Camp Christopher
Catholic Charities Corporation Administrative Offices:
7911 Detroit AvenueOur Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for campers ages 5-12 years old. The Summer Day Camp includes a variety of activities for campers to create long-lasting camp memories.
Ready to register for an upcoming camp session? Click the button below to get started! All camp dates are listed in the table below.
| Session | Dates | Camp Fees | Shuffle Fee (Summit County) |
Shuttle Fee (Outside Summit) |
| *I | June 8-12 | *Canceled | — | — |
| *II | June 15-19, 2020 | *Canceled | — | — |
| III | June 22-26, 2020 | $225 | $30 | $50 |
| IV | July 6-10, 2020 | $225 | $30 | $50 |
| V | July 13-17, 2020 | $225 | $30 | $50 |
| VI | July 20-24, 2020 | $225 | $30 | $50 |
| VII | July 27-31, 2020 | $225 | $30 | $50 |
| VIII | August 3-7, 2020 | $225 | $30 | $50 |
Our camps are exciting, safe communities for children and pre-teens to explore, build confidence, develop skills, and make lasting friendships and memories so that they can grow as individuals and leaders.
Few environments are as special as Camp Christopher, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social, and educational activities. Our Day Camp teaches self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership – all amidst the fun of swimming, canoeing, archery, talent shows, and making new friends!
Camp Christopher’s Day Camp offers a diverse, age-appropriate experience in a safe and fun outdoor environment. Day camp sessions are one week long, with a total of eight sessions. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities like those mentioned above as well as its 160 acres of woods and trails. Throughout the summer, we will incorporate the Catholic values of Camp Christopher into our activities and discussions. In addition to the normally scheduled camper activities, each week of camp will also have a theme that will serve to enhance the camper experience.
We separate our camp into two groups; the traditional program and our Adventure Day Camp. All campers will share the same program, meeting, and lunch space. Adventure Day Campers participate in advanced level activities throughout the day. We organize our camp with safety and developmental appropriateness as our greatest concerns. Each week, we divide campers into smaller groups (typically 12 or fewer campers/group) of similarly aged peers. Counselor assignments are reflective of the recommended staff ratios outlined in the standards of the American Camp Association. Each group has a schedule to follow throughout the day but returns to the Day Camp Pavilion by day’s end. Each group forms a mini-community throughout the week, enabling young people to spend consistent time together to help facilitate friendships.
A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.
Lunch is provided for Day Campers.
Session 1: Around the World
Come to camp and experience games and activities from around the world. Afternoon group programming will focus on these themes and expose campers to new ideas and friends as they get acquainted with camp.
Session 2: Mystery Week
Enjoy a week of mystery and intrigue as you try to solve some of Camp’s greatest puzzles. Programming will center around, putting your inquisitive skills to the test. Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes and get ready for some fun!
Session 3: Entertainment Week
Lights, Camera, Action! Enjoy a week of camp infused with your favorite songs, movies, and television shows. Group programming will be based on themes from the most popular movies and television shows of today and the past. Get ready for stardom!
Session 4: Holiday Week
Don’t you wish every day was a holiday? Well, for this week at camp, it will be! Programming each day will be based on your favorite holidays. Whether you are looking to celebrate Christmas in July, or want the 4th of July to never end, this is the week for you.
Session 5: Myths & Legends
One of Camp Christopher’s greatest traditions over the years has been the stories and legends passed down from generation to generation. This week will have programming themes celebrating that legacy and some of our favorite myths and legends from books, movies, and television shows.
Session 6: Exploration Week
Channel your sense of adventure and enjoy a week of broadening your horizons at camp. Large group programming will be centered on the idea of exploring new areas and skills while celebrating great feats of exploration from the past. Camp may have been around for over 90 years, but there are always new limits to explore!
Session 8: Challenge Week
Our last week of camp will feature challenges and competitions, both big and small. Campers will have a chance to participate in various group programs that challenge them both physically and mentally. There will be something for everyone to enjoy during our first Challenge Week!
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