Most campers that join the Canadensis Experience do so when they are still at the elementary school age. However, most Canadensis campers spend an average of 6-8 summers at camp, and our high retention rate is in part due to the way our program grows as your child reaches new developmental stages. As campers move up in age group each summer, they have new privileges and traditions to look forward to with each passing summer.
Current K-3rd Graders – Junior Division, Lower Camp
- 6 Electives a Week (one each day), more than 35 fundamental choices!
- Free Play activities are done by choosing groups on the spot, and traveling with counselors.
- Canteen visits 3 nights a week (included in tuition).
- Trips to the Movies, Dorney Park and Camping Overnight.
Current 4th Graders – Lower Inter Division, Lower Camp
- 6 Electives a Week (one each day), 35 basic choices, plus extras including: Ceramics Wheel and Quads.
- Free Play activities are done by choosing groups on the spot.
- Canteen visits 3-4 nights a week (included in tuition).
- Trips to the Movies, Dorney Park and Camping Overnight.
Current 5th Graders – Upper Inter Division, Middle Camp
- 6 Electives a Week (one each day), 35 basic choices, plus extras including: Ceramics Wheel, Fitness Room and Pool Party.
- Electives are done with campers in 6th grade.
- Campers can determine how they spend free play out of their bunk, and can visit several activities in the same afternoon.
- Canteen visits 4-5 nights a week (included in tuition)
- Trips to the Movies, Dorney Park and Camping Overnight.
- Additional trips include Aquatopia Water Park and an evening Bowling Trip!
- Swim Instruction reduces from daily lessons to 4 times a week.
Current 6th Graders – Freshmen Division, Middle Camp
- 12 Electives a Week (two each day), 35 basic choices, plus extras including: Ceramics Wheel, Hondas, Outdoor Cooking, Fitness Room, Aerobics, Running, Pool Party and Cooking.
- Campers can determine how they spend free play out of their bunk, and can visit several activities in the same afternoon.
- Canteen visits 5-6 nights a week (included in tuition)
- A two day, one night trips with hotel stays in Hershey Park (Girls) and Cooperstown (Boys).
- Trips to the Movies, Dorney Park, Optional Camping Overnight and Baseball Trip!
- Required Swim Instruction concludes.
Current 7th Graders – Lower Senior Division, Senior Camp
- 12 Electives a Week (two each day), 35 basic choices, plus extras including: Ceramics Wheel, Hondas, Outdoor Cooking, Fitness Room, Aerobics, Running, Pool Party, Cooking, Weights, Mah Jongg, Ultimate Frisbee and Book Club.
- Campers can determine how they spend free play without restriction.
- Canteen visits nightly (included in tuition).
- A three day, two night trip with hotel stay in Lake Placid, NY.
- Trips to Camelbeach, Movies, Dorney Park, Optional Camping Overnight, Roller Skating, White Water Rafting and Mystery Trip!
- Required sports clinics conclude, and campers participate in Senior Choice athletic activities. On the spot, they get to pick between from many different active pursuits.
- Later breakfast time provides for extra sleep!
Current 8th Graders – Upper Senior Division, Senior Camp
- 12 Electives a Week (two each day), 35 basic choices, plus extras including: Ceramics Wheel, Hondas, Outdoor Cooking, Fitness Room, Aerobics, Running, Pool Party, Cooking, Weights, Mah Jongg, Ultimate Frisbee and Book Club.
- Campers can determine how they spend free play without restriction.
- Canteen visits nightly (included in tuition).
- A three day, two night trip with hotel stay in Boston, MA.
- Trips to Camelbeach, Movies, Dorney Park, Optional Camping Overnight, Roller Skating, Hiking Trip and Mystery Trip!
- Senior Choice activities. Three times a week, campers get to pick between from many different activities that can accommodate large groups.
- Bunk Choice activities. The bunk gets to indicate a preference, and gets more of what they love to do over the course of the summer!
- Later breakfast time provides for extra sleep!
- iCAN Workshops, where campers sign up for two hours of intensive instruction based on their interests.
Current 9th Graders – Super Senior Division, Senior Camp
- 12 Electives a Week (two each day), 35 basic choices, plus extras including: Ceramics Wheel, Hondas, Outdoor Cooking, Fitness Room, Aerobics, Running, Pool Party, Cooking, Weights, Mah Jongg, Ultimate Frisbee and Book Club.
- Campers can determine how they spend free play without restriction.
- Canteen visits nightly (included in tuition).
- A four day, three night trip with hotel stay in the Washington DC area.
- Three day, two night College Trip to visit select universities.
- Trips to Camelbeach, Movies, Dorney Park, Optional Camping Overnight, Roller Skating, High Ropes Adventure Course and Mystery Trip!
- Senior Choice activities. Three times a week, campers get to pick between from many different activities that can accommodate large groups.
- Bunk Choice activities. The bunk gets to indicate a preference, and gets more of what they love to do over the course of the summer!
- Breakfast right before line up provides for extra sleep!
- iCAN Workshops, where campers sign up for two hours of intensive instruction based on their interests.
- Leadership opportunities begin with planning the Senior Camp Prom, and taking on committee positions.
Current 10th Graders – Counselors In Training (CIT Program), Leadership
- 2 periods spent each day working with a bunk in Lower Camp or Middle Camp.
- 6 Electives a Week (one each day), 35 basic choices, plus extras.
- Campers can determine how they spend free play without restriction.
- Canteen visits nightly (included in tuition).
- A five day, four night trip with hotel stay in the Disney World.
- A three day, two night College Trip to visit select universities.
- Service Learning trip to Philadelphia and the Jewish Relief Agency.
- Trips to Camelbeach, Movies, Dorney Park, Optional Camping Overnight, Roller Skating, and Mystery Trip!
- Camp breakfast is optional, but campers must eat. Campers can keep food items in their bunk.
- iCAN Workshops where campers sign up for two hours of intensive instruction based on their interests.
- Many leadership opportunities, culminating in leading our 5 Day Color War program.
