The extraordinary process of a child’s personal growth and development during the summer seems meteoric. No sooner have the campers stepped off the bus for the first day of camp, they become fully immersed in activities and cabin life, arriving home looking older, standing taller and exuding a new found confidence. For some, the biggest hurdle will be boarding the bus in the morning, for others it will be putting their face in the water or learning to dive, or even hitting a pitched ball. There is no “one size fits all,” in terms of each child’s progress and expectations. The process itself is significant, not just the end result.

We applaud their perseverance, as they navigate challenges, embrace their developing strengths and expand their repertoire of skills, both personal and physical. Right before our eyes we view the transition of reluctance to confidence, reserve to animation, and dependency to autonomy. The global camp experience provides transferable skills and promotes greater self-awareness that is meaningful well beyond the summer. Its positive benefits continue to pay dividends and are applicable to all of life’s relationships, academic studies and careers.

It is a privilege to be part of this endeavor and to watch our campers blossom as they are steeped in the camp experience. I look forward to sharing this journey with you and your children as we embark on the 2016 summer at Pierce.

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• At the age of 6, the boys groups have an all male staff: General Counselors and Group Leaders.
• Our 6’s move up to our beautiful Intermediate Pool with double chute water slides.
• League Play – Our athletic program makes a significant jump forward with more intramural play!
• Bowling – Once every 10 days, our 6’s will enjoy a short field trip for bowling…They love it!
• Archery – A camp favorite is now enjoyed by all of our 6’s!
• Sky-Fly – Our zip lines over our pond are scheduled and enjoyed…
• Cranium Club (S.T.E.M) – Air conditioned and very creative, our new STEM program has become hugely popular. Another creative offering this year is called CLUB TUNES!
• Bungee – Enjoyed by all… Now scheduled weekly for 6’s!
• Tennis and Volleyball – These sports now becomes part of their weekly schedules
• The 6’s Pow Wow is now at night! Complete with our famous Jump Through the Hoop of Fire!

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