Activites Offered at Mt. Aetna Camp
American Sign LanguageAmerican Sign Language is a class that is designed to teach campers an array of signs from basic conversations to signing while accompanied by music. A performance will be done Saturday night for these campers to showcase everything that they have learned!
ArcheryAlways a popular sport at any age. Campers will first learn valuable safety tips and discover how to use the bow correctly to increase their accuracy. There is a real sense of achievement the closer you get to the mark.
Arts & CraftsActivity -a variety of different Art and Craft Projects.
BasketballShooting, dribbling, passing, and defense. This class will teach these skills along with learning about fairplay and the rules of the game. Take this class if you want to become a better and more complete basketball player.
Boys Basketball
Canoeing
Challenge Course All campers 10 and over must experience this exhilarating adventure. Our Rocks and Ropes Course is equipped with 9 high (from 4-35ft. off the ground) and 9 low elements created with secure cables, poles, and ropes as well as our 350 foot zipline and 50 foot climbing wall. Our staff are certified i...
Christian DramaWith an emphasis on teamwork and creativity, each budding actor or actress will learn the finer points of drama presentation. Campers will have opportunities to present Christian skits to their peers during the week.
Cooking Around the WorldWe are excited to introduce our updated cooking class. In this class students will learn: - various safety procedures when using cooking equipment (oven, knives, blenders, ect.) - how to make various simple recipes such as breads, cakes, shakes, dressings, salsa, and many more - Biblical/li...
Flag Football
Girl's Basketball
GolfLearning to play golf
Gymnastics
HorsemanshipCampers will be introduced to the basic care of horses. With the assistance of our trained staff, they will groom, saddle and do trail riding This class fills up fast!
Indian and Pioneer Village
Model RocketryYour child will spend the week building a rocket that they will have a chance to "blast off" at the end! They will also different types of models and basic terminology.
Mountain BikingExperiance the variety of trails and terrain surrounding our camp. Each biker will learn to properly care for their bike while understanding very important safety details. Our instructors will challenge campers to master banks, bumps, and curves. Each camper can bring their own mountain bike. Please...
Mountain Biking for Junior CampersExperiance the variety of trails and terrain surrounding our camp. Each biker will learn to properly care for their bike while understanding very important safety details. Our instructors will challenge campers to master banks, bumps, and curves. Each camper can bring their own mountain bike. Please...
Mountain Boarding
Nature DiscoveryThrough our Nature Discovery class our goal is to get campers directly involved by using their hands, feet, and minds to discover the wonders of Creation. In this class we will explore the hidden lives of plants and animals, explore forests, streams, meadows, and ponds. Through hands-on learning e...
Origami
PhotographyWe supply the cameras, you take the pictures. In this class you'll learn how to use a digital camera, how to transfer your photos onto a computer, and you'll even get to help put together the slideshow at the end of the week.
Pinewood Derby
Pioneer Village
Pool Recreation Pool recreation is a refreshing and relaxing way to beat the heat. Certified instructors and life guards will supervise while each swimmer can enjoy our diving boards, basketball hoop, beach balls and much more. **This is not a class where skills are learned.
Remote Control Cars
Rock ClimbingThis is a fun and exciting class that introduces campers to the exhilarating joy of rock climbing. They will climb the 50ft climbing wall thats on camp, as well as the 350 ft rock climbing wall! Campers will take trips to local rock faces in the surrounding areas.
Small Engines
Soccer
Softball
Sports ActivitiesField sports
SwimmingSwimming is a refreshing way to beat the heat and sharpen your skills. Certified instructors will teach several different levels. Each swimmer will take swimming tests to determine which level best fits their comfort level. When you're not learning new techniques, enjoy our diving boards, basketb...
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Trail Riding Our CHA certified instructors will emphasize a controlled walking environment for all their trail rides. Each camper will learn basic riding and grooming skills and travel in groups with an instructor at the front and back of the group. Some young campers will have instructors hold the reins and wal...
Volleyball
WatersportsEach day you will challenge the mighty Potomac River with its miles of smooth waters. Mt. Aetna Camp is well equipped with wake boards, knee boards, tubes, and much, much, more. Our camp is certified with the United States Ski Association and offers the finest instructors and boat drivers. If you ha...
Wilderness SurvivalLearn a variety of outdoor survival skills. Qualified, instructors will teach camp cooking, hiking, orienteering, edible plants, camp setup, and exciting initiative games.