A Pirates Life for Me!
Days Monday through Friday
Time? 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m
Ages? Boys and girls ages 6 - 8 as of June 1, 2019
What should I expect as a young sprog? We at pirates camp focus primarily on role playing. We treasure hunt, fence, and play pirate games. Our Counselors shed their landlubber covers stories and don "Captain Names" during the week. This is a wonderful way to introduce your child the the sport of fencing. Should I bring my own grub? YES! We captains eat moldy hardtack, seawater, limes, and salted (mostly un-rotten) pork. Unless you want to join us, pirates should bring a snack. What provisions do I need to bring aboard? Pirates should bring a water bottle, comfortable clothes, any medications (to be checked in at the office) and the best pirate voice they can muster. Can I wear my finest pirate threads to camp? OF COURSE! Dressing up as pirates is what we do best. Please keep a few things in mind: - We are very active during the day, and pirates need to wear clothes that that they can wear comfortably through out a busy day. Wear comfortable closed toed athletic shoes. Although a pair of authentic patent leather boots may look AWESOME, your pirates feet won't feel awesome.
- Please dress in clothes that you won't mind getting dirty. Personal Hygiene isn't our pirate’s strong suit.
- Please wear/bring things that are safe. Please no swords, knives, or guns. Common sense is a good rule of thumb.
- Please don't bring anything that you aren't willing to lose. In a sea of hooks, eye patches, bandannas and earrings; it's very possible that it might be mistakenly taken by another pirate. We are pirates after all.
Our Mission
Pirates Camp is dedicated to creating a safe and fun pirate experience!
Activities
At any time
you might find your pirate fencing, treasure hunting, playing sports with a
pirate twist, singing sea-shanties (pirate songs), juggling, or getting a (temporary) pirate tattoo.
Facilities
Although we utilize the entire beautiful Stanford campus to search for
treasure and fun, our base of operations is the Varsity Fencing room downstairs
in the Arrillaga Sports and Recreation building. We lay claim to the large
indoor basketball courts as well as the nearby sand volleyball courts for our
many pirate games.
Emergencies and Medical My pirate has a medical condition, requires medication or has special needs. What do I do? We have dealt with many different pirates with special needs over the years and have developed a system that works well for everyone. First, you should indicate any and all issues on your application. The first morning of camp, bring any medications, instructions, and concerns to Lisa Posthumus. She will inform your pirate’s captain of the procedure or other considerations in a morning meeting with the captains.
Please, for the safety of your children DO NOT send any undisclosed medication with your child. Lisa is reachable at 650-725-3001 and more than happy to meet with you before camp sets sail to discuss any special needs. My pirate has a touch of scurvy and will miss camp, what do we do? Please inform us if your pirate will be missing camp at the earliest possible time. Unfortunately, we cannot refund or pro-rate days at camp missed.
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