Pathfinders
(Ages 10–12)
Imagine summer camp as an expedition into nature. Each session, a new and unexpected adventure awaits, and challenges you to become a confident explorer in the woods by teaching wilderness skills, first aid, cooking, shelter building, and more.
Priority Enrollment: January 7th
Open Enrollment: January 13th
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Pathfinders
Ages 10–12 (must be 10 by August 31, 2025)
- 8:1 child to staff ratio
- $1070 per 2–week session
Camp Program Dates:
- Session 1: June 22 - July 3
- Session 2: July 6 - July 17
- Session 3: July 20 - July 31
- Session 4: August 3 - August 14
"My 10-year-old son was eager to return each day for camp. He particularly loved the camp counselors and the variety of activities, including tubing, ropes course, and making his own slingshot! The aftercare was reasonably priced and included mostly pool time. I foresee him attending for several years to come."
~ 2025 Camp Parent
Pathfinders
(Ages 10–12)
“Challenge by choice” is a fundamental tenet of our Pathfinders program. Our well-trained, certified counselors offer campers both instruction and encouragement as they tackle a wide variety of land and water activities.
Campers develop the ability to safely and successfully acquire new skills and confidence, while having fun with a different activity on campus each day of the week. Activities include our ropes and challenge course, team-building games, mountain biking, hiking, swimming at the creek, fishing, and wilderness skills training.
This program also includes a hike and tubing near the Seneca Red Trail, along with a one-night camp out on the second Wednesday of each two-week session.
Priority Enrollment Opens Jan 7th, Open Enrollment Jan 13th
Sample Day at Camp
9:15–12:00 Adventure Activity
12:00–12:30 LUNCH
12:30–1:45 Pool
2:30–3:00 Team Building
Rain Plan: Butler Camp views rain as “liquid sunshine”! All activities will continue as planned except in cases of severe weather (i.e., thunder, lightning, or heavy downpour). In this case, we have indoor and undercover space. Here they will do indoor activities such as games and movies.
What Your Child Needs
Daily:
- Backpack
- Water bottle – refillable
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Snack
- Lunch
- Extra change of clothes
Start of Camp: (These items stay at camp for the session)
- Sunblock
- Bug spray
- Creek shoes/boots
Counselors will advise the campers when particular clothing is required. Be sure that your camper arrives in the morning with sunscreen/bug repellent already applied.
Basic overnight needs for all activities: Sleeping pad, sleeping bag, change of clothes, flashlight/headlamp, water bottle, toiletries, warm jacket, and rain gear. Counselors will confirm the necessary items by Friday of Week 1.
Mosquito Tips – suggested for water activities: Pack lightweight pants, long-sleeved shirt, socks, and a hat that can be sprayed with bug spray.
Skills Gained
- Increased fitness, strength, agility, self-confidence, and fearlessness
- Knowledge and experience with climbing, canoeing, tubing, hiking, mountain-biking, knot-tying, fishing, tent and camp set-up, outdoor cooking, wilderness skills, and outdoor/water safety
- Environmental education, including Leave No Trace camping ethics and practices and respect for nature and others (and an appreciation for life beyond “screen time”)
- Lifelong memories of singing and roasting marshmallows by a campfire, sleeping in the wilderness in a tent, and the confidence in wilderness skills to safely move about, cook, and create shelter.
- Problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, decision-making, risk assessment, communication skills and, in many cases, new friends!
Pathfinders Sample Weeks
WEEK 1
Monday – Opening Ceremony, Introduction Games, Snack, Hike, Lunch, Pool, Shelter Building, First Aid
Tuesday – Group game, Snack, Archery, Lunch, Hike to waterfall, Pool
Wednesday – Low Ropes Course, Lunch, Survival Skills water filtration, Pool
Thursday – High Ropes, Snack, High Ropes, Lunch, Survival Skills (Survival Skills, Knife Safety, Fire building) Pool
Friday – Hike to water hole, Snack, Water hole, Lunch, Pool, Survival Skills Wood forage
WEEK 2
Monday – High Wall Climb, Lunch, High Ropes, Go over plans for overnight.
Tuesday – Group Picks Activity, Snack, Pool,
Wednesday – Hike, Snack, Scavenger Hunt, Lunch, Pool, Mt Bike Skills
Thursday – Tubing, Lunch, Overnight Camp -Out (additional pool time)
Friday – Breakfast, clean up and tents put away, games, Lunch, Pool, Tree climbing
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Pathfinders spend their day?
How many campers are with a counselor?
What do you do on weather related “code red” days?
What is Campout FAQ?
Does my child have to participate in Campout?
Which camp sessions did I register for?
Can you group my child with the friends I listed during registration?
Do campers need to bring a SNACK and LUNCH?
Questions? Email: [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you!
Priority Enrollment Opens Jan 7th, Open Enrollment Jan 13th
