Camp St. Michael

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Summer 2010
Core Program
Grade Requirement: 6th, 7th, 8th
Prerequisite: None
Girls Dates: July  7 - July 14
Boys Dates: July 27 -August 3
Cost: $395

Description: Our Core program focuses on the fundamentals of outdoor living and includes activities such as crafts, nature education, ropes course, swimming, horseback riding, archery, backpacking and beginning outdoor living skills.
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Horse Program

Grade Requirement: 8th – 11th
Prerequisite: Must be at least in 8th grade and have minimal horse handling experience
Girls Dates: July  7 - July 14
Boys Dates: July 27 -August 3
Cost: $425

Description: The Horse Camp program offers a unique opportunity for the novice equestrian who wishes to learn more about groundwork, grooming, tacking and general care and management of our equine friends, as well as have some great summer camp fun! Campers have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the horses as well as participate in core program fun and activities. Horse Camp participants will have the occasion to teach their newly acquired skills to younger groups and will end the week with an equestrian presentation for the hole camp. These campers will be encouraged to explore their spirituality, develop their leadership skills and deepen their friendships with fellow Horse Camp members. Due to the costs associated with this specialized program we are unable to offer financial aid to participants in the Horse Camp program.
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Challenge Program
Grade Requirement: 8th – 11th
Prerequisite: 8th graders must have one completed one prior
session of the Core Program.
Girls Dates: July  7 -  July  14
Boys Dates: July 27 - August 3 
Cost: $395
Description: Campers in the Challenge Program will be able to participate in the same activities as the Core Programs. The Challenge program also draws from some aspects of the Advanced Program. This provides campers an opportunity to stretch their physical limits with a slightly longer backpacking trip as well as calling upon them to take part in low key leadership roles and cooperative group projects.
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Advanced Program
Grade Requirement: 9th -11th
Prerequisite: Applicant must have at least one previous summer’s experience
at Camp St. Michael or the approval of the Director of Camping.
Girls Dates: July  7 -  July  14
Boys Dates: July 27 - August 3
Cost: $425
Description: Based ½ mile from central camp, this program is designed for the camper who is ready for a program that is independent of the central camp experience. It includes a three-day backpack trip, intermediate outdoor living skills and introductory training in survival skills. Advanced campers are routinely involved in the planning and arranging of meals, trip execution and daily prayer. This program is designed to be excellent preparation for our two-week Adventure/Survival Program. Applicants need to be in good health for the physically strenuous activities involved. Acceptance will be determined by evaluation of the camper’s previously demonstrated ability to hike well and work harmoniously with others, as well as available space.
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Adventure/Survival
Grade Requirement: 10th & 11th
Prerequisite: Applicant must have at least one previous summer’s experience
at Camp St. Michael or the approval of the Director of Camping.
Girls Dates: July  1 -  July  14
Boys Dates: July 21 - August 3 
Cost: $795
Description: The Adventure/Survival program is a two-week program designed to be the culmination in both outdoor challenges as well as teamwork, leadership skills and spiritual development.

This program includes advanced camp crafts, outdoor living skills as well as training in survival skills. Training will peak with the campers participating in a 24-hour solo that will allow them to demonstrate these new skills. The campers will also take part in a four-day backpacking trip, an orienteering trip to the ocean, rock climbing, and rappelling.

The spiritual program is just as challenging as the physical program. The advanced nature of Adventure/Survival activities requires intense teamwork and dependability with each individual. Special emphasis on self-awareness, spiritual growth and development of close friendships are all integral aspects of the experience . Adventure/Survival campers are responsible for planning and executing daily prayer as well as special mass services.

Applicants need to be in good health for the physically strenuous activities involved. Acceptance will be determined by evaluation of the camper’s previously demonstrated ability to hike well and work harmoniously with others.
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Graduate Program
Grade Requirement: 11th-12th
Prerequisite: Applicant must have at least one previous summer’s experience
at Camp St. Michael or the approval of the Director of Camping.
Dates: July 7 - July 14
Cost: $495
   

Description: The Graduate program is the final stage of the camper experience. This co-ed program lasts one week, and is held in the Lost Cost, King Range.

Graduate is based on a challenging hiking route that will start in the beautiful coastal mountains and end on the shores of Black Sands Beach. Built into this beautiful hike are exercises to help you explore the possibility of future leadership roles as well as develop and mature your spiritual understanding of yourself and your world.

Although this program is co-ed, the structure is such that the two groups take separate hiking paths and sleep in separate campsites. The last few days of the trip the two groups converge on the beach. The groups continue to camp in separate sites but come together in the evenings for campfire revelry as well as spiritual discussion and challenges. This structure allows and encourages healthy social and spiritual interactions between the two groups.

Although we consider this program complementary, you do not have to be a CIT to participate in Graduate, nor do you have to complete Graduate to become a staff member. Campers may not be co-enrolled in Graduate and the CIT program.
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Voyage Program - A CIT Adventure

Age Requirement: 17
Prerequisite: Applicant must be 17 by the start of the session and have
the approval of the Director of Camping.
Girls Dates: July   7 - July 14
Boys Dates: July 27 - August 3
Cost: $395

Description:This new and exciting program is offered to any individual who is 17 and wishes to explore the possibility of becoming a counselor. This program will allow campers to take an in-depth look at the internal, external, and spiritual journey from camper to counselor and will provide a safe environment for this transition by supporting quality decision making through guided personal choices.

The Voyage program will help campers learn to recognize and execute different types of leadership styles as well as creative problem solving skills. Voyage campers will have the opportunity to observe, plan, and accomplish various leadership roles at Camp St Michael while being supported by active mentoring relationships.

Campers in the Voyage program will leave with a sense of accomplishment and productivity and will be armed with the knowledge needed to become a counselor.

Although this program is recommended as preparation for becoming a counselor, it is not a requirement in the application for employment when the camper is 18.

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Family Camp

Prerequisite: None
Dates: August 6 - August 8 
Cost:
Adult: $130
Teen: $100
6-12: $75
3-5: $10
5 & under: $0

Description: This is your chance to bring the entire family to Camp. Most of our Core Program activities are offered and directed by skilled staff persons. Participants can be involved as much or as little as they like. Special age group activities with camp counselors allow parents to play on their own while being assured that their children are being cared for. Daily Morning Prayer is offered as well as mass on Sunday. Our kitchen staff will prepare all meals and snacks, eliminating the need to pack anything but your sense of adventure!
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I'm impressed to find the same 'Michael like' magic for my daughter as I experienced 20 years ago. Thanks for continuing the tradition!

-Lisa Herman-Tortorich

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