Cabin Groups
Each camper is assigned to a cabin group with other children around the same age and grade. Cabin groups consist of between 4 and 10 campers and will be supervised by 1-2 counselors. Much of the day will be spent in these cabin groups! Cabin groups are named after Washington’s State Symbols: Western Hemlocks, Orcas, Steelhead Trout, Goldfinches, Marmots, Rhododendrons, Chorus Frogs, Dragonflies, Oysters and Apples.
Housing
Campers entering grades 4-7 will stay in dorms, in a shared space with one or two other cabin groups. Restrooms are located in this building. Campers entering grades 9-12th will stay in open- air cabins – these cabins will have netting to prevent bugs, and it is an experience akin to camping, with no electricity. Bath houses will be located close by. For campers entering 8th grade, lodging is to be determined based on camper registration numbers and availability.
Here is a link to Panhandle Camp’s website, which has photos of the facilities: https://www.panhandlecamp.com/camp-facility-photos/
If you have any questions about lodging and accommodations, you can email registrar@campbluespruce.org
Daily Schedule and Activities
Positive Growth Time: Every morning, campers will take 30 minutes in teams to talk about how they can have a positive impact on not only their cabin-mates, but the camp environment as a whole. LIT campers will use this time to work on leadership skills and make goals on how they will be leaders throughout the week.
Team Time: In the mornings, same-age cabin groups (boys and girls) join together and swim, hike, canoe, or do an arts & crafts project.
Interest Groups: In the afternoons, campers are encouraged to spread their wings and try new things. Each child selects an activity of their choice from among several interest groups, including: nature, sports, swimming, theater/dance, canoeing, cooking, stargazing, and arts & crafts.
All Camp Activities: The evenings are dedicated to strengthening and celebrating the whole camp community. Evening activities have included a campfire with allergy-friendly s’mores, a talent/variety show, a camp dance, all-camp games, or stargazing. Camp songs are an important part of life at Camp Blue Spruce, and we sing before each meal, at campfire, and other times throughout the day!
