What to Expect
Days are filled with adventure, laughter, movement, and moments of slowing down in between.
Campers move between personalized activities, cabin time, camp events, shared meals, and plenty of space for the simple joys of camp life: singing silly songs, playing cards with friends, and enjoying quiet moments under the pines before heading off to the
next adventure.
Kids feel secure because they know what to expect
active + Balanced
consistent rhythm
independence with guidance
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Rise, Shine, and
Head Outside
Wake-up routines in the cabins
Breakfast in the Dining Hall before the day kicks off
Cabin cleanup duties shared by the cabin
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Morning of
Exploration
Campers head off to activities
A mix of returning favorites and first-time experiences
12:00 PM - 4:30 pm
Recharge,
Reset, Go!
Lunch and downtime to recharge
Afternoon activities and cabin time
A balance of movement, rest, and connection
5:00 PM - 9:00 pm
Where the Day
Winds Down
Dinner and time back with cabinmates
Evening traditions that bring camp together
Campfire moments and winding down before lights out
Camp, Hour by Hour
A consistent routine helps campers make the most of every day
7:00 AM
Wake Up
The Big Bell wakes up camp. We gather at the Ballfield for morning Flag raising.
7:35 AM
Flag Raising
Flag raising & morning traditions.
7:45 AM
Breakfast
Typical full breakfasts may include:
- Pancakes
- Eggs
- Hash browns
- Cereal
- Juice
- Fruit
Cabin cleanup after breakfast.
8:30 AM
Cabin Cleanup
Teamwork, tidy spaces, and a fresh start to the morning.
9:20 AM
Activities
There are two activity periods in the morning, with morning snack served between them.
12:00 PM
Lunch
Lunches at camp can include:
- Soup
- Grilled Cheese
- Hamburgers
- Chicken Sandwiches
- Stew
- Juice
Campers refuel, swap stories from the morning, and gather for daily camp announcements.
1:00 PM
Siesta
Campers write letters, read books, or take an afternoon nap to recharge. An afternoon snack is served after siesta.
2:20 PM
Activities
Two more activity blocks in the afternoon.
Campers receive mail before heading back to cabins for a little downtime before dinner.
5:15 PM
Flag Lowering
A Friendly Pines tradition that brings everyone together as the day starts to wind down.
5:30 PM
Dinner
Camp comes back together around the table after a full day outside.
7:00 PM
Evening Program
Campers gather for evening traditions like Round Dance, Rendezvous, Stick Dedication, and other camp-wide programs.
8:00 PM
Cabin Closing
Get ready for bed, brush teeth, shower. Debrief the day and spend time together as a cabin.
9:00 PM
Lights Out
Time to snooze before another full day at camp.
These are the moments that make camp, camp.
Friendly Pines Favorites
Emotional highlights
The small but meaningful moments that quietly shape how campers see themselves and each other.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
Big moments rooted in decades of camp tradition, shared by generations of campers before them.
Unique traditions
The long-standing traditions, routines, and rituals that make Friendly Pines feel unlike anywhere else.
What Your Kids Get Out of It
No screens
Real friendships
Time outdoors
