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Why Summer Camp?
It can be difficult to explain if you haven't experienced it yourself. A great summer day camp is not simply participating in activities--although activities can be fun. What makes a great summer day camp is the people in place combined with a well-thought-out plan for how to build each day and week throughout the summer. Great summer camps are steeped in traditions while looking for new ways to create the best summer ever. The relationships that are formed, nourished, and grown at summer camp are like none other.
Why Summer Camp at Camp Moon River?
Camp Moon River is special because we are camp people. Our goal is to get to know your child for who they are mentally, physically, and emotionally. We will seek to identify and nourish your child's spark, that which makes your child their best self. The camp will become your child's second home.
Is CMR All Fun & Tie Dye?
The answer is Yes…and also—CMR will strive for the following outcomes for every camper and staff member to:
Relate (In Real Life)
Develop the ability to connect person-to-person particularly while disconnecting from computers, phones, and social media.
Enhance the skills of “getting along” and being a good friend as well as learning to advocate for yourself and for others.
Self-Regulate
Manage one’s own choices, accept accountability, and embrace mistakes and failure as important to growth.
Identify
Learn about and develop personal skills and spark (that which makes a person their best self).
Participate
Actively keep an open mind about engaging in activities, conversations, and experiences for the purpose of expanding comfort zones, trying new things, and stretching oneself for personal growth.
Sessions, Hours & Rates
Camp Moon River Tuition Includes a full-day 8:30-4:30 Summer Camp Day, LUNCH, 2 CMR Official t-shirts -required to wear each day of camp - additional camp shirts available for $12.00 (tax included), and tons of FUN!
CMR 2024 K-8th grade - 7 Weeks:
There are 7 Weeks of CMR and 6 Sessions due to the 2-week session on June 17th
Session 1: 6/3/24 - 6/7/24 Back to Camp Carnival!- $340
Kick off the summer with our first session of Camp Moon River! Campers will be introduced to our camp traditions and special activities. From art, nature trails, cooking, games, and sports to discovering the camp’s “moon rock,” splashing in the waterslides, and ending the week with a talent show, all campers are guaranteed to have a blast. The week ends with a big “Back to Camp Carnival.” Campers will get to indulge in some sweet treats like snow cones and popcorn, all the while participating in some fun carnival games! Finally, after finding a golden ticket on a nature trail hunt, campers might get the chance to pie some counselors under the big red top!
Campers are put into "bunks" according to grade and enrollment and have the opportunity to select their daily and weekly choice in addition to bunk and all-camp activities.
Session 2: 6/10/24 - 6/14/24 Superheroes - $340
On top of the fantastic summer camp experience CMR provides, campers will have fun at Superhero Week! Train like a superhero at sports and in the field, create your superhero costume, and help us fight villains to save our camp! This week will be filled with exciting activities that will test your superpowers.
Daily and weekly choices include fantastic indoor and outdoor fun and games, creative arts and crafts, wacky competitions, talent shows, game shows, lip sync contests, nature explorations, camper-led play, and much more! To beat the heat, we will have water slides (weather permitting!), and exciting water games. In addition, we will have a campfire, toast marshmallows, celebrate each other, and dance out the week. Campers also have the chance to tie-dye every week.
Session 3: 6/17/24 - 6/28/24 2-weeks Moon River Madness $600
Welcome to our special TWO-WEEK session of Camp Moon River! Please note that there is no camp on Wednesday, June 19th. ( Juneteenth Holiday)
We are excited to continue with this tradition! In this two-week session, campers will capture the camp experience even more by allowing more time for bunk bonding, team building, and in-depth activities as we lead into a FULL WEEK of Moon River Madness, our all-camp competition. This special two-week session will have twists, turns, and surprises.
In addition to the unique features that come with our two-week Moon River Madness session, we will still offer the favorites: sports and games, arts & crafts, drama, tie-dye, waterslides, campfires, dance parties, and more!
Camp Moon River not only values fun but we encourage sportsmanship, friendship, and participation. With two whole weeks of fun and competition…we always wonder…which team will come out on top?!
Session 4: 7/08/24 - 7/12/24 Hogwarts - Harry Potter - $340
Let's play fun games and make great friends. Campers are put into "bunks" according to grade and enrollment and can select their daily and weekly choice in addition to bunk and all-camp activities.
Daily and weekly choices include fantastic indoor and outdoor fun and games, creative arts and crafts, wacky competitions, talent shows, game shows, lip sync contests, nature explorations, camper-led play, and much more! From week to week, we throw in additional choices! To beat the heat, we will have water slides (weather permitting!), and exciting water games. Campers also have the chance to tie-dye every week. In addition, we will have a campfire, toast marshmallows, celebrate each other, and dance out the week.
During this week, the bunks with turn into houses! And will be packed with Quidditch, a variety of wizard treats, a Sorcerer’s Stone challenge, a Horcrux scavenger hunt, and end the week with the grand feast on the last day of camp!
Session 5: 7/15/24 - 7/19/24 Candyland -$355
includes a field trip to River Street Sweets.
Our camp is all about having a blast while getting to know each other. We organize our campers into "bunks" based on their grade and enrollment, so you'll be with kids your own age and have plenty of chances to make new buddies.
Attention all candy lovers! Join us this week for a sweet-filled adventure you won't forget at Candyland. Our campers will have a fantastic time engaging in various activities such as creating gumdrop structures, playing lollipop toss, making candy necklaces, exploring their senses, visiting an actual candy store, and many more exciting activities. Don't forget to bring your sweet tooth along and get ready for some serious candy fun!
Note: We will be taking a field trip to River Street Sweets this week.
During this week, the campers will have the opportunity to make a bubble gum bank, gingerbread man, cupcake canvas, picture frame, cardboard gingerbread house, and a watercolor picture of Candy Land. We have pom gumdrops and straws for candy canes, and we're always looking for new ways to make candy even more fun! If only we could sculpt with dough and paint with frosting as well.!
Session 6: 7/22/24 - 7/26/24 Around the World - $340
Are you ready to have some fun and make new friends? Our camp is all about having a blast while getting to know each other. We organize our campers into "bunks" based on their grade and enrollment, so you'll be with kids your own age and have plenty of chances to make new buddies.
Daily activities include fantastic indoor and outdoor fun, games, creative arts and crafts, wacky competitions, talent shows, game shows, lip sync contests, nature explorations, camper-led play, and much more! We will have water slides (weather permitting!) and exciting water games to beat the heat. Campers also have the chance to tie-dye every week. In addition, we will have a campfire, toast marshmallows, celebrate each other, and dance out the week.
At CMR, we celebrate differences and unity. Each bunk will choose their own country to participate in the games and create posters and other spirit items to cheer each other on.
Games will begin with a Walk of Champions, where every camper cheers on the bunks and encourages them to do their best. The countries (bunks) will compete for prizes through friendly competitions.
Times: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
NEW at CMR - Lunch is included! To make your summer mornings easier, campers will have their lunch included in their tuition. All meals are prepared by SAGE Dining Service.
What we eat affects everything: our mood, behavior, health, and growth. Good nutrition is a key component of our food program and is what keeps our campers fueled for a full day at camp!
Weekly Menus will be available in June and will be updated by session.
Please note: CMR is NUT-FREE, and all campers should not bring in any food that may contain any nuts.
Multi-Session Discount for K-8th Grade Summer Sessions
It must be purchased at the same time for the same camper.
Extended Care: This can be selected during the registration process for applicable camps.
Morning Wait: $50/week: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM
After Care: $50/week: 4:30 PM-5:30 PM - Fridays will close at 5:00 pm
Both- Morning Wait and Aftercare: $90/week