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Sample of Recreation Activities - Winter

Cross Country Skiing - From beginners to seasoned skiers, everyone will get to practice on our camp ski trails. Instructors will give pointers and help ensure a fun, safe skiing experience. Ski boots and skis are available (included in the price!).

Snowshoeing – Learn why, when and how to use snowshoes. Instructors will cover the basics of snowshoeing and lead a hike. Students may finish the class with the world famous Snowshoe Olympics.

Indoor Climbing Wall - Our Dining Hall has an incredible 30ft climbing wall built inside it! It is perfect for students to learn the basic elements of rock climbing skills, as well as to experience the belay safety system. Our climbing wall designed to provide a variety of difficulty and skill levels, to challenge each participant. Participants must be 8 years or older in order to use the Climbing Wall.

 

Winter Survival – In a mock survival situation, students will have to decide in which order and how to best meet their survival needs. Working in small groups, students will learn how to build a winter shelter and build a fire. Students will also learn basic steps to prevent finding themselves in a winter survival situation.

Triathlon - Combine cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing for a true winter adventure. Students will receive basic instruction in each area and then challenge themselves to complete our course.

Orienteering on Snowshoes – Combine an adventure on snowshoes with the challenge of orienteering. Instructors will provide an introduction to snowshoeing and instruction in orienteering. Student will venture out into camp on snowshoes following a set of compass course directions.

Tubing – Borrow our tubes and have hours of fun. With our new lighted tubing hill, tubing can take place as an evening activity as well. Enjoy the tubing hill as a group or turn the tubing hill into an educational experience with our Tubing Physics class.

   

Broomball - This fun activity is a game of hockey, using brooms instead of hockey sticks and a ball in place of a puck. We encourage a fun, non-competitive atmosphere during this very lively, active game!

Ice Skating - Our outdoor skating rink is perfect for skating, and when the lake is frozen, we can skate on that too! We have plenty of skates, but guests are welcome to bring their own too!

Zingers - Time management is crucial in this fast paced, action packed game. Students are divided into “teams” and travel from station to station, with each station consisting of a high energy task. Teamwork and fun are emphasized in this energetic activity.

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!

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