Our Program

Everything the kids described factored into the success overall – cabin attitudes, activity attitudes, dining hall attitudes, friendship & respect, singing & games. – Camper grandparent

Every activity offered at Bishopswood reflects the values of our mission.

Activity Choices

A balance of structure and flexibility allows campers to pursue their own interests and discover new ones.

On Monday and Tuesday, campers travel to all of the activity areas with their own cabin group. This gives campers the opportunity to meet each counselor, experience a variety of activities, and build friendships with their cabin mates.

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, campers have more freedom to choose which activities they will attend, and thus develop their specific interests and talents. Click on this link to read about the daily routine.

Bishopswood Activity Areas

Click on the name for a detailed description

• Arts & Crafts
  
• Camp Craft
  
• Faith Development
  
• G's Camper Kitchen
  
• Performing Arts
• Sports & Games
  
• Waterfront
  

Other Weekly Events

• All Camp Activities - The entire camp community participates in a memorable event every Thursday afternoon. All Camp Activities are not scheduled ahead of time and plans can change at the last minutes during the summer.  A few favorites that may occur this season are:
  • Field Day with Relays, Group Games, and Contests
  • Bishopswood Olympics
  • Christmas in July
  • Counselor Hunt
  • Hogsmead Festival (Harry Potter theme)
  • Water Day
  • Pollyanna’s Bazaar
  • Watermelon Hunt
  • Bishops-Woodstock Folk Festival
  • And Others!
  Often cited as a favorite part of the week, they include Carnival, Waterday, the Bishopswood Olympics, Christmas in July, and Counselor Hunt.
• Chapel Service - Friday evening after dinner, the community gathers with a visiting priest to celebrate the Eucharist. The service is a special time for all to reflect on our week together. Though all attend, each camper participates to the degree that feels comfortable and appropriate to him/her.
  
• Campfire - Friday evening after chapel, we gather by the fireplace in the Great Hall. A fun time of sharing, singing, and laughing together brings a sense of culmination to the camp week.