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Why Higher Ground?
Since 1999, Higher Ground has helped students realize their leadership potential
through a challenging, fun and supportive camp experience.
Staff
Higher Ground enters its ninth season with experienced and trained NCSC staff that provide an exceptional
degree of individual attention with a camper to staff ratio of 4:1. On the campgrounds is a 24 hour infirmary staffed
by registered nurses and an on-call doctor. The expansive aquatics program is run by American Red Cross certified lifeguards/instructors
and the climbing tower is supervised by certified outdoor educators.
Facilities
Higher Ground operates at the West Suburban YMCA's Camp Frank A. Day, one of
the country's premiere residential camps featuring over 1000 feet of sandy shoreline against 52 sprawling acres of natural
woodland. Located in East Brookfield, MA, Higher Ground utilizes Camp Day's impressive facilities including its
historic dining hall, tennis and basketball courts, athletic fields, performing arts center and new camper bath houses.
Campers enjoy the dining hall's healthy menu planned by a certified nutritionist.
2008 Registration Information
Choose from the
following sessions:
Session 1: July 6 - July 12
Session 2: July 27 - August 2
Session 3: August 10 -
August 16
Session 4: August 17 - August 23
All sessions are $650 each.
Partial scholarships are
available for those who qualify.
Registration deadline is July 1, 2008 for all sessions.
For more information
and a registration form, please stop by Student Central at 429 Cherry Street, West Newton or contact Jenny MacIver
at 617-244-1404 ext. 371.
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Mission
Campers
become leaders at Higher Ground through a mix of outdoor adventure, building construction, team sports, group challenges and
self-discovery projects. Higher Ground offers teens entering grades 9 through 12 an unforgettable summer focusing on
building confidence, character, friendships and memories. Campers learn the power and value of hard work and community
service as they become peer mentors to one another and role models for younger campers, leading construction, sports and other
challenge activities.
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Activities
Carpentry/Building
Tennis
Kayaking
Archery
Basketball
Boating
Hiking
Mini Golf
Performing Arts
Soccer
Coaching/Mentoring
Swimming
Water Skiing
Team building
Climbing Tower
Creative Writing
Yoga
Meditation
Visual Arts
"Higher Ground gave me a chance to try things and
meet people I never would have before. It's fun, but it's also so much more. It taught me I can make a
difference." - Jared
"Climbing a mountain, mentoring little kids,
kayaking for the first time, performing in front of a whole group. I feel like I can do anything now. Camp has
made me a better student, a better friend." - Julia
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