Activities

Teen Extreme Camp Information
Activity Description
Sailing Chart your course and navigate your way under sail! Let our experienced instructors show you how to harness the wind and maneuver your boat through the waters of Lake Winnekeag! PFD's provided as well as staff lifeguards.
Small Boats Explore Winnekeag's shoreline up close! Have fun using the Paddle Boats, Canoes, Hydro-BIkes & FunYaks on Lake Winnekeag!
Swimming (Recreational) One of Camp Winnekeag's main attractions is its waterfront! Swim with your friends or just hang out & relax on the sand or the swim docks.
Swimming Lessons Learn to swim like a fish! Let our Red Cross certified instructors teach you!
Ceramics/ Crafts Get "fired up" for a ceramics project! Learn how to handle delicate greenware, glazes and bisque, turning clay into priceless works of art! Or, learn to make new crafts at our craft house. Make fun and useful gifts!
Wakeboard/Waterski One of Camp Winnekeag's hottest watersports! Join this exciting activity and learn new skills and jumps from our qualified and skilled instructors! We even have sliders! Sign up for this activity and catch some air behind our ski nautique!
Christian Drama Want to learn the secret of the excellent plays and dramas performed by our camp staff? If so, this class is for you! Learn acting, costuming, sets, props, stage etiquette and public speaking in our drama class!
Digital Photography Are you a camera buff? Here's your opportunity to learn how to take photos using techniques the pros use! Learn digital editing! Learn proper lighting techniques and composition! Let our photo staff take you to a new level!
Digital Photography, Advanced Campers will focus more on technical aspects of digital camera equipment and its use in this Advanced Digital Photography class.
Guitar Lessons Have you ever wanted to play guitar? Now you can learn or enhance your skills! Bring your own guitar! Classical or acoustic. This class meets for one period each day.
Bikes-BMX Jumping, racing, speeding, swerving--all the thrills and spills of BMX biking are available at Camp Winnekeag! From beginner to pro, our own BMX track is waiting for you! Bikes, helmets and safety gear are provided!
Bikes-Mountain Biking Discover the outdoors on track and trail, over winding and hilly terrain on our mountain bikes! You'll have fun with our experienced biking instructors leading you on an exciting ride! Helmets and safety gear provided. Come, ride with us!
Horsemanship-Amateur Amateur Riders have no or limited equestrian experience. This is their FIRST time signing up for the equestrian program.
Horsemanship-Amateur Advanced To sign up for this level campers must have participated in the Equestrian Program in last summer. This level is not an 'official' level of the EMW program. Since we are solidifying the program this summer we are adding this level for those who were in the Equestrian program last summer, and are close to having the ability to be in the Trail Hand class. This class is also for when all Trail Hand slots are full.
Horsemanship-Trail Hand Trail Hand To take the Trail Hand class campers must have been in the Equestrian program of Summer 2009. You must have the ability to: 1. Mount your horse independently or with a leg up. 2. Independently steer your horse to circle or reverse using both reign and leg cues. 3. Walk your horse independently and demonstrate knowledge of all four natural aids. 4. Demonstrate independence and confidence in sitting jog/trot. 5. Demonstrate confidence outside of the ring. 6. Independently dismount facing front.
Nature-Wilderness Survival Let our experienced wilderness staff teach you about the natural world and how to live in harmony with the environment by using 'leave no trace' techniques. Learn skills for camping, hiking, & orienteering, and how to select and prepare edible wild plants.
Archery Take aim! With a few lessons from our certified instructor, you'll soon be a pro! Learn proper techniques, range etiquette and safety protocol. You'll soon be ready to hit the bull's eye!
Archery, Advanced Increase and improve your archery skills with this advanced class. For campers who have already taken basic Archery.
Climbing Wall Learn the 'ropes' on our new climbing wall! Gain knowledge and experience for future big wall climbing!
Sports This class is an introductory to a variety of popular sports. Learn to play Basketball, Volleyball, Softball and Soccer and Flag Football! Have fun while improving your teamwork skills!
Sports-Basketball Spend one class period a day just like a mini-camp, learning how to shoot hoop and improve your skills.
Teen Extreme-Mountain Biking/Rock Climbing Learn to rock climb, or enhance your rock climbing skills! Our staff will teach you all you need to know to become a pro! Join our experienced instructors on an exciting adventure along hilly and winding trails for mountain biking! Safety gear will be provided for both sports.
Teen Extreme-Canoeing/Camping Plan on bringing your overnight gear, as our experienced instructors will safely guide you on a multi-day canoeing/camping trip! Must be intermediate or advanced level swimmer.
Nature- Birds/Animal Tracking Do you know the difference between a nuthatch and a warbler? Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between short and tall animals, or a feline or canine by their tracks? Sign up to learn the secrets of the outdoors with our experienced naturalists!
Nature- Stars/Weather Experience the magnificence of the night-sky! View God's awesome celestial panorama with our camp staff who are knowledgeable in astronomy. Do you know the tell-tale signs of an approaching storm? Or how to forecast the weather? Sign up for Nature-Stars/Weather!