Camptivities are activities that happen at camp on a regular basis like tie dye, s’mores, knot tying, creek exploring, and more! These programs are camp staples, and we can’t wait to share them with you! Most camptivities are offered throughout the year and some camptivities are offered as travel programs.
- Campfire Cooking: Basics
Girls will learn how to build a campfire for cooking and fire safety by building their own miniature fire. Afterwards, they will put their skills to the test to create a delicious pie iron snack.
Location: All Camps
Date: March 1 – Mid-November
Min: 8 | Max: 12
Duration: 2 hours
Fee: $10 per person - Canvas Creations
Create your own DIY masterpiece. We provide girls with an 8×10” canvas board, paints, glitter, ribbons, stickers, buttons, and much more. Enjoy exploring your artistic side and take home great ideas for your next masterpiece.
Location: All Camps and Travel
Date: Year-Round
Min: 8 | Max: 12
Duration: 1.5 hours
Fee: $10 per person; $13 per person for travel request - Creek Explorers
Ever wonder what lives under the rocks of a creek bed? Get your feet wet as we discover creek life.
Location: All Camps
Date: April 1 – October 31; weather dependent
Min: 8 | Max: 20
Duration: 1.5 hours
Fee: $5 per person - Knife Safety
Learn all the essential safety tips for handling a knife at camp and be better prepared for your next camping adventure. Practice your knife skills with a soap carving project.
Location: All Camps and Travel
Date: Year-Round
Min: 6 | Max: 12
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: $8 per person; $11 per person for travel request - Knot-So-Fast
Knots for the knot challenged. Is that a granny knot? A facilitator will lead the group through basic knots. If you are not tied up in the end, the girls will know a couple of knots & why they are useful and will make a knot craft.
Location: All Camps and Travel
Date: Year-Round
Min: 6 | Max: 12
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: $8 per person; $11 per person for travel request - Letterboxing
Letterboxing is an intriguing outdoor “treasure hunt” activity. Participants will make small hand carved stamps then go out for the hunt. Clues are given for you to figure out where the other letterboxes on camp are located. Then you exchange your stamp print and the stamp in the letterbox.
Location: All Camps and Travel
Date: Year-Round
Min: 8 | Max: 12
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: $8 per person; $11 per person for travel request - Night Hike
Have you ever been on a hike in the dark? Listen to the sounds of the night, see the stars, and have a “sparkle party.” Gain the confidence of exploring camp at night. Don’t forget your flashlight!
Location: All Camps and Travel
Date: Year-Round; weather dependent
Min: 8 | Max: 12
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: $5 per person; $7 per person for travel request - Screen Printing
Girls will learn the basics of screen printing and make their mark on a T-shirt. One white T-shirt per participant is included.
Location: All Camps and Travel
Date: Year-Round
Min: 8 | Max: 12
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: $10 per person; $13 per person for travel request - Songs and S'mores
Celebrate at camp with a s’mores sing-a-long. Your adventure facilitator will teach and sing camp songs with your group while providing s’mores as well.
Location: All Camps and Travel
Date: Year-Round
Min: 8 | Max: 20
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: $7 per person; $9 per person for travel request - Tie Dye
Don’t leave camp without dyeing something! It is tradition to have Tie Dye at camp. Learn different techniques and choose colors to brighten your world. One white T-shirt per participant is included.
Location: All Camps and Travel
Date: Year-Round
Min: 8 | Max: 12
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: $10 per person; $13 per person for travel request - Wood Craft
Join an age level appropriate woodworking program. Build a jewelry box, tool box, birdhouse, stool, or a woodpecker door knocker. Project is chosen by the facilitator.
Location: Camp Sycamore Hills
Date: Year-Round
Min: 8 | Max: 12
Duration: 1.5 hours
Fee: $13 per person