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Family Camp Activities

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Note: Some of these activities are available ONLY during summer camp, such as ceramics, kayaking, horses, crows nest and a few others.

A person climbing a rope, enjoying one of the exciting family camp activities.

Canopy Tour Zip Lines

A young girl wearing a helmet and harness climbs an outdoor wooden rock wall, holding onto colorful climbing holds with trees in the background—one of many exciting family camp activities.

Climbing Wall

Five people wearing harnesses and helmets climb ropes attached to a tall tree in a forest, enjoying family camp activities as sunlight filters through green leaves in the background.

Crow’s Nest

Two people participate in an outdoor climbing activity at a summer camp for kids. One climbs a wooden wall with handholds while another emerges from a large black tube suspended among tall trees in a forested area.

Giant’s Junkyard

A child wearing a helmet and an orange shirt with black and white stripes is zip lining outdoors at a summer camp for kids, reaching out with one arm and smiling as trees blur in the background.

Giant’s Swing

Two people wearing helmets and harnesses are ziplining through a forest at a summer camp for kids. The person in front looks surprised or excited, while the person behind them is smiling amidst tall pine trees.

Gravity Zipline

Several buckets, tires, and wooden planks are suspended from ropes among tall pine trees in a forest, creating an adventurous summer camp for kids scene above the forest floor.

Iron Fortress

A person wearing a helmet and harness climbs a tall pine tree in a forest, using climbing holds on the trunk—a thrilling example of family camp activities. The sky is clear and blue, and the surrounding trees are lush and green.

Leap of Faith

A group of children play outdoors in a wooded area at a summer camp for kids. One child swings on a rope above tire steps, while others watch and wait on the woodchip-covered ground, surrounded by trees and sunlight.

Low Ropes

People are navigating a high ropes course with ladders, swinging platforms, and ropes suspended between trees on a sunny day. The word ADGUSOR is spelled out with large letter panels as part of the course.

Our New Pole Course!

A tall outdoor ropes course is suspended between two pine trees, featuring wooden ladders, planks, and netting elements against a clear blue sky—perfect for climbing challenges and family camp activities.

Skyscraper

A person wearing a helmet and harness hangs upside down from a climbing rope at a summer camp for kids, with trees and sunlight in the background.

Tree Climbing

Three rowboats—one silver, one green, and one red—are docked side by side on calm, dark blue water. The scene captures the spirit of a summer camp for kids, with boat interiors and parts of the dock visible from above.

Canoeing

At a summer camp for kids, five people wearing life jackets try to balance while standing in a red canoe on a calm river, surrounded by trees. Some appear to be losing their balance and are about to fall into the water.

Crazy Canoeing

A group of people in swimsuits relax and wade in a shallow, rocky creek surrounded by trees and lush greenery on a sunny day, enjoying the classic fun of a summer camp for kids.

Hot Rocks

A person in a red kayak slides off a dock into a lake during family camp activities, wearing a life vest, while another kayaker floats nearby. Trees and inflatable water equipment can be seen in the background.

Kayaking

A person wearing a life jacket swings on a rope above a lake, mid-air against a backdrop of tall pine trees and a clear blue sky—one of the exciting family camp activities to enjoy outdoors.

Lake Swing

Two yellow scuba diving tanks, one standing upright and one lying on its side, both featuring a red and white diver down flag and the word SCUBA on the side.

Scuba Intro

A group of children in swimsuits, attending a summer camp for kids, sit and play in shallow water at the base of a rocky waterfall surrounded by trees. A wooden ladder leans against rocks beside the falls.

Secret Pool

Three children are on a dock by a lake at a summer camp for kids; one is jumping into the water while another stands and watches. Several people are swimming nearby, with trees and a building visible in the background.

Swimming

A small waterfall cascades over smooth rocks into a shallow pool, surrounded by trees. At this summer camp for kids, two children climb the rocks near the falls while another stands in the water facing the cascade.

The Falls

Three people in swimsuits enjoy a rocky swimming spot that looks like a perfect summer camp for kids. Two smile in the water while one stands on a large rock above, ready to jump, with trees visible in the background.

Yuba River

Children wearing helmets play a mock battle outdoors, using foam swords and shields on a grassy field surrounded by trees—a lively scene of summer camp activities with kids running, kneeling, and engaging in pretend combat.

Battle Royale

Three people enjoy family camp activities outdoors, using the paint pouring technique on a canvas. One person lifts a paint-covered cup, another holds the canvas, while a smiling woman in a paint-splattered apron and hijab looks on.

