Activities & Signup
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Basketball
Blacksmithing
Canoeing
Cheer
Climbing
Drama
Farm
Fishing
Gymnastics
Horseback
Jewelry
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Music
Nature/Ecology
Newspaper
Outdoor Living Skills
Photo
Pickleball
Pottery
Riflery
Sailing
Soccer
Stand Up Paddleboard
Swimming
Tennis
Tubing
Volleyball
Wakeboarding
Wakesurfing
Waterskiing
Windsurfing
What Sets Us Apart From the Rest
Every day after lunch, campers sit down with their cabin and two things are placed in front of them. A sheet of paper with a breakdown of all activities offered that day, and another sheet, where campers tell their counselor which activity they want to sign up for. To paint the scene, you’ll usually see campers running all around the lodge asking their friends, sister, cousin, etc. what activity they’re signing up for so they can join in. What you’ll also see is campers stepping outside of their comfort zone, trying new activities, and signing up with new friends.
It’s entirely possible that your child will come into camp and think that all they want to do is play sports all day. What we know is that during the first few days they’ll probably sign up for the activities that they feel comfortable doing. But, what we see just a short few days after is a shift. They begin signing up for activities outside of their comfort zone. When kids are in an environment where they feel safe and surrounded by people who support them, they choose to venture outside of their comfort zone.
FAQ
Can friends do activities together?
Yes, friends can sign up for activities together. Often during activity sign-up you will see campers bouncing between tables in the lodge asking their friends about the activities they’re signing up for.
What type of camp are you? Sports, outdoorsy, adventure, water based?
The answer is we are a little bit of everything, which is one of the many things that makes us so incredible. With one of the best properties in the entire Midwest we have been blessed with the gift of being able to provide kids everything they could want and more. We have athletics for our more sports focused kids. A world-class arts program for our kids with a knack for creativity, a nature and outdoor focused program, and a one of a kind waterfront.
Do you compete against other camps?
Yes, twice per session we compete against other camps. The first competition of the session is against Camp Thunderbird for Boys. The second is against either one or more camps in the area. Once a summer, we host a larger tournament featuring three other girls camps in the area.
Do you break down sports activities by age and skill level?
Campers sign up for athletics based on age restrictions specified during activity sign up. This ensures that campers are engaging in skill and age appropriate drills.
Do they get stuck with one schedule, or can they change?
Campers sign up the activity they will be doing the next day after lunch everyday. This ensures that they can have a different schedule everyday if they choose to.
How are activities supervised?
Every activity has at least one staff member responsible for instruction. We ensure that group sizes are practical for the number of campers signed up for each activity.
Does my child need to know how to swim?
No, your child does not need to know how to swim. However, to participate in any activity on our waterfront they must past a basic swim test.
What if my child only wants to do one activity?
Campers can sign up for their favorite activity one time each day. We encourage campers who have one activity that feels comfortable to try new activities. Activities are an opportunity to meet new campers and staff! We encourage them to sign up with a friend to try a similar activity.
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