CAMP ACTIVITIES

Camp activities place an emphasis on choice, and give campers the opportunity to try out a variety of activities in a supportive, non-competitive, and “un-plugged” environment.

Campers in our Traditional Sessions choose their own activities three different times through-out the session. It’s a fun and collaborative process, that allows campers to ask questions, and results in a schedule that is unique to their interests.

Campers in our Mini Camps have a schedule that is made for them that includes our most popular activities including boating, climbing, archery, arts activities, and more!

Activities marked with a * are only available during our Traditional Sessions to specific age groups.

Fire arrows from various distances with both recurve and compound bows, campers learn proper safety and firing techniques.

Archery

We offer out camping trips both on-site and off-site depending on your campers age. Campers learn skills like how to efficiently pack a rucksack, how to put up a tent, and how to make dinner in the wilderness!

Out Camping*

Our on-site climbing crag has 17 top-rope routes from beginner to advanced for campers to enjoy. We also have an indoor bouldering wall.

Climbing

Disc Golf is a fun group game that takes campers on a journey around CGL to hit each of our 9 holes!

Disc Golf

Use your imagination and collaborate with your friends to complete a DnD campaign created just for you.

Dungeons & Dragons*

Campers can let their imaginations run free designing and building in Engineering, from floating boats to launching rockets!

Engineering

Take in the sights, play games, and sing songs while exploring the trails around camp.

Hiking

Team building games on our Low Ropes course challenge the body and mind and put communication skills to the test!

Low Ropes

Campers can explore the diverse environments of camp, including: lakes, trees, animals, insects, soil, weather, and geology. We also participate in NASA’s Globe Goes to Camp education program to conduct research to report to NASA Langley!

Nature & Ecology

Learn strokes, techniques, and games while paddling around our 8 acre lake.

Canoeing

In sit-on-top Kayaks learn strokes, techniques, and games while paddling around our 8 acre lake.

Kayaking

Learn the basics of sailing on our fleet of sailboats including Pram, Tera, and Zest boats.

Sailing*

Practice your balance, learn strokes, techniques, and games all while paddling around our 8 acre lake on Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs).

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Our swim area, including log rolling, is a fun place to play in, cool off or hang around at the beach!

Swimming

Create useful crafts and works of art. Craft activities include jewelry making, tie dye, build your own stuffed animals and more.

Arts & Crafts

Use hand tools to create pots, figures, and anything you can imagine out of clay. Chose from a variety of bright colors to decorate and glaze your pieces.

Ceramics

Campers work together to learn a cheer routine that showcases their creativity and proper cheering motions. Cheer routines are often performed for the whole camp at Morning Meet-Up.

Cheerleading*

Spin, stretch, or catch in circus! Campers learn techniques and tricks in multiple  disciplines, such as hula hooping, juggling, and aerial silks (new in 2024). 

Circus*

Campers work in small groups to create delicious treats in our newly renovated culinary kitchen. Whether it’s pizza, cake, or s’mores, all recipes are made from scratch and campers get to do every step themselves!

Culinary

Through games and instruction, campers learn classic dances like the swing or salsa, as well as modern choreography routines.

Dance

Campers interview staff and other campers to put together a daily publication of the CGL Times. Newspapers are distributed at lunch for the whole camp to enjoy!

Newspaper*

Campers participate in improv games, skits, and short plays. Campers may perform during the talent show or be a part of the camp play.

Theater

Campers use age appropriate tools to build their own wood creations.

Woodworking