Backpacking Expedition
Have you participated in day hikes and want to take it
to the next level? Then this program is for you! Begin
your week planning your backpacking expedition by
planning your hiking routes, planning meals, packing
your gear, learning about Leave No Trace camping, and
learning how to read a map and use a compass. Proper
preparation is key because you and your group will set
out on a 3-day, 2-night backpacking expedition through
Arcadia Management Area.
Session 5
July 26-31
Registration Deadline: June 28, 2020
COST: $581 per girl
Chocolate Chef
Do you love chocolate? Then, this is the program for you!
Decorate homemade cupcakes, bake your own brownies,
and create other delicious desserts that you will get
to share with the rest of the camp. Complete different
challenges and a scavenger hunt to collect all of the
ingredients that you need. You will also have the chance
to participate in other camp activities like archery,
swimming, and other outdoor activities.
Iron Chef
Think you can make the best tasting dessert and
entrees? What if you could only use specific ingredients
or cooking methods? You might be challenged to make
the camps best grilled cheese. Sound easy? What if it
had to be made on a tin can? Either your ingredients or
cooking method will put you to the test.
Windjammers
Hoist your sails and
"fly." Learn how to rig
a sailboat and tack
your way across lovely
Larkin Pond. Perfect
your sailing skills and
progress towards earning
one of the camp's advanced
sailing awards. Get
the chance to visit Newport, Rhode Island and sail in the
Narragansett Bay. Campers must be intermediate level
swimmers.
COST: $630 per girl
Session 6
August 2-7
Registration Deadline: July 5, 2020
COST: $581 per girl
Pottermore
Mix the beauty of Camp Hoffman with the magic of
Hogwarts ™ ! Try your hand at Quidditch ™ , dragon egg
painting, wand making, and more! The week concludes
with a House Cup challenge!
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Fangirl Time
Can’t get enough of Divergent ™ , Percy Jackson and the
Olympians ™ , The 5th Wave ™ , Harry Potter ™ , and more? If
you're crazy about movies and books, this is the program
for you! Adventure like your favorite characters during this
awesome week. You'll plan your own theme meal, have
an epic fanfiction creation session, and spend the week
writing and creating your own movie!
Hoffman Ranger
Spend a week challenging yourself to become a pro in
the outdoors—you’ll earn all the Margaret Ferris beads,
cook many of your meals outside using different cooking
methods, and be challenged to keep a fire going for 12
hours! You will also leave your mark on Camp Hoffman
forever by completing a service project.
Leadership Opportunities
Counselor In Training (CIT) I
Entering grades 10-12
Registration Deadline: June 28, 2020
COST: $713 per girl
Prepare for a camp leadership role by spending two
weeks (home on the weekends) learning teaching
methods and leadership techniques. You'll also
get real-life experience by working directly with
campers. This is a prerequisite for Counselor in
Training II. Girls must attend all dates to complete
this program.
Requirements: None
Counselor In Training (CIT) II
Entering grades 11-12
Registration Deadline: June 7, 2020
COST: $713 per girl
Prepare to become a successful camp counselor
by spending two weeks (home on the weekends)
gaining more extensive knowledge of camp
programming, team building, administrative duties,
camper behavior management, and more. Girls
must attend all dates to complete this program.
Requirements: Completion of CIT I or equivalent
Junior Leader
Entering grade 12 only
COST: FREE
As a Junior Leader at camp, you will spend your
time working directly with campers and staff. Junior
Leaders will be assigned to units of campers or
assist in program and administration and will have
the opportunity to choose the areas they are most
interested in. Acceptance to the program is based on
the application (sent to you after the registration form
is received), references, and a personal interview.
Junior Leaders can apply for as many sessions as
they wish but must be on-camp for the full session.
Requirements: Competition of CIT II
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Backpacking Adventure
Explore the beauty of Rhode Island and all it has to
offer. You will spend time learning the skills needed to
complete challenging trail hikes, such as, learning what
gear to pack, and how to read a map and use a compass.
Once your group is ready, you will participate in three
separate challenging day hikes that put your knowledge
and endurance to the test!