Acrylic Pouring

Four people sitting on wooden benches outside, playfully posing with colorful balloon swords and animals. Surrounded by trees and playful decorations, they appear to be enjoying family camp activities in a lively, fun-filled setting.

Balloon Twisting

Two beaded animal keychains on a dark surface: one resembling a black and white skunk, the other a green frog with yellow toes. Both are made from colorful plastic beads and wire—perfect crafts for family camp activities.

Bead Working

A close-up of a person using tongs to hold a hot metal rod on an anvil while striking it with a hammer, demonstrating blacksmithing—a popular choice for hands-on family camp activities—with steam or smoke rising from the heated metal.

Blacksmithing

A person presses a small card with black ink onto a newspaper on a worn wooden table, possibly making a print or stamp as part of creative family camp activities. Only their hands and part of their wristwatch are visible.

Block Printing

A group of young people stand around a table, dipping long white strings into colored wax to make candles outdoors, surrounded by trees and sunlight—a classic scene from family camp activities.

Candle Making

A hand covered in wet clay shapes a pottery bowl on a spinning pottery wheel, capturing one of the creative summer camp activities.

Ceramics

A young girl sits at an outdoor table, carefully placing masking tape on a white T-shirt for a craft project—a classic example of family camp activities. She is focused, surrounded by picnic tables, a water bottle, and trees in the background.

Clothing Alterations

A young person with light brown hair and a gray shirt is focused on embroidering fabric with pink thread, sitting at a table outdoors during family camp activities. Other children are blurred in the background, also engaged in crafts.

Embroidery

A person participates in summer camp activities, using a needle to create a pink and blue swirl pattern in a piece of felted wool on a gray mat.

Felting

A person wearing green gloves uses a tool to work with small pieces of green and black stained glass on a wooden surface, demonstrating creative skills often enjoyed during family camp activities, with other tools visible in the background.

Glass Fusing

A person uses a small blowtorch to heat a metal object held by pliers on a ceramic work surface labeled “FLUX SOLDERING ONLY”—a hands-on project often featured in family camp activities. The flame produces a bright orange-yellow glow on the metal.

Jewelry Smithing

A pair of wooden knitting needles with red yarn and a partially knitted piece, resting on a dark fabric background—a cozy project that’s perfect for summer camp activities. A small ball of red yarn is attached to the knitting project.

Knitting & Crochet

A close-up of glassblowing in progress, showing a glowing, molten piece of glass being shaped by a flame and glassblowing tools—a unique example of creative family camp activities against a dark background.

Lampworking (Glass Torch Art)

Colorful glass beads and stones are arranged on white plastic tubes, creating an abstract, artistic scene reminiscent of the vibrant crafts often enjoyed during family camp activities. The blurred background adds a soft, creative touch.

Lampworking: Bead Making

Two kids in white shirts use wood lathes at an outdoor workshop—one wears a face shield for safety. Surrounded by trees, wooden benches, and wood shavings, they enjoy hands-on family camp activities together.

Lathe Woodworking

Lathe: Pen Making

A leather strap embossed with the text JORDAN LU lies on a wooden workbench surrounded by metal rivets and a yellow tool—capturing the spirit of hands-on family camp activities as sunlight casts shadows across the surface.

Leather Working

Four sheets of marbled, colorful paper lie on a dark green surface outdoors, sunlight casting shadows—a perfect scene for summer camp activities. The papers feature swirling pastel and bright hues; nearby, a wooden surface and part of a foot are visible.

Paper Marbling

A small, round, handwoven basket made of natural materials sits on green grass—perfect for gathering treasures during family camp activities—with a blurred background of trees and foliage.

Pine Needle Art

Children sit around a picnic table outdoors, engaging in family camp activities and crafts with colorful materials. One girl with a flower crown smiles at the camera while others focus on their projects. Trees and sunlight surround the scene.

Polymer Clay

A young man with a goatee smiles while holding up a black sock puppet with googly eyes—one of the classic summer camp activities. He is wearing a white T-shirt, and the background shows wooden buildings and trees.

Puppet Making

Shibori

Two circular, colorful batik art pieces with floral designs hang on a clothesline with clothespins—perfect for family camp activities. Fluffy, dyed wool in red, blue, and white hangs between them as sunlight filters through leafy branches.

Silk Batik

A smiling girl holds up a colorful stained glass art piece in sunlight, with trees and greenery in the background—a perfect snapshot of summer camp activities.

Stained Glass

Two people stand outdoors next to a clothesline displaying colorful tie-dye shirts drying in the sun—a classic scene from summer camp activities, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Tie-Dye

A piece of blue and green felted wool with textured patterns lies on a bamboo mat, next to a round, multicolored felted wool ball—perfect inspiration for family camp activities. A yellow bowl and other felt pieces are blurred in the background.

