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Camp McBride offers a great variety of summer camp experiences for girls and boys of all ages. Five day camp sessions focus on nature, art, water sports and group interaction in a non-competitive atmosphere. Dedicated staff provide guidance, safety and instruction |
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Camp McBride Summer Daycamp Schedule Day Camp is designed to meet the needs of the working parent as well as the one week camper. Summer camp is a great place for children to develop mentally, physically, and spiritually. The camp program provides the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities for both old and new campers. Activities include hiking, swimming, arts & crafts, singing, fishing, skits, archery, nature study, campfire activities, canoeing, boating, group games, water games, youth sports and outdoor cooking.
Schedule at a glance. Click on session for more information.
* There will be a Thursday overnight One free camp T-shirt will be given to each camper during their first week of camp. Week 1 June 9-13 Go Diego Go / Dora the Explorer Week (ages 3-7) This is the perfect adventure week for new and/or younger campers. Throughout the week the children will have the opportunity to make crafts, sing songs, learn about nature and build sandcastles. They will also enjoy Go Diego Go/Dora scavenger hunts, relays and games throughout the week. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!! Week 2 June 16-20 High School Musical Week (ages 5-12) Throughout this week the Wildcats will choreograph their own High School Musical. Look forward to creating new dance moves, cheers and sing karaoke. Go out Wildcat style with a Beach Party on Friday. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!! Week 3 June 23-27 Harry Potter Week (ages 5-12) Do you enjoy a challenge? If so. then this is the week for your. Student Witches and Wizards get ready for an action-packed week filled with surprises! Campers will participate in a tri-wizard tournament, Sorcerer's Stone treasure hunt, Hoo's Hedwig blindfold game and make their very own potion and spells! Of course we will have mystery guests, water relays and enjoy many more camp activities. Week 4 July 7-11 Carnival Fun Week (ages 5-12) Hurry, hurry, come one, come all, step right up and have a ball! Throughout this week campers will make their own carnival booths for parents to tour Friday after the parent luncheon. There will be a variety of games, prizes, face painting, hair painting, a balloon animal clinic and much more. Week 5* July 14-18 Wet and Wild Week (ages 8-13) Thursday Overnight!!! On Tuesday of the week, campers will journey to Fun City at Pzazz where they will enjoy the indoor/outdoor water park. The week will be filled with Wet and Wild water games, relay races, squirt gun fights and more! On Thursday campers will eat dinner at camp and stay for an exciting overnight program. Campers must be 8 years or older to attend this week. Week 6 July 21-25 Disney Week (ages 3-7) Whether or not your child is Goofy, a Disney Princess, or from Pluto, Disney Week promises to be a Magical Kingdom. This week is perfect for the first or second year camper. Campers will participate in Disney theme activities all week including a dress-up contest. We promise this is sure to be a magical week. Week 7* July 28-Aug 1 Olympic Week (ages 5-13) Thursday Overnight!!! This week your child is sure to have Olympic Size fun. Activities this week will include introductory sessions for football, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball, and other sports taught by Burlington athletes. Campers will also have the chance to challenge themselves on the climbing wall. The week will end with an Olympic Ceremony. Week 8 Aug 4-8 Weird Science and Magic Week (ages 5-12) Come and explore fun science experiments and learn some new magic tricks. This week campers will take a trip to the moon with Alka Seltzer Rockets, make cool gooey ooze, learn new magic tricks and be entertained by a Magician. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!! |
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Camp McBride offers fine modern facilities with a flexibility that can be matched to a variety of needs. Camp features include:
People are an organization’s greatest resource. The success of any organization ultimately depends on how efficiently its members work together to achieve a common vision. Communication, trust, self-confidence, respect, problem solving. These are building blocks for successful team. TEAM Works is a one day program customized to your organization’s needs. Activities and challenges with perceived risk are set forth to enhance qualities such as creative problem solving, positive conflict management, effective use of resources and leadership skills. The program incorporates experiential learning theory though team challenges and outdoor high adventure.
Low ropes elements are a series of obstacles and challenges that a group must work together to accomplish. The activities offer solution-focused problem solving. Examples of initiatives include: Nitro Crossing, Low Beams, Pirate’s Crossing and Tension Traverse. Our high ropes are adventure based which take participants 30-40 feet off the ground and include the following elements:
COST: $25 per person for a full day or $15 per person for a half day Questions? Call Gina Crabtree Environmental Education Each year hundreds of children come to Camp McBride for environmental education programs. During these programs, children are involved in a series of outdoor experiences designed to help foster environmental awareness and concern. Examples of classes include: Bugs & Us, Compass Readings, Aquatics, Ecology 101 and many more.
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To set up a camp rental or for any questions, contact Gina Crabtree at 319.753.6734 or email at gina@burlingtony.org.
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Camp McBride 
Winterized lodge with complete kitchen, fireplace, woodburning stove and bathrooms with showers
Team Works Ropes/Challenge Course
The TEAM Works Ropes/Challenge Course at Camp McBride takes participants 30-40 feet off the ground, through the safety of a trained belayer. Our high ropes elements options include the Cat Walk, Pamper Pole, Multi-Vine, Pirate’s Crossing, Climbing Wall and Zip Line. Participants wear harnesses fastened to a belay rope while on the course. This rope is also connected to the belayer on the ground and serves as the safety line. 
Here are a few things you will want to know to help you get the most out of your day on the ropes course at Camp McBride: