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Activity note: Welcome sessions and orientation.
Afternoon: Registration begins at 4:00 pm at Great Camp Sagamore.
Dinner: Dinner in the Vanderbilt Dining Hall consists of a hot entree, salads, breads, vegetables, fresh fruit, desert, and hot and cold beverages.
Evening: Our evening session is required of all participants. Welcome meeting and orientation includes introductions and itinerary discussion.
Activity note: Walking on uneven dirt roads, trail walking, water activities require appropriate footwear. Have insect repellent readily available. Afternoon water activities are weather dependent, and alternative activities are planned if weather prohibits us from being in the water.
Breakfast: All breakfasts are served at 8:00 am in the Vanderbilt dining hall, with lovely views of the sun rising over the mountains of the Blue Ridge Wilderness. Breakfast choices typically include selections such as: one hot entry, like pancakes, scrambled eggs, french toast; hot & cold cereal & milk; and several juices. Coffee, tea, and very pure Sagamore water are always available to guests.
Morning: We start each morning with an optional Nature Walk at 6:30 am! After breakfast, get to know the grounds with an historical tour of Great Camp Sagamore. Learn about the herbs and edible plants in our yards as we walk to the Upper Complex to begin our tour of the grounds.
Lunch: Lunch in the Sagamore dining hall. Lunches typically include selections such as sandwich meats, cheeses, breads and condiments; a hot entree like macaroni & cheese or soup; various salads, like cole slaw or potato salad; and a variety of fresh fruits. Milk, coffee, tea, and Sagamore water are always available for meals.
Afternoon: Our afternoon will be filled with water activities and games by the waterfront. Learn how to canoe, play in the swimming area, or learn some new lawn games. Guests also can lounge in our comfortable Adirondack chairs and read a book, or watch the activities!
Dinner: Dinner in the Vanderbilt Dining Hall. Important announcements will be made each evening as needed.
Evening: At the legendary Barn Dance, music by Adirondack folk musicians will fill the air. Grandparents and grandkids will be partners for these fun and lively square dances, which will also allow us to get to know our fellow campers.
Activity note: Outdoor activities - weather can change so be prepared for all possibilities. Trails are uneven and can be rocky - please wear appropriate footwear. Parents are required to accompany children and youth in all activities.
Breakfast: Breakfast in the Sagamore Dining Hall.
Morning: After our Early Bird Nature Walk and breakfast, we will meet for nature activities on the trails and grounds.
Lunch: Lunch in the Dining Hall at noon.
Afternoon: Our afternoon will consist of a stream walk and interpretation. Be ready to get wet, walk through the stream, and find all kinds of critters! When our stream exploration is complete, we will have the waterfront open for swimming and canoeing, or families can chose to rest and relax. We are also offering a Walking Stick Creation Class for anyone interested. Families can work together to make a single walking stick and learn carving and creating skills from one of our expert craftsman.
Dinner: Dinner at 6:00 in the Dining Hall.
Evening: Our evening activity will be a Campfire at the historic Wigwam Lean-to, with songs and stories. These programs are family oriented, and parents, grandparents, and kids can come prepared with a favorite song or story to add to our gathering!
Activity note: Dress for the weather, and bring your insect repellent. Also an afternoon of family free time to explore local attractions. Evening activities will be in the Playhouse.
Breakfast: In the Dining Hall. Be sure to make a pack-out lunch for every one in the family for your free afternoon!
Morning: After our usual Early Bird Nature Walk and breakfast, our morning will consist of walking stick crafting time for older children and their families and nature journal making and outdoor skills practice for younger children and their families.
Lunch: Pack out lunch for all - eat wherever you may be!
Afternoon: FREE TIME: Families may spend the day out of camp exploring local venues. Many participants choose to visit the nearby Adirondack Museum (30 minute drive) or Wild Center Natural History Museum (60 minutes). Perhaps you'll want to do some exploring on your own, either in or out of camp.
Dinner: Back in the Dining Hall at 6:00 pm.
Evening: For evening entertainment, we'll attend a storytelling session with a traditional Adirondack storyteller as we gather around the fire. Bring your snacks and beverages, kids can bring their blankets and snuggle up on the floor by the fire, and let your imagination take you to wherever Jeannine's stories lead you!
Activity note: Programs will be outside, so bring clothing to be comfortable and dry. Bring a flashlight for the crepuscular walk in the evening.
Breakfast: Awaits your arrival in the Dining Hall
Morning: After the usual elective Early Bird Nature Walk and breakfast, we will be exploring the natural world by taking a hike on the Lake Trail to Sagamore's Farm Meadow.
Lunch: In the Sagamore Dining Hall.
Afternoon: Families will work together to complete a scavenger hunt from around camp based on what you've seen and heard throughout the week. A final walking stick crafting period, swim time, or free time will follow.
Dinner: Tonight we'll share a special meal crafted by the chef based on the Vanderbilt families' historic favorites at camp. Ingredients sourced from the Adirondacks and the surround valleys of upstate New York will be featured in our Vanderbilt dinner.
Evening: Our final evening activity is a Crepuscular walk to see what kind of animal activities go on in the forest during dusk. We'll stay out until stars fill the sky, and listen for owls in the darkness.
Activity note: Early morning walk might be cool, dress for the weather and temperature.
Breakfast: A good breakfast for the road in the Dining Hall.
Morning: Don't forget our final Early Bird Nature Walk at 6:30 am before breakfast! We will meet one last time to get our Friendship List, turn in our name tags, and collect our Walking Sticks. Then it is time to pack up and get ready for your travels! Check-out is at 10:00 am.
