Teambuilding - Using a series of trust building activities, physical obstacles and nonphysical challenges, the initiative sessions focus on cooperation, effective communication and the development of trust between individuals within a group.
Low Ropes - Both camps have an extensive, newly built low ropes course. These courses are designed to provide challenges for a group of 10-15 students, involving group work, cooperation, and effective communication skills. The low ropes course can be physically challenging. It is a great activity on its own or as an introduction to challenge course work for those groups planning on participating in our Alpine Tower or High Ropes Program.
Orienteering - There are many fun activities students will be able to do once they master the art of using a map and compass in this active, outdoor class. They may use the map to find a specific area of camp, or both map and compass to find their way around the orienteering course. Either way, they’ll have a great time getting lost (and then found!)
Outdoor Living Skills -Fire building, shelter building, and knots are all topics covered and practiced in Outdoor Living Skills. Students will get the chance to go out into the woods and try their hand at these skills while learning a bit of what it takes to get along in the wilderness as well as learning the basics of staying warm in winter and cool in summer.
Canoeing - Students will learn how to enter and exit a canoe safely, the basic paddle strokes and safe conduct in the boat. After an instructional session, students will head out onto the lake to practice their skills and explore the lake.
Archery - Learn the basic shooting technique along with range safety. Practice your marksmanship and play games based on accuracy and technique.
Campfire - Our talented staff can get your campfire off to a roaring start with stories, songs and skits that will entertain young and old alike. Camper skits and songs are welcome and encouraged.
Paper-bag Skits - Each group will be given a brown bag containing miscellaneous fun items and their task is to make up a skit using all the items and everyone in their group! The result is a students working together to be creative, and of course, lots of laughter!
Dutch Auction - It’s neither Dutch nor an Auction, but it’s always fun! Students are divided into groups, and then our “Auctioneer” will ask for an item, action or some sort of performance. Groups will be rewarded for creativity, enthusiasm and good sportsmanship, and they are certain to have a blast!
On the Streets -This simulation game places students on the streets trying to find a job, a place to live and something to eat. Before their “day” is over, they will deal with employment agencies, welfare offices and landlords, among others. Teachers take an active (and fun!) part in teaching the students the frustrations of trying to get started in the “real world”. Students’ stereotypes of homelessness change dramatically after playing this game.
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