Adventure at Camp

Archery 101 - Campers will learn the basics of archery, be able to identify what the parts of the bows and arrows are, and how to use the range safely.

Aiming Methods- Campers will practice their archery skills, discover their dominant eye, and learn proper aiming methods.

Skills Test- Campers will practice shooting skills using balloons while learning the importance of precision and accuracy.

Archery Games - Campers will practice their archery skills while playing some engaging games.

Archery Tournament- Campers will demonstrate the best of their skills they've learned this week.

Rifle Safety - The first day of the course is dedicated entirely to safety. Campers meet with instructors at the range to learn commands, proper handling, and the use of ear and eye protection.

Shooting - After safety training, campers practice marksmanship, focusing on accuracy and improving their scores. Like archery, riflery emphasizes skill development, patience, and a positive attitude.

Rifle Cleaning and Care - Campers learn proper handling, loading, and cleaning techniques. Each camper is assigned a rifle for the week, reinforcing responsibility and the importance of maintenance.

Campsite 101 - Campers will learn how to set up their pack for the trek. Identify the best area for a campsite. Where and how to set up a tent and other essential items.

Fire Construction - What's camping without a campfire? Campers will learn where and how to construct a fire you can actually cook on and some tips and tricks from the expert Smokey Bear’s own playbook.

Fiery Delights - Did you know you can cook an egg in a paper bag over the fire? Pigs in a Blacket on a Stick? Campers will cook up a fireside feast over their self constructed flames.

Just Desserts - Everyone knows a good s'more but what about a cake baked in an orange over hot coals? Campers will get to round out their fireside cooking skills with some sweet treats.

Leave No Trace - Campers will learn about the principles of leave no trace. From cool tools for your pack that save space and eliminate waste to how to pack up a campsite.

Fire Starting - Campers learn to start a fire using only natural materials. This class teaches patience, technique, and the knowledge needed for a sustainable fire.

Shelter Building - Using sticks, leaves, and tarps, campers are challenged to build a strong and sturdy shelter.

Camo Concealment - Campers practice woodland camouflage to blend into their surroundings, then they'll spend some time learning some essential outdoor knife skills.

Orienteering - Navigating the woods without GPS is an important skill! Campers use a map and compass to find hidden objects around camp.

Wild Edibles - Campers will learn to differentiate between edible and non-edible plants. Additionally, they will learn about supplies and techniques necessary to make water safe to drink.

Zip Line - This wild ride takes campers all the way to the Back Pastures and right over Malachi the Camel!

Rappel Wall - Campers will learn to safely descend from the top of the taller Ropes Course tower to the ground on their own!

Giant Swing - A group of campers will work along with the Facilitator to help hoist each camper into the air using a pulley system! Once the camper being lifted has reached the desired height, they let go of their end of the pulley system, and go for a swing!

Crate Stacking - Starting from the ground up, campers are challenged to stack crates beneath them... as they balance on their own tower!

Climbing Wall - With both beginner and advanced options, campers who can make it to the top of the wall, can ring the bell, letting the whole camp know!

Leap of Faith - This element is the most daring on the Ropes Course! Campers will be placed in a full body harness, balancing their way as they walk out a horizontal pole, 30ft high. If they are able to make it to the end, they can take their leap of faith at hitting a ball hanging 6 feet past the end of the pole. Campers who take the Leap of Faith and hit the ball, get a special surprise! Because this element requires campers being able to safely fit into a body harness, it is only offered to **Senior Campers**.

Caving - Spencer Cave is a huge cave located on our extended camp property. It is about a 1/2 mile hike from base camp, but well worth the trip! This cave is lots of fun to explore and involves as much or as little mud as you like. Because of its vast size and side chambers, we offer two levels of cave exploration: basic and extreme caving. Both are two hour classes that allow campers to see and enjoy the cave formations as well as a variety of cave inhabitants, including bats and salamanders.
For the Basic Caving class, campers can walk through the cave with very little need to bend and not need to crawl, unless campers choose to explore the Banana Room, at the very end that requires a short crawl.
Extreme Caving explores a side tunnel and involves crawling through 3-4 foot tunnels that lead to a massive echo chamber room. Did you know that wintergreen lifesavers spark when you bite them, and that you can create sparks from static electricity when you rub a balloon across your hair? We try several short experiments while we have the advantage of complete darkness.

Slingshots - Learn how to shoot with slingshots and master your aim in our old western town.

Angry Birds - Construct your best indestructible city, take aim and fire using our softball launchers.