Open House . . .
May 30 and 31, 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 pm!
Join us for a hot dog and drink, meet the staff and take a tour of camp to get all your questions answered!

Preschool Program

4-5 Years
Old Half Day 9-1 pm
Full Day 9-3 pm (Extended services 7am - 6pm)

This program is designed for 4 and 5 year olds who have not attended kindergarten yet! These campers will experience all the camp activities that Creative Themes has to offer. The modification to these activities and the level of supervision is what makes this program fun and successful. (All preschoolers should be 4 by September 2010, and toilet trained.) Snacks provided every day.

Preschool 1
JUNE 7-11
COLOR WHEEL
Colors are a big part of our world and an even bigger part of Creative Themes. Explore the use of color in art, nature, sports, and play.

Preschool 2
JUNE 14-18
THINGS THAT GO
Whether a bird, bug, plane, or train we will explore all the things at camp that GO.

Preschool 3
JUNE 21-25
IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS
Camp begins and your dreams are created. Imagine archery, art, canoeing, climbing, fishing, and much more.

Day Camp Programs

K - 7th graders
9-3 pm (Extended services 7am - 6pm)

The Day Camp program is designed for campers in grades K-7th. These campers will spend their days immersed in the wonderful outdoor setting that Creative Themes offers. Our schedule gives campers a variety of choices throughout the day. The camp activities make everyday fun.

Special A
JUNE 7-11
COLOR WHEEL
Colors are a big part of our world and an even bigger part of Creative Themes. Explore the use of color in art, nature, sports, and play.

Special B
JUNE 14-18
THINGS THAT GO
Whether a bird, bug, plane, or train we will explore all the things at camp that GO.

C1
JUNE 21-25
IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS
Camp begins and your dreams are created. Imagine archery, art, canoeing, climbing, fishing, and much more.

C2
JUNE 28-JULY 2
GET A CLUE
Guess who, what , where, why and how. Have you ever asked the question where is Big Bad Bob now?

C3
JULY 5-16
ADVENTURES ALL AROUND
The triple “A” adventure will excite all campers. Campers will go on adventures and explore other countries and cultures at Creative Themes, where Adventures occur everywhere everyday.

C4
JULY 19-30
CTUNES
CT Music Factory will be in full swing, along with ‘Dancing through the Decades’. Talents of the campers and staff will be showcased at Bear Theater.

C5
AUG 2-13
THEME FEST
This session will pump up the fun factor at camp. Campers will create theme activities throughout the session. They may enjoy the wild west, be a pirate or princess, or have a carnival. There are endless possibilities!

C6
AUG 16-20
CATCH THE SPIRIT
Catch the camp spirit. From pajama day to crazy hat/shirt day to backwards day, there will be plenty for campers to enjoy. Everyday will be a chance to let your spirit soar.

C7
AUG 23-27
GAME FRENZY
Games of all kinds will be played from the field to the pool. Even adventure and board games can be played.

C8
AUG 30-SEPT 3
NO SWEAT
End the summer with a week of fun, swimming, fishing, and other CT camp activities. It will be no sweat to have a great time this week to end the summer with a smile.

8th & 9th Graders
9-3pm (Extended services 7am - 6pm)

The summer of 2010 at Creative Themes features new and unique programs for 8th and 9th graders. (Note: Enrollment is limited to 4 weeks of programming for this age group. For more information call the camp office.) Teens may decide one program is more their style or that they would like to try a few different ones. All programs will allow teens to develop and challenge their leadership skills. These programs will utilize “Adventure Based Programming”, Creative Themes' excellent Adventure Based staff, and 27 years of leadership programming.

L1
JUNE 28-JULY 2
TEAM CAMP
A week full of teambuilding events blended with traditional camp activities.

L2
JULY 5-16
TEAM/CHALLENGE
The Team/Challenge program will stress the teambuilding, problem solving and group participation activities required to be part of or lead a team. Games, Low and High Adventure and a special out-of-camp trip will make this a fun and challenging program.

L3
JULY 19
LEADERSHIP WITH TED
Discover what it takes to be a leader. We will explore, through experiential activities and games, how individuals and groups learn, and how leaders can guide that process. We will investigate the differences between leaders who tell us what to do, and those who get us engaged to figure it out on our own. Come prepared to play, work, and discover with Ted Baumhauer, Ed.D., how you can become a better leader.

L4
JULY 26
ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
A one week session of High ropes activities. The Challenge program will stress the individual leadership skills and the building of self-confidence. Although teambuilding and problem solving will be a part of this program, the individual challenges will be highly stressed.

L5
AUG 2-13
TEAM/CHALLENGE
The Team/Challenge program will stress the teambuilding, problem solving and group participation activities required to be part of or lead a team. Games, Low and High Adventure and a special out-of-camp trip will make this a fun and challenging program.

L6
AUG 16-20
THROW, SPIN, CATCH, PLAY & PERFORM --
WITH TED
This one week experience will include learning skills that might be performed, improvisation of games to spark our creativity, and how to put together a short routine to perform. Skills that Ted Baumhauer, Ed.D. may include in this program are: juggling, ball spinning, balancing objects, balancing on objects, and funambulism.

The Counselor In Training (CIT) Program
(15 year olds)

This program prepares young adults for future work with children such as a career in education. Throughout the session, CITs will work on leadership, safety and skill development. The CIT works closely with an experienced counselor, under the direction of the Camp Director. CITs are responsible for performing defined tasks that will be reviewed and evaluated by the staff and directors.

At the age of 16, they are eligible for a position as a junior counselor (this is an eight week summer commitment). All applicants should write a letter to the directors expressing interest. Applicants will be screened from these letters.

2 four week sessions are available (no splitting weeks).

CIT 1
June 28-July 23

CIT2
July 26-Aug 20