1 Week vs 2 Week Session

Our 1-week session can be a great introduction to camp. Campers get a chance to try new activities, meet new friends, and experience the wonders of camp. Sometimes a 1-week session feels like the right way to ease into the experience. That said, campers often spend their first few days adjusting to a new routine, building connections, and getting comfortable. In a 1-week session, just as they begin to settle in and feel at home, it’s time to pack up!

Our program is truly designed as a 2-week experience for the most meaningful impact. When Kennolyn was founded, we used to run all summer, then shifted to four weeks, then three, and now two weeks best fit many families’ schedules. With two weeks, campers move beyond the adjustment phase and begin to thrive. They get to form deeper friendships, develop stronger social skills, and build even more confidence. They also get to enjoy exciting offsite adventures like Beach Day and then an afternoon at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk which are big highlights for many campers!

Check out the key differences between our sessions and view a sample schedule below.

If you’d like to talk more about this, please call Lindsey Caldwell Johnson, our Executive Director of Camps. 831-479-6714 x1. She’d love to be able to answer your questions. You could also read this great article on the benefits of camp by the American Camp Association!