# Camp daily schedule

Source: https://backpr.com/resources/templates/camp-daily-schedule. Last updated: 2026-10-19.

A sample day camp schedule from drop-off to pickup, plus a blank weekly grid for planning each group's activities.

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> Sample times are in [brackets]. Change them to fit your day, and in hot weather, offer water at least every [20] minutes during active play, and build in shade and bathroom breaks. Check current heat guidance for your area.

**Sample day**
- [8:00 to 9:00] Drop-off, sign-in and free play
- [9:00 to 9:15] Morning circle: attendance, announcements and the plan for the day
- [9:15 to 10:15] Activity block 1: [sports, arts or science]
- [10:15 to 10:30] Snack and water break
- [10:30 to 11:30] Activity block 2
- [11:30 to 12:15] Lunch
- [12:15 to 12:45] Quiet time: reading, board games or rest in the shade
- [12:45 to 1:45] Activity block 3 or swim
- [1:45 to 2:00] Snack and water break
- [2:00 to 3:00] Activity block 4 or special event
- [3:00 to 3:30] Clean-up and closing circle
- [3:30 to 4:00] Pickup and sign-out
- [4:00 to 6:00] Extended day, if offered

**Weekly plan**
- Week of: ______
- Group and lead counselor: ______
- Theme (optional): ______
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

**Notes for the week**
- Field trips and special events: ______
- Swim times and lifeguard on duty: ______
- Rainy day plan: ______
- Staff breaks and who covers them: ______

### How to use it
- Put the most active blocks in the cooler morning hours, and move quiet activities to the hottest part of the day.
- Leave time for transitions. Every move from one place to another needs a headcount.
- Have a rainy day plan for every outdoor block.
- Post each group's schedule where staff and families can see it, and include it with your welcome letter.

**What does a typical day camp schedule look like?**
Most day camps open with drop-off and a morning circle, run two activity blocks before lunch, add quiet time after lunch, then more activities or swim before a closing circle and pickup. Snack breaks come every two hours or so, and water should be available all day.

**How long should camp activity blocks be?**
About 45 to 60 minutes works for most school-age groups, and 20 to 30 minutes for younger children. Leave 5 to 10 minutes between blocks for bathroom breaks, water and headcounts.

Free to use and change, but not legal or medical advice. Check your state's licensing rules and your insurer's requirements, and have a lawyer review any consent or waiver language.