Evening Programs

After dinner, the whole camp participates in activities together known as evening programs (EP). Camp Augusta’s unique evening programs come in many forms, such as (2009) “Everyday Olympics,” “Nature’s Wrath,” “H20-No!,” “Shakespeare,” “Super Heroes,” “Jokers and Aces Wild,” “Nightfall,” as well as traditional campfires. We change the programs every year, so campers always experience an original evening program. All campers and almost all of the staff take part in EPs (sometimes the kitchen staff even join in the fun!).

Our Evening Programs are designed as a themed adventure consisting of an opening skit, a middle task to be completed by the campers and an ending skit. Evening programs are full of characters, dialog, skits, stations, heroes, villains, smoke, flags, gunk, water, epic challenges and so much more. While many camps play a big group game in the evening (i.e., game shows, big games of dodge ball, Vegas night, MTV night, Dating game, etc.), our Evening Programs don’t just say, “hey kids lets play this game it’ll be fun,” they say, “come with me on a journey of adventure.” Adults and campers are FULLY playing all games together enthusiastically!

Five people, some in costumes and flower crowns, stand outdoors near white plastic chairs. One person is blindfolded and reaching out, while others watch. They are surrounded by trees and dirt ground.

A large group of children and adults, mostly wearing white shirts, gather around a campfire on a summer camp evening. Some people are roasting marshmallows, while others are talking or standing in the background.

A person spins fire poi at night, creating bright, swirling patterns of light in the air—a mesmerizing display often seen among summer camp activities against a dark background.

Two people outdoors in a forested area: one stands wearing a colorful dress, tan turban, and backpack; the other sits in a box, wearing a bright green decorated hat, glasses, and a red jacket, smiling at the camera.

Some Evening Programs We’ve Run

Below are some examples of Evening Programs that have run at camp.

First, check out a couple videos of hit EP’s from last year, Ragnarok and Spies.
These videos were made by camp staff who started their own company offering game programming to camps and schools around the country! Want to get in touch? Reach out to malechamj@gmail.com.