Continued in 2012 – 4th Graders can now choose to attend Junior or Discovery Camps, or both!

Sonlight offers (2) programs for students entering 3rd-4th grade, Fall of 2012:
     Junior Camp (3rd-4th): a shorter, mini-camp consisting of 4-days/3-nights
       Junior Camp: July 31-August 1, 2011
     Discovery Camp (4-6th): a traditional one-week resident camp
       Discovery 1: June 17-23, 2012
       Discovery 2: July 22-28, 2012

A quick look at Sonlight Christian Camp:
• Personal investment in every camper. A low Camper-to-Staff ratio: 4-to-1
• Exceptional college staff hired from across the nation. Each staff member participates in a     rigorous 10-day staff training program.
• An independent, non-profit youth camp celebrating 32 years. Sonlight is ACA-accredited.

Positive Expectations: Here at Sonlight, we believe...
• Each camper should be respected as a real person, with ideas, opinions, and unique value
• Camp is community: we care about how we treat others
• You should be safe inside too! We never allow teasing or bullying
• Each camper should be respected for the person they are right now, regardless of what has happened in their life.

Parent’s Questions –

I’m nervous about my child’s first time at camp. What things do I need to know?
We understand it can sometimes be hard, deciding where and at what age, to send your child to summer camp. Here at Sonlight, we believe in the benefits of summer camp: emotional development, spiritual growth, safe interactions within a supporting community, etc. We also believe in having the very best counseling staff, who are hand-picked, and who undergo (10) days of training before our summer season. Lastly, we train extensively, and adjust our program, to make new campers feel safe, secure, and at home.

Is Junior Camp a good fit for my child?
Junior Camp is designed for kids with little or no summer camp experience. We sometimes refer to it as “mini-camp”. It consists of a shorter week (4-days/3-nights), your child is with other 3rd-4th graders, and our staff pays special attention to the specific needs of children in this age group. Our program consists of arts and crafts, meadow games, nature hikes, and other camp activities.

Still have more questions? Visit American Camp Association's www.campparents.org for advice, how to choose the right camp, the impact of summer camp on child development, and helpful information. We believe in the benefits of summer camp, we hope you will too!