They participate in a special separate program, which offers more challenging activities appropriate for their age group and interest level. The camper to counsellor ratio in this section is a maximum of 10:1. Senior campers will take part in their specialty program for half the day, and ‘regular’ camp programs and activities for the rest of the day.

2019 Options

The 2019 Senior Specialties are still to be determined and will be updated shortly.  But, to get an idea of what the options could be made available, here is the 2018 list: 

1. Day Tripping All Sessions (except for weeks 2 & 8 when campers are on the Camping trip)

• Day Tripping is the Traditional Camping Stream, but with a special flare for our Seniors! Each week, campers in this stream will go on two day trips around the city.

2. Overnight Camping  Session 1 and Session 3 

• Highlighted by a three-day, two-night camping trip (during the second week) to Kelso Conservation Area in Milton, Ont.
• On-site camping skills program, such as orienteering, mapping, nature education and outdoor cooking.
• A Mooredale Day Camp regular cook-out lunch, recreational swimming, camp theme days and special programs.

NOTE:  Because of the number of days missed while on trips, this stream does not include daily swimming lessons, but does included the Recreation swim time on the days students are on site.

3.  Tennis  Session 2 and Session 4

• Instruction from a Tennis Pro at Mooredale Tennis Club three afternoons a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) from 1 – 3 pm.
  
• Red Cross Swimming lessons
• A day trip to a local venue
• A Mooredale Day Camp regular cook-out lunch, recreational swimming, camp theme days and special programs.

4.  Soccer  Session 1  & 3

• Instruction from certified Mooredale Soccer Club coaches and technical staff
• Daily soccer activities, drills, instruction and competitions from 1-3 pm.
  
• A Mooredale Day Camp regular cook-out lunch, recreational swimming, camp theme days and special programs.

5.  Photography  Session 2 & 3

• Daily skill development and instruction from 1-3 pm
  
• Trained instruction from a local photographer 
• A Mooredale Day Camp regular cook-out lunch, recreational swimming, camp theme days and special programs.
• Red Cross Swim Lessons

8.  Performance Swimming  Session 3

• Daily skill development and instruction from 9 -11:15 am
• Trained instruction from Mooredale Pool Club certified swim instructors
  
• A Mooredale Day Camp regular cook-out lunch, recreational swimming, camp theme days and special programs.

Note:  While swimming proficiency and skill is sure to greatly increase, this program does not include formal Red Cross Swim lessons and evaluation.

Senior Camp Overnight Specialty: Typical Two-Week Session Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Welcome! On-Site Camp Activities	On-Site Camp    Activities	Off-Site Day  Trip	On-Site Camp Activities       Camp Theme      Day	Off-Site Day Trip
On-Site Camp  Activities and Camping Trip Prep	Three-Day Camping Trip			On-Site Activities      Session Finale!