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OUR PROGRAMS

Tween Camp

Completion of 4th through 6th Grade

Our Tween Camp is high-energy and overflowing with choices to meet your older camper’s need for independence and variety.

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Tween Clubs Offer Choice Based Programming

Sports Skills and Fine Arts Instruction by Top Level Specialists

Color Wars Team Competition

Focus on Camp Values

OUR PROMISE

We are committed to making a positive impact on each camper’s social, physical and emotional development. Banner is more than just fun – it is an opportunity to build a foundation for future success.

PROGRAM-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES

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SPORTS

Banner’s sports program is designed to provide high quality instruction in a cooperative environment that fosters sportsmanship and teamwork. Competitive game play is provided for campers seeking athletic opportunities.

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Competitive Sports League
  • Floor Hockey
  • Gaga
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Trampball
  • Flag Football
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ADVENTURE

Banner’s unique adventure provide every opportunity for campers to push outside their boundaries and participate in new experiences within a safe environment.

  • Archery
  • Bungee Trampoline
  • Climbing Wall
  • Dune Buggies
  • Pioneering
  • Ropes Course
  • Slingshot Paintball
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AQUATICS

Banner’s pool complex and senior lake provide water fun for every camper. Daily swim instruction and free swim help campers progress through Banner’s learn to swim program, including competitive strokes and endurance.

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Paddle Boats
  • Senior Lake
  • Swimming
  • Waterslides
  • Water Trampoline
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ARTS

Banner’s arts program allows senior campers to put their creativity on display! A variety of fine and performing arts opportunities allow campers to collaborate, create and perform to their heart’s content.

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Bucket Brigade
  • Camp of Rock
  • Ceramics
  • Cooking
  • Crafts
  • Dance & Poms
  • Drama
  • Hip Hop Team
  • Lanyard
  • Jewelry
  • Juggling
  • Model Building
  • Rocketry
  • STEM
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Schedule

A Typical Day

Every day at Banner is a new and fun adventure. Campers experience a wide variety of activities like arts, adventure, swimming and sports. Tween campers have the opportunity to personalize their camp schedules with Club and Elective activities. Each of Banner’s programs are intentionally developed with skill building in mind. Banner really is more than just fun! We’d love to share more about each of our activities and what makes Banner so unique.

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Program Team

Dedicated Educators Leading The Way

At Banner, a team of more than 30 dedicated educators and camp professionals are committed to ensuring that each camper receives the highest level of care. From planning and participating in activities, to supervising and guiding staff, to addressing individual camper needs, Leadership Team members are devoted to making the Banner experience the best it can be.