Camp Fact - Camp Laney

CAMP L ANEY
Sneak Preview
See what a normal day at camp is like.
Learn about some fun activities.
Learn cool camp facts before you arrive.
We hope this Sneak Preview of
Camp Laney will help you prepare for one of
the best summers you will ever have!
WHAT YOU ’ LL P R EVI EW:
p. 3 Your First Day at Camp
p. 4 Your Scheduled Activities
p. 6 Our Daily Schedule
p. 7 What if I Get Homesick?
p. 8 What are the Cabins Like?
p. 9 What if I get Sick?
Camp Fact:
p. 10 What do I need to Bring?
Camp Laney is situated on 120 acres.
Forty acres are developed and the rest
is made up of woods and trails.
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Remember, you can go to our website,
www.camplaney.com, to read more
and see lots of photos from camp.
Camp Fact:
The Lodge at Camp Laney was once the Riverdale
Hotel. It was built during the 1920’s. Before
air conditioning was invented, many families
traveled to Mentone each summer to escape the
heat in the cities.
Your First Day at Camp
The first day of camp is exciting, but it can be a little confusing for first-time campers. When your
parents bring you to camp, a staff member will greet you at the front gate. He will give you your bunk
assignment and your parents can drive to your cabin.
After you choose your bed, your parents can help you
make it.
After you check in at your cabin, you can tour
camp with your parents. Camp Laney clothes are
available at the camp store (across from the Health
Center). If you or your parents need to check in with
the nurses, they are at the Health Center. If you would
like to meet the directors, you will find them near the
lodge.
Once your parents leave, you can play ping-pong,
knuckleball or badminton. You can also play bombardy and pitball in the gym beginning at 10:30 a.m.
When the bell rings, all campers report to the front of the Lodge.
Camp Fact:
While at camp you are assigned to
a tribe. You are either an Apache or
Comanche and play games that can
earn points for your tribe. The tribe
with the most points at the end of the
session wins the TRIBE TROPHY!
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Your Scheduled Activities
Each day you will have eight activity periods. Each
period lasts 45 minutes. The activities are:
Challenge Courses
Lower Course
• Swinging log
• Mohawk traverse
• Spider’s web
• Nitro crossing
Upper Course
• Bonsai
• Kamikaze
• Zipline
• Pamper Pole
• 2 line bridge
• Catwalk
• Multi-vine
Adventure Sports
Rotate between mountain biking, bouldering, and the
35’ climbing tower. You can earn patches by climbing
the routes at the tower and bouldering shed.
Team Sports
Apaches and Comanches play softball, touch football,
basketball, tennis baseball, ultimate frisbee, gladiator
and more …
Tennis
Tennis, ping-pong, badminton and knuckleball. You
can sign up for tournaments or just play for fun.
River
Canoeing, sit-on-top kayaks, innertubes, rope swing
and water slide
Pool
Water basketball, waterslides, free swim, and a chance
to earn different patches.
Horseback
Western riding in the ring and on the trail
Archery/Riflery
Learn how to safely shoot a bow and arrow and an air
rifle. Staff teach safety and the proper techniques that
can help you earn different patches.
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Camp Fact:
Each night there is a different night
activity. We play several games like
Capture the Flag, Tribe Challenge,
Bombardy, Scavenger Hunt, and many
more. We also have a Campfire where we
sing songs and tell funny stories. Some
of the other night activities are the Blazer
Animal Show and Counselor Skit Night!
Before every meal you line up at the
flagpole by cabin. In the mornings we raise
the flag and say the Pledge. At lunch you
get the results of Cabin Clean-Up and a
clue to the Golden Arrow, and at supper
we lower the flag and get the results of your
Team Sports activity.
Camp Fact:
The Golden Arrow is hidden several times during a session. Listen for
the clue at lunch and if you can find the Arrow, you will earn 50 points
for your Tribe.
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Our Daily Schedule
7:30 a.m.
7:45 a.m.
7:55 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:20 a.m.
Wake Up Bell
Morning Watch (short devotional on the banks of the river)
Meet at the Flagpole for the Pledge and Announcements
Breakfast
Cabin Clean-Up (try and win Honor Cabin)
9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
9:45 - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
1st Activity Period
2nd Activity Period
Morning Store
3rd Activity Period
4th Activity Period
12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
Free Time before Lunch. There are several things you can do: go to the
pool, play tennis, ping-pong, badminton, bombardy, pitball, frisbee golf,
or go to the “Great Stuff” store for items you need.
Lunch (listen closely to the clue for the Golden Arrow!!)
Rest Hour (get your mail and you can write friends and family) *you mail
your letters by placing them in the red, white, and blue mailbox on the
porch of the store behind the Lodge*
12:45 - 1:20 p.m.
1:20 - 2:15 p.m.
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
5th Activity Period
6th Activity Period
Store Time (enjoy a drink and some ice cream or candy)
7th Activity Period
8th Activity Period
5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
7:50 - 8:50 p.m. Free Time before Supper. You can swim at the river or pool, play tennis,
ping-pong, badminton, bombardy, pitball, frisbee golf or go to the Craft
Cabin and Camp Library.
Supper
Free Time after Supper. You can go fishing at the river or play tennis,
ping-pong, badminton, bombardy, pitball, frisbee golf or go to the Craft
Cabin and Camp Library.
Night Activity (a fun and different activity every night)
8:50 - 9:20 p.m.
9:20 p.m.
Shower Time and Getting Ready for Bed
Lights Out Bell
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
7:00 - 7:50 p.m.
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What if I Get Homesick?
