General CampGrades PreK-K

Lower Camp

Engaging activities + caring staff = camper joy.

Lower Camp gives young kids the opportunity to dip their little toe in the water, so to speak. It’s a nurturing, age-appropriate way to introduce them to everything that our camp experience has to offer. We’ve included all the exciting activities that your child wants (and lots of them) with the structured, daily schedule they need. Your child will play, learn and make friends in small groups of same-age peers. Each group is led by three of our experienced, engaging and caring counselors known for their gentle skill in priming kids for their life-long love of camp.

DATES + RATES

Grades

Children ages 3-5 entering PreK or Kindergarten in September 2025 (must be 3 + fully potty trained by June 23, 2025)

Hours

9:00am–2:00pm

Program Highlights

Differentiated programming for PreK + K, Red Cross informed Water Readiness swim program, concerts + sing-a-longs, 4th of July festivities, Carnival, theme days, + so much more.

What’s in a day?

PreK Program

Your little camper will get one of the biggest welcomes in our program. Kids entering their first year of PreK are showered with individual attention by counselors who are trained and responsive to the needs of young children. Your child, along with 12 to 15 of their new friends, will participate in activities designed by our specialists to engage the mind, move the body, and fuel excitement for what’s next tomorrow.

Kindergarten Program

A little older: a bit bolder. Our program for rising Kindergarteners challenges your camper by introducing new opportunities and adventures within the same small and supportive group environment. Your child will stretch their physical and cognitive muscles by engaging in differentiated activities (supervised by our trained specialists, of course) during our daily High 5 activities such as Archery, Ceramics, and Woodshop.

Plus, each group offers two swim periods per day: a Red Cross informed Water Readiness session in the morning and free swim in the afternoon. And, because Kindergarteners are starting to be independent thinkers, for one period each day, we give them the opportunity to choose between two different activities.

This is a sample Lower Camp schedule.

Campers are dropped off in the Front Circle and brought to their classrooms by staff.

8:30-8:55am

Drop-off

See transportation options

9:00-9:35am

Lower Camp Sports

Accessible to all: teaching fundamentals of fair play for a fantastic fitness experience.

Snacks are provided daily by Beaver.

9:45-10:00am

Snack

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10:05-10:45am

BVR Fit

Obstacle courses, fitness, and more!

10:45-11:20am

Story Theater

Early literacy learning.

Campers enjoy lunch with their groups and counselors provided by Beaver either in our dining room or on the terrace each day.

11:20-12:00pm

Lunch

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Campers enjoy resting or engaging in quiet activity in their classroom after getting ready for swim.

12:00-12:30pm

Rest

12:30-1:00pm

Swim

Campers participate in an American Red Cross informed Water Readiness program each day, working with staff to develop individual skills to improve their ability to be safe in and around the water.

1:15-1:50pm

Natural Wonders

Early Science exploration.

Easily find your camper awaiting your arrival with their counselors and group.

1:45pm PreK1 groups – Bunnies, Ducklings, Kittens
1:55pm PreK2 groups – Crickets, Dragonflies, Penguins, Puffins
2:00pm Kindergarten groups – Bearcubs, Cardinals, Chickadees, Chipmunks, Koalas, Robins

1:45-2:10pm

Pick-up

Lower Camp pick-up is staggered.

Families with multiple Lower Campers pick-up at the dismissal time of their oldest Lower Camper.

High-5 Archery

Lower Camp Swim

water readiness swim program