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The overall objective at Camp Amy Molson is:
TO PROVIDE A HAPPY, HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, WARM AND EXCITING ATMOSPHERE
FOR CAMPERS AND STAFF.
Programs and activities offered at C.A.M.
include arts & crafts,
sports, music, cooperative games, live arts, swimming, boating,
pottery, nature lore, library. There is also archery, hiking, basketball,
and a hebertism course. Theme days vary from year to year. Those
offered over the years have included Halloween, Carnival, Christmas,
Beach Day, Valentine's Day, Olympic Day, Superhero Day, Pirate
Day and International Day. |
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Individual Program Objectives |
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| Archery |
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• To introduce elementary skills in archery.
• To promote hand-eye coordination, dexterity, patience, following direction, develop an understanding of safety procedures. |
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| Arts & Crafts |
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• to enable the campers to be creative in different
ways
• to provide the campers with opportunities to express themselves through
art
• to enable the campers to discover that they can create games and toys
through crafts |
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| Live Arts |
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• to develop self-esteem and confidence through participation
in the performing arts
• to create enthusiasm among all campers and staff in
stage performances, including dance, drama, improvisation,
mime, etc. |
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| Pottery |
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• to introduce elementary skills in pottery
• to complete a project during the session to take home |
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| Swimming |
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• to provide the opportunity for all campers to learn
to swim with confidence or improve their skills
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to create a safe and fun environment during free swim |
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| Sports |
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• to encourage the campers to participate in all activities
regardless of their ability
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to promote cooperation in all sports activities
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to promote activities for future enjoyment |
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| Music |
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• to encourage the campers to learn to respect and
enjoy music
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to ensure the campers have fun while learning new songs and
dances |
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| Cooperative
Games |
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• to promote cooperation through games
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to encourage teamwork while learning new fun games |
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| Boating |
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• to teach campers how to row a boat
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to teach and enforce boating rules and water safety
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to provide an enjoyable water experience |
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| Nature Lore |
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• to enable campers to learn about nature and grow
to love the outdoors
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to develop an appreciation and respect for the environment |
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| Library |
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• to provide all campers access to books
• to encourage the campers to read and staff to read to the campers |
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