Activities
Computers and video games are left behind as campers immerse themselves in physically and mentally challenging activities each day. Campers choose the activities they want to take on the first day. Everyone takes swimming and nature but after that you can choose from a variety of activities (over 70 in all). There are always more things to do than you have time for so there's always something new to do next year. Each camper will participate in his or her chosen activities during the entire Camp Term. This allows enough time for personal growth and advancement within each activity.
Evenings and nights are a special time at Fern with something different going on each night. Campers participate in a variety of tribal and non-tribal activities. Whether it's a game of capture the flag, carnival, or stunt night, it's sure to be FUN!
Waterfront Activities
Whether you are learning new strokes in a swimming class or how to paddle a canoe, the Camp Fern waterfront is the "cool" place to be.
Waterfront activities include:
Red Cross Swimming |
Lifeguarding* (15yrs and Up) |
Canoeing |
Sailing |
War Canoe* |
Kayaking |
The Blob |
Aqua Cycle |
Paddleboard |
Skiing |
Slalom Skiing |
Barefoot Skiing |
Knee Boarding |
Ski Bob |
Wakeboarding |
Wake Skate |
Sports
Are you ready to challenge yourself to learn a new skill or perfect an old one? Then try one of Camp Fern's sports activities. Climb the pamper pole, become a marksman in riflery, or learn to "flip out" on the trampoline, whatever your choice it's time to take it to the next level with all things sports.
Sports activities include:
Archery |
Riflery |
Ropes (Challenge) Course - High and Low Ropes |
Rock wall |
Zip Line |
Pamper Pole |
Tight Rope |
Basketball |
Soccer |
Tennis |
Volleyball |
Boxing* |
Fencing |
Ping Pong |
Trampoline |
Weight Lifting* |
Skeet Shooting |
Golf/Mini Golf |
Dodgeball |
Alternative sports* |
Riding
Do you love horses? Then saddle up and join us at the stables for the ride of your life. Our riding program starts with the basics for beginners and includes jumping for the more advanced. Not only will you learn to ride but to care for your horse as well.
Riding activities include:
English Horseback Riding |
Flat Work |
Jumping * |
Trail Riding |
Overnight Horseback Rides * |
Horsemanship |
Nature
Ready to experience the outdoors in a whole new way? Blaze a trail to the Camp Fern Nature cabin to learn what it takes to live and survive in the outdoors. Build a fire, cook a meal, tie a knot, or learn to identify local plants and animals. All this and more awaits you in Fern's all out nature experience.
Nature activities include:
Nature and Camp Crafts |
Plant Identification |
Edible Plants |
Animal Identification |
Fire Building |
Outdoor Cooking |
Orienteering |
Knot Work |
Lashing |
Shelter Building |
Trip Preparation |
Hiking |
Backpacking |
Fishing |
Overnight Camping Trips |
Constellation/Star Gazing |
Conservation |
Arts and Crafts
Want to explore your artistic side? Come on by the Crafts House and try your hand at making some leather crafts or paint a plaque for your room at home. Perhaps you might enjoy making something from nature. Whatever your interest, just come on down and start creating!
Arts and Crafts activities include:
Leather Crafts |
Bead Loom |
Potters Wheel |
Clay Sculpture |
Ceramics |
Plaque making |
Glass Beads |
Crature (Natural Crafts) |
Tie Dye |
Dream Catchers |
Tribal Art |
Dance/Drama |
* Not offered at 2 week coed
