About Camp Excellent
At Camp Excellent, we aim to provide the best summer day camp experience possible and to be a force for good. Our approach is simple but effective. We believe in educating and inspiring young people to practice and develop values that lead to excellence, all while having fun.
We want every camper to leave our program with a positive self-esteem gained from their participation. That's why we combine educational practices, creativity, challenges, reliable structure, and unwavering positivity to help build valuable skills that lead to healthy minds and happy lives.
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Our Core Values
The Standards We Live By
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We believe living with values leads to greatness in life. Our mission is to build creative ways to connect with our children to inspire and reinforce the values that lead to excellence.
Below are the values at the core of all we do.
Commitment to
Personal Excellence
Committing to excellence means insisting on higher standards for yourself. We get better every day. Mistakes are sure to come, when they do - we learn from them.
Take Initiative
We do not wait to be told to do something. We don't step over problems or wait for someone else to help - we do it. We train ourselves to notice and we do what is necessary. It could be holding the door, picking up litter, helping someone in need.
Have Fun in Life
We believe in living happy lives and spreading happiness. We set it in our minds that we'll spend moments enjoying life and doing things we love with people we enjoy being around. Laugh with friends. Do things that YOU enjoy. Challenge yourself. Go on adventures. Help others enjoy this beautiful life of ours.
Give Our Best Effort
When we give effort, we go for it. We'll go the extra mile in everything we do. No matter what we're doing, we can always do a little more.
Always Be Learning
We believe in putting forth effort to learn new things to improve ourselves and the world we live in. We "look for the gold" in all things because there are lessons everywhere. Learners are willing to try new things and make mistakes because mistakes are great to make when you learn from them.
Believe
We believe there is greatness in everyone. Putting forth effort and practicing values are what brings it out. We believe that if you set goals and put the work in - you accomplish your dreams. We believe that doing the right thing is the right thing.
Positive Attitude
A positive attitude is a little thing that makes a huge difference in life. When difficulties show up, we'll face them with a positive attitude. That thinking allows us to see life happening for us not to us.
Challenge Yourself
We challenge ourselves so that we develop strong minds, bodies, and souls. When life challenges us, we'll already be strong enough to know we can succeed. Plus, taking on challenges are fun and lead to a life of great stories!
Go For It!
Greatness, adventure, wisdom, goals, epic stories are all require that first step. Take action in your life. If you have a dream or idea, large or small -
GO FOR IT!
Mission & Vision
A note from Brent Layton - Founder of Camp Excellent
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Camp Excellent was born out of my passion for providing an experience that combines the fun of summer camp with the values that lead to excellence. Over 20 years ago, as a manager of a city-sponsored summer camp, I saw firsthand the importance of positivity, recognizing youth's strengths, and modeling values. These experiences inspired me to create a program that not only focuses on fun activities but also instills the values that I believe are essential for success.
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Our mission is simple: provide opportunities to experience excellence. The benefits of experience shows up in all aspects of life. From fun and challenging activities to our values-based approach to teaching along with hiring and training people who truly care - we strive to help our campers become the best versions of themselves. Join us and see how we can help your child reach their full potential.
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My ultimate goal for every Camp Excellent attendee is that they will look back on their experience with fondness and connect the memories and feelings of their time with us to the core values we practice and instill. Whether they reflect on their time at the end of each day, when they return to school, or even 20 years later, I believe that these values will continue to shape their lives for the better. That's why I wholeheartedly believe in our mission and strive to make Camp Excellent a place where campers can not only have fun, but also develop important skills and values that will last a lifetime.
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Thank you for considering Camp Excellent as a place for your child to grow and thrive. I look forward to the opportunity to serve your family and help your child reach their full potential.
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Best Regards,
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Brent Layton
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Special thanks to our sponsors!
All our sponsors are guided by core values and represent excellence in their respective fields. We're grateful for their dedication to their craft and the work they do that makes the world a better place. Please check them out, they believe in the importance of inspiring young people to be their best.
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Do you own a business that is enthusiastic about core values and operates with a mission that helps make the world a better place? Would you like to be put in front of thousands of local, like-minded families who not only share values of excellence but actively seek out businesses of excellence? If so, consider becoming a sponsor at Camp Excellent. We love teaming up with and supporting excellent businesses!
Sponsorships help us develop programs, buy materials, enrich the camp experience and puts your name out there in enriching and valuable ways. ​
For more information, email CampExcellentUSA@gmail.com
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