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Kettleford Day Camp 2008

Bedford, New Hampshire

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           Join us for an Open House: Sunday, June 22 from 3:00-5:00 pm!

Imagine a magical summer! Boating across a sparkling pond, cooking your own lunch over a campfire or making a dream catcher. Each day at Camp Kettleford begins in your unit, one of twelve adirondack shelters, with girls your own age. Join your friends in the pavilion to try a new craft or song. There's a lodge for the nurse and trading post. Each day is different and special. Maybe you'll swim or boat in the pond, solve the puzzle of mystery hour, try a natural craft or create your own obstacle course. Camp Kettleford is a magical place where campers and staff can be exposed to the forgotten art of play and the joyous feeling of spending time in the outdoors. It is a place where girls meet challenges of many kinds and learn                                                                              to be confident in their abilities as unique individuals.

Meet the Director

Sandy McCarthy is returning for her 22nd summer as the director at Camp Kettleford.

What is your best memory from camp as a camper?

 I was never attend camp as a camper.

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?  Why

My favorite color is blue.  What could be more beautiful than the sky or a lake?  I think that the color blue is gentle.  It makes me calm

Do you have a favorite campfire food?
Taco Salad!

Tell us about your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?

A rainy day, without thunder or lightening, can be a real adventure at camp.  I like to puddle jump, [to hike, and sometime open my eyes under water to see the drops fall.

What is an outdoor activity that you enjoy doing?

Any outdoor activity is fun for me.  I especially like to hike, play field games and swim.

What is the reason you come to camp every summer?

Children desperately need time to learn and play in the out doors.  I love being part of creating that environment.  There is nothing like seeing girls thrive in the camp setting.

A Typical Day at Camp Kettleford

9:00 Arrive at camp! Campers come by bus or are dropped off

We begin each day with an opening fire circle where each unit gets to take a turn leading songs. We also use this time for daily announcements.

9:15 Activities with unit. Girls may make crafts, cook a snack over the fire, or play field games with other units. The possibilities are endless!

11:00 Swim lesson and free swim time.

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Activities with unit. The fun continues as girls plan and participate in a wide variety of activities. As a unit, your camper will work with her counselors and fellow camper to plan out their week around the theme of the program they signed up for

2:30 Special Program. Units rotate through boating and arts and crafts or participate in a camp-wide program such as creating your own putt-putt golf course or participate in a talent show, like "Kettleford Idol".

3:30 Closing fire circle.

4:00 Campers head home! Either on the bus or picked up by parents (or stay for Camp N More).

Bus Transportation Available

Auburn, Bedford, Bow, Candia, Concord, Derry, Goffstown, Hooksett, Litchfield, Londonderry, Manchester, Merrimack, Pembroke, Raymond, Weare.

Camp 'N More (extended care) hours: 7:15 am - 6 pm available at an additional cost.