impressive rivers of Maine? Grab a paddle, a bike, a pair of hiking boots, or a climbing harness, as each day offers a new adventure in New England s diverse wilderness. Rock n Roll July 24 29; August 14 19 (Ages 13+ Rating B) If you love to rock climb, white-water raft, and mountain bike, this trip is for you. Rock n Roll is a great introduction to a variety of outdoor activities in the North Country. Spend two days rock climbing in Keene Valley, two days rolling through the Adirondacks on mountain bikes, and a fast-paced day of white-water rafting on the Hudson River. This is one of the most action-packed trips we offer. HIKING AND BACKPACKING Adirondack High Points July 10 15 (Ages 13+ Rating B) Journey into the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks region to summit some of the region s mightiest peaks! Enjoy views along the spectacular mountains of the High Peaks wilderness, including Cliff, Redfield, Marcy, Skylight, Gray, Marshall and more. Savor the feeling of accomplishment as you reach 4,000-foot summits to catch amazing views with new friends. Combine with our other backpacking trips to work toward becoming a future 46er!
Adirondack High Peaks Special July 17 29 (Ages 14+ Rating A) If you are looking for an extended backpacking trip in the premier wilderness destination in the Northeast, then look no further! Learn hard skills such as orienteering, encampment skills, backcountry leadership and more. Summit peaks such as Macomb, Dix, Hough, Giant, Blake, Colvin, Nippletop, Dial, Big Slide, Basin, Saddleback, Haystack and the Great Range. Immerse yourself in the High Peaks this summer and discover the beauty of the Adirondacks. Combine with our other backpacking trips to work toward becoming a future 46er. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Leaders In Training (LIT) July 3 15; July 17 29; (Ages 15+ Rating B) This two-week leader-in-training adventure trip will have you exploring the Adirondacks and your own leadership potential. Investigate leadership styles, interpersonal communication, and trip leading skills through hands-on learning in a variety of workshops and adventure activities. Plan your own backpacking trip in the Adirondacks and assist with local community service. Each participant will have the opportunity to lead the group along the way. Ages 15 to 16 WATER ADVENTURES Southern White Water July 17 July 29 (Ages 13+ Rating B) We ll have a blast on our rodeo ride down the raging New River Gorge in West Virginia in a raft or in our own inflatable boats. Any white-water enthusiast would love to be on this trip tackling Class I to V rapids. No experience required, just an eagerness to get wet and ride the waves. Supported by a van, we ll travel to the Cheat and New Rivers of West Virginia, and to Pennsylvania s famous Youghigheny River. Run some of the finest white-water rivers in the southeast and learn to read the water. Try white-water kayaking, rafting, and play boating with new friends. We camp at state parks and campgrounds. Kayak Lake George End to End July 17 22; Paddle all 32 miles of one of the northeast s most beautiful waterways. The journey begins at the southern end of Lake George at Million Dollar beach and then heads north past scenic bays and majestic mountains. We camp among the hundreds of state-owned islands while seeking hidden natural treasures that have made Lake George one of the most popular lakes in the Adirondacks. Our objective is to reach the northern end of the lake at the town of Ticonderoga. Adirondack Voyageurs July 10 15 (Ages 13+ Rating B) Explore the Adirondacks the way generations have before through the lakes and rivers in the Adirondack Lakes Region. Camping along the waterways as we go, this is a true Adirondack adventure born more than a century ago by early Adirondack guides. From Raquette Lake to Blue Mountain Lake, the Adirondack wild offers a backcountry paddling experience in storied tradition. BIKING ADVENTURES Bike Martha s Vineyard July 3 8; (Ages 13+ Rating C) Ferry to Martha s Vineyard to experience the cyclist s haven of Cape Cod as you enjoy a week of riding along the bikeways. Sample Cape cuisine, swim at the beautiful beaches, become awestruck by the amazing cliffs of Aquinnah, enjoy pedaling through the sunset-lit forest, visit the local landmarks, and more. The youth hostel in West Tisbury provides your home base.