2008 Camp Activities

At CCG we believe that a healthy family vacation should provide opportunities for shared family experiences as well as time for personal growth and revitalization. Our programs incorporate both of these elements, offering a balance of age segregated and multi-age programming. 

In the morning children have the opportunity to participate in activities with their peers, facilitated by experienced youth leaders.  During this time, 2-3 adult classes are offered.  In the afternoon and evening we offer multi-age activities that families are encouraged to participate in together. 

Many campers have told us that they love that at CGC their child can have the summer camp experience…and that they get to experience it with them, watching their child change and grow. Through participating in the wide array of activities offered at CCG, families create shared family experiences and lasting memories.

"The moments here with my children have been precious. Watching the glow on their faces as they discover the joy of their accomplishments. Watching them dance, and sing, play the violin and make new friends. I am so pleased that their hearts have been expanded here at Camp Common Ground."

-Cathy Munsey-Kano

Adult Programs

Adults have the opportunity to explore their own creativity at camp.  Each day, during the age segregated activities, 2-3 adult classes are offered.   We strive to create balance by offering classes from a variety of categories including:

• Arts: Examples of past art programs include watercolor, pastels, pottery, print making, silk painting, floor cloths, glass bead making and writing.
• Music: Examples of past music programs include singing, chanting, samba, chamber music, guitar, piano, and drumming.
• Wellness: In the past, massage, meditation, Reiki I & II, and various discussion groups have been offered to foster mind, body, spirit wellness.
• Movement: In the past, yoga, dance, hiking, sports, chi gung and tai chi have been offered.

Our teachers are all professionals in their field who have experience teaching and practicing their craft. The adult classes are geared towards those who are trying an activity for the first time, as well as more experienced students. There’s no problem with being new at something at CCG. Yet the talent of our instructors is truly demonstrated by the ability of their students to make an enormous amount of progress in a short period of time. We’ve always been amazed with the quality of art on display and the music produced at CCG in a week.

Please check in with the office for the offerings available in your week.

Adults are encouraged to share their talents with the community and are welcome to offer camper samplers at camp.

Children's Programs

3-5 Years

The Alpha program incorporates movement, music, singing and creative projects led by experienced early childhood educators. Our leaders follow the direction of your child’s interests and character while offering games and projects to stimulate their imagination and play.

Kidville

Kids start their day in “Kidville” – our renowned kid central headquarters. Children are divided by age or interest and participate in outdoor activities, crafts, cooperative games, and team sports. Our leaders are selected for their experience with children and their ability to develop a fun and creative weekly curriculum. Leaders provide the group with structured activities while also having the flexibility to follow the interests of their group. The Kidville building is equipped with an array of arts and crafts projects, books and games and is fun central!

Kids are introduced to the importance of community service during their years in Kidville, and each group is challenged to work as a group to give back to the community in some way.

Teens

This program is usually divided into two groups, for younger and older teens. Their activities consist of on and off-site activities including off-site adventures, music, art, video, photography, dance and more. The program is designed each week with the input of the teens themselves.

Older teens can participate in the morning adult programs, if they so desire. They may also participate in our Staff in Training program, learning new skills or helping out in programs for a reduction in fees. And there is ample opportunity for teen downtime, including the ever popular piling into the hammock or playing music in our new teen space.

The Big Room in Kidville offers teens and others the chance to relax and play ping pong or participate in the usual evening indoor basketball game

Family Programs

The goal of CCG’s family programs is to provide fantastic multi-age activities which help families to create shared experiences and traditions that are fun for everyone! The afternoons and evenings are family time and we work hard to provide programs that appeal to all ages.

In general, afternoon programs include these basic types of activities:
• Nature programs
• Water activities
• Music
• Arts and crafts and
• Off-site adventures

Late in the week, there are often special afternoon events, such as concerts and kid-run carnivals.
After dinner, Fun for Fast Eaters is offered by CGC staff. The activity is often a group game, for anyone who would like to get up and move while others are lingering over coffee and conversation. This is a time for cooperative and group sports, relay races, and treasure hunts.

Evening programs are also designed for the whole families. Typical activities include African dance, Samba, sing-alongs, campfires, group games, a teen family fishbowl, Ultimate Frisbee, cabaret night and, of course, the Big Show. Sometimes there is a second wind activity, either an evening class or discussion. And for those who prefer to wind down alone or with a group of friends, there are board games on the porch and a library for quiet reading.

Community Service
Community Service has always been an important part of the CGC experience and will be a part of all programs this summer. Through working and playing together we build community at CGC.  By sharing the work, we also make our camp a more affordable experience for everyone. 

All campers are required to sign up to help in the kitchen, bathrooms or around the site for 5 hours each week.  More details on community service will be available in the camper packet.  [an error occurred while processing this directive]

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