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Fun at Camp Metamora
Below is our
current catalogue of Outdoor Program Electives at Camp Innisfree.
Tips on completing your application, including refund and voucher
information, are in the sidebar
below. For assistance, please call (800) 334-0883, X108.
CHALLENGE
COURSES
Permission Slip Required |
April-November
High
Climbing Course
7th Grade or Higher Only
| $15/each,
minimum 8 girls
This challenge
course on the Metamora Tango Tower provides further opportunity for
teamwork with an added emphasis on individual goals. Allows
participants to expand their comfort zone and challenge themselves as
well as their group. All participants are outfitted with
helmets, safety harnesses, and safety rope (similar to rock climbing).
Proper spotting and belay technique is explained and practiced before
anyone leaves the ground. Each participants has the opportunity
to complete 3 challenges during a half-day program. Participant
may have the opportunity to use the zip line and rock walls.
Download Registration Form
Combination
Climb/Low Tower (1½ hrs.)
5th Grade or Higher Only
| $10/each,
minimum 8 girls
Participants
will have the opportunity to try out the Climbing Wall portion of the
Tango Tower while also working as a team on the low elements of the
Tower. This program combines the low course and one time climb
into a ½ day program for troop or group.
Download Registration Form
Narrin
Challenge
5th Grade or Higher Only
| $10/each,
minimum 8 girls
This activity
is designed for groups to challenge themselves not only as an
individual but also as a group by using their strengths, creativity
and strategic planning. The challenges are different for each
group, and vary depending on the group’s dynamics, size, and age.
A group typically completes 3 to 5 challenges during a half-day
program.
Download Registration Form
Indoor
Team/Challenge Program (1½ hrs.)
2nd Grade or Higher Only
| $7/each,
minimum 10 girls; maximum 15
This activity
is designed for groups to challenge themselves as a team through a
series of games and challenges presented to them. Each series of
challenges will be focused towards the individual group dynamics.
Download Registration Form
OUTDOOR
SKILLS
Available Year-Round
Orienteering
I (1½ hrs.)
2nd Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each,
minimum 10 girls; maximum 18
This program is
for girls who are beginners to orienteering. Girls will learn
how to use a compass through games and activities. Winter
classes may be held inside a unit.
Download Registration Form
OUTDOOR
SKILLS
April-November
Archery
(1½ hrs.)
4th Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each,
minimum 10 girls; maximum 18
Participants
will begin with an introduction to archery safety procedures and how
to handle the equipment before anyone begins to shoot. Our
arrows are target tip arrows and the girls are equipped with proper
sized bows. Girls will be shooting only at target while at camp.
Download Registration Form
Orienteering
II (3 hrs.)
4th Grade or Higher Only
| $8/each,
minimum 10 girls; maximum 18
Girls will get
a review on how to use the compass, learn how to calculate walking
distance, and follow a set-up course using a topographic map of the
camp area. Course will also include trail signs.
Download Registration Form
Fishing
Program (1½ hrs.)
4th Grade or Higher Only
| $8/each,
minimum 10 girls; maximum 18
Girls will
begin with an introduction to fishing and proper care of equipment.
Practice casting on shore, tying knots, and learn about safety for
themselves as well as others around them. This is a 1½ hour
course and girls will spend about ½ hour fishing in the lake.
This is a catch-and-release fishing program.
Download Registration Form
NATURE AT
CAMP
Available Year-Round
Ecology
Discovery (1½ hrs.)
2nd Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each,
minimum 10 girls; maximum 20
Investigate the
areas of camp on and off trails. Girls will get down on their
hands and knees and see what lives beneath the dirt. They will
also go on a short hike during this session and can document
discoveries in camp journals they will make themselves.
Download Registration Form
Wildlife
(1½ hrs.)
2nd Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each,
minimum 10 girls; maximum 20
Study the
animals at camp. Go for a hike and see what has been running
through camp. You will have time to cast your own animal track
and take it home to remember your experience.
