Each of our programs are designed with specific goals and outcomes in mind. These goals are used to determine which activities should be part of the experience.  

Discoverer campers will…
1) receive the support and assistance needed to make positive choices.
2) feel like they are a part of the camp community.
3) connect with a wide range of positive role models. 
4) be given the opportunity to practice being independent.

Discoverer Campers experience all of the magic Kitaki has to offer at a slower pace designed to allow for increased connection to the counselors and more time to rest after a day filled with adventures that spark their imagination and encourage them to explore the world around them. Discoverer Campers spend all day with the same cabin group with counselors specially trained to help them make new friends and feel comfortable being away from home.

Check in will be midafternoon on the first day of the program, and check out will be mid-morning on the last day. More details on check in will be emailed with the Parent Guide towards the beginning of May.

One special part of the Discoverers program is a very structured staffing approach, which allows the same staff to work closely with the kids throughout the day. Each cabin group will have their cabin counselor as well as a SK counselor in training who will spend their day creating memories with kids in the Discoverers Program. In addition, the Discoverers Neighborhood is smaller to ensure even more staff, such as the Discoverers Neighborhood Coordinator, can be on hand to help the campers adjust to camp and feel supported and cared for. 

Discoverer Campers stay in the air-conditioned camper cabins located nearest to the Dining Hall and main camp area. Each cabin has a bathroom located inside, 15 beds in a generous space, and an attached porch. Each cabin will house 10 kids, 2 staff, and a teen volunteer.