What is camp like?
An Overview
Camp is Monday – Friday from 9am – 4 pm.
The first day of camp every camper is placed on a team for the week. Campers are always placed on teams with their friends or siblings, per their choice. Each team has a coach who assists them during competitions, field trips, lunch, etc…
For the duration of the week, campers and teams may earn points by winning competitions, demonstrating good character, following directions, and wearing team colors. Every Sandlot Camp ends the week with Championship Friday! On Championship Friday all teams are awarded medals based on their teams total points. Championship Friday morning begins with all of our championship match ups followed by our Awards Ceremony, Camp Shirt distribution, and the showing of an edited version of “The Sandlot” or similar sports -themed movie.
A Typical Day at Sandlot
9:00-9:15: DROP-OFF AND MORNING CAMP MEETING
(Attendance, free play, camp meeting, review homework/earn points and inspirational quote/lesson of the day).
9:15-11:30: CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS GAMES, TEAM ACTIVITIES, AND FUN CHALLENGES.
(Kickball, Galaxy Ball, Soccer, Volleyball, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Basketball, Talent Show, Handball, Rock-Paper-Scissors Football, Silent Seat Ball, Tug-of-War, team-building games, & more…)
11:30-12:00: LUNCH
(Campers should pack a lunch each day. Concessions will also be available for extra snacks if kids want to purchase a cold drink or candy bar).
12:15-3:15: OFF-CAMPUS FIELD TRIPS!
(Depending on weather, we typically spend one afternoon at the pool, and two afternoons at other facilities, such as Resolute, a gymnastics facility, Star Lanes, Skate Zone 71, Galaxy Golf, or Columbus Metro Parks).
3:35-3:45: ARRIVE BACK ON CAMPUS FOR PICK-UP
(NOTE: Campers should be picked up promptly at 3:45.)
What to bring to camp:
- Athletic shoes and clothing
- Sunscreen
- Hat and/or sunglasses
- Towel
- Sack lunch
- Water bottle
- Swimsuit (Consider wearing this under clothes to make changing easy; however, there are changing facilities at the pool)
- Signed permission slip (if someone other than parent/guardian is picking up)
- Money for concessions (optional)
- ENTHUSIASM AND TEAM ATTITUDE!!! (not optional)
What happens in bad weather?
The fun at Sandlot Camp will happen rain or shine! If the weather doesn’t cooperate with our plans, we will head inside for some great alternative activities or, if possible, swap an outdoor field trip for an indoor adventure.