Camp Deerhorn Activities

ARCHERY
Archery is one of the more popular activities. After campers gain some experience shooting from 20 and 30 yards, they can use the field course. The archery field course is eight separate targets on a trail through the woods.

BASKETBALL
Basketball scrimmages will be the highlight of basketball class. Campers will also refine their skills and learn shooting, passing, and defense.

CANOEING
During canoeing class, campers will learn paddle strokes and rescue techniques. Boys will also be able to use the funyaks (sit-on-top kayaks.)

CRAFTS
In crafts class, boys will make their own projects. Wood, tie-dyes and beads are primarily used and originality is stressed.

GOLF
Campers will learn the sport of golf from many angles. They will learn to putt, chip, and drive. They can shoot from tees in the driving range, practice getting out of the sand trap, and work on chipping into a bucket thirty feet away.

HORSEBACK RIDING
Not all campers take horseback riding as it is a paid extra activity. Those who do take riding report that it is their favorite activity. Boys will learn grooming techniques and participate in western style trail rides.

ICE HOCKEY
Deerhorn hockey camp takes place during the three week session. It lasts only 6 days and campers are on the ice for 90 minutes per day. The focus of hockey camp is having fun and while skills are improved, that is not the primary goal.

MOUNTAIN BIKING
Mountain biking was introduced in the late 1980s and became a well-liked activity. Campers get to see secluded Deerhorn wilderness by using single track trails.

RIFLERY
Riflery is yet another preferred activity. Campers shoot for awards on our standard fifty-foot range. Once campers master shooting from the prone position, they progress to sitting and kneeling.

SAILING
For the past thirty years, sailing has ranked as one of the top activities. Campers will begin by learning to sail the bigger boats (Lasers and 420's) with instructors. Once they have demonstrated proficiency, they can then sail the Sunfish alone.

SPORTS & GAMES
Sports & Games is the newest activity at Camp Deerhorn. It combines traditional activities like baseball, soccer, volleyball, & lacrosse with not-so-traditional activities like Ultimate Frisbee and Slip & Slide Kickball. Our counselors for the inaugural 2005 season made this activity easily one of the most popular in camp.

SWIMMING
During swim class, campers will learn stroke techniques, survival skills, and become stronger swimmers. Popular activities during swim class also include going down the waterslide, diving off the raft, and jumping on The Rave, the water trampoline.

TENNIS
Learning tennis skills through the use of games and the "Lobster," makes this activity exciting and challenging.

WATERSKIING
Since the early 1990's, water skiing has taken over as the most popular activity. Campers have the opportunity to water ski, kneeboard and wakeboard.