Eagles Rec Camp campers and counselors posing together in the Margot Connell Recreation Center gym with a camp banner

Every day at Eagles Rec Camp mixes active games, creative time, the outdoors and the pool.

A day at camp

Times are a typical day. Activities change from week to week.

  1. 8:15 – 9:00 am

    Drop-off and check-in

    Drop off at the camp door on the northwest corner of the Margot Connell Recreation Center, across from Walsh Hall. Counselors greet each family and bring campers to their group. Parking and directions

    Eagles Rec Camp counselors in red camp shirts outside the Margot Connell Recreation Center
  2. 9:00 – 9:30 am

    All-camp stretch and morning group

    The whole camp warms up together with games and team-building to start the day.

    Campers gathered in a big circle on the lawn for the morning group activity
  3. 9:30 – 11:30 am

    Rotating activities

    Groups rotate through sports, games and arts and crafts, so every camper gets a mix of active and creative time.

    Campers playing dodgeball in the gym while counselors watch
  4. 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

    Pool time

    Swim time and water games, supervised by certified lifeguards.

    Smiling campers resting their arms on the edge of the pool
  5. 12:30 – 1:30 pm

    Lunch

    Campers bring a brown-bag lunch; we keep it refrigerated until lunchtime. Then there's time to rest and recharge.

    A camper holding a slice of pizza and making a peace sign at a lunch table
  6. 1:30 – 2:45 pm

    Group games

    Big-group games, friendly competitions and outdoor play keep the afternoon moving.

    Campers in colored pinnies playing a team game in the gym
  7. 2:45 – 3:00 pm

    Wrap-up

    Counselors go over the day's highlights, hand back belongings and get everyone ready for pick-up.

    A counselor giving a high five to a camper wearing a backpack
  8. 3:00 pm

    Pick-up

    Pick up at the same camp door. Staff check each camper out to an adult listed on their pick-up form.

    Two campers with backpacks walking across the gym at the end of the day
  9. 3:00 – 5:00 pm

    Extended Day (optional)

    Supervised games, activities and quiet time for families who need a later pick-up. Extended Day prices

    Campers dancing along to a dance game projected on a screen

Activities

  • Campers playing a ball game on the gym floor

    Sports

    Playground favorites like kickball, dodgeball, Ga Ga Ball, Four Square and Jail Tag, built around teamwork and good sportsmanship.

  • Two campers reaching for a ball during an outdoor game while other campers watch from the lawn

    Adventure games

    Large-group strategy games that keep campers thinking on their feet.

  • Campers swimming in the pool with a lifeguard watching from the stand

    Swimming

    Daily pool time with certified lifeguards. Campers who pass the swim test can use the diving board.

  • A camper running through an agility ladder in the gym

    Fitness

    Games and drills that build coordination, balance and strength.

  • Campers holding up paint-covered hands at an arts and crafts table

    Arts and crafts

    Painting and hands-on projects campers can take home.

  • Campers sitting in the grass playing a game outdoors

    Outdoor time

    Nature-based games and outdoor challenges in the fresh air.

  • Campers racing across the gym during a relay

    Group challenges

    Relay races, obstacle courses and team competitions that build confidence and leadership.

  • A camper sliding down a water slide on the lawn

    Fun Fridays

    Every week ends with a camp-wide celebration: themed activities, group relays and a pizza party.

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