6:00 AM - Wake-Up & Morning Reflection

• A peaceful start with breathing, stretching, and intention-setting.

• Campers check in using a “Feelings Tracker” to name their emotions before the day begins.

6:45 AM - Breakfast

Nutritious Meals prepared by our Camp Cooks.

• This is also time for gratitude and morning encouragement.

7:20 AM - Group Lodge Huddle Camp

• Huddle to set the tone for the day.

• Includes group affirmations, safety reminders, and schedule walkthrough.

7:30 AM - Fishing & Outdoor Survival Training

• Campers are divided into small Teams of 5 — each led by a Captain and a Mentor.

• They learn how to Fish, Clean, and Cook their own Catch.

• Campers leave with survival knowledge and their own gear.

10:00 AM - Healing Circle & Journaling

• Guided journaling using emotion wheels and vocabulary word banks. Clinical team members are present

  during this time, gently observing for unmet emotional or social needs.

• This allows us to tailor support, referrals, and care — all while keeping campers in a safe, expressive space.
  

11:00 AM - Arts & Crafts + Photography

• Creative expression through drawing, painting, and mixed media.

• Campers also take portraits during “Photography Day” to document their growth.

• Select Art will be featured in the Published Book.

12:00 PM - Lunch & Peer Connection Time

• Shared meals followed by small group table talks — building trust, empathy, and support.

1:00 PM - The Business of Fishing

• Campers learn the economics of fishing: bartering, budgeting, marketing, and teamwork.

• They’ll prepare to sell, promote, and serve at the Fish Fry Finale — gaining entrepreneurship skills they’ll carry for life.
  

2:30 PM - Guest Speakers & Team Building Activities

• Campers connect with veterans, licensed nurses, and community leaders who share real-life stories of resilience.

• Many of our mentors have experienced trauma firsthand — including combat PTSD — and are now using that strength to guide others.

• This creates a powerful mirror for youth facing community violence, helping them feel seen, heard, and

  never alone. Together, they build bridges between generations of survivors.
  

4:00 PM - Wash-Up / Mindfulness Hour

• Quiet reflection, self-care, rest, or reading. No screens — just presence. Reinforces emotional regulation and decompressing.

5:00 PM - Dinner / Community Kitchen & Life Talks

• No electronics allowed. Campers connect through shared recipes, cooking, storytelling, and old-school

  conversations that feed both belly and soul.

6:00 PM - Evening Activity Rotation

• Skits, spoken word, music, photo showcases, or outdoor reflections.

• This is creative release time, celebrating who they are and what they’re becoming.

8:30 PM - Gratitude Practice & Lights Out

• Campers write down one thing they’re grateful for.

• Lights dim.

• Peace and protection close the day.