ACTIVITIES & PROGRAM
HERE AT PONTIAC
DISCOVER ACTIVITIES AT PONTIAC
Camp Pontiac is a unique “Co-ed Hybrid” where we run the boys’ and girls’ programs separately on their respective campuses. But we have plenty of special events and evening activities where campers come together for shared experiences. We are proud to provide a healthy social setting for our campers where age and gender are taken into consideration to provide the most natural environment for our campers’ growth.
At Pontiac, campers enjoy their hobbies, get involved in sports, and explore new interests with top instructional guidance along the way. We offer a wide variety of activities including:
- athletics
- fine arts
- cooking
- special events
- out-of-camp trips
- outdoor adventure, and
- waterfront fun!
Our in-camp and intercamp games keep our campers busy and allow for some friendly competition. Campers also can participate in tournaments for sports, swim meets, outdoor adventure climbing, and even chess! At no extra cost, we also offer optional private lessons in numerous activities during rest hour and general swim. We endeavor to introduce our younger campers to myriad activities; in this way, we help them discover their interests and passions. And the Pontiac program grows with our campers! As campers move into Middle Camp and Upper Camp, their adventures evolve with them to allow for more personalized programming and advanced training.
DISCOVER ACTIVITIES AT PONTIAC
DAILY PROGRAM AT PONTIAC
Camp Pontiac offers a daily program packed with excitement. Our campers get time to play sports in our intramural leagues, play age-appropriate games, and pursue their hobbies like woodworking or martial arts. A typical day at Camp Pontiac includes:
PERIODS (1 HOUR EACH) INCLUDED IN DAILY SCHEDULE
| Activity Instruction Period: | Detailed instruction in a specific sport or hobby activity (This is mandatory through sixth grade in order to diversify younger campers’ interests.) |
|---|---|
| League Period: | Game play in various team sports and hobby games such as BBK, wiffleball, and kickball |
| Waterfront Period: | Swim Instruction / boating for lower camp |
| Rest Hour: | Self-explanatory! We also offer private/semi-private lessons in many activities during rest hour at no additional cost. |
| Selective: | Campers select one period each day of game play in team sports, individual sports, or hobby. |
| Clinic: | Campers select one period of the day for six consecutive days to receive instruction in an activity of his or her choice, similar to a mini-camp |
| Hobby Period: | Instruction in activities like rocketry, woodshop, cooking, photography, arts and crafts, model-making, martial arts, golf, and more! Campers enjoy hobby period with 10-15 other campers in their age group. |
| Academy: (Optional) |
Campers entering fifth grade and older can choose a daily double-period in tennis, basketball, soccer, or gymnastics that lasts two weeks for more nuanced instruction.*Dates are subject to change. |
| General Swim: | Relaxed fun at the pool, lakefronts, or waterpark! (Older campers can substitute this with another selective or enjoy their downtime.) |
| Sports Plus Programs: (Optional) |
Free private or semi-private lessons during general swim |
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
| 8:00am: | Reveille (wake-up) |
|---|---|
| 8:15am: | Morning Lineup (announcements) & flag-raising |
| 8:35am: | Breakfast |
| 9:10am: | Clean Up |
| 10:00am - 12:30pm | Two morning activities with AM snack |
| 12:50pm: | Lunch |
| 1:25pm: | Rest Hour or optional extra athletic instruction (at no extra charge) |
| 2:30pm - 4:30pm: | Two afternoon activities with PM snack |
| 4:45pm: | General Swim through grade 6 (optional general swim, extra sports, or relaxation for 7th grade and up) |
| 5:20pm: | Shower Hour (clean up for dinner) |
| 6:10pm: | Evening Lineup (announcements) & flag-lowering |
| 6:30pm: | Dinner |
| 7:00pm: | Free Play |
| 7:45pm: | Evening Activity and Canteen |
| 9:15pm - 11:45pm: | Back to cabins & lights out (curfew is age-dependent) |