HOMESICK FEELINGS ARE NORMAL. Almost every boy feels a little homesick while he’s
at camp. If all the new things about camp make you feel confused, or if you miss home a lot, DON’T
GIVE UP! There are a lot of ways to cope with homesickness.
ONE OF THE WAYS that kids cope with
homesickness is to think to themselves, “Hey,
two weeks isn’t a very long time to go without
seeing my parents... Two weeks will be over
before I know it... I’ll try to have lots of fun
while I’m here.”
ANOTHER WAY that kids cope with
homesickness is to talk to their cabin
counselors. Your counselor is never too busy to
talk to you. He can give you lots of suggestions
for how to feel less homesick and have more
fun at camp.
THE VERY BEST WAY TO COPE WITH
HOMESICKNESS IS BY DOING A FUN ACTIVITY
— AND CAMP LANEY HAS PLENTY OF THOSE!
(Homesick facts used by permission, Christopher Thurber, Ph.D.)
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What are the cabins like?
Campers place their trunks in front of their bunks.
All cabins have electricity, running water, and
indoor toilets. Cabins have showers in them, and
there are two shower houses for overflow. The
shower house near the tennis courts has additional
toilets. All showers and toilets have privacy doors
or curtains. All campers are asked to respect each
other’s privacy.
Camp Fact:
Camp Laney is located on the Little River. Little
River is reported to be the only river that runs
its course on top of a mountain. It has also been
classified as an “Outstanding National Resource
Water,” which insures the strongest level of
protection possible for state waterways.
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Camp Fact:
There are two nurses and a camp doctor
on staff each session. The nurses live at
the health center and the Camp Doc lives
in a cabin near the river. Both the nurses
and the doctor are usually parents of
Camp Laney campers.
Tip for Staying Healthy:
Be sure and visit the Powerade
station between your activities.
What if I get sick?
If you start feeling sick, tell your counselor and he will go
with you to the health center. Did you know that one of
the best ways to stay healthy during camp is to wash your
hands before each meal and after you visit the bathroom?
Camp Fact:
We eat family style at Camp Laney. The
food is already on the table in serving
bowls before we sit down. After the
blessing, the food is passed around the
table. The most popular meal is definitely
the chicken fingers!
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What should I bring to Camp?
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SHEETS (at least 2 sets for a single bed)
BLANKETS (the nights can get chilly)
PILLOW (with 2 cases)
PAJAMAS (2 pairs)
SLEEPING BAG
UNDERWEAR (at least 8 pairs)
SOCKS (8 pairs of crew length athletic socks are fine)
T-SHIRTS (8; we sell Camp Laney t-shirts in the “Great Stuff” store)
PLAY SHORTS (6 pairs should be enough)
BLUE JEANS (a couple of pairs for horseback riding)
SWEATSHIRTS OR FLEECE PULLOVERS (2; for the cool nights and mornings)
NICE OUTFIT (for the dances)
BATHING SUITS (at least 2 so one will always be dry)
TENNIS SHOES (2 pairs; non-marking soles are best)
BOOTS (with a heel for horseback riding)
TEVAS, AQUA SOCKS or FLIP-FLOPS (1 pair)
RAINCOAT or PONCHO (just in case)
LAUNDRY BAGS (2; great to put your dirty clothes in - remember, nothing wet!)
TOWELS (6 should keep you dry for 2 weeks)
WASHCLOTHS (2; for shower time)
SOAP and SHAMPOO (a shower caddy is great for carrying your stuff)
TOOTHBRUSH and TOOTHPASTE (yes, you have to brush your teeth)
FLASHLIGHT (you will use it quite a lot, so remember batteries!)
BOOKS and COMICS (you can read during rest hour and before bedtime)
TENNIS RACQUET and BASEBALL GLOVE (we have these items also)
PLAYING CARDS, CANTEEN are some other things you might want
STATIONERY (self sealing envelopes work best)
IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER:
* Label ALL of your clothes and equipment so you can keep up with it.
* Laundry is sent out once during the two-week session.
* You may not bring knives, cellphones, lighters, matches, tablets, Ipads, or video games.
* Kindles with internet disabled are allowed for summer reading programs.
* We do NOT require uniforms but do offer Camp Laney clothes at the “Great Stuff” store (old clothes are perfect for camp!).
* Expensive equipment or jewelry should be left at home. Extra cash is not needed.
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Camp Fact:
Your cabin counselors and activity
counselors can help you with just about any
situation. But if you need further help, ask
one of the directors right away. You will meet
them at the first meeting in the gym.
Their names are Rob, Whitney, and Luke.
Before you know it, camp will be over and
you will be packing up your stuff and heading
home. You’ll notice that you feel proud and
happy. Maybe you’ll be back next summer to see
your old friends. You’ll have a great time!
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Map of Camp Laney
Mentone, Alabama
Bouldering
9
Square
Rop
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our
se
Pit
15
B’ball
Court
NEOS
Backstop
Lodge
14
Athletic Field
5
6
Camp Fire
Store
Store
Showerhouse
Horseback
The Pit
1
2
Riflery
13
Shop
Condo
Tennis Courts
11
9
Showerhouse
Ping-Pong
7
8
Health
Center
10
Entrance
Flagpole
Clothing Store
and
Visitors Restroom
Volleyball
B’ball
Court
Morning Watch
Waterslide
STAFF
PARKING
12
Badminton
Crafts/Mailroom
Pool
Archery
16
Gym
3
4
Weights
Storm Shelter
Climbing Tower
Private
Residence
Counselor’s
Porch
WCIT
River
P.O. Box 289
Mentone, AL 35984
Phone: 256.634.4066 / 4067
www.camplaney.com