Statement of Activities

At Red Oak, Red Barn and Chincapin a variety of activities are offered.  Listed below are the major programs going on during the summer camp season.  The