The days of children’s summer vacation should be a time for them to play, to venture forth in learning new skills and to grow. This concept is the leading force at Camp Dark Waters, a camp for boys and girls, ages 7-14, under Friends (Quaker) leadership. If your child likes to have fun, make new friends, do fun stuff and try new activities, Camp Dark Waters is perfect for him/her! A friendly emphasis on physical, emotional and spiritual growth is sought through simplicity of living— encouraging independence, social responsibility and self-esteem. Campers will experience such activities as swimming and canoeing; awesome ropes course; cool campfire programs; arts & crafts; archery; fishing and games; yummy eats and much more! Children are encouraged to participate in activities with which they are familiar, but also to try new fields of interest. At daily assemblies, the counselors explain each activity and help children choose. At Camp Dark Waters, your child will be well taken care of. The counselor are mostly college-age men and women who have come from all over the country and abroad. A camper-to-counselor ratio of 4 to 1 and overall camper-to-staff ratio of 3 to 1, provides each child with plenty of individual attention. The Camp’s registered nurse monitors the health of each camper, and a local physician is on call 24-hours a day. The Camp and its facilities are ACA-approved. Celebrate Camp Dark Waters 77th Anniversary this season, and give your child a summer he’ll never forget!