On-Site Summer Activities
Do intentional vacation activities mean something to you?
Whether you’re embracing outdoor adventures, attending family-friendly events, finding opportunities to relax, or taking the kids to their own uniquely-made programs, there is an intentionally designed activity or event for every aged individual to join.
Embrace Outdoor Adventures
Additional fees apply to some activities and rentals. Please refer to your week’s Activity Schedule for more information. Sample Activity Schedule can be found here.
Water-Ski & Tubing
Let our staff take you on a fun afternoon water-ski or tubing adventure right here on Lake Pleasant. Test your ability to fly over the waves while getting a nice suntan in the warm summer sun.
Canoe/Kayaking
Similar to hiking trips, experience guided or self-led canoe and kayak trips. Experience these moments in the early morning on foggy, still waters, or throughout the day when you’re ready to explore in the sunny summer weather.
Boat Tours
For an unforgettable boating experience, sign up for boat tours given by our certified marina staff. Gain a new perspective of the mountainous landscape from the view of your serene spot on Lake Pleasant.
Sailing & Paddleboarding
Interested in sailing or paddleboarding? Rent one of ours during the week to get some much-needed time out on the water. If you’re up to it, sail or paddleboard your way out to the island of Tapawingo where we host our weekly girls camp.
Ziplining & Challenge Course
Ziplining and challenge courses are not for the faint of heart. Up your adrenaline on the ziplining course as you zoom down the mountain. Challenge courses are perfect for those who like to problem solve different kinds of obstacles.
Fishing
With a fishing license, find the perfect spot along our exclusive shore of Lake Pleasant to catch some fish. If you have your own boat, bring it and get out on the open water to test out the best locations and reel in a winning catch.
Custom Trips with Adirondack Stream Guide Service
The ADK Guide Service is offering CAMP-of-the-WOODS members exclusive custom family trips in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains including fly or spin fishing, hiking, or canoe/kayaking.
For each excursion, you can customize your trip for the type of adventure and duration you want with half-day, full-day, or overnight camping options to fit your family's needs.
Attend Family-Friendly Events
Carnival
Monday night is full of fun in the Sonju Sports Complex and pavilion. Kids and grown ups alike enjoy carnival-style games, inflatables, snacks for sale, and music. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!
Costume Parade
Do your kids like dressing up? The weekly costume parades make for a fun event to take photos of and upload to your Facebook to show friends and family. The summer schedule is packed full from morning to evening with family-friendly activities like these.
Sport Tournaments
Many a family or friend group like a little friendly competition to add to their day. Sign up individually or as a family in tournaments such as sand pickleball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, corn hole, badminton, mini-golf, horseshoe, speed chess, or shuffleboard.
Concerts & Recitals
Attend concerts and recitals that our music staff perform every week where you’ll see diverse musical productions. In the evenings on the beach, bring a chair or blanket and watch jazz, brass, or string instrument music performances as the sun begins to set.
Find Relaxing Opportunities
Beach
Enjoy the CAMP-of-the-WOODS private beach access to Lake Pleasant. If you get hot playing in the sand or sun-tanning, take a dip in the swim area while the lifeguards are on duty.
Arts & Crafts
Embrace your creative side in our Arts and Crafts building. Fun crafts with friends or family make for a great creative outlet or to keep as mementos in your home or office during the year.
Tee Pee
The Tee Pee sits on the beach looking out at the sunsets reflecting on Lake Pleasant water. Enjoy fellowship over ice cream, penny candy, or a quick snack from the grill.
Campfires & S’mores
Fire pits are found throughout Camp for you to use any night of the week with your family. Low cost bundles of firewood are available at your convenience at specific locations around CAMP-of-the-WOODS.
Enjoy Year-Round Activities
Sonju Sports Complex
No matter the season, there are year-round activities you can enjoy. The Sonju Sports Complex features two gymnasiums, a fitness center, a rock-climbing room, and a game room on the second level.
Board Games
If you’re in the mood to read a book by the fire or play board games, relax with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate in our Purdy Center main lobby, social hall, or in Larsen Lodge looking out at the lake.
Jensen Fitness Center
In the Sonju Sports Complex, work out in our new fitness center. Open during the day and evening, maintain your workout routine even while away from home.
Grow Together Spiritually
Chapel Services
Strengthen your faith and relationship with God through our weekly chapel services with dynamic speakers. Listen and take notes as they share their message and take you through the pages of the Word of God.
Worship Services
We plan out purposeful times for you to refresh spiritually so you don’t have to think about planning it out yourself. Whether in worship services in Tibbitts Auditorium or at the popular Hymn Sing on the beach, there is time to set aside during your week to reset your mind and heart for life back at home.
Morning Devotions
Join Chaplain Jim White out on the Tee Pee or Larsen Lodge patio for a devotional. Enjoy a cup of coffee and gaze out over the still lake as you listen to the Word of God renew you in the quiet early morning.
Join the Kids & Teens Programs
Kids’ Klub
While parents are in Chapel, children from Preschool through 6th grade get to participate in our Kids Klub program where they learn about Jesus from qualified teachers and make new friends in the process. If your children are two years old or younger, our nursery staff will care for your child so you can focus your mind and heart on the speaker’s message in the daily Chapel services.
Teens
Throughout the week there are events, games, and Chapel services for teenagers looking for a Christian community and Christ-centered friendships. Full-time staff and summer staff pour into those looking for mentorship and guidance to help them navigate their current life questions and circumstances.