Wet Felting

Wire Jewelry

Two women sit at an outdoor table surrounded by trees and cabins, engaging in family camp activities. One woman, in a red shirt, uses a woodburning tool on wood as the other observes closely. Art supplies are scattered across the table.

Wood Burning

A person in a blue striped shirt and shorts jumps over wooden obstacles on a dirt trail in a wooded area, capturing the adventurous spirit of summer camp activities. The person’s face and upper body are out of the frame.

Agility Course

A person with dark hair wearing a blue shirt aims a crossbow outdoors, targeting a distant bullseye in a wooded area—a perfect scene for family camp activities among hay bales and dappled sunlight.

Ancient Weaponry

Several children and an adult are standing in a wooded area, aiming bows and arrows at targets as part of exciting summer camp activities during an outdoor archery session.

Archery

A person in a long-sleeve shirt aims a traditional bow and arrow upwards in a forest with tall, thin trees—a classic scene from summer camp activities amid lush green foliage.

Archery Clout

A boy in a purple shirt and khaki shorts stands on grass, holding three large foam javelins—a perfect example of family camp activities. He is about to throw one, with trees and a metal target stand in the background.

Atl Atl

A boy wearing a helmet and a white T-shirt rides a bicycle on a dirt path surrounded by dry grass and trees, enjoying one of the popular summer camp activities.

Mountain Biking

A boy wearing a helmet and protective gear rides a mountain board on a dirt path in a wooded area, crouching low and focused on balancing. Sunlight filters through the trees—a thrilling example of summer camp activities.

Mountain Boarding

A boy leaps over a large wooden structure outdoors during family camp activities, while another boy in a red shirt holds it steady. Trees and two other people are visible in the background.

Parkour

Two men in old-fashioned clothing and hats duel with long staffs in a wooded area—a scene reminiscent of classic summer camp activities, as one man thrusts forward and the other skillfully blocks the attack.

Quarter Staff Combat

A person with brown hair wearing a striped shirt aims a rifle at paper targets set up on hay bales outdoors—one of the classic summer camp activities. The individual is seen from behind, lying prone while shooting.

Riflery

A woman balances barefoot on a slackline with the help of a girl and a boy holding her hands outdoors, near trees and a wooden fence—perfect for fun family camp activities.

Slackline

Two children wearing helmets and protective gear playfully duel with foam swords outside on a grassy area, surrounded by green bushes and trees—perfect for family camp activities.

Sword Fighting

A smiling boy stands next to a wooden target outdoors with three throwing knives in the bullseye, enjoying summer camp activities. He wears a white Bladium Lacrosse T-shirt and brown shorts, surrounded by trees and bushes.

Throwing Range

A group of people wearing protective beekeeping suits and hats stand outdoors around beehives, observing one person holding a frame covered with bees—a unique experience often featured in family camp activities in a wooded area.

Beekeeping

Clusters of ripe and unripe blackberries hang from brambles among green leaves. During family camp activities, a person partially hidden behind the foliage reaches for the berries.

Blackberry Picking

A person mixes flour with their hands in a metal bowl on a countertop, wearing a blue shirt and colorful wristbands—perfect for fun family camp activities in the kitchen.

Bread Making

A young woman in a tie-dye shirt scoops seeds from a small jar onto damp paper on an outdoor table, enjoying one of the popular family camp activities, with trees and boxes in the background.

Herbal Medicine Making

Five smiling girls stand outdoors, gathered around one girl holding a black-and-white speckled chicken—capturing the playful spirit of family camp activities amid trees and lush greenery in the background.

Plant & Animal Farm

A child blows gently on a small pile of dry grass, helping to ignite a flame—an example of hands-on learning during family camp activities outdoors.

Primitive Fire Making

Two people wearing safety goggles, gloves, and protective clothing pour liquid from a metal bowl outdoors during family camp activities, while another person watches in the background. Trees and greenery can be seen behind them.

Soap Making

A smiling child with short, blue-tinted hair and a yellow shirt sits at a table while a black and white rat climbs on their shoulder, capturing the playful spirit often found in family camp activities. Wooden cabinets and a door fill the background.

W.I.L.D.

A teenage boy and girl dance together in a rustic wooden cabin, enjoying family camp activities. The boy wears a striped polo and khaki shorts, while the girl sports a blue shirt and jeans. In the background, another person sits on the floor.

