| Activities |
Advanced Fishing
Spend more time on the water and head out fishing in the row boats for a double activity period! | |
Adventure 3
Campers will spend the majority of their time on a possible 9 different low elements and 9 different high elements between 7 different structures, including our Zip Line! Throughout the class groups will learn advance problem solving and leadership skills to accomplish each element. | |
Anything Animals
Investigate and learn about the animals that share our forest, look for prints & other animal signs, interview a spider, and create a nature journal. | |
Archery Advanced
Campers learn the parts of a compound bow and develop advanced shooting skills. Designed for those who have archery experience, or have taken our previous archery classes. Curriculum includes challenging games and archery challenges! | |
Archery Intermediate
In this level campers will improve upon their aim and shooting skills, while working on more advance targets and games. | |
Archery Novice
No previous archery experience necessary! Campers learn the parts of the bow and arrow, archery safety, and practice to develop shooting skills. | |
Canoeing
J-Stroke, C-Stroke or Draw? Learn the difference between these types of canoe strokes and glide effortlessly across the water! This continued favorite activity builds skill during the week, and if the weather cooperates includes a trip to a nearby island for a picnic lunch! | |
Canoeing & Kayaking
Head to the lake to learn the basics of paddling, tipping, transfer & turning. Once you've mastered the canoe, you'll get to try the kayak too! Camper should be comfortable in and near the water and will need to be a "deep end" swimmer to solo canoe or kayak. | |
Clay Creations
Create and decorate guided projects using air dry clay. Possible projects include leaf bowls, aliens and monsters! | |
Drama & Dance
All ages & experience, learn a dance, improv, & stage presence through fun games! | |
Galaxy Quest
Learn about outer space through stellar games, conquer space challenges, and design, build & launch your own rocket!. | |
Into the Wild
Head to the woods for time under the trees as you use all your senses in both active and relaxing games and activities. | |
Knotty Art
Using knots, turn paracord, yarn, boondoggle, and rope into take-home creations | |
Let's Rock
Get your hands dirty to learn about the Earth, use GPS to search for hidden objects, make soil art and investigate rocks & fossils. | |
Level 1- Adventure & Teamwork
Work as a team through initiatives and games on the ground and through the low ropes course. Encouraged for participation in Level 2. | |
Level 1- Archery Beginner & Intermediate
Level 1- Ages 8+ Take aim as you learn & develop skills in archery. Practice on targets & play games. | |
Level 1- Fishing
Learn and develop basic fishing skills- casting, baiting, fish & lake ecology Poles and equipment provided. | |
Level 2- Adventure & Teamwork
Age 12+ with some previous experience on the low ropes course. You'll start on the ground working on your communication skills and then progress from the low ropes course to the high ropes course, and for those that are ready- to the zip line! | |
Level 2- Archery & Air Gun
Level 2- Ages 10+ with some experience with target sports. Includes options for archery & air guns. | |
Pathfinder
Pathfinders for ages 10+ is an introduction to backpacking, hiking, carrying a pack, and Leave No Trace. It is a recommended for future participation in MAAP Alpine Adventurers and MAAP Mountaineers Backpacking. Weeks 2, 4 & 6. | |
Sailing
Sailing is for ages 10+ who are proficient swimmers and eager to try a more difficult & demanding boating. | |
Sports of all Sorts
Head out to the courts for sports & games both new and old! Get active, energized and cheer on your teammates! | |
Survival Skills
Whether its zombies or aliens, you’ll need to learn the skills to survive a weekly invasion! | |
Swimming
All campers at 4-H Camp are automatically assigned a swim class for their week at camp. Each camper is assigned a swim class based on their ability. Campers who have attended previous summers will be automatically placed into the correct level. Swimmers whose skills have advanced during the school year may chose to re-test to move levels. You will get a chance to advance your swim skills, spend time on our beautiful beach, and have FUN! Swimming is a lifelong skill that many generations in the North Country can say they first learned at Camp Overlook! | |
Yoga and Chill
A combination of stretching & simple yoga along with other fun, mindful activities, music & art. Try "forest bathing", neurographic art, and even coloring! | |