Camp Towanda
Activities

Activities at Camp Towanda

Camp Towanda offers over 65 activities designed to give campers a well-rounded, classic sleepaway camp experience filled with sports, waterfront fun, creative arts, outdoor adventure, special events, and evening traditions. With a program built around trying new things, improving skills, building friendships, and enjoying a healthy, non-competitive environment, every camper has the chance to shine in their own way while making memories that last long after summer ends.

Athletics

Camp Towanda’s athletic program is built around teamwork, sportsmanship, skill development, and fun. Campers of all experience levels are encouraged to try new sports, improve their abilities, and enjoy a spirited, low-pressure approach to play.

• Aerobics — Upbeat fitness and movement.
• Badminton — Racquet skills and friendly rallies.
• Baseball — Batting, catching, and teamwork.
• Basketball — Shooting, dribbling, and games.
• Capture-the-Flag — Strategy, speed, and teamwork.
• Cheerleading — Spirit, rhythm, and confidence.
• Croquet — Classic lawn-game fun.
• Dance — Movement, music, and expression.
• Field Hockey — Stick skills and field play.
• Focus Clinics — Extra practice in favorite activities.
• Football — Passing, catching, and team play.
• Frisbee Golf — Outdoor aim and strategy.
• Ga-Ga — Fast-paced camp favorite.
• Ghost — Silly, social group fun.
• Golf — Swing, putting, and focus.
• Gymnastics — Strength, balance, and flexibility.
• Jogging — Fresh-air fitness and stamina.
• Lacrosse — Cradling, passing, and shooting.
• Martial Arts — Focus, discipline, and movement.
• Newcomb — Beginner-friendly court teamwork.
• Physical Fitness — Strength, stamina, and confidence.
• Quidditch — Imaginative team competition.
• Roller Hockey — Skating, sticks, and teamwork.
• Roller Skating — Balance and classic fun.
• Soccer — Footwork, passing, and goals.
• Softball — Fielding, hitting, and team spirit.
• Street Hockey — Fast, active stick play.
• Team Handball — Passing, movement, and strategy.
• Tennis — Strokes, serves, and rallies.
• Track & Field — Running, jumping, and goals.
• Tug-O-War — Team strength and camp spirit.
• Volleyball — Serving, passing, and teamwork.
• Zumba — Dance fitness with energy.

The Arts

Creative arts at Camp Towanda give campers the chance to explore imagination, self-expression, performance, design, and hands-on projects as part of a well-rounded summer camp experience. The camp’s program highlights creative arts, fine arts, drama, dance, and more.

• Arts & Crafts — Classic hands-on creativity.
• Candle-Making — Handmade camp keepsakes.
• Ceramics & Pottery — Clay, shaping, and design.
• Computer Graphic Design — Digital art and creativity.
• Culinary Arts — Cooking, recipes, and tasting.
• Drama — Acting, confidence, and imagination.
• FNF Band — Music, rhythm, and performance.
• Hand-Painted Clothes — Wearable camp art.
• Hobbies — Personal projects and interests.
• Jewelry Making — Beads, color, and design.
• Outdoor Painting — Nature-inspired artwork.
• Scenery — Set pieces and stage design.
• Sculpture — 3D creativity and materials.
• Sewing — Fabric skills and projects.
• Theatre — Performance, storytelling, and teamwork.
• Tie Dye — Colorful camp classic.
• Totem Pole — Group art and tradition.
• TV-Radio-Newspaper — Media, reporting, and storytelling.
• Video Editing — Camp stories on screen.
• Woodworking — Building, tools, and craftsmanship.

Waterfront

Camp Towanda’s waterfront program includes swimming, boating, waterskiing, and exciting water activities. These activities help campers build confidence, enjoy summer adventure, and make the most of camp life by the water.

• Banana Boat — Group rides and big laughs.
• Beach — Sand, sun, and friends.
• Beach Volleyball — Team play on the sand.
• Canoeing — Paddling and teamwork.
• Fishing — Patience, focus, and nature.
• General Swim — Free swim and water fun.
• Giant Slide — Splashy waterfront excitement.
• Kayaking — Paddling and independence.
• Knee Boarding — Balance and water-sport thrills.
• Paddle Boats — Easy cruising with friends.
• Rowboats — Classic boating skills.
• Sailing — Wind, water, and teamwork.
• Surfboards — Balance and board practice.
• Swim Instruction — Technique, safety, and confidence.
• Tarzan Swing — Swing, splash, and smiles.
• Tubing — Fast, fun water rides.
• Wakeboarding — Balance, strength, and challenge.
• Water Aerobics — Fitness in the water.
• Water Basketball — Hoops with a splash.
• Water Polo — Swimming, strategy, and teamwork.
• Water Volleyball — Volleyball in the water.
• Waterskiing — Gliding across the lake.
• Windsurfing — Wind-powered water adventure.

Outdoor Adventure

Camp Towanda’s adventure and outdoor activities include climbing, outdoor challenges, nature experiences, and opportunities for campers to build confidence beyond the courts and fields.

• Animal Husbandry — Animal care and responsibility.
• Archery — Aim, patience, and focus.
• Astronomy — Stars, sky, and wonder.
• Campfires — Songs, stories, and tradition.
• Camping/Overnights — Outdoor bonding and adventure.
• Challenge Course — Teamwork and problem-solving.
• Climbing Wall — Courage, strength, and goals.
• High Ropes Course — Trust and confidence up high.
• Meteorology — Weather, clouds, and science.
• Model Rocketry — Building, launching, and discovery.
• Nature & Gardening — Plants, soil, and outdoors.
• Orienteering — Maps, navigation, and exploration.
• Toboggan Slide — Speedy camp excitement.
• Zip Line — Big thrills and confidence.

