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Camp DaKaNi, meaning “a day in the out-of-doors,” was established in 1956. It is ownedand operated by Camp Fire USA Heart of Oklahoma Council. Located on 33 woodedacres, Camp DaKaNi offers a day campingprogram right in the heartof Oklahoma City. Summerprograms and activities atCamp DaKaNi are designedto encourage your child’shealthy development byallowing them to exploreand enjoy new experiencesin the outdoors. Campersgrow in self-confidence asthe week progresses. Withtheir counselor and coun-selor aide, they create theirown “home-in-the-woods,” develop relation-ships within their camp group, eat a mealoutdoors and master new skills such as arch-ery, canoeing, fishing, etc. The well-beingand safety of campers is our first concern,and the staff and volunteers strive to providea life-changing experience for all children.Camp DaKaNi is open to all BOYS and GIRLS(K – 6

grades) and teen and adult volunteersregardless of race, gender, creed, religion,national origin, disabilities* or economicstatus. Membership is not required for camp-ers to enjoy the summer programs at CampDaKaNi.We believe in:

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The power of nature toawaken a child’s senses,curiosity and desire tolearn.

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Building relationships with adults and peers as acornerstone for every child.

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Creating experiences that will build caring and confi-dent youth today who willgrow into tomorrow’s futureleaders.

For more information, please call: (405) 478-9454

Our Email Address:

campdakani@campfireusa-ok.org

Our Web Site:

www.campfireusa-ok.org

Camp DaKaNiDay Camp

What to do atCamp DaKaNi

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MaraManda Boats(K – 2

grade)

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Funoes(3

grade)

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Canoes(4

grade & up)

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Archery(3

grade & up)

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Arts & Crafts

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Braille Trail

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Fishing

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Outdoor Cooking

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Wetlands

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Sing-a-longs

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Sports & Games

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Nature Study

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Low Elements RopesCourse

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Hiking

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Butterfly Garden

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Zip Line(2

grade & up)

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Frog & Turtle Race

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Camp Store

Life jackets are pro-vided and required to be worn for all boating activities.

* Camp DaKaNi programs are available to persons with disabilities. We will make every effort to meet theneeds of all those who wish to apply. If your child has a disability, please call Jannie Matlock at Camp FireUSA Heart of Oklahoma Council at (405) 478-9454.

2009 CampDaKaNi Sessions

Day Camp Sessions are Monday through Friday; from

9 a.m

3:30 p.m.

Campers arriving earlier must be enrolled in Before & After Care.

Session 1 June 1 - 5Session 2 June 8 - 12Session 3 June 15 – 19Session 4 June 22 - 26MaKaYa* June 29 – July 1Session 5 July 6 – 10* See description in brochure for times.

Please Note: Registrations will not be accepted with-out completed shot records. See registration form.

Camp DaKaNi Fees

Non-Member Registered Fair ShareMember Seller*By 12/15/08

Camper $135 $130 $85CAT $135 $130 $85MaKaYa $90 $85 $50CA $45 $40 $15Counselor $12.50 FREE FREEPapoose $40 $40 $40Before & After Care (ALL) $50

* Fees

for Camp Fire members who sold 75 or more unitsof candy in the 2009 Candy Sale.

Campership Applications

are available through theCamp Fire office at 478-5646.

“Study nature,love nature,stay close tonature. It will never fail you.” Frank Lloyd Wright

Making New Friends

Counselors & Aides

What to Expect

During the week of Camp DaKaNi, your camperwill have the opportunity to:

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Meet new people and make new friends

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Learn responsibility

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Learn new skills

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Learn how to work and play in a group

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Learn to care for our environment

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Experience new adventures

to volunteer must regis-ter with Camp Fire USA and attend pre-camptraining.

Teen Counselors

are 15to 18 years of age.Pre-camp training is re-quired and counselorsmust register with CampFire USA. Teen counsel-ors are entitled to one All of the Camp DaKaNiCounselors are volun-teers. Counselors andcounselor aides aretrained in outdoor/campskills and program ac-tivities.

