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Each day Camp Claire campers get to experience and take part in a wealth of activities and programs designed to foster teamwork and get them outside their comfort zones. There are several, one hour activity periods each day (highlighted below) and a variety of fun afternoon and evening programs like Capture the Flag, Tie Dye Tuesday and Spooknight!
Sailing
Sailing is a two-hour activity. Our instructors are USA Sailing Certified. Classes begin with safety instruction, rigging and fundamentals of sailing. Campers learn to sail on Hamburg Cove, under the supervision of the instructors. This program requires a camper to be able to swim 2 laps nonstop in the pool and not require swim lessons. In addition, the camper must be at least ten years of age.
Sports
Our sports activity offers a variety of team sports with the focus on having fun. Each day the campers participate in a different sport activity. We have a sand volleyball court, basketball area, a sports field with soccer nets as well as a Gaga pit. And the camper favorite — FROCCER. Fundamentals skills are taught with an emphasis on good sportsmanship. 
CampCraft
In Camp Craft campers learn how to identify wood that is safe to burn, how to build a fire safely and cook over the fire. Each day they cook a different food under the direction of trained counselors. These include s’mores, baked apples, fried dough, banana boats and other delicious treats. Campers also work on orienteering skills and building shelters.
Fishing
Fishing is offered as a class and is also a camper option during free time. All classes are taught from our dock. The instructor has a Connecticut Fishing License and is an experienced fisherman. Campers learn how to fish using live bait as well as lures. They learn casting methods on various rods. We catch and release all fish caught. 
Archery
Our Archery classes are led by Level 1 and 2 USA Archery Certified Instructors. Campers are taught range safety, how to load, shoot, and retrieve arrows. Correct stance, form, and improvement of consistency of their shots is also taught. This program requires campers to be at least eight years of age and to have enough maturity to handle the bow and arrows safely.
Waterfront - Canoeing and Kayaking
During Waterfront campers learn safety first, capsizing and then techniques for both canoeing and kayaking. They travel up and down 8 Mile River in Hamburg Cove. Canoeing & Kayaking is also available to all campers during free time.
Swimming
Residential campers participate in a swim assessment on Sundays. Day campers participate on Mondays. The swim assessment is designed to quickly assess comfort and skills in the water. Lessons are structured and focused on specific skill instruction and take place in the morning. Free swim is available in the afternoon. Parents are provided with a checklist of skills their child participated in and hopefully mastered. Our ratio of lifeguards to campers is at least 1: 10. All of our pool staff are lifeguards, and many are on swim teams.
Low Ropes
Camp Claire has a 12 element Low Ropes Course. The challenges are no more than 12 inches from the ground and are cushioned on at least 12 inches of wood chips. All instructors are trained and certified. The course is inspected yearly. This course helps children learn communication skills and how to work cooperatively to solve problems. Each of the elements is designed to challenge the campers and stimulate problem solving skills.
Arts and Crafts
Campers who choose to participate in Arts and Crafts will enjoy a variety of activities including beading, painting, drawing, wood working projects, crafting, gimp, and friendship bracelet making. Arts and Crafts is also open to any camper during free time.