Camp Activities
Outdoor activities that build skills, provide new challenges, and are fun for all ages. Instruction by age and ability.
Summer 2023 Registration is Now Open for All Families
Canoeing
Campers 2nd grade and up learn the basics of flat-water canoeing, strokes, and paddling skills. Explore coves and the far side of the res, canoe games, races, and scavenger hunts. Learn more »
Swimming
Swim lessons are popular with all campers. Red Cross instruction for beginner through advanced levels. Learn to swim programs, stroke technique, games, diving, and water polo. Learn more »
Hiking
Explore 900 acres of Lafayette Reservoir! Campers of all ages participate in hikes with their groups on a variety of trails for hikers of all levels. Learn more »
Fishing
Campers of all ages enjoy fishing down at the dock. Learn fishing techniques and hone your drop line and casting. Common catches are blue gill, bass, and cat fish. Learn more »
Kayaking
Campers 5th grade and up participate in tandem kayaking and explore the far side of the lake. Learn strokes, steering, and paddling skills through games and excursions. Learn more »
Rowing
Campers PreK-4th grade learn boating skills and row in the protected Capt’n Rough’s Cove on the reservoir. Learn boating safety, rowing skills, games, treasure hunts and boat trips in the cove. Learn more »
Nature
Environmental Education gives campers an appreciation for the great outdoors. Groups learn about native wildlife and animals. Activities include bug hunts, bird watching, and nature hikes. Learn more »
Sports & Field Games
Campers of all ages build skills, endurance, and work as a team at sports. sports include soccer, softball, t-ball, flag football, field hockey, volleyball, and lacrosse. Learn more »
Arts and Crafts
Crafts is where campers get creative with their own art projects. Activities include lanyards, friendship bracelet, jewelry making, clay, nature art, and much more! Learn more »
Outdoor Living Skills
Campers learn outdoor living skills such as wilderness survival, outdoor cooking, tent pitching, basic first aid, and compass and map reading. Learn more »
Adventure
Campers 4th grade and up look forward to our Adventure Program, with group activities that require cooperation, communication, problem solving and teamwork. Learn more »
Camp Games
Traditional games capture the imagination and encourage teamwork and physical development. Favorites include capture the flag, kick the can, Mississippi, forts, lizard huts, and flag finding. Learn more »
Lunch & Quiet Time
Campers bring a lunch, snack, and drink to camp each day. Campers eat lunch with their group in the shade. Following lunch is time for quiet activities like stories, crafts, or creative play. Learn more »
Opening & Closing Circle
Opening & Closing Circle is where the entire camp assembles for announcements, songs, group/bus skits, and crazy visitors on Theme Days. Staff announce the challenge of day and give awards.