Adult Counselors

areentitled to have onecamper (relative) attendFREE. Adults who wishFREE camp T-shirt.

Counselor Aides*(CA’s)

are 7

, 8

, and 9

graders who assist acounselor with groupactivities. Pre-campcounselor aide training isrequired.

* There are no“camper” groups for 7

grade and above.

In OurHome inthe Woods

Health and Safety

Camp DaKaNi is licensed annually by the Oklahoma City-County Health De-partment and the Oklahoma City Fire Marshal. Every effort is made to ensureyour child’s safety while at camp. The Directors are trained annually in First Aid and CPR. A dress code and behavior/discipline policy is in place for DaKaNi and can befound in the Parent Confirmation letter

2009 Camp DaKaNi Staff

The Camp DaKaNi Director is Jannie Matlock (Miss Understood). The Assistant Di-rector is Christie Akridge (Miss Morning Glory) and the Program Director is LydiaWells (Miss Disney). Terry Stilwell is the Camp Ranger and lives on site.

Are you new to Camp DaKaNi and the “outdoor” day camp experience? Weinvite you to attend our Open House to meet our camp staff on Sunday, May 3

,from 2 to 4 p.m. Wear your tennis shoes and take a tour of camp. Get yourquestions answered and drop off your completed camp registration forms.Enter Gate #3 and park on the Sports Field. Come across the bridge and up thehill to Dick’s Den (our covered pavilion).

Open House

Buddy Policy

Campers are placed ingroups of the samegrade level. If a buddyis desired, they shouldbe in the same gradeor the older camper will be placed in theyounger age group.This could limit theolder camper’s activi-ties. The camp staff does

NOT

as-sign buddies. A buddy ischosen by acamper (suchas a friend orneighbor)prior to camp and writ-ten on the registrationform.

well supervised and will receivean afternoon snack.MARK Before & After Care on theregistration form and include$50 with the regular camp fees.Space is limited.If child care is needed before orafter camp hours – parents maybring camper(s) to the YordiTraining Center at Camp Da-KaNi no earlier than 7:00 a.m.and/or pick up children no laterthan 6:00 p.m. Campers aresing each day. Once every-one arrives, the camp staff will go over the camp rules with the whole group. Afterthe rules, your children willbe placed with his/her coun-selor and the group willspend a few minutes gettingto know each other. Every-one then goes to flag circlefor flag raising. Each smallgroup will then go selecttheir Home-in-the–Woodsand begin their adventureat Camp DaKaNi.Campers are dropped off byyou in the gravel parking lotand are escorted by theyouth counselors and coun-selor aides to Dick’s Den where they sit together andbegin learning some of thefun camp songs that they will

What is Monday Like?

Before and After Camp Care

One of our teen counselorsat Council Fire

New Friends New Challenges New Skills New Fun

What’s for Lunch?

Campers bring a sack lunch onMonday and Wednesday andhave the opportunity to cook outat least once during the week.On Monday, (first day of the ses-sion) your child’s counselor willsend home a food assignmentsheet for the week. Camp feesDO NOT include the price forthese items.

Fishing with theGroup

Friday Council Fire Ceremony

At 10:30 a.m. on Friday mornings, parents are invited to visit camp for Council Fire, our closing ceremony. After the ceremony, parents may tour their camper’s “home-in-the-woods”. Hot dog lunches are available forpurchase at the Concession Stand for $3.00 each or families may bring a sack lunch. After lunch, campersremain at camp to complete their day of activities.

Your Child’s Group

Campers are placed in groups of 6 - 12 (depending on age of campers, in compliance with OCCHD regulations)and are led by a

volunteer

counselor. Each camper group’s experience is as diverse as the campers themselves.Counselors are from the age of 15 to adult. Each group will also have a counselor aide (7

grade & up) to assist withthe daily activities. Teen counselors and counselor aides are strengthening leadership skills during their week(s) atCamp DaKaNi as part of the Camp Fire USA program. All staff must attend training prior to the start of camp.