Junior Camp
Our littlest campers ages 4-5 will enjoy discovering the joys of canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, tennis and swimming with competent and certified teachers. Other activities include baking, horse rides, moon bounce, performing arts, scavenger hunts, petting zoo, roasting marshmallows over the campfire and so much more! It’s hard to find the balance between challenging a child to the next level and providing an environment in which they feel at home, but we think we’ve done it. Junior camp is both an engaging and nurturing way to introduce children to the world of summer fun. We predict they’ll come home tired but full of adventures that must be shared. All junior campers must be potty trained and should be able to dress themselves.
Youth Camp
Our youth camp for children ages 6-13 provides an interactive and engaging summer camp experience. The daily program provides a rotating schedule of activities such as canoeing/kayaking, field sports, nature/tennis and games. In addition, each child receives a swimming lesson each day based on their ability. Two free time periods provide a chance for children to select from a range of specialized activities such as dodge ball, cable ride & boat slide, art & crafts, talent show, drama production and much more.
WEEKLY THEMES
Our themes listed below provide a fun flair, though each week does follow the same basic schedule of activities. Optional off-site field trips are offered at an additional charge and are subject to change. These are limited to campers in youth camp who have not received any discipline infractions by Thursday. Check the weekly letter for details and age limits.
1. June 3-7: Welcome Back
It’s time to get back to camp, meet the staff and enjoy the sunshine and the great outdoors. The forts and the dam need to be rebuilt. The canoes and kayaks need to get back into the creek, rapids and waterways. The fun, challenges, and adventures are ready to begin. Check your school schedule before signing up for this week.
2. June 10-14: Crazy Critter
Animal lovers-this week is for YOU! Shank’s Exotics Zoo is bringing an amazing assortment of wild and wooly, weird and wonderful animals for us to enjoy all day, every day. And don’t forget the turtle race and duck “shooting” competition. For ages 6-13: This week’s optional Friday field trip will be to Catoctin Zoo.
3. June 17-21: Antietam Olympics
It’s a whirlwind week of cutting edge sports competition! The flaming torch will kick off both team and individual events. Campers will demonstrate their skills, strength and determination as they challenge each other in many events. Gold medal winners in both junior and senior divisions will determine Antietam’s Olympian of the Summer!
44. June 24-June 28: County Fair
The carnival has come to camp! All week long we’ll feature awesome activities like a watermelon seed spitting contest, popcorn catching, sack racing, donuts on a sting eating, cupcake making, and other special carnival activities including pogo sticks and stilts competition, yard sale, tug of war, and obstacle course competitions during the week. Back again will be Plinko, Maze Runner, Basketball Pro, and other carnival games.
5. July 1-5: Let Freedom Ring
Antietam Recreation will be open on Thursday, July 4th. Lights, cameras, action! Celebrate America's birthday with us as we make a movie and commemorate our American Heroes. The best news is- YOU can be a part of it all! The movie will be shared with camp families. This movie will included in our yearly DVD of memories.
6. July 8-12: Wild West
Get your cap guns and cowboy gear! It’s time to experience the thrill of being hot on the trail of the notorious One Eye Jack and his outlaw gang? Your cowboy hat is slouched on your forehead and spurs are jingling at your heels as you ride with Wyatt Earp’s lawmen. Don’t miss the fierce raids, hostages, fast draws, Super-Soaker shootouts, the western wagon ride and annual stagecoach game.
7. July 15-19: Antietam Elite Forces
This week we will form a team of superior warriors to fight against the forces of evil and defend the innocent. Training activities will include combat courses, skill challenges, and special ops drills. Teams will battle each other in contests of courage and honor!
28. July 22-26: Splish Splash
Spend a week at the "beach" without driving anywhere! This week features tropical treats, sand castle building, coconut bowling, water limbo game, island crafts, and an epic beach party on Friday. Its an exotic celebration of cool "ocean" water and the joys of a surfer life! For ages 6-13: The optional Friday field trip will be to Jay Dee’s Amusement center and waterpark in West Virginia
9. July 29-August 2: Retro Week
Enjoy the nostalgic Rock and Roll music, old fashioned style and vintage fashions of the 50’s-70’s. Relive the days of poodle skirts, sock hops and hit singers like Elvis, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Patty Page, Connie Francis and Doris Day. Perform to Rock Around the Clock, Rockin’ Robin, Splish Splash, and Great Balls of Fire. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a special production this week using some of the songs from Antietam Entertainment’s “Century Of Song” Dinner show and some new surprise skits from the time period.
10. August 5-9: .Renaissance Week
Travel back to Medieval Times with King Arthur and Queen Guinevere and the brave knights of the round table. Experience triumphant battles fighting for chivalry, honor, and valor in an enchanted kingdom filled with castles, fair ladies, lords, fairies, dragons, magic and surprise. Be a part of sword and jousting contests, practice being a court jester, design a royal crown and family coat of arms and learn about the traditions of once upon a time.
11. August 12-16: Pirates of the Antietam
If you’re a swashbuckling pirate, a brave buccaneer, or a bonny lass, you can enjoy thrilling high seas adventures! Incredible challenges! Amazing water battles. Vast treasures. No room for landlubbers here. Find your sea legs and climb aboard this week. Check your school schedule before signing up for this week.
12. August 19-23: Christmas in August
The final week will be filled with love, hope and faith to celebrate the wonders, magic and memories of the Christmas season. It will include: cookie and tree decorating, secret gift giving, marshmallow roasting, popcorn popping and stringing, snowball throwing, card stamping and writing, Christmas caroling, and competing among the groups. Best of all, there will be a biblical dramatic performance by campers and staff on the very first Christmas so long ago. Head back to school with the love of Jesus in your heart. Check with you school schedule before signing up for this week.
