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Camp Sequoia 2023: Week One Full Photo Gallery

Week One, Day Five: Medieval Day

The first themed Friday was a success! The campers had a blast doing medieval day. Everyone wore costumes and brought some to share. We started our day making dragons. Then we played some games outside … Read more.

Week One, Day Four: All About the Water Shed

We had an exciting day at camp with our first special guest: Clean Ocean Access! They are an organization out of Middletown that helps to clean the ocean around Adquineck Island and surrounding towns. They … Read more.

Week One, Day Three: Water, Water, and More Water

We were outside playing in the water most of today with all of the heat. We started at the beach, exploring the Blithewold shore on Narragansett Bay. The campers enjoyed catching critters and digging in … Read more.

Week One, Day Two: Sunshine and Trees

The sun was shining all day! We were able to be outside almost all day today. We started our day inside by making a dinosaur craft. Then we headed outdoors to play a game called … Read more.

Week One, Day One: A Rainy First Day

Even with rain in the forecast, our campers had so much fun! It was a smooth first day mixed with some indoor and outdoor time. We started our day getting to know each other and … Read more.

Kick Off to Camp: CIT Orientation!

The 2023 camp season has officially begun! We welcomed our CITs yesterday to Camp Sequoia with an orientation. During the orientation, they learned about all things camp! They also decorated their shirt to wear to … Read more.

The Prettiest Poppies

Every June I am captivated by the Shirley poppies (Papaver rhoeas). How could I not be? With their tissue paper thin petals that come in a candy store of colors. Those gentle petals that unfurl … Read more.

Meet the Counselors

Camp Sequoia would not happen without its amazing counselors that work hard every summer to make it fun and exciting every week. Each one of our counselors were also campers and CITs. Camp Sequoia has … Read more.

CIT Program Spotlight!

Here at Camp Sequoia, we have an option for children ages 12-15 to participate in a Counselor-in-Training Program. Our CITs gain leadership skills, collaborate with others, and learn how to work with children. They assist … Read more.