Evening Activities

Camp Towanda notes that every day and every night are different, with special events, traditions, and evening activities helping campers build friendships and enjoy the spirit of camp life.

• Airbands — Lip-sync performances and laughs.
• BBQs — Outdoor meals and community.
• Beach Parties — Music, games, and summer fun.
• Bunk Junk — Silly bunk-based challenges.
• Campfires — Songs, skits, and reflection.
• Casino Night — Games and friendly strategy.
• Circus — Performance and playful spectacle.
• Discos — Dancing, music, and friends.
• Dutch Auction — Fast-paced item challenges.
• Electionality — Spirited camp personality fun.
• Friday Evening Services — Reflection and community tradition.
• Group Nights — Division bonding and games.
• Hypnotist — Entertainment and surprises.
• Luaus — Tropical-themed camp celebration.
• Magician — Wonder, comedy, and fun.
• Plays — Camp performances and creativity.
• Scavenger Hunt — Clues, teamwork, and adventure.
• Simon Sez — Listening and quick reactions.
• Sing Downs — Spirited song competitions.
• Socials — Friends, music, and games.
• Square Dancing — Group dancing and laughs.
• Talent Shows — Campers sharing their talents.

Special Events

Traditions and special events are a major part of the Towanda experience, giving campers memorable all-camp moments beyond the daily activity schedule.

• 4th of July Celebration — Patriotic summer fun.
• All Camp Twister — Giant group game excitement.
• Bunk Feast — Special cabin meal tradition.
• Carnivals — Games, booths, and prizes.
• Counselor Hunt — Search, strategy, and laughs.
• Crazy Hat Day — Silly themed creativity.
• Fort Night — Building, imagination, and teamwork.
• Girls’ Sing — Music, spirit, and tradition.
• Lazy Day — Relaxed camp-day fun.
• Olympics/Color War — Team spirit and competition.
• Overnights — Outdoor bonding and adventure.
• Pizza Parties — Food, friends, and celebration.
• Porch Breakfast — A special outdoor meal.
• Rope Burning — Team challenge and tradition.
• Sibling Sleepover — Shared sibling camp memories.
• Special Days — Themed surprises and fun.
• Tournaments — Friendly competition and sportsmanship.
• Towanda-opoly — Camp-themed game play.
• Watermelon League — Playful summer competition.
• Yad Sdrawkcab — Backwards Day silliness.

Special Activities

Special activities add variety to the Camp Towanda schedule, giving campers more ways to play, create, compete, and spend time with friends.

• Bingo — Campers enjoy a classic game of luck, attention, and friendly excitement.
• Bowling — Campers practice aim, patience, and good sportsmanship in a fun recreational setting.
• Bumper Cars — Campers enjoy laughs, movement, and playful excitement.
• Canteen — Campers look forward to snacks, treats, and a favorite break in the camp day.
• Chess — Campers build strategy, focus, patience, and problem-solving skills.
• Guinness Record Breaking — Campers attempt fun and unusual challenges inspired by record-breaking achievements.
• Kite Flying — Campers enjoy fresh air and summer skies while flying colorful kites.
• Legos — Campers build, design, and imagine through creative hands-on construction.
• Ping-Pong — Campers practice quick reflexes, coordination, and friendly table competition.
• Tetherball — Campers enjoy a simple, energetic playground-style game.

Master Clinics & Optional Programs

Camp Towanda offers optional electives and master clinics for campers who want to focus more deeply on specific interests. The camp describes these as opportunities for individualized instruction, skill development, coaching, and focused activity time, with options including sports clinics, culinary, golf, horseback riding, fine arts, tutoring, and more.

• Soccer — Campers can receive extra soccer instruction focused on footwork, passing, shooting, and game play.
• Basketball — Campers build shooting, dribbling, defense, and court confidence through focused coaching.
• Lacrosse — Campers improve stick handling, passing, catching, shooting, and field awareness.
• Golf — Campers work on golf skills with added opportunities connected to Towanda’s driving range, 2-hole course, and nearby golf club outings.
• Culinary — Campers cook in a special country kitchen while learning everything from kitchen basics to more advanced recipes.
• Horseback — Campers can take riding lessons through Towanda’s horseback option, with stables located nearby.
• Fine Arts — Campers explore more focused art sessions such as watercolor, acrylic painting, scratchboard, or charcoal, often using the camp landscape for inspiration.
• Golf Course Play — Campers take their golf skills beyond practice and onto the course through weekly golf outings.
• Fine Art Experience — Campers who love art can spend more focused time developing technique, creativity, and personal style.
• Horseback Option — Campers interested in riding can add horseback lessons to their camp experience.
• Mastercamp Tennis — Campers receive focused tennis instruction to improve strokes, serves, footwork, and match play.
• Serious Nature Live — Campers dive deeper into nature, wildlife, outdoor learning, and hands-on discovery.
• Sports Focus Clinics — Campers who want “more” can choose additional sports instruction in areas such as tennis, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, and gymnastics.
• Tutoring — Campers can receive academic or subject-specific support while still enjoying the full summer camp experience.

Frequently Asked Questions about Activities at Camp Towanda