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OPENING DAY (Sun. 6/27) - Campers arrive! On tap for this day are camp tours, health checks and swim tests.
ACTIVITY FAIRS (Mon. 6/28) - Campers are taken around to all of the class/activity areas, where counselors describe what the programs are all about.
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 The Mini-MacCready is a perfect intro to a summer of horse shows.
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MINI MacCREADY HORSE SHOW – Riders of all levels take part in an intra
-camp equestrian event designed to school them for competition throughout the summer. Read more about the Horseback Riding Program.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR (Sat. 7/4) - The birthday of the USA is honored with a
camp-wide game that attempts to re-create (or in some cases alter) history as it
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The British go on attack!
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was originally set forth. The entire camp is divided into two teams- Americans and British- and wage “war” in a dozen
different “cities” and “ports”. Counselors serve as commanding officers. On the
evening of the game- following the truce, of course! - the entire camp gathers again, this time for a camp dance!
The thrill of this popular camp-wide game has proven to be a hugely successful
early season event, blending excitement, camaraderie and camper-counselor interaction.
NEVIN WHITELY MEMORIAL TALENT SHOW - A showcase for campers acting, dancing,
singing, and comedic skills as they compete for prizes and standing ovations.
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 The Pok-O-MacCready Baseball Team.
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INTER-CAMP SPORTS
- Both boys and girls compete individually, or as a member of a team, against several area camps and recreation programs. Among
the sports contested: Baseball, softball, soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, basketball, archery, riflery, tennis, volleyball, sailing and swimming. Read more here.
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 The picnic is a perfect time to meet our outstanding staff.
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POK-O-MacCREADY PICNIC (Sat. 7/17) - Parent's Day & Visiting day. Visitors are welcome at camp after 9:00 am, and
are encouraged to watch their children take part in morning class activities. Following a themed buffet lunch, all visitors are welcome to use our swim dock,
boats, and athletic facilities. Parents taking their children out of camp must return by 7:00 pm. Staff will escort campers without visitors to the mall for an afternoon of
shopping and treats.
ANNUAL COUNSELOR
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The counselors get pretty zany dyring their 15 minutes of fame! |
PLAY (Sat. 7/17) - This staff comedy performance is designed to pick up the spirits of campers who may be missing their departed visitors.
PAUL BUNYAN DAY (Sun 7/18) - Campers participate in offbeat, outdoor
events and contests held in the spirit of the famous lumber-jacking legend.
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Native American Days is one of the great highlights of the summer. |
NATIVE AMERICAN DAYS - This is our version of a camp color war, and is unmatched in enthusiasm or intensity by any
other program at camp. Many a camper returns each year to participate in this most original and emotional of competitions. Read more about Native American Days here.
DRAMA PRODUCTION - The annual camp play will be performed at the
MacCready theatre. Campers will have spent the previous three weeks hard at work in rehearsals. Past productions include: Grease, Little Shop of Horrors, Guys and Dolls, High
School Musical, The Wizard of Oz and many original productions.
THE LONG POND REGATTA - This is a sailing race set on Long Pond. Sailors hope to qualify as
one of the final four boats and from there, hope to win it all!
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Paddles are awarded for 5 years of service |
FIRST MacCREADY HORSE SHOW
- MacCready hosts riders from other camps and equestrian programs to come compete for a multitude of ribbons and prizes while other campers cheer their peers on.
FOUR-WEEK CEREMONIES (Sat. 7/24) - Awards are handed out for class and
sports team participation, achievement, wilderness involvement, years-of-service and several special honors.
FOUR-WEEKERS DEPART (Sun. 7/25) - An emotional day for the departing
campers, as well as those who remain to say “good-bye!” to their friends.
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