Louise Fritts Johnson
Director
203-956-0939
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Louise Fritts Johnson Director 203-956-0939 |
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A WEEK AT ARCADIA |
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2012
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Weeks of happiness, friendship, growth and being at
home in the out-of-doors - these are Arcadia's goals for every camper.
The Maine woods, lakes and fields stimulate an interest in the natural
world. Living with others leads to abiding friendships and self-confidence.
Participating in our wide range of activities encourages the development
of individual abilities. A residential camping experience can be a defining
event in your daughter's life. If this summer will be her first time at
sleep-away camp then she might be considering a camp like Arcadia. Arcadia's
one week residential camp session was designed specifically for the child
who is experiencing camp, time away from home, and perhaps even the outdoors,
for the first time. The week is filled with experiences and activities
that will introduce the camper to what it means to live among friends
in the out-of-doors. The decision to send your daughter to camp is an
important one, and we understand you must have many questions. Camp Arcadia was established in 1916 and has always been committed to the growth and development of young girls. Arcadia's directors and senior staff have years of experience in education. We believe that the role of the counselor is to help each girl have a successful living experience at camp and to develop her skills in the out-of-doors. Ranging from seasoned teachers to first-year college students, our staff combines experience with fresh, new ideas. We select our counselors for their skills, teaching abilities and their dedication to children. We send several counselors in June to training sessions where they are certified in their specialty - archery, campcraft, swimming, trip leadership etc. Counselors living in each lodge ensure that they establish an active, involved and caring relationship with each girl. The counselors implement the Camp's goals and their commitment permits our campers to acquire lifetime habits of continuing growth. Back to top Camp Arcadia is located one mile north of Casco, Maine, on Route 121. Arcadia covers over 365 acres of pine forests and open fields on spring-fed Pleasant Lake. During the Week at Arcadia, our campers participate in exciting activities in arts, sports and hiking trips. Our week long program is full and rich and our girls begin to experience the thrill of learning and doing for themselves. Back to top Throughout the week, campers participate in a variety of activities during two periods each morning. In the afternoon, there are two periods where the campers will be able to concentrate in two activities of her choice. The combination allows her the chance to experience an introduction to several activities and an in-depth experience and increased knowledge and skill in two specific areas. Before your daughter arrives at camp, she will choose, with your help, two activities in which she would like to concentrate. This is an opportunity for each camper to be involved in her own camp experience. Our hope is that the skills your daughter learns in her first week at camp will inspire her to pursue her own interests, and instill in her the confidence that she is able to accomplish her goals. Many girls return to Arcadia for a second summer or a tenth summer to master her skills. The end of our week culminates in demonstrations where the entire camp is able to see what each afternoon concentration focused on during the week. Activities include: Campers also participate in activities with other girls in the lodge and the rest of the camp. The activities include introduction skits, campfires, morning assembly, a night of sleeping under the stars, talent show, and a hike or paddle to Casco for ice cream. Fun evening programs might include a beach party, a pajama party, and teepee building, while a special theme afternoon such as pirate day will bring the entire camp together! Back to top With over a mile of lakefront and two private beaches we feel safe and protected, with our freedom for unlimited waterfront activities. Our canoeing, boating, diving and swimming docks are at the main beach area. All of our waterfront staff are certified American Red Cross Lifeguards. During the week, the girls will enjoy the waterfront during activity periods as well as during two general swim periods each day. Back to top Campers live in separate age groups (based on the grade completed in June) in lodges scattered across an open field sloping down to the shores of Pleasant Lake. Counselors are present in each living unit during clean-up, general swim, rest hour and other free time. The availability of electricity is limited. All lodges have cold running water and the majority have toilets inside. The exception is the lodges for older campers near the lake, where there is an adjacent battery of toilets. The shower house, containing private showers, is open daily to the campers at specific times. The health of each girl is supervised by our nurse and health care staff twenty-four hours a day. A nearby experienced physician is on call. Three hospitals are within twenty to forty-five minutes of Arcadia. Everyone at Arcadia has a daily rest hour, after the midday meal. For relaxation, reading, writing, or napping. “When you live with someone for a summer,
Back to top CONTACT & REGISTRATION INFORMATION If you would like more information or
are interested in registering your daughter for A Week at Arcadia, please
contact: 42 Goodwives River Road Summer Address: Camp Arcadia Back to top
Back to top Q. When is
A Week at Arcadia? Q. Where is
Arcadia? Q. What activities
are available? Q. What type
of lodge will my daughter live in? Q. Does Arcadia
have a uniform? Q. What are
meals like? Where will my daughter sit in the dining room? Q. Is Camp
Arcadia a TOPS scholarship camp? Q. Is Camp
Arcadia certified by the American Camping Association? Q. What is
the camper to counselor ratio? Q. Will my
daughter be the only new girl in her cabin? Q. Can I
send and receive letters to and from my daughter? Q. How old
are the girls at Arcadia? Q. May my
daughter and I come to Arcadia for a tour? Back to top |
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