Download Registration Form
Birding at
Camp (1½ hrs.)
2nd Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each, minimum
10 girls; maximum 20
Discover native
and migratory birds at camp. Use your own creativity and design
your own bird during this activity. Bring binoculars.
Download Registration Form
Wetland
Adventures (1½ hrs.)
2nd Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each, minimum
10 girls; maximum 20
Explore the
wetlands, discover the plants & animals that live in the watershed and
go for a hike to explore the wildlife.
Download Registration Form
AQUATICS
Permission Slip Required |
May-September
All aquatic activities are
supervised by qualified camp staff, who have completed emergency
aquatic procedures training. No one is allowed to enter the
water unless a GSMD lifeguard or boating instructor is present.
A strict buddy system is used. All boating classes include
proper safety instructions including getting in and out of boats and
use of PFD (lifejackets). PFD required for all participants in
boating regardless of their swimming ability. Troops must
provide adequate number of adults to serve as observers, who will
receive orientation prior to boating activity.
Row-Boating
(1½ hrs.)
2nd Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each,
minimum 10 girls; maximum 20
After an
introduction to rowboat safety, girls and adults will be able to have
an enjoyable row around the lake at camp. Brownies and young
Juniors will be required to have an adult in each boat with the girls
to help with rowing, if needed.
Download Registration Form
Paddle Boats
(1½ hrs.)
2nd Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each,
minimum 10 girls; maximum 20
After an
introduction to paddleboat safety, girls and adults will be able to
paddle around the lake at Camp Metamora. Brownies will be
required to have an adult in each boat with the girls to assist if
needed.
Download Registration Form
Memorial Day
Weekend-Labor Day Weekend
Canoe I
(1½ hrs.)
5th Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each,
minimum 10 girls; maximum 20
Girls and
adults will have this introduction session in our swimming area.
They will practice getting in and out of canoes, changing places, and
practice at least 3 types of paddle strokes. The canoes will not
be leaving the swim area during this session. Come dressed to
get in the water, participants will get wet. Upon
completion of this session, girls will have the opportunity to take a
swim test, which must be passed in order to participate in Canoe II.
Download Registration Form
Canoe II
(3 hrs.)
7th Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each,
minimum 8 girls; maximum 12
Girls will
begin in the swim area for a quick review of Canoe I, take a swim test
(must pass in order to continue) and practice swamping a canoe.
Upon completion of this, they will have time to paddle around the
lake, practicing canoeing skills. Prerequisite is Canoe I, and
pass the swim test which includes swimming 4 lengths and treading
water for 2 minutes.
Download Registration Form
Swimming
(1½ hrs.)
2nd Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each,
minimum 10 girls; maximum 20
Session begins
with orientation presented by a certified lifeguard. Swimming
area is consists of 3 areas, based on skill. Girls wishing to
swim in these must first pass a swimming proficiency test designed for
that area. Swim tests are offered if time allows for the amount
of swimmers during a session. A strict buddy system is used at
all times. Troops and groups are required to provide enough
adults to serve as observers during their session. Observers
will receive orientation prior to the girls entering the water (1
observer for every 10 swimmers).
Download Registration Form
WINTER
PROGRAMS
Permission Slip Required |
January & February
Ice Skating
(1½ hrs.)
4th Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each,
minimum 10 girls
Ice thickness
permitting, girls will be able to participate in 1½ hours of skating.
Participants must bring their own skates. Girls will begin
session with basic instruction and proper conduct rules. If an
OPF fire builder is present, you may keep a fire going in the fire
ring near the skating area.
Download Registration Form
Ice Fishing
(1½ hrs.)
4th Grade or Higher Only
| $4/each,
minimum 10 girls
Girls will
begin with introduction to fishing and proper care of equipment.
Practice casting on shore, typing knots, and learn about safety for
themselves and others around them. Girls will spend 1½ hours on
the lake.
Download Registration Form
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