Special news for this coming summer's Huron Boys
As members of our Junior Camp, our entering Kindergarten boys receive very special care. Small groups and very personalized attention are fundamental to our approach.
The Huron Boys program is a true, full day camp experience. It is not simply an extension of a nursery school program. The program consists of a careful balance of outstanding swimming and sports programs, creative and performing arts, specialty activities and an array of special events. The day includes rest period after lunch and is properly paced to ensure that the full day experience is successful.
We are currently busy planning this program, including many new and exciting activities for you. Here is a preview. Also, for a typical weekly schedule, click here.
LEARNING TO SWIM AT CAMP HILLARD
Our beautiful 7 heated swimming pools are the place to be! Campers are able to move up from our Junior camp pools to our mid-sized pools to our Olympic-size pools as their ability increases.
Hurons swim primarily in pools #1, #4, and #5. These pools are designed for young children, providing an excellent learning and teaching environment.
Our swim program features:
• 40-minute swim lessons each morning (not including time for swim change).
• Small Camp Hillard Aquatics Groups organized by ability. All groups are taught by certified instructors.
• Water adjustment activities for hesitant swimmers.
• More formal instruction for advanced swimmers. Deep-water instruction is always on a one-to-one basis.<
• Towels are provided by Camp for all swim periods.
Afternoon Free swim is a highlight of the day!
• 40-minute long periods.
• Free swim is full of fun, including our slides, boat races, rafts and our special swim events.
• Proper safety and supervision at all times.
CAMP HILLARD SPORTS
We pride ourselves on the quality of instruction provided to our younger campers.
Our emphasis is on building campers confidence and self-esteem, as well as developing gross and fine motor skills.
Each activity involves a combination of skill instruction, game play and plenty of fun!
There is a great VARIETY OF SPORTS for younger campers including:
• Basketball • Mini Golf • Flag Football • Street Hockey •
• Soccer • Gymnastics • Tennis • Group Games • Baseball •
Younger campers use equipment designed especially for them such as:
• Instruction provided by our sports staff
• Smaller basketball hoops and basketballs
• Different size bats and batting tees as well as counselor pitching for campers who are ready
• Pitch backs to learn to throw and catch
• Incrediballs and special gloves to play like the pros!
• Junior-size soccer balls designed to allow younger campers to learn proper skills
• Skills periods are complemented with weekly game play periods in the core sports
AN ACTIVE PROGRAM WHERE FUN AND LEARNING GO HAND-IN-HAND
SPECIALTY ACTIVITIES
Huron Boys also participate in weekly specialty activities including:
• Miniature Golf
Hurons play on our one-of-a-kind course that challenges campers with exciting holes such as the one in which campers climb the tower, hit the ball into a hole, and watch the ball travel down the zig-zap flume as it makes its way to the flagstick below.
• Creative Play
Our unique state-of-the art facility features numerous slides, climbing equipment, and creative play areas which provide campers with a safe and fun experience that they will love.
• Gymnastics/Ninja Warrior
Our gymnastics/ninja warrior program for Hurons includes such camp favorites as variety of balance beams, inflatable tumble track, cargo net climb, trapeze swing, and obstacle course challenges.
• Zip Line
The Huron program also features the Zip-Line, a safe and controlled activity in which they experience the thrill of zipping down a cable.
• Tennis
Hurons are scheduled weekly for tennis and play on our Mini-Tennis courts. Campers are introduced to the basics using smaller racquets and specially designed tennis balls. In addition, campers are performing fun drills that teach balance, agility and coordination.
• Non-Motorized Go Karts
This activity combines physical fitness and fun. Campers pedal ride themselves around our new race track in our 4-wheel non-motorized racecars.
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Huron Boys participate in all aspects of our Creative and Performing Arts program.
The THEATER program for Hurons features special performances combining lines, music, and choreography. These shows are truly a memorable experience for our Huron Boys!
MUSIC is a Camp Hillard favorite. Campers learn popular songs as well as the traditional Camp Hillard songs. Campers also practice for the annual Tribal Song & Cheer contest.
Campers make weekly projects during ARTS & CRAFTS. Projects have included Clay Monsters, Ice Cream Prints, and Dragon Collages. New projects are being planned for this summer.
The Camp Hillard NATURE Center is an exciting spot at camp. Our animals and other fun activities are a hit with all campers. This summer will feature new projects as well as some of the campers favorites.
JR. CAMP SPECIAL EVENTS PREVIEW 2025
Each summer Camp Hillard features both annual and new special events. These events are scheduled throughout the summer and complement the regular program.
Here are some of this years highlights:
• Annual Lollipop Hunt
• Marshmallow and SMores Roasts
• Tribal Song and Cheer Contest
• 97th Year Celebration
• Special Camp Show
• Talent Show
• Themed Dress-up Day
• Festival of Fun
• Carnival Extravaganza
