What nbtsc days are like
We play; talk; sing; drum; dance; hike; stare at the sky; play volleyball and softball and soccer; take creative, emotional, and intellectual risks; encourage each other to do amazing things; have talent shows; teach and learn from each other. Each camper is encouraged to contribute both creatively (teach a workshop, lead a sport or group singing, etc.) and not-quite-so-creatively (wash dishes, cut vegetables, pick up trash, etc.).
Daily schedule
Each day we have a morning meeting and an evening meeting; everyone is required to attend both, during which important announcements are made and campers and staff are able to raise concerns. The morning meeting includes time in advisee groups, where you’ll spend time getting to know and sharing with about 10 other campers and your staff advisor.
Everyone is also encouraged, but not forced, to participate in evening group activities. And we share mealtimes, of course. Beyond this, there are many scheduled daytime activities, sports games, and workshops—led both by staff and by you and your peers. Usually, you can choose among these daytime activities—or nap, talk with a new friend, or create your own fun.
Evening events
are special—sometimes simple, sometimes elaborate... .a campfire sing-along, talent shows, dancing, music jams, a bonding night, and other good stuff.
Sports
We typically play volleyball, basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and softball. If there’s another sport you want to play, volunteer to start a game. (At Oregon Session 1, our emphasis will be more on hiking and swimming in the pool and creek-swimming-hole-complete-with-rock-water-slide -- there is no large sports field at Camp Latgawa.)
Unscheduled activities
Most of the time you’re free to make your own fun if you don’t feel like participating in a group activity. You can sometimes swim (it's often too cold in Vermont, though), hike on trails, talk with new friends, read, nap, swing, practice a new skill...
photo by Laura Cox, 2010
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