Why Kids and Parents Alike Loved Family Camp at Camp Howard


When John Scott was leaving, he leaned over and shared with me that we have a good thing going here at Camp Howard.  John and his extended family had stayed the weekend having fun with us at Family Camp 2026.  It meant a lot to hear that from John because it is true, we do have a good thing going here and I am just glad it shows!

The dust from the busses had hardly settled Friday night when cars began rolling in, ready for Family Camp.  Every cabin was scheduled, twenty staff members stayed on to make some great memories for the families who chose to spend their weekend at Camp Howard. 

I cannot say enough about the youth leaders who changed their roles at camp for the weekend and did a super job, working in the kitchen, running programs, helping at campfire, making sure people had a great time. 

Families had the run of the camp to try out several of our programs and get a taste of what their children might expect from a week at the camp.  It was also a great opportunity to let the kids get comfortable in the environment and excited about coming as a week-long camper.

The families had a wonderful time at the camp, enjoyed the food, games, programs, campfires and interaction with staff.  It was a very memorable campout, and we thank all our families for taking part!

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We’ve Arrived!


Observation is one of my favorite pastimes!  Camp Howard is rich with opportunities for observation!  The arrival of campers to Camp Howard is filled with emotion. The kids get off the bus, some with giant smiles, others with a bit of trepidation!  The fear does not last long however, as the first thing that happens is the staff introduce themselves to the campers and tell them about what their job is at camp.  Next, the campers are grouped by gender and age and then called by name to their cabin group.  Soon they are in a small group learning about the individuals they will be spending their week with at the camp.  Soon, it is all smiles!#sistersblog #cyocamphoward

 

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Have You Ridden on a Corcl?


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This is the summer to be a 5 to 10 year old at Camp Howard!  We are focusing on their summer activities and plan to kick it up a notch for this age group at camp this year. Why this age group?  Last year we focused on 11 – 17 year olds adding zip line, big swing and lazer tag!

What is a corcl?  It is a round, plastic floating vessel designed with our younger campers in mind.  The corcl is made to be paddled around in the pond.  Camp Howard supplies life jackets for all of the campers and make sure they are in them before they get into the device.  This activity is sure to be a confidence builder in the kids!

The corcls come in a variety of colors and look like they will be a lot of fun.  If you haven’t done it yet, sign up for a week of fun at Camp Howard!  Camp Howard is accredited by the American Camping Association.  Open House: Sunday June 25th from 2:00 – 5:00.

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