A meaningful
summer adventure!
Camp Turner is located within the 65,000 acre Allegany State Park, south of Buffalo, N.Y. Our Summer Camp program serves children ages 7-16... of all religious affiliations.
Activities include horseback riding, horse care, archery, hiking, orienteering, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, court hockey, nature study, low ropes course, arts and crafts, campfires, creek-walking, dodgeball, ping-pong, 9-Square-in-the-Air, GaGa ball, darts, disc golf, "human foosball," beach trips, dances and much more. Other special activities offered most sessions include fishing, drama, Zumba, table games, and digital photography.
Special programs for older campers include a high ropes course adventure, backpacking trips, outings, and leadership training workshops.
Our programming encourages the development of:
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Community Living Skills: cooperation, sharing, compromise, communication and conflict resolution.
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Self-Care Skills: time management, decision making, housekeeping and hygiene.
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Interpersonal Skills: independence, responsibility and, most importantly, making friends.
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Values: teamwork, sharing, compassion, forgiveness, and respect of self, others, and nature.
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Spirituality: reverence for the presence of God in every person, place and thing.
WHY CAMP TURNER?
It is our goal to ensure the safety and health of all participants by providing:
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Caring, well-trained, professional staff members
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Nutritious, kid-friendly food
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On-site registered nurse (NP, PA, or MD)
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Adult supervision at all times
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Structured physical, mental and social activity
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Quality educational and recreational programming
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A friendly, safe culture in which campers feels welcomed and accepted
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Opportunities for campers to experience new things
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Horseback riding at no extra cost
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Financial assistance for those with demonstrated financial need. To apply visit: www.FriendsOfCampTurner.org
A Typical Day at Camp:
7:45 Morning Prayer, Pledge, Flag Raising
8:00 Breakfast
9:15 Activity periods 1 & 2
12:30 Lunch
1:30 3rd Activity
2:45 Siesta
4:00 4th Activity
5:30 Flag Lowering
5:45 Supper
Canteen
7:15 Evening Activity
8:45 Vespers
9:00 Prepare for bed