Day Trip Programming
***All OLQP Programming is FREE of Charge!***
2010 Season Dates: Saturday, May 1st to Saturday, October 30th
Programming Hours:
Offseason (May - June/September - October)
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 2:30pm
Summer Season (July & August)
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:30pm
Group Size Limitations:
Maximum 80 participants per day (Multiple groups may be booked in one day sharing the facility).
Activities:
In addition to providing youth with a fun filled day, OLQP North Programming promotes playing with purpose. Groups visiting choose between 5 action packed program packages; where all activities support the objectives of the theme. This way, Agency leaders can choose activities that supplement their own therapeutic goals with their clients.
5 Themed Program Packages
Environmental Program
Basic introduction to the Nature of the Outdoors! Activities take participants to the woods, fields and lakes to discover the natural world around them. Example activities include: the Animal Game, Arts & Crafts, Hiking, Hot Dog Roast & Fort Building.
Virtues Program
Discover and develop personal virtues. Children will receive beads in recognition of demonstrated virtues (e.g. Helpfulness, Cooperation, Responsibility) helping youth recognize that they are innately good & talented people. Example activities include: Canoeing, Group Cooperative Games, Arts & Crafts and a Hay Wagon Ride.
Fun! Program
This program is less structured allowing for a little messy fun and letting kids be kids. It's like having recess all day! Participants enjoy activities such as: a Hay Wagon Ride, jumping through the Sprinklers, Shaving Cream Sculptures, Play dough, Campfire Sing Along & Marshmallow Roast, Free-time on the grass & Homemade Candy Necklaces.
Teamwork/Leadership Program
Aims at fostering unity within a group of youth and encouraging leadership skill development by giving each youth a chance to be the boss. Activities include: Canoeing, an Amazing Race (a circuit of group cooperative games around the camp) and Arts & Crafts.
**Note: This program is not recommended for participants who have never met one another before.
Discovering Self-Worth Program
Focuses on building confidence, taking safe risks and feeling successful. This program encourages its participants to turn on their imaginations, push the boundaries of their personal comfort zone and see what they are capable of. Activities include: Theatre Games, Treasure Hunt & Puzzles, Canoeing, Arts & Crafts and non-competitive Sports (i.e. Frisbee Golf). A great program for all ages and abilities.
***A Hot Dog Lunch is provided with every visit.
Agency’s: Please look under the Agency tab to find more information about getting involved with OLQP Ranches.