Overcoming Gaslighting & Helicopter Parenting

Day Camp Schedule: Overcoming Helicopter Parenting
8:00 AM

Welcome and Introduction

Set the tone, explain the purpose, and outline the day's activities.

8:30 AM

Ice Breaker Activities

Facilitate bonding among families and participants.

9:00 AM

Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt

Encourage exploration and observation skills in nature.

10:30 AM

Team Sports (e.g., Soccer, Relay Races)

Teach teamwork, following instructions, and decision-making.

12:00 PM

Picnic Lunch and Free Play

Provide time for social interaction and unstructured play.

1:00 PM

Cooking Together: Outdoor Edition

Prepare a healthy snack together, promoting teamwork and life skills.

2:00 PM

Building and Crafting with Natural Materials.

Create art or structures using materials found during the walk.

3:30 PM

Problem-Solving Board Games and Puzzles.

Engage in strategic games to develop critical thinking and decision-making.

4:30 PM

Reflective Group Discussion.

Discuss the day's experiences, challenges, and learnings.

5:30 PM

Closing Ceremony.

Recap the day, acknowledge achievements, and discuss applying lessons to daily life..

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Opening Circle.

To introduce the camp's purpose, fostering independence and resilience in children, and encouraging a healthy balance in parental involvement.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt

To explore nature, encouraging observation and curiosity. Parents will guide initially but allow children to lead.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Picnic Lunch

Outdoor art session with natural materials like painting or crafting.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Team Building Activities.

Engage in activities like trust falls and group challenges to build communication and trust.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Map Reading and Basic Navigation.

Teach basic navigation using maps and compasses, with children leading small segments of a guided route.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Free Exploration Time.

Allow families to explore the campsite independently, encouraging children to choose the direction.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Campfire Cooking Lesson.

Children assist in meal preparation, learning simple cooking skills.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Reflective Campfire Discussion.

Share experiences of the day, focusing on moments of growth and independence.

6:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Sunrise Yoga and Meditation.

Start the day with mindfulness exercises, with children and parents participating together.

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast and Planning Session.

Families prepare breakfast together and plan their day, with children encouraged to voice their preferences.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Building and Crafting Project.

Work on a collaborative project, like building a birdhouse, with children leading the design and construction.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Team Sports and Games.

Participate in team sports or group games, emphasizing fun and effort over competition.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch and Leisure Time.

Enjoy a relaxed meal and some free time, encouraging families to engage in activities of their choice.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Volunteer Activity.

Engage in a group volunteer project, like a local clean-up or helping at a community garden.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Time Management Workshop.

Teach children how to plan their activities, emphasizing balance between tasks and leisure.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Reflective Campfire Discussion.

Share experiences of the day, focusing on moments of growth and independence.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Closing Ceremony and Reflections.

To reflect on the weekend's experiences, discussing growth, challenges, and memorable moments.

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