Activities
From canoeing, arts and crafts and archery to a low ropes course and
silly songs and skits—these are just a few of the many exciting
activities at Camp Bird. Campers participate with their cabin in a
number of scheduled activity periods but they also have ample free time
during the day in which to choose what they wish to do.
Morning activities include group Bible study and a rousing music class
followed by snack and free time. Throughout the afternoon campers take
part in a number of cabin activities. These may vary from week to week
or year to year but include swimming, archery, arts and crafts, a nature
hike, nature study, the low ropes course, kickball or volleyball. An
afternoon snack follows as well as more free time in which campers can
re-visit many of these areas or just relax in the cabin. The evening
activity is considered by some to be the highlight of the day. These are
often all-camp games and may be a Scavenger Hunt, Road Rally, Staff Hunt
or Carnival. An evening snack and campfire with lots of songs, skits and
charades round out a very exhausting, yet exciting, day!
Throughout all of these activities run the Camp Bird Olympics. Cabins
participate in swimming relays, boat and canoe races, a crafts
competition, a free throw toss and various land Olympic sports such as
the 50-yard dash, the long jump and a softball throw. The kickball,
volleyball and “Birdball” tournaments are also part of the Camp Bird
Olympics.
Many camps offer these same activities but we believe one thing that
makes our camp special is that we provide a Christ-centered atmosphere
with positive, Christian role models in the form of staff and
counselors. Campers can feel free to participate in activities or even
try something new in this positive and supportive environment.