Dance

Five girls stand outdoors in a wooded area, smiling and wearing colorful, mismatched clothes—perhaps after enjoying some family camp activities. Trees and steps are visible in the background, adding to the playful and cheerful scene.

Drama & Improv

Dungeons and Dragons

Three young people sit outdoors, each playing an acoustic guitar. Surrounded by trees, they appear focused and relaxed—a perfect scene for family camp activities where learning and connection happen in a natural setting.

Guitar

A wooden kalimba, also known as a thumb piano, with metal tines above a polished wooden body and central sound hole—perfect for family camp activities and making music together in the great outdoors.

Kalimba

An adult and a child sit on a bench outdoors, both playing wooden flutes as part of family camp activities. The adult wears a blue patterned shirt and scarf, while the child wears a hoodie and shorts. Trees and a wooden structure are in the background.

Native Flute

A bearded man and five boys sit on a wooden bench under a shelter outdoors, all playing ukuleles—a perfect example of family camp activities. Trees and sunlight are visible in the background.

Ukulele

A young child wearing a red shirt and plaid shorts smiles while climbing or swinging on a long purple fabric indoors—perfect for family camp activities—with a wooden door and natural light in the background.

Aerial Yoga

A group of people enjoy family camp activities, practicing yoga on mats on a wooden deck outside a log cabin, all stretching with one arm raised and leaning to the side.

Yoga

A person with short hair wearing a purple headscarf that covers most of their face is peeking out from behind a tree, as family camp activities unfold in the background amid blurred trees and tables.

Ninja Training

A man with a beard smiles while playing an outdoor game with a green ramp, as another person in a blue shirt stands in the foreground, both surrounded by trees.

Old School Play Yard

A smiling child is suspended on a harness and ropes among tall pine trees, seen from below—enjoying family camp activities. Sunlight filters through the leaves, highlighting the child's bare feet and joyful expression.

Aerial Bungee

A person in an orange shirt performs an aerial silk routine outdoors, hanging upside down with legs wrapped in yellow fabric between tall trees—a thrilling example of family camp activities. Mats are on the ground beneath them.

Aerial Silks

A young boy wearing safety goggles, a red striped shirt, and jeans is swinging a whip in an outdoor, sunlit area with dirt and grass—perfect for adventurous summer camp activities.

Circus Whip

A young girl with brown hair smiles while balancing a white ball on her fingers—just one of the fun family camp activities she enjoys. She is wearing a pink shirt that says LITTLE MISS GIGGLES.

Contact Juggling

A person outdoors balances on one leg while skillfully spinning a diabolo with two sticks and a string—an exciting example of family camp activities—surrounded by trees and greenery in bright daylight.

Diabolo

A person spins fire poi at night, creating bright, swirling patterns of light in the air—a mesmerizing display often seen among summer camp activities against a dark background.

Fire Spinning

A boy wearing glasses and a yellow Brazil soccer jersey stands outdoors, holding three toy arrows with rubber tips—perfect for family camp activities. Trees and a shed are visible in the background.

Flower Sticks

A man stands outside near a shed, spinning a hula hoop above his head with one hand. Sunlight filters through the trees as family camp activities unfold, with another person in a yellow shirt visible in the background.

Hooping

A boy in a gray shirt and shorts is juggling three colorful balls outdoors near a tent, enjoying family camp activities amid trees, scattered objects, and sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Juggling

A woman performs an aerial hoop trick in a wooden room while another woman stands nearby, spotting her for safety—a perfect example of unique family camp activities. Colorful fabrics and posters decorate the space.

Lyra

A young person in a blue shirt twirls a flaming stick outdoors, enjoying family camp activities amid trees and wooden structures in the background.

Poi Spinning

A person wearing a red Camp Augusta shirt and pink shorts is spinning a flaming torch outdoors at night, showcasing one of the exciting family camp activities, with a focused expression on their face.

Rope Dart

A person wearing a red shirt and plaid pants spins a fire staff above their head outdoors during family camp activities, with flames on each end of the staff and trees and blue mats in the background.

Staff Spinning

Two people wearing casual clothes walk hand-in-hand on a forest path while balancing on wooden stilts—a fun example of family camp activities—surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.

Stilt Walking

A young person with long hair rides a unicycle on a wooden bridge, balancing with arms outstretched—one of the exciting summer camp activities—surrounded by tall trees in the background.

Unicycling

What Else?

Kids’ Club (6 and over)
Toddler Time (5 and under)
Parent’s Hour

In the evenings, we keep the activities going with campfires, playstation, and a talent show. We usually offer six clinic times during the day, followed by an evening program after dinner.