9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Arrival and hello
Front path
Adaptive summer camp, ages 6 to 15
Camp days by the water, planned around each camper
Skiff is a summer camp in Mount Juliet with an accessible pool and dock. Campers walk down to the lake together, and we plan each day with your family first.
The grounds
Everything on the grounds can be reached
The pool, the dock and every path between them were built so that a camper can arrive by any route.
The pool
A pool with a ramp entry and a lift, so every camper gets in the water their own way.
The dock
A wide dock with a firm surface and rails, for fishing, boats and sitting with feet in the water.
Smooth paths
Firm, level paths join the shed, the pavilion, the garden and the water.
Shade and seats
Shade at every stop, with benches along the way and seats at every table.
A quiet room
A cool room with low light, away from the noise, open to any camper who wants a break.
Wide doors
Wide doors and open floors in every building, and parking beside the front path.
A camp day
A water day, with a quiet hour after lunch
Monday and Wednesday are water days. Every day has lunch together and a quiet hour, so the afternoon starts rested.
Summer
Monday
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Morning circle and the plan for the day
Pavilion
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Snack and water
Shaded tables
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Water day: pool and dock
Pool and dock
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch from home
Pavilion
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Quiet hour
Quiet room and shade
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Make it
Pavilion
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Share the day and pickup
Front path
Tuesday
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Arrival and hello
Front path
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Morning circle and the plan for the day
Pavilion
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Snack and water
Shaded tables
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Garden and creek
Garden beds and creek path
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch from home
Pavilion
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Quiet hour
Quiet room and shade
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Music and movement
Pavilion
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Share the day and pickup
Front path
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Arrival and hello
Front path
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Morning circle and the plan for the day
Pavilion
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Snack and water
Shaded tables
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Water day: boats and fishing
Dock
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch from home
Pavilion
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Quiet hour
Quiet room and shade
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Games on the lawn
Lawn
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Share the day and pickup
Front path
Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Arrival and hello
Front path
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Morning circle and the plan for the day
Pavilion
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Snack and water
Shaded tables
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Make it
Pavilion
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch from home
Pavilion
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Quiet hour
Quiet room and shade
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Story and song circle
Shade
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Share the day and pickup
Front path
Friday
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Arrival and hello
Front path
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Morning circle and the plan for the day
Pavilion
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Snack and water
Shaded tables
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Show and share
Pavilion
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch from home
Pavilion
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Quiet hour
Quiet room and shade
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Your choice of activity
Grounds
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Share the day and pickup
Front path
Sample classes.
Summer
Six weeks, June into July
Each week has its own theme and the same shape: water on Monday and Wednesday, making and music in between.
Summer
- First week of JuneOpen
Week 1: Water welcome
Finding the way around the grounds, fitting life jackets and meeting the pool and the dock at each camper's own pace.
- Ages 6 to 15
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Second week of JuneOpen
Week 2: Make it
Clay, paint and collage at long tables in the pavilion, with tools and materials that suit every pair of hands.
- Ages 6 to 15
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Third week of JuneWaitlist
Week 3: Garden and creek
Raised beds at a reachable height, a firm path to the creek and plenty of digging.
- Ages 6 to 15
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Fourth week of JuneOpen
Week 4: Boats and fishing
A week on the dock: fishing, paddles and short boat rides with a lifeguard on the water.
- Ages 6 to 15
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- First week of JulyFull
Week 5: Music and movement
Drums, shakers and dancing, with a seat for anyone who wants one and a quiet corner for anyone who needs one.
- Ages 6 to 15
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Second week of JulyOpen
Week 6: Show and share
Campers choose what to share with families on the last day: a song, a painting or a story.
- Ages 6 to 15
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sample sessions.
Water, support and quiet
How a camp day is looked after
A life jacket and a lifeguard on every water day, a plan written with your family, and a quiet hour after lunch.
License
Skiff Adaptive Camp is a day camp that is not licensed as child care.
Adults to children
1 adult to 3 children
6 to 15 years
Group size: 12
1 adult to 1 child
6 to 15 years, with one-to-one support
Capacity
35
Ages 6 years to 15 years
Staff checks and training
- Background checks
- CPR and first aid
- Lifeguard training
- Medication training
Safety routines
Water days
Monday and Wednesday are water days. Every camper in the water wears a life jacket, a lifeguard watches from the deck, and a counselor is beside each camper who wants one.
Support planned with you
Before the first day we talk with your family by phone and write down what helps your camper. Counselors read the plan each morning.
A quiet hour
After lunch the lights go low. Campers choose a book, music with headphones, drawing or a rest, in the shade or in the quiet room.
Sun, shade and heat
Every stop has shade and water. The busiest blocks are in the cooler morning, and on a very hot day activities move indoors and we text families.
Medicine and allergies
Tell us at registration, and we ask what we need privately. Staff trained in medication keep it and give it, and a camper who feels ill stays with a counselor until you arrive.
Sign-in and pickup
An adult on your list signs your camper in and out at the front path, and we ask for ID until we know you.
Ask us about child care assistance
Sample details.
A water day
A water day, from the shed to the dock
Water days start on dry land, and nobody is hurried.
Life jackets are fitted in the shed before we walk down
Campers choose the pool, the dock or the shore
A lifeguard on the deck, counselors beside the campers
Towels, shade and a snack waiting after
Questions
What families ask us
Who is camp for?
Skiff is for campers ages 6 to 15, with up to 35 campers a week. We welcome campers with different needs; tell us about your camper on the call before the first day.
Can my camper get in the water?
Water days have a supported way in for everyone: a pool with a ramp and a lift, and a dock with rails. Every camper wears a life jacket, and your camper chooses how much time to spend in the water.
What is the quiet hour?
After lunch the lights go low and the day slows down. Campers read, draw, listen to music with headphones or rest, in the shade or in the quiet room.
What if my camper needs a break?
The quiet room is open all day. A counselor goes with your camper, and campers return to the group when they are ready.
Does anyone on the team speak Spanish?
Yes. Anabella Delvalle, the director, and Florentino Lazo, the aquatics and safety lead, speak Spanish with families by phone, at drop-off and at pickup. Our pages and forms are in English.
How do I register?
Pick your weeks on our registration page, or call and tell us about your camper first. Registration opens in January, and full weeks have a waitlist.
Save a place for a week by the water
Registration opens in January. Register for the weeks you need, or call and tell us about your camper.