Camp Fire Central Ohio

Camp Otonwe Day Camp

2010 Registration

(Pronounced Oh ton way)

2010 Dates

• First Session         June 14 – June 18
• Second Session    June 21 – June 25
• Third Session        June 28 – July 2
• Fourth Session     July 5 – July 9
• Fifth Session         July 12 – July 16
• Sixth Session        July 19 – July 23
• Seventh Session   July 26 – July 30
• Eighth Session      August 2 – August 6
• Ninth Session        August 9 – August 13

Cost

• Highbanks $160 per session
• One time registration fee of $25.00
• Before Care only $15 per week (additional)
• After care only $20 per week (additional)
• Before and after care $30 per week (additional)

Mission

Camp Otonwe provides a wonderful opportunity for children currently in grades 1 – 8 to experience the joy of nature in a fun and safe environment. We focus on building outdoor living skills and developing a greater sense of self reliance. Campers will master new skills, try new things, and develop deep friendships. We value diversity, open -heartedness, and environmental sustainability and strive to instill these values in our campers.

 Program

Camp Otonwe uses the unit, AKA small group, model which involves similarly aged campers and their adult counselors, working together to plan their upcoming week as a family. Activities may include fishing, creeking, arts and crafts, nature hikes, cook – outs and much more. Of course the highlight of the week for our campers is the “Super Swim”, days where campers get to enjoy splashing about in a professionally guarded pool. Campers also love the unique guests and special programs, which occur once a week.

For Campers in grades 8 and above
Camp Otonwe Weal Program

Camp Fire’s motto is GIVE SERVICE. “Weal” is the Native American word for helper. This leadership program is open to youth that have previous camping and outdoor experience or those that have the desire to learn those skills. If you have completed seventh grade, enjoy working with children, possess a positive attitude and want to give back to the community, then this program may be for you. Training will consist of at least one day the week before session 1. The program consists of 3 tracks: Outdoor Skills, Leadership, and Community Service. Teens will receive programming in all three areas and will have the opportunity to concentrate on one or more areas during the summer. This is an excellent way to earn community service hours for school and gain experience for the CIT program at Camp Wyandot. Candidates for this program are selected through an application process which includes recomendations from a teacher and a family friend. Space is limited to 15 teens per week.

THEMES

Each session has a theme… we’re not going to tell you which session has which theme…… the surprise is half the fun, so you’ll never know what crazy theme will be taking place! However, here is what you can expect for 2010!

• Wetlands
• Forests
• Deserts
• Rivers
• Mountains
• Rainforests
• Prairies
• Oceans
• The Arctic

Location

Camp Otonwe at Highbanks is located at Highbanks Metro Park on the north end of Columbus, OH. We operate primarily at the Dragon Fly Day Camp site at the park. On site are a shelter house, running water, toilets, and parking. Park Rangers are always available for our safety. Located on Highbanks property and available for our use are a creek, hiking trails, nature center, and playgrounds.

Before and After Care

Campers can be dropped off early or stay late at the camp site for an additional fee. A small breakfast will be provided in the morning.

• Before Care 7:30 am – 9:00 am
• After Care 4 pm – 6 pm

Cancellation policy - $50.00 of your first (or only) week’s fee is non-refundable. Cancellation must be made in writing to the office by the Monday prior to the week that you are cancelling. Notify the camp director and email lisa@centralohiocampfire.org. No refunds will be made to those who cancel after this date. Your deposit will move to the missed week and all remaining weeks at Camp Otonwe will be cancelled if this process is not followed. You must contact the office to re-register for the remaining weeks and pay the appropriate fees.