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PROGRAMFrom the moment campers arrive each morning until the moment they are picked up at the end of the day, our goal is to make sure they enjoy themselves and look forward to coming back. Here is an overview of the Thisisit Ranch Day Camp experience, which describes our program and illustrates why campers benefit from spending their summer with us.LEADERSHIPAt Thisisit Ranch Day Camp, we constantly seek opportunities to teach the camp philosophy of sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership. One Program we offer is "Daily Camp Leader." Each day, four campers are selected to be daily leaders. These leaders are responsible for making announcements over the speakers, assisting in the pop shop, ringing the pool bell, helping to carry equipment for group games, and assisting other campers to have an enjoyable time at camp. This initiative helps the counselors to teach the campers about leadership and the benefits of serving others. We talk to all the campers about leadership being an honor, and we speak individually to each camp leader several times throughout the day to support their efforts to serve others. We post a “Leadership Board” in the lodge, and we encourage you to look at the board to determine your child’s leadership day. (In the past, the campers constantly studied the board so many of them already knew when they were going to be the camp leader.) The week that your child is scheduled to be a camp leader, we will send home a notice requesting that you talk with your child about the benefits of service to others and the rich experience and growth that such service brings.FACILITY
 LODGE  BOYS' RESTROOM  GIRLS' RESTROOM  FREE TIME PLAY EQUIPMENT FOR CAMPER USE 
CAMPERS ENJOY DELICIOUS ICE CREAM SNACKS AT THE POP SHOP
WEEKLY THEMESEach week includes both a craft theme and a sportsmanship/teamwork/leadership theme. We tailor each week’s activities to focus on these themes. We believe it is not enough simply to tell campers about sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership; rather, we believe in teaching them the concepts and providing ample opportunity to practice them in a supportive environment. Each week, we continue to develop campers’ understanding of the previous week's sportsmanship/teamwork/leadership themes while introducing new concepts for them to practice. For each week’s theme description, please view the weekly programs.2010
Week 1: June 14-18, Rocket Week and Introduction to Sportsmanship
Week 2: June 21-25, Rodeo Week and Personal Responsibility Week 3: June 28-July 2, Carnival Week and Introduction to Teamwork Week 4: July 6-9, America Week and Kindness Week 5: July 12-16, Pirate Week and Leadership Week 6: July 19-23, Jet Boat Week and Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Rewards Week 7: July 26-30, Olympic Week and Sportsmanship Conclusion AGES AND SUPERVISIONThe camp is designed for boys and girls ages 5 to 12. Campers are divided into two groups according to age for many activities, such as swimming, although we also provide time for all campers to play together. We ensure a 10-to-1 camper-to-counselor ratio, which enables us to give campers individualized attention while providing quality supervision to all campers. Counselors are experienced professionals with backgrounds in both education and athletic coaching.To insure the safety and enjoyment of each camper, we would like to point out the following requirements for all campers:
SWIMMINGOur morning water-safety program for non-swimmers includes beginning swimming instruction. For swimmers, the morning swim period is composed of swim games and activities. The afternoon program offers open swimming for all. CPR-certified, lifeguard-trained instructors always supervise the campers in and around the pool. Each camper must pass a swim test prior to deep-water access. TARGET SHOOTINGCampers learn target shooting at designated BB-gun and archery ranges that are carefully supervised. Campers benefit from extensive safety instruction and shooting instruction at each session. When not in use, the BB guns and arrows are kept in a locked cabinet, and the ranges are closed to campers.
STAYING ACTIVETime is allocated each week for free play as well as use of camp equipment such as trampolines and climbing bars, all of which are well supervised. Structured play is also offered, comprising activities as varied as croquet, badminton, capture the flag, basketball, pickle ball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, and softball. We also organize children’s games and weekly themed activities.
ALL THE CAMPERS PLAY A GROUP GAME OF JEDI 
THE CAMPERS PLAY A FAVORITE GAME OF PIZZA 
TWO CAMPERS PLAY CATCH AND THROW WHILE OTHERS WATCH
EATINGCampers bring their own healthy snack and lunch, which is kept refrigerated until snack time or lunch time each day. Campers should bring a drink with their lunch, but water fountains are also provided at the camp. Additionally, ice cream snacks are available for purchase in the afternoon. We limit each child to the purchase of one ice cream per afternoon. Ice cream prices range from 50 to 75 cents per selection. We suggest your child’s ice cream money be included in your tuition check. Any unused money will be returned on your child’s last day at camp.
EATING LUNCH WITH FRIENDS IN THE SHADE OF THE BIG TREES IS ANOTHER FUN TIME AT THISISIT DAY CAMP return to top |
2010 Program:Week 1: June 14-18Rocket Week and Introduction to Sportsmanship Week 2: June 21-25 Rodeo Week and Personal Responsibility Week 3: June 28-July 2 Carnival Week and Introduction to Teamwork Week 4: July 6-9 America Week and Kindness Week 5: July 12-16 Pirate Week and Leadership Week 6: July 19-23 Jet Boat Week and Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Rewards Week 7: July 26-30 Olympic Week and Sportsmanship Conclusion |
