Canoeing Camps and Programs
246 Incline Way
Cosby, TN 37722, U.S.A.Phone: 770-427-6054
Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp, situated adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Cherokee National Forest, is only a short distance from the popular resort town of Gatlinburg. Campers enjoy a full adventure experience as we cave, hike, backpack, tube, canoe, rappel, rock climb, ride horses, white-water raft, and participate in outdoor and naturalist programs. We also participate in challenge activities and we stress team building and leadership. Our programs are tailored to the individual skills and ability levels of the campers so everyone can enjoy the high-adventure activities. We can also keep it a little more traditional for...
ADTC Ultimate Green Mountains Dance Camp - Stratton, VT
One World Cup Circle
Stratton Mountain, VT 05155, U.S.A.Phone: 866-383-2382
At ADTC in VT, you'll take 4 - 5 dance classes per-day, Mon through Fri. Classes are taught by our professional choreographers. The core dance disciplines you'll take are contemporary, hip hop and jazz (styles vary and may include Bwy or lyrical). Elective dance classes include ballet, tap & world dance. No matter what your dance level or background, our curriculum is designed to challenge you. You'll be organized into groups by age & ability and get to perform in a big Friday Show. Our VT dance camp home is the Stratton Mountain School. SMS is a beautiful, fully accredited boarding academy located a quarter mile from the base of Stratton...
899A 115th St
Amery, WI 54001, U.S.A.Phone: 612-822-2267
Icaghowan (eye-KAH-goh-wahn) is of Lakota origin, meaning "To Grow in Every Way." YMCA Camp Icaghowan nurtures character development in campers to grow in self-confidence, self-reliance and leadership skills that will last a lifetime. We have been helping boys and girls learn and discover the excitement of overnight camping for over 100 years. At YMCA Camp Icaghowan, campers try new skills, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and discover a sense of adventure in a resident camp setting on a beautiful 44-acre island in Lake Wapogasset near Amery, WI. Days are action-packed and filled with memorable camp experiences focused on...
11490 Klamath Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044, U.S.A.Phone: 952-435-2859
Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Streefland. This is the perfect way to introduce children to traditional camp experiences during the day and return home at night. Great for both first time and returning campers. Streefland is located at beautiful Lake Kingsley in Lakeville, MN. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Horse, Fishing, Duct Tape Art, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Archery & Slingshot, Teen Specialty, Peak Adventure, and themed camps like Super Hero, Pirates and Dragons, Fairies & Princesses. New this year, Junior Rangers Camp and Outdoor Livings Skills. During this 5-day...
3380 Tugend Rd
Butler, OH 44822, U.S.A.Phone: 419-883-3854
Overnight summer camp is a unique experience needed in our world today. Children and youth are constantly bombarded with messages about who they are and what they should be. In many cases, these messages define them. In the loving, caring Christian community of residential summer camp, campers have the opportunity to hear what God's word says about them and respond to its message of grace and hope. For some, summer camp is the first time they hear such a radical message compared to what our world offers. This is not a new phenomenon; God has connected with people in a camp environment for decades. And God still speaks to people today in the...
1 Keplers Way
New Fairfield, CT 06812, U.S.A.Phone: 203-570-7952
Candlewood Fishing Camp is the ultimate bass fishing and camping experience for young anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled on 100 acres of woodlands with direct waterfront on Candlewood Lake, campers will fish for world class-sized smallmouth and largemouth bass with the top area fishing guides and tournament anglers. Candlewood Lake is repeatedly ranked in Bassmaster Magazine's Top 25 Best Lakes to Fish for Bass in the Country. Campers will learn how to implement the best techniques to target various species with a primary focus on post-spawn bass while fishing on state of the art fishing boats. Anglers will leave camp proficient in: topwaters,...
532 County Rd F
Hudson, WI 54016, U.S.A.Phone: 715-386-4380
Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Daycroix. This is the perfect way to introduce children to traditional camp experiences during the day and return home at night. Great for both first time and returning campers. DayCroix is located at YMCA Camp St. Croix, one our residential camps, on Lake St. Croix in Hudson, WI. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Archery, Water Adventure, Leaders in Training, and more!. New this year, Junior Rangers Camp! During this 5-day enrichment program, our commitment is to nurture character development in our...
Camp Glacier Hollow, 9289 Pavelski Road
Amherst Junction, WI 54481, U.S.A.Phone: 715-824-5267
YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow is a Summer Camp in Wisconsin that offers a variety of traditional Resident Overnight Camps, Day Camps and Adventure Trips for youth ages 7-17. We are dedicated to providing a safe, fun and small group environment, which develops the spirit, mind and body of each individual. Camp is a special place where youth and teens learn about the environment, develop positive values, make meaningful friendships, learn new skills and increase self-confidence. In our community of caring adults Y Camp Glacier Hollow summer camp helps kids grow and find themselves. YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow is a summer camp in Wisconsin that is nestled just...
