Skippers (Ages 2-5)
The Rolling River Skipper Division includes campers ages 2.5-5 (nursery to kindergarten) and the outcome for Skipper campers is to embark on a voyage of independence. Outstanding adult supervision, an intimate environment, and flexible program offerings provide the perfect balance for a smooth introduction to camp.
Grouping
Skipper campers are assigned camp groups based on their age.
- Each group of approximately 12-16 campers is supervised by a dedicated adult head counselor and 2-3 assistant counselors, all who genuinely enjoy working with our youngest mates.
- Campers must be turning 3 years old within the calendar year to participate in camp.
- Our preschool aged groups (nursery and PreK) may be co-ed and the groups are determined by age to ensure all campers are at the same development level. Kindergarten groups are single gender groups with all campers entering Kindergarten the following school year.
- The camper to counselor ratio in the Skippers never exceeds 4:1. CITs (or counselors-in-training) provide additional supervision per group. We do not count CITs in our camper to counselor ratio.
- Our Divisional Supervisors and counselors work closely with parents to monitor progress and obtain feedback through effective, ongoing communication.
Program
Skipper groups utilize the entire campus to participate in both instructional and creative play programming.
- Preschool groups are assigned air-conditioned classrooms to use as a home base. Kindergarten groups meet daily in the air conditioned Auditorium and change in poolside cabanas.
- A typical Skipper schedule introduces campers to indoor and outdoor activities in athletics, aquatics, movement, science and creative arts. Skippers receive a balance between instructional activities and self guided play.
- All Skipper campers participate in morning swim instruction and an afternoon free swim in the Junior Pool.
- The Skipper camp facilities, including Skipper Stadium, Stingray Cay & Seascape Playgrounds, River Country and the Junior Pool, are all designed with smaller size in mind.
Flexible Options
Flexibility is the most important characteristic of the Skipper Division program.
- Rolling River offers Skipper campers the choice of traditional or flex programs in addition to a mini day option (9:00am-1:00pm) for preschool campers.
- Customization allows parents to satisfy the individual needs of their young child and ensure a successful first camp experience, as well as continuous future experiences.
