TYPICAL DAY

There really is no such thing...

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ADTC CAMPER

Before we try to show you what a typical day at one of our camps might look like, you should be aware that there really is no such thing. Yes, our camps are meticulously well organized. But they're also gloriously flexible and you get to choose how you spend your free time! That means enjoying the stunning mountain views on a hike one afternoon, indulging in a belly dance elective the next, kayaking a mountain lake at sunset then strutting your stuff during Dance Idol Night. Your days at ADTC will be as unique as you are!

No two camp sessions are ever the same. Which is, we suppose, the only typical thing about ADTC. One thing you can be sure of? Once you get in the groove, you won't want to stop.

*What does a typical day look like? Check it out...

WAKE UP CALL

All campers will be woken up by their counselors at 7:45am. Time to get out of bed, clean up your room for inspection and get prepared for warm-up

MEALS

Mealtimes are at 8:00am, 12:00pm and 5:30pm daily. All campers in your team must be present before you will be allowed up - you must always sit with your teams!

MORNING REFLECTION & WARM-UPS

All campers must arrive morning reflection & warm-ups by 8:45am SHARP! Morning reflection is a relaxing time at the start of the day during which one staff member sets the tone for the day by making a thoughtful presentation. Morning reflection offers a positive start for the day and gets the entire camp thinking about values.

DANCE PERIODS

ADTC operates on a rotating dance schedule from 9:00 a..m - 11:50 a.m. AND 4:30 - 5:20pm. The dance class that you have last each day will be your first class the next day. Please note that you will have classes in the same location and at the same time each day (it is the teachers who change location and come to you). You will be given dance group assignments on Monday morning, at which time you will receive your dance period schedule.

SIESTA

Siesta is a 45-minute rest period after lunch from 12:30 - 1:15pm. Campers are expected to remain in their rooms during Siesta. Only campers who register for activities that depart before Siesta are excused.

DAY ACTIVITIES

Field Trips - Sign up for field trips takes place during your team meeting after check-in. You can only sign up for field trips for which your parents have signed permission slips - Be sure to make note of which field trips you register for. Also, remember to prepare ahead and follow rules for each field trip (proper dress, what to bring, etc.). All campers must report to the canteen at the scheduled "check out" time for their field trips.

Optional Activities - For those campers not participating in a field trip, sign up for optional day activities takes place during lunch. Information on daily optional activities will be posted in the Canteen &/or our dining area. All campers must report to the Canteen or other designated meeting spot at the scheduled meeting time for their activity.

Daily optional activities include (but are not limited to):

• Team Events - We hold fun team events daily beginning at 1:30pm. You don't need to be an athlete or advanced dancer to participate!
• Dance Technique Elective - Brush up on your dance technique
• Arts & Crafts - Discover your inner artist!
• Swimming - Cool off after dance class! (weather permitting)

Dance Discussions - Daily dance discussions are held after optional activities to explore dancer-related issues like nutrition, competition, technique and performance as well as dance history and culture. All dance discussions are mandatory. You are only allowed to miss dance discussions if you are signed up for a conflicting field trip.

DANCE ELECTIVES & FREE TIME

Daily Dance Electives & Open Classes (both optional) are typically offered after dinner. Please refer to "The Dancing" section of our website for more info.

ALL-CAMP ACTIVITIES

All-camp activities typically are held each night from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (sometimes they run later). Night activities are mandatory and usually revolve around a team event - please refer to the "Team Events" page. Schedules and details will be posted at meals each day. You are only allowed to miss night activities if you are signed up for a conflicting field trip. (But you won't want to miss it!)

NIGHT ACTIVITIES & FREE TIME

You can participate in plenty of fun optional activities from 9:00 - 9:55pm. Or, just relax and unwind with your friends (or take a shower!).

CURFEW

Nightly curfew is at 10:00pm SHARP. All campers need to be in their rooms by 10:00pm each night - your team leader will announce the location for the team meeting. Lights Out is 10:45pm SHARP.

TEAM MEETING

A Team Meeting is a discussion activity at bedtime during which campers and counselors share thoughts and ideas. The Team Meeting provides positive closure on the day and gets the group thinking and talking about how to have a better day tomorrow.

*(Daily schedule may vary by day of the week and by camp location. Each location's daily schedule for the week will be posted for campers and distributed at check-in.)