Begin together
Breakfast, clean-up and shared routines help everyone settle into the day.
Shared days, individual wins
A day that
makes room.
Activity, downtime, good food and friendly faces create the rhythm. There’s space to try something new, be part of a group and recharge along the way.
A typical resident-camp day
A steady rhythm.
Lots of possibilities.
Summit’s published daily schedule includes meals, clean-up, six activity periods, rest hour, showers, free time and an evening activity with each unit.
Read Summit’s typical-day detailsTry, make, explore
Activity periods move through arts, nature, the waterfront, adventure, athletics and social learning.
Pause and recharge
Lunch and rest hour offer a chance to slow down before the afternoon.
End with your unit
After dinner and free time, each unit comes together for an evening activity.
Six ways to find your thing
A little bit of
everything.
Campers can discover a new interest, return to a favorite or try an activity alongside someone new.
See special event daysArts
Ceramics, visual arts, woodworking, music, dance and performing arts.
Nature & science
Discovery, nature, computers and video arts.
Waterfront
Swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking and more.
Adventure
Ropes, climbing, biking, campcraft, trust games and cookouts.
Athletics
From team sports and archery to tennis, trampolining and fitness.
Social learning
Tribes and everyday moments offer a place to practice communication and connection.
Gather around the table
Meals are part
of belonging.
At resident camp, meals are served family-style in the dining hall. Campers and staff eat together at their unit tables, with picnic meals on some Wednesdays.
Summit lists gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options, a nut-free campus, and support for food allergies, restricted diets and sensory food needs. Families should discuss individual arrangements with Summit before applying.
Read about dining at SummitMore than a menu
The details that make
everyone feel welcome.
Summit describes a consistent meal routine with hot and cold choices, water stations and flexibility for individual needs. Its published schedule may change.
Food and accommodations
- Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free alternatives.
- A nut-free campus and a peanut-butter alternative.
- Planning for allergies, restricted diets and sensory food concerns.
- Families can discuss preferred foods or supplements with the team.
Always confirm specific dietary and medical arrangements directly with Summit.
A familiar daily rhythm
- 8:10 Breakfast
- 10:20–10:40 Morning snack
- 12:40 Lunch
- 3:10–3:30 Afternoon snack
- 6:10 Dinner
- 8:30–9:30 Evening snack, depending on age group
Meals are family-style; some Wednesday meals are picnics. Super Teens may help serve lunch or dinner as part of their work experience.
Everyday practice for the next chapter
Independence is
learned in the living.
The CENTER creates a supported setting to practice practical skills through the day, with coaching and community around you.
Explore the CENTER01 Meals and daily routines
02 Laundry and organization
03 Time and money skills
04 Social communication
05 Self-advocacy
06 Pre-vocational skills
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