Chumash Program (Grades 1-3) Copy

Chumash campers are starting to gain a little more independence and learning to make decisions for themselves. They are encouraged to try new things, and new activities are introduced at each grade-level. Campers experience creative play, compromise, friendship, and sharing within a group of their peers.

Like all age groups, Chumash campers will enjoy

• Six rotating activity periods each day, plus lunch, swim, and juice bars!
• A unique group theme created by their group, leading to special adventures.
• Activities like archery, arts & crafts, field sports and games, gaga, hiking, initiatives (team building activities), nature & ecology, playground sports & games (basketball, handball, tetherball, volleyball, etc.), performing arts, and swim!
  • Plus the age-specific activities listed below.
• Practicing the Kinneret Roots: Independence, Teamwork, Creativity, Friendship, and Community.

Important things to know about the Chumash program

• Chumash campers are grouped by grade-level (entering 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade in the fall).
• Chumash groups are single gender.
• Chumash groups have 12 – 14 campers attending each day.
• Additional age-appropriate activities include building blocks, low ropes course, miniature golf, paddle boats, sandbox, and sidewalk chalk.
  • 1st graders also participate in gardening, petting farm, and ponies.
  • 2nd graders continue to participate in petting farm and ponies, and begin wilderness play.
  • 3rd graders continue to participate in wilderness play and begin rock climbing and camper choice periods.
• Chumash counselors are encouraging, silly, patient, and focused on coaching positive social interactions and friendships. They are skilled at making camp both comfortable and exciting.

Sample Daily Schedule for a Chumash Group

Remember, all activities other than lunch, swim, juice bars, and assemblies will be different each day.