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Specialty Camps

 

These exciting specialty camps offer campers unique opportunities for new experiences!

 


Adventure Camp
    Download 2012 Registration Package
Dates:   June 24-29, 2012; July 1-6, 2011; July 29-August 3, 2012
Ages:   13-14
Cost:   $460/week
Limit::   20 campers
Description:   Adventure Camp is perfect for those who have aged out of traditional summer camp programs. Experiences take campers to new levels of skills introduced in earlier camps, although first-timers can quickly pick up the basics and move along. Adventures include the climbing wall, new canoeing techniques, backpacking and campouts. Freshly acquired team work and communication skills are put to the test on an overnight canoeing trip. Adventure Camp offers young teens an exciting way to learn new skills and add to the confidence they will need as older teens.
     

Camp Canvasback 

    Download 2012 Camp Canvasback Registration Package
Dates:   July 15-20, 2012
Ages:   12-17
Cost:   Only $460/week
Limit:   45 campers
Description:   Camp Canvasback is a wonderful summer program that encourages and educates young hunters on waterfowl conservation. Through a partnership with the North Carolina Waterfowl Association, teenage girls and boys participate in activities that help them understand waterfowl biology, wetland ecology, hunting techniques, and other conservation practices. First-year campers will acquire their Hunter Education card, which is needed for hunting! The camp consists of a 4 year tract, with campers progressing to the next tract the following year to build on previously learned skills. Many skills taught are Shotgun Safety, Shooting & Firearm Care, Waterfowl ID, Duck Blind Construction, GPS Navigation, Boat & Water Safety, and First Aid.
     

Take Off 4-Health

    Call 252 797-4800 for information about registering.
Dates:   July 22 - August 10, 2012
Ages:   12-18
Cost:   To be determined
Limit:   30 campers
Description:   Not your typical healthy weight camp…the ECU Brody School of Medicine and the Eastern 4-H Center combine to provide a fun, educational, and healthy 3 week long summer camp experience. Campers participate in water aerobics, instructional dancing, sports & games, target sports, and other outdoor pursuits. Well-planned meals allow for campers to make healthy decisions throughout the course of camp. An excellent medical staff is always on tap to ensure comfortable participation. Educational activities are instructed by experts in nutrition and exercise.

Campers will participate in:

  • Fun outdoor activities like swimming, boating, hiking, archery, team sports and games
  • Educational sessions about healthy eating, self-esteem and body image
  • Confidence and team-building activities including a challenge course and climbing wall
  • Traditional camp activities like arts and crafts, ecology, talent shows, camp fires and more!

Campers will eat:

  • Three well-balanced, teen-friendly meals a day plus two snacks
  • Meals prepared based on menus and recipes developed by ECU pediatric dietitians
  • Meals that help them lose weight and meet their nutrient needs

Physicians at the Brody School of Medicine will provide medical supervision for Take Off 4-Health. All campers will have 24-hour access to a camp nurse for medical and health needs. At the end of camp, campers will receive a booklet with handouts and materials to help them continue the healthy lifestyle habits they learned at camp.


Check-in time is 2 p.m. on Sundays of every camp week unless otherwise noted.

Call 252-797-4800 or email Nikki_Norman@ncsu.edu for more information, or download the registration package below.

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