Summer Camp Programs
Summer 2008 Registration Now Open!
We are pleased to announce that this year's summer camp will take place June 26 - July 3, 2008. Parents who are interested in sending their children to Kan Yama Kan Village for the 8-day camp session are encouraged to download our registration form, print it, fill it out, and then give us a call to arrange to drop off the form and deposit money. Don't hesitate to contact us for more information!
About Our Camps
Summer in Egypt: staying up all night, sleeping past noon, unbearable heat, friends gone to the North Coast and there's nothing to do. Well, shake it up. Try something new. Start your summer off with a week at Kan Yama Kan Village where you can escape your boredom, breathe deeply, share a laugh with friends, discover new challenges and experience the environment in a whole new way.
The horses are always a popular attraction for campers
Each summer we run co-ed summer camp sessions for youth between the ages of 12-16. Sessions begin at the end of June and run through the first few weeks of July. Days are jam-packed with fun games, recreational activities and new experiences. Our unique and personalized approach utilizes hands-on experiential education techniques to build character, teach leadership skills, foster environmental awareness, and encourage global citizenship, all in the great outdoors while making new friends and sharing new experiences.
A taste of the fun
Campers from last summer voted these as their top 10 favorite activities:
- Playing dodgeball under the stars
- Jamming in the drum circle
- Hunting for fossils on the cliffs over the Nile
- Toasting marshmallows around the campfire
- Building a castle from recycled materials
- Choreographing and performing a dance
- Riding donkeys and horses
- Cooking a meal in a homemade solar oven
- Cooling down in the big circle with water games and relays
- Engaging in conversations about poverty, refugees, and global citizenry
Who is responsible for the camp?
Counselors participate in a trust-building activity during their training program
The campers, counselors and camp administrative team each have a role to play. One of our primary objectives is to enable the campers to take responsibility for their behavior and actions while they are at camp. When campers arrive the first thing on the agenda is to go over the safety rules and regulations. While the counselors help to enforce these rules, campers quickly become aware that living in a community with others requires adherence to agreed upon behaviors. Campers are supervised by a team of counselors, many of whom have visited Kan Yama Kan Village with their schools and participated in leadership training. Selected for their leadership qualities, enthusiasm and responsible behavior, counselors participate in a specially-designed training program during which they develop new skills, practice working in teams and add their own special talents and interests to the programmed activities. In addition to the counselors, summer camp is managed by our administrative team including the Center president, the summer camp director, our security manager and the school and outreach programs director.
We encourage anyone over the age of 16 who has experience as a camper, junior counselor or other youth program to apply for a position as a junior or senior counselor at our summer camp. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic youth (17-25 years old) with demonstrated leadership skills who will serve as role models for the younger campers. Interested? Please contact us by email and send a letter about why you want to join our summer camp staff and what you have to offer us. Be prepared to send a short CV telling us about your experiences, talents, and skills.
Feedback from campers
A hike to the Nile in the evening brings its own special reward
"The camp rocked!"
"Camp was amazing! I wish I could stay here all year long. I can't wait until next year. The activities were great and I loved the drum circle."
"An amazing camp! Here I personally gained a lot of skills, but more importantly new friendships."
"This camp is HOT!"
"Absolutely fabulous! I am definitely repeating this. I hope to be a counselor next year. This camp has so much to offer. Do not miss this opportunity."
How do I sign up?
If you or your child is interested in attending one of our summer camps, please contact us today for more information. We also hold information sessions which you are welcome to attend - keep an eye on our event calendar for details.
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