One of the premier events in the first half of the camp season, College Days is now a favorite amongst Saginaw Campers. Everyone is divided into 2 Colleges, and just like the real Colleges (in 2006, it was UCLA vs. Georgia), they compete in events such as March Madness (basketball), Duck Pond (hockey), track and field, and soccer.

 

The 3-day competition opens with a Saginaw favorite, the rope burn. Credits are accumulated throughout the games and each college is run by the Deans and Professors. Graduation Ceremony includes a cheer from the Freshmen (Juniors), a pennant from the Sophomores (Inters) and a mascot from the Seniors (Seniors).

 

This unique program for Saginaw gives our Senior (13 – 16 years old) Campers the opportunity to direct, produce, and star in their own Hollywood style movie. The productions are judged and Oscars are awarded for excellence in several categories. The only thing missing from this event are the paparazzi.

A piece of the Atlantic City Boardwalk will be at Camp Saginaw this summer. Campers will have the opportunity to accumulate tickets at Blackjack, Roulette, Bingo, Race Car Driving, and Dice. In addition, campers can visit the Wedding Booth, make tapes at the Karaoke studio, and pick up your favorite snack such as water ice, soft pretzels, and lemonade. The bunk that accumulates the most winning tickets, receives a fantastic prize!!!!

Roller-skating trips to our local rink are always a favorite of Saginaw campers. Each division spends an evening at a beautiful skating facility, with music, games and contests.

What better place to compete in the Survivor game than at your own camp. Saginaw survivors really have to use their brains, strength and strategies in order to remain in the competition. The events are exciting and culminate with the entire camp cheering on their favorite contestant.

Saginaw’s pools turn into a collage of fun and challenging events for 2 days during the summer. A giant waterslide, bumper boats, obstacle courses and water war stations are only a part of this wet and wild day. Campers enjoy this activity as part of our Big Brother/Little Brother and Big Sister/Little Sister day.

Many Saginaw campers will attend a minor league baseball game at the Aberdeen IronBirds at Cal Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD. A hot dog, soda, and dynamic fireworks show will add to a fantastic evening to celebrate July 4th.

Can you imagine an overnight camp without old-fashioned campfires? Saginaw includes all of the special ingredients needed for a memorable night under the stars. Camp songs, s’mores, and ghost stories are only a part of one of the greatest camp traditions.

This park should be called Saginaw’s Hershey Park, since we have been attending for over 50 summers. The day is filled with fun for everyone as we make our way through the park, enjoying rides, shows, and of course, that luscious Hershey candy!

Hosted by a professional disc jockey, Saginaw rocks throughout the summer with special theme dances, proms, and other special events. As part of the dances, campers participate in musical games and competitions.

Saginaw Idol continues to be one of the most popular evening activities. Hoping to be the next pop star, campers compete in a contest and are judged by our own version of Randy, Paula, and Simon.

The theater program at Saginaw includes a first half production, improv classes, actor's studio and even writing techniques. Campers will have the opportunity to be a part of one or more of these activities.

Watch out Broadway!!! In 2007, Saginaw presented "Peter Pan."

Straight from Never Neverland "Peter Pan" was a huge success this summer.

Without a doubt, there is no activity more anticipated than Color War! This 5-day event held in the second half of the summer divides the camp into 2 teams representing the camp colors of Red and Blue. The competition stresses good sportsmanship as the campers participate in a wide range of activities. The event culminates with a songfest. In 2007 Color War was hot with the Red Desert vs the Blue Jungle.