Specialty Camp: Grades 4 - 8
Hale's Specialty Camp programs offer a unique opportunity to focus on camper's specific interests while participating in more traditional camp activities. Each program is available for a wide range of grades and skill levels. All Specialty Camps offer a free swim period each day but no swim lessons.
Outdoor Adventures (OA)
Outdoor Adventure programs focus on camping and backpacking, canoeing and kayaking, teambuilding and rock climbing. The goal is for campers to learn and develop the necessary skills to enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle.
OA I grades 4, 5 & 6 Sessions 1, 2, 3 & 4
Each session OA I Campers will participate in an overnight as well as a two day, one night backpacking trip on Hale Reservation property.
OA II grades 5, 6 & 7 Session 2 & 4
OA II grades 6, 7 & 8 Sessions 1 & 3
OA II Campers enjoy off campus overnight trips. Sessions 2 and 4 feature a four day, three night camping trip to southern New Hampshire with day hiking, kayaking and swimming at a lake. Sessions 1 and 3 will venture further north to the White Mountains for a four day, three night backpacking trip.
Sample schedule for Outdoor Adventures I 
| Period | 8:25 - 8:35 | Morning Circle |
| 1 | 8:45 - 9:35 | Wilderness Survival Skills |
| 2 | 9:45 - 10:35 | Shelter Building |
| 10:35 - 10:45 | Snack | |
| 3 | 10:45 - 11:35 | Outdoor Cooking - leave no trace |
| 11:40 - 12:15 | Lunch | |
| 4 | 12:20 - 1:10 | Free Swim |
| 5 | 1:20 - 2:10 | Hike to Powissett Peak |
| 2:10 - 2:30 | Snack | |
| 6 | 2:30 - 3:20 | Return from Hike |
| 3:25 - 3:40 | Afternoon Circle |
Mountain Bikers (MB) grades 4 - 8 
The Mountain Biker programs include 2 -3 hours of riding each day, as well as other traditional camp activities. Participant must provide his/her own bike and helmet.
MB grades 4, 5 6 & 7 Session 1 & 3
MB grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 Session 2 & 4
MB Campers focus on developing the basic skills of trail riding and safety. Specific skill development includes learning to read the trail ahead, riding the brakes downhill while standing, down-shifting while peddling up hills and maintaining balance on trails.
In addition to enjoying longer rides and more challenging trails, MB Campers will be developing a “Skills Park.” Riders will also learn basic bike repair and maintenance.
Sample Schedule for Mountain Bikers
| Period | 8:25 - 8:35 | Morning Circle |
| 1 | 8:45 - 9:35 | Morning Ride on Road |
| 2 | 9:45 - 10:35 | Archery |
| 10:35 - 10:45 | Snack | |
| 3 | 10:45 - 11:35 | Downhill Skills |
| 11:40 - 12:15 | Lunch | |
| 4 | 12:20 - 1:10 | Trail Maintenance |
| 5 | 1:20 - 2:10 | Skills Park |
| 2:10 - 2:30 | Snack | |
| 6 | 2:30 - 3:20 | Free Swim |
| 3:25 - 3:40 | Afternoon Circle |
