• Day Camp Brochure

The spirit of Camp Half Moon is developed in each and every camper, through sound learning skills, based on consistent skill improvement, rather than rigorous competition. Children gain in confidence when they are encouraged to see even small improvements as personal success.

Every child at Half Moon’s Day Camp program gets to experience all the joys of camping. Each child is assigned by age and gender to his or her own bunk. This bunk is their home-away-from-home, where they can store their gear, change for swimming lessons, relax during rest periods and even sleepover on Thursday Nights.

For the younger campers, we have created special age-based groups: The Tigers, for 3 to 4 years old, and The Pioneers, for 5 to 6 years old. Each group enjoys specific activities and games that encourage participation and skill development, allowing children to become more confident and less self conscious. To encourage older campers to explore and discover, we allow them to create their own schedule of weekly activities.

At Half Moon, parents never need worry about packing a lunch for the kids. We always provide a hot, healthy lunchtime meal. All we ask is that you make sure that we know of any dietary restrictions. Our Tigers and Pioneers receive a healthy morning and afternoon snack as well; older campers can bring their own snacks and water bottles.

Thursdays at Half Moon are special, because on Thursday night, our day campers are invited to sleepover with their bunkmates and enjoy the weekly campfire. It’s an opportunity for your child to truly experience camp life, complete with camp fires, sing-alongs, and roasted marshmallows!

Swimming and water activities are a central part of life at Camp Half Moon. To ensure that every camper has the chance to truly enjoy our gorgeous lake and heated pool, every camper is carefully swim tested, and then placed in the appropriate swim level. Day campers are also given comprehensive swimming and safety lessons from experienced instructors. For older, more experienced swimmers, swim lessons are optional.

Our staff is mature and experienced, and our counselor ratio is incredibly low. For the Tigers, our ratio is one counselor for every 3 campers. Our Pioneers enjoy a 4 to 1 ratio, while the rest of the day camp kids have a 5 to 1 ratio.

Parents often ask, “What should my child bring for day camp?” Well, here is a simple list of things that every camper should bring. In a sturdy, easy to carry bag or back-pack, campers should have with them each day: a full water bottle (hydration is important; water bottles are easily refilled at camp), a healthy afternoon snack (notice we said healthy), and a swim suit and beach towel. For chilly weather, a sweater or sweatshirt is always a good idea, and rain gear, (including boots or galoshes), for the occasional rain storm. To make sure your child is comfortable during rest periods, and on Thursday night sleepovers, a sleeping bag and pillow will come in very handy. Of course, please be sure to mark your camper’s name on every item brought to camp. And please – no cash or valuables.

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