http://campcalifornia.com/activities/ Resident Camp - Activities en info@wmd.hr Copyright 2009 2009-03-28T10:36:39+00:00 http://campcalifornia.com/activities/a_two-week_camp_schedule/ http://campcalifornia.com/activities/a_two-week_camp_schedule/#When:10:36:39Z All campers will arrive on the Sunday afternoon (between 3pm and 5pm) of the first day and will depart on the Saturday morning of the last day. Campers will participate in scheduled activities each day as well as special events such as tours, excursions and carnivals. Here's a sample of a typical two week schedule: Day 1 arrival and opening day - check into bungalows, meet your cabinmates and get an introduction to Camp California's facility, the activity areas and the rules, sign up for your week's activities, dinner and then the opening camp fire Day 2 activity day Day 3 activity day Day 4 activity day Day 5 activity day Day 6 activity day Day 7 special event day and disco night Day 8 lazy morning (relaxing activities) excursion to Pakostane & talent show Day 9 activity day (first day of new activities) Day 10 activity day Day 11 activity day Day 12 activity day Day 13 final activity day, closing campfire and performances Day 14 departure after breakfast 2009-03-28T10:36:39+00:00 http://campcalifornia.com/activities/a_day_at_camp/ http://campcalifornia.com/activities/a_day_at_camp/#When:10:13:47Z Here's an example of a fun-filled, full day of activity you can expect at Camp California. Time Activity Description 07:30 good morning wake up, get dressed 08:00 Hollywood bowl the camp assembles to begin the day 08:15 breakfast   08:45 - 9:10 cabin clean up get ready for morning activities 09:15 activity period arts & crafts, swimming, archery 10:25 activity period fencing, windsurfing, soccer 11:35 activity period tennis, drama, volleyball 13:00 Hollywood bowl the camp assembles for lunch and announcements 13:15 Lunch and Cabin Hour write letters, quiet activities in the cabins 15:00 afternoon activity period sailing, rock climbing, dance 16:00 afternoon activity period woodwork, fencing, drama, sailing 17:00 afternoon activity period open swimming, music, football 19:00 Hollywood Bowl and dinner   20:00 evening activity all-camp games, movies, campfires 21:30 lights out younger campers 23:00 lights out older campers 2009-03-28T10:13:47+00:00 http://campcalifornia.com/activities/the_activities_at_camp_california/ http://campcalifornia.com/activities/the_activities_at_camp_california/#When:14:29:50Z At Camp California, we offer a variety of activities. From sports, waterfront, outdoor adventure and the arts. We also have good old campfires, theme days and a variety of active and quiet games – we truly have something for everyone. American Football A traditional American field sport similar to rugby. Two teams try and move the ball down the field by running or passing the ball to team mates with the goal of making it into the “end zone”. Traditionally this is a full contact sport but at Camp California we play a version of “touch football”. Archery Using different bows and arrows, children shoot at large archery targets from different distances aiming for the bull’s eye. Learn the parts of a bow and arrow, as well as all safety rules. Arts and Crafts This activity includes beading, painting, jewelry making, drawing, sculpture, tie-dye, watercolor, candle making, and many other handicrafts. All materials are supplied by the camp, except your imagination. Banana Boat Rides What a blast! A large inflatable tube pulled behind a ski boat. We can take 4 campers and 1 counselor at a time. Saved for the weekend or special events. You’ll get wet! Baseball In this classical American sport, 2 teams of 9 players each equipped with a bat, gloves, and a baseball (which can also be a softball for younger children) play against each other. There is a pitcher, a catcher, first, second and third baseman, a shortstop, a right, center and left fielder in each team on the baseball filed. Basketball This is another typical American team sport. 2 teams of up to 10 members play on a court. The goal is to throw the basketball into the opponent team’s basket consisting of a metal ring and a net, attached to a backboard. The game is played according to various rules for time, fouls and scoring. Camp Cal Band We have a collection of acoustic and bass guitars, drums, a piano and synthesizer, flutes and other assorted percussions and wind instruments, all of which you can learn to play – even if just the basics. By the end of the session, you will be able to participate in a concert where everyone can show off what they have learned while at camp. Cricket Along with football and rugby, cricket is a traditional British team sport played on an evenly mown grass field. There are two teams playing this game, each trying to knock down the wicket - a stick of wood balanced on two posts - with a ball hit by a bat. It is similar to American baseball, but you catch the ball without a glove. Daily Newspaper “Camp Cal News Become an ace reporter and track down all the stories that happen at camp each day. Then write up the report, add some fancy pictures and graphics, and produce our daily camp newspaper, where everyone finds out what has happened – and what is going to happen! Dance Our professional dance instructors will teach you classical and modern dance steps, for both choreographed performances, as well as during the evening disco. From the tango to the waltz, you can boogey your way to the stars. Digital Photography Join our group of electronic shutterbugs as they journey around camp learning basic photography techniques by shooting pictures of all the other kids in camp. Then it is back into the lab to digitally download and organize all the photos taken each day. This class culminates in the Final Slide Show at the end of each session, as well as offering the daily photos that are available online on Bunk1. Drama An off-Broadway original play is created and performed by the children, with the help of the professional drama counselors, using costumes, and various arts and crafts creations made at camp. Our new stage also boasts a professional sound and light system, as well as a bigger performance area. Fencing Fencing is a contest between two opponents, each trying to touch the other with various weapons: a foil, épée or sabre. You will learn the various rules to this sport, and dress in the protective fencing gear. Field Hockey This game is played by two teams consisting of 11 members and two substitutes each. The object is to propel a ball along the ground using a curved stick and score by hitting the ball past the opposite goalkeeper into the goal. Fishing Within this activity, the children use a fishing string or rod, a line with a hook, a bob, and other equipment to catch various sea fish. Campers travel to the neighboring harbor for this activity. Gymnastics Gymnastics at camp consists of the following different events: floor exercises, the beam, and rhythmic gymnastics. Strength, balance, movement, power and grace are all components of the technical performance, and all are taught at camp. Kayaking Our sea kayaks are open-topped, solid-shell boats, in which the kayaker uses a double-bladed paddle to propel and steer the boat. Children learn the parts of these boats, basic steering and paddle control, as well as water safety skills within this camp activity. Martial Arts And camp, we offer Taekwondo as our Martial Arts program. Taekwondo assumes a variety of forms; exhibitions normally include free-style fighting, training sequence of moves, wood-breaking, and basic technical training. A colored belt system is used to show merit and progress, and our instructors are certified Black belts. Mountain Biking Come try our brand new mountain biking course, where we teach you not only how to repair your bike, but also how to ride around obstacles, over hills, through water, and across wooden platforms. You will also go on trail rides in the foothills and villages in the area. Music - Vocal/Choir Come sing camp songs, as well as traditional choral pieces, even if you have never sung before. As long as you have the desire, we will get music out of you. Ping-pong It’s like mini tennis on a table. Poi Spinning Popular with both boys and girls alike. This traditional Maori dance from New Zealand teaches both rhythm and hand and eye coordination with two balls on a string. One of Camp California’s most popular activities! Random Games These are various two-person games that require less activity on hot summer days. We combine tetherball (hitting a ball attached to a string around a pole), foosball (table soccer), ping pong (table tennis) and giant Chess to keep kids busy without tiring them out. Sailing Our sailing program consists of small Optimist class boats, good for 1-2 sailors, where you can learn the basics of sail control, steering, wind and water effects, and water safety. We also have larger 4-meter boats, good for 3-4 sailors, with a full set of sails (main, jib and spinnaker) and capable of more advanced sailing exercises. All these boats are followed by our inflatable raft powered by an outboard motor, which can be used for rescues and teaching purposes. Snorkeling This is a sport of swimming and diving underwater usually with swim fins, a mask or goggles, and a snorkel for breathing. The primary reason is underwater exploration, where the diver can keep their face downward while observing all the sea life in the area. Soccer This is one of the more popular sports in Europe, as well as at camp. The game is played by two teams, consisting of 11 members each, defending a netted goal, while attacking the opposition’s goal at the other end of a rectangular field. In each team there are defenders, midfield players, wingers, center forwards/strikers, and a goalkeeper. Softball A user friendly version of American Baseball with a slower pitch and larger, softer ball. Nine players on each team. One at bat and the other on the field. Played on a diamond shaped field with 4 bases and an outfield. It’s America’s interpretation of Cricket. Swimming We offer both leisure swimming and the opportunity for swimming lessons for campers a little less confident in the water. Team Handball This team sport is played by two teams of 12 members, out of which 5-7 are allowed to play at the same time on a slightly larger area than a basketball court. Goals are scored by passing and dribbling the ball with any body part except the feet, and hurling it into the net of the opposite team. Teen Program Our tripping program for campers 14 - 17 years of age. We travel to exciting destinations around Croatia participating in a variety of activities. Rockclimbing, kayaking, Mountain Biking and outdoor living skills are just a few of the wonderful activities we enjoy. Tetherball If you know Napoleon Dynamite then you know Tetherball. A ball on a string on a pole in the ground. Two players and your goal is to wrap the ball around the pole in your direction. Another very popular leisure activity at Camp California. Video Production In connection with Digital Photography, the Video production class will make short video films. They will learn about scripting, acting, pre- and post-production techniques, and digital editing on the camp computers. Their films will have their grand premier at the Closing Campfire. Volleyball This game is played on a rectangular sand court between two teams of 6-6 players. The court is divided by a high net into two equal halves. The aim is to return the ball to the opposite team’s half before it touches the ground, by different team players’ hitting it with the hands, fists or arms of maximum three times. The play is started with a serving, followed by two preliminary hits used to set up a teammate to spike the ball, and drive it downwards into the opponent’s court over the net. Waterpark This is our special water trampoline and climbing tower, which float 50 meters off the beach. Children can run, jump, and slide on various elements, or just rest in the sun and observe the others at play. New elements are added all the time, and this is one of our most popular activities at camp. Windsurfing A surfboard equipped with a keel, a mast, and a triangular sail, allows a person to ride the waves and ocean using the different directions of the blowing wind. We have 3 different sizes of boards to suit all ages and abilities. Wood Working Children will learn how to use various hand and power tools for shaping wood, and making various objects, like boxes, picture frames, go-karts, and other decorative gift items, which they can take home at the end of camp.   2009-03-27T14:29:50+00:00 http://campcalifornia.com/activities/new_at_camp_california_from_2012/ http://campcalifornia.com/activities/new_at_camp_california_from_2012/#When:14:16:23Z New High Ropes Course/Adventure Park! New High Ropes Course. Our newly completed High Ropes Course is now ready for action.  Along with the existing 10 meter wall we offer six new elements including: Monkey Bridge, AV Element, Flexy Way, Leap of Faith, UV Element and an 80 meter Zipline. Click here to register. 2009-03-27T14:16:23+00:00 http://campcalifornia.com/activities/evenings_and_special_programs/ http://campcalifornia.com/activities/evenings_and_special_programs/#When:14:12:40Z 4th of July Air Band Campfires Capture the Flag Carnival Disco Dutch Auction Egg Drop Gold Rush International Night Movie Night Mr. & Mrs. Camp Night Line Scottie the Pirate Teen Jam 2009-03-27T14:12:40+00:00