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Arcadia's Birthday:
Camp Arcadia celebrates its birthday in early July, complete with a
special meal, cake, songs and celebrations.
All-Camp Events:
Twice a summer, our counselor staff will create an unforgettable afternoon
for the campers. In the past we've had 'Olympic Sunday', a carnival, Harry
Potter day etc. The campers are grouped into teams and work together by
dressing in team colors, creating team chants and completing a series of
fun initiatives.
4th of July:
A fun filled day begins at lunch with a cookout at the beach. To celebrate
the diversity of our camp community, campers and staff sing their home
state and country songs. In the afternoon, we gather in our pine grove to
learn the meaning of the 4th of July. The day concludes with lodge skits,
special songs and a bonfire at the beach.
Parent-Camper Weekend:
A chance for campers and parents to visit and enjoy the weekend together
in mid-July. Campers will participate in activity demonstrations they have
been working on. Parents are invited to enjoy camp with their daughter or
campers may leave for the day. We gather on Saturday evening for an
outdoor supper, followed by Campfire. On Sunday, parents are invited to
join the camp for our weekly Sunday Meeting.
'Casco Days':
The town of Casco, just a mile down the road hosts this special weekend at
the end of July. Campers can enter the 5 mile road race around the lake.
Our staff will help the campers train in the preceding weeks. There is
also a colorful parade through town where the campers can march as a
group. We make signs, decorations and chants to promote keeping Pleasant
Lake clean and pollution free. In the evening, our Counselor Training
Group can enjoy the midway, bingo and fireworks.
Banquet:
To celebrate a fun filled summer together, we conclude the season with a
special banquet. Campers and staff will sit together by lodge. We all sing
songs and enjoy the last day of camp together in a festive, happy
environment.
Final Assembly:
A gathering to celebrate special achievements over the summer. Campers who
have demonstrated themselves in particular activities are recognized.
Those who have participated in wilderness canoe and mountain trips will
also be recognized, along with campers who have earned other camp
achievements. Final Assembly is followed by a casual outdoor supper
together. Parents are invited to attend both events if they wish.
INTER-CAMP
ACTIVITIES
While Arcadia is not a competitive camp, campers have many options to
participate in Inter-camp activities if they wish. These include: tennis
tournaments, sailing regattas, horse shows, swim meets and dances with
neighboring boys' camps. Arcadia hosts some of these events and campers
are involved in the preparations for these events.
SUNDAY AT
CAMP ARCADIA
Sundays are more relaxed. We rise a bit later and take time to enjoy camp,
often enjoying a casual outdoor breakfast. We gather for our non-denominational
Sunday meeting in the pine grove, where themes of friendship, the environment
and community spirit are featured. Campers and staff can participate in
our choir, and contribute musical talents, poetry and thoughts toward
the weekly theme. In the afternoon, we enjoy a hearty lunch together,
followed by an extended rest hour. Campers spend the remainder of the
afternoon swimming, reading, visiting with friends, taking a shower and
other less structured activities.
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
There are many ways campers can become involved in community service at
Arcadia. In the past, the Junior Unit has visited the Retirement home in
Casco to sing songs and provide some comic relief! All campers can join
the Casco Day parade to raise environmental awareness about Pleasant Lake
and keeping Maine beautiful. Campers also participate in a weekly camp
clean-up and learn about conserving water and resources at camp. The
Counselor Training Group raises money over the summer for a special cause,
such as giving other children the opportunity to attend summer camp.
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