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Get to know what a full day at Camp Big Heart feels like.

Before you even unpack your bags, the adventure begins.

Camp Big Heart is more than a place, it’s a week filled with discovery, connection, and the kind of joy that makes you count down the days until you return.

Here, you’ll get a step-by-step look at what a full day at our camp is really like: from the energizing “good mornings,” to the exciting activities, the laughter-filled meals, and the magic that unfolds every single night.

Get ready… This is the heart of Camp Big Heart.

Welcome to your new favorite place.

Phase 1

Arrival & New Beginnings

“Welcome home, camper!”

The moment you step into Camp Big Heart, your adventure begins.
 You’ll meet your cabin,  your team, your home base, your new family for the week.

Cabins are thoughtfully organized by age and gender so everyone feels comfortable. Inside, you’ll find:

  • A group of campers ready to become your new friends
  • Staff members who will support you all week
  • A cozy bunk setup (campers get the bottom bunks!)

Bring your bedding, decorate your space, and get ready, this is where the magic starts.

You also meet the people who keep camp running: activity leaders, support staff, directors, and our amazing nurses who are available 24/7 for medications and health needs. You’re in safe hands from the very first moment.

Phase 2

Morning Magic

Six smiling women and teenage girls of varying abilities pose together in a room with dark wood shelving units in the background.

“Rise and shine… adventure starts NOW!”

As the sun rises, camp wakes up with excitement. You and your cabin start the day together, getting ready for everything ahead. Then it’s off to breakfast in the dining hall, delicious food, music, dancing, and LOTS of laughter.

Phase 3

Discovery Time

“What will you try today?”

Each morning, cabins rotate through different activities led by our expert Activity Leaders. Every session is adapted for all abilities,  so everyone belongs.

You might explore:

  • Cooking
  • Art & crafts
  • STEM and science fun
  • Games

Every activity is a chance to discover something new about yourself.

Phase 4

Fuel & Reset

Four young women smiling while sitting at a long wooden dining table and eating a meal of pasta and green beans from white plates.

“Take a break… you’ve earned it!”

After a morning full of exploring, we head back to the dining hall for lunch, a time to recharge, chat, and laugh with friends.

Then, it’s Rest & Relaxation back at the cabin.

This quiet break helps everyone cool down, reset, and get ready for the big adventure that comes next.

Phase 5

Afternoon Adventures

Two people and a child in life jackets sit in a green canoe on a calm river, with the two people on the ends joyfully holding their oars high above their heads.

“Let’s go! It’s time for BIG fun.”

This is when camp comes alive.

Campers join together for camp-wide activities, giving you a chance to meet new friends outside your cabin group.

You might enjoy:

  • Pool time 
  • Archery 
  • Water park fun
  • Boating

Endless memories.

Phase 6

Dinner & Stories

A large group of people in a dining hall sit at long wooden tables, with some cheering and raising their arms while "Red Team" and "Blue Team" banners hang in the background.

“Good food tastes better after a fun day.”

After all that action, it’s time for dinner with your cabin and friends. This is where stories start flying: funny moments, new achievements, surprise wins, and plans for the night ahead.

Phase 7

Nighttime Magic

A large group of people in a dining hall sit at long wooden tables, with some cheering and raising their arms while "Red Team" and "Blue Team" banners hang in the background.

“Every night feels like a celebration.”

Every evening at Camp Big Heart brings a whole new kind of excitement:

  • Monday: Carnival Night  — games, prizes, treats
  • Tuesday: Wacky Olympics  — get messy, get silly, get loud
  • Wednesday: Talent Show  — your moment to shine
  • Thursday: Dance Party  — glow lights, music, and nonstop dancing



This is where friendships grow deeper and memories shine brightest.

Phase 8

Lights Out & Sweet Dreams

A smiling young boy lying in bed with his hands behind his head, tucked under a blue and yellow blanket with a pirate-themed pillow.

“Goodnight campers… tomorrow is waiting.”

At the end of the night, we return to our cabins, wind down, and get cozy for bedtime.

You’ll drift off surrounded by friends, knowing tomorrow brings another day of joy, discovery, and adventure.