Summer Days Camp uniquely benefits 10, 11, 12 and 13 year olds.

An element of the SDC curriculum is the counselors and staffs’ model of positive behavior.  The child experiences this behavior through our three curriculum subjects: Art Smart, Kitchen Science and Fair Play.  During the child’s time building, playing or creatively working, he or she learns from the staff first-hand the power of redirection and benefit of inclusive play and the use of appropriate language.

As SDC approaches its sixth year, the curriculum continues to mature with our high percentage of returning and first year campers.  Many of our campers are ready to further their creative, intellectual and physical potential.  Here, they have the opportunity during the day to demonstrate science experiments, share baked goods made from scratch and Role Model appropriate play. This process of sharing and performing helps develop leadership skills.

Our Leadership Training program offers a chance for a child to develop life-long skills in a safe environment.

Below are the three levels in our Leadership Training program.

Level 1 - Have attended Summer Days Camp or demonstrated potential elsewhere.  At this level, the trainee is still considered a camper. The trainee's goal will be to use appropriate langauage and tone and demonstrate inclusive play.

Level 2 - Have attended Summer Days Camp and achieved Leadership Trainee Level 1.  At this level, the trainee will aid the execution of younger campers' ideas and projects and play alongside younger campers even if the younger camper's project is not the first choice of the trainee (9 AM to noon). From noon to 3 PM the trainee may choose to focus on their own projects and recieve help from counselors. Family pays 50% fee.

Level 3 - Have acheived Leadership Trainee Level 2.  At this level, the trainee will demonstrate leadership, independence and idea initiation. The trainee will have responsibilities from 9-3.  Does not pay for camp. Ages 12-13

A certificate and a letter of reference from Summer Days Camp, indicates that level 3 has been completed successfully. Once a child is 14, potential exists for a Counselor position.