12600 Abels Rd.
North Springfield, OH 44030, U.S.APhone: 814-922-3219
Camp Fitch Makes Kids Better, Forever Parents are looking for engaging experiences that complement the goals that they have for their kids' development such as enhancing their social network with quality friendships, improving their self-efficacy, and reassuring them that the values they teach and model as parents are relevant. Camp Fitch's century-old, classic sleep-away summer camp provides boys and girls aged 6-16 with a holistically safe, values-driven community where they discover friendship and achievement. Kids feel like they belong here among our carefully vetted, highly committed, and caring staff who create transformative experiences on...
23 Birch Ridge Rd
Hardwick, NJ 07825, U.S.A.Phone: 908-362-8217
For more than 120 years, YMCA Camp Mason has welcomed campers to be a part of our caring, inclusive community where they can learn, grow and thrive. We strive for excellence, relevance and innovation and believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our proven programs and caring, trained counselors engage and encourage young people and deliver meaningful and memorable experiences.
Pox Box 8
Tuxedo, NC 28784, U.S.A.Phone: 828-693-7446
Located in the Mountains of Western North Carolina for over 100 years, we emphasize outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding. We believe in fun, adventure, safety, and great instruction. Our program is non-competitive, which encourages experimentation, and non- regimented, which fosters self- direction. Our strengths lie in the quality of our staff and the depth of our program. We value diversity, attracting campers from all 50 states and several other countries.
Jumonville Christian Camp & Retreat Center
887 Jumonville Rd.
Hopwood, PA 15445, U.S.A.Phone: 724-439-4912
Jumonville is best known for the white, 60 foot, Cross of Christ on the mountaintop, & excellence in summer camp programs for over 75 years. Enjoy exciting Adventure, Creative Arts, Dance, & Sports Camps. Specialty camps like Rock the Mt. Music, Creative Arts & Talents, Fishing/Wilderness Camp, Great Water Escape, & Ultimate Games are favorites & Sampler Camps are for those who want to try it all. Activities & costs vary based on camp selected & age. One week co-ed, overnight camps, & mini-camps are available for younger campers. Mommy/Daddy/Grandparent & Me are for ages 3-10, & Family Week is for all ages. Each event offers plenty of...
10687 FM 678
Whitesboro, Texas 76273, U.S.A.Phone: 940-665-2011
A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes changes the life of a child forever. Days filled with school, sports, and activities are quickly replaced by blood tests, insulin injections, and carbohydrate calculations. Every step required to manage their diabetes is a step away from what children see as "normal." But at Camp Sweeney, Type 1 diabetes is normal. And when diabetes disappears, every camper can show what makes them special, not what makes them different. Since 1950, Camp Sweeney has provided a positive turning point in the lives of more than 35,000 children. Camp Sweeney is regarded as one of the largest and most effective diabetes education facilities...
1 Wolfe Lake Dr
Hendersonville, NC 28739, U.S.A.Phone: 828-692-2677
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near lush and peaceful national forests, lays Camp Pinnacle, a camp designed for kids to have fun, learn a lot, and develop 21st century skills that will help them to succeed in the future. Camp Pinnacle offers not just a fun experience that takes place outside, but a fun experience where our campers learn what the outdoors can give us and how we can give back. We are a co-ed camp that serves campers ages 7 through 16 that come from all over the world. We are deeply committed to our families and our mission: To ensure the safest, most substantive, and most exciting summer camp experience through...
7095 W 399th St
La Cygne, KS 66040, U.S.A.Phone: 913-757-4500
Provide your child with a life changing opportunity this summer Wildwood! With a variety of camp offerings for different ages and interests, a one or two week resident camp session will truly be a highlight of your child's year. Summer Adventure is Wildwood's traditional summer camp program for boys and girls ages 8 to 15. The program is designed to provide each individual camper an opportunity to discover the best of Wildwood, the best of summer camping, and the best in themselves while: Overcoming Challenges: increase self-confidence and develop leadership skills; Applying Science: relate concepts learned in school to real...
17197 Hyampom Rd
Hayfork, CA 96041, U.S.A.Phone: 530-628-5992
About Canoeing Camps and Programs
Canoeing camps and programs give your kids a chance to discover the wonders of nature while developing physical fitness and self-confidence. In addition to teaching skill, paddling on lakes and rivers fosters discipline, focus, and a respect for the natural world. These camps offer professional instruction and an enjoyable, encouraging atmosphere. Whether your child is a novice on the water or an experienced canoeist, these camps offer an encouraging environment to develop new skills for a lifetime.
Traveling in a canoe often requires partners to work together just to get across a body of water. That’s why this activity is an excellent opportunity for campers to learn teamwork, patience, and trust. Through shared adventures, team-building activities, and group paddles, campers build friendships and acquire critical life skills like cooperation and responsibility.
Canoeing camps typically include a variety of outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, campfire nights, and environmental education in addition to time spent on the water. By allowing campers to disconnect from devices and reconnect with nature, these activities improve mental health as well as physical health. Gliding over a serene lake or navigating a river gives children a sense of shared success and serenity that they don't typically get from their everyday activities.
Canoeing programs are a great option for parents looking for a camp that blends outdoor adventure, life skills, and physical exercise. These camps foster resilience, curiosity, and a stronger bond with the environment in addition to keeping kids active and involved. Along with priceless memories from their time on the water, your child will return home healthier, in more ways than one.
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