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 1-5: 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 8-12: 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. Check your school schedule before signing up for this week. For ages 6-13: This week’s optional Friday field trip will be to Catoctin Zoo.
3. June 15-19: Splish Splash
Spend a week at the "beach" without driving anywhere! This week features tropical treats, sand castle building, 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 Martinsburg War Memorial Pool.
44. June 22-June 26: 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!
5. June 29-July 3: Let Freedom Ring
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 6-10: 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. For ages 6-13: This week’s optional Friday field trip will be to Sky Zone.
7. July 13-17: 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.
8. July 20-24: 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.
9. July 27-31: Christmas in July
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.
10. August 3-7: Indiana Jones Adventure Week
To help celebrate the 50th Anniverary, we will be bringing back one of the popular weeks. This week pushes Indiana Jones contestants and their pursuers to their limits with daily tournaments, games andcontests. Our woods become a jungle of excitement as the campers play adventure games in the spirit of Indiana Jones. For ages 6-13: The optional Friday field trip will be to Sky Zone.
11. August 10-14: 50 Years of Memories
Campers will be able to participate in some of the favorite activities from years past. There will be guest counselors coming back this week to help the campers enjoy the oldies but goodies. To bring this special 50th Anniversary week to a close, there will be the annual final campfire on Friday, August 14 and a 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, August 15. This is sure to be a week filled with memories old and new. Check your school schedule before signing up for this week.
12. August 17-21: Wet and Wild Week
It’s time to get drenched while enduring challenges designed to test ;your fortitude ,courage and cunning! Get ready for the wildest, most amazing water and wilderness activities you’ve ever seen, like the alligator pit, dam building, shell island, and fort building. This week has so many wet and wild wonders you can’t stand to miss it. Check your school schedule before signing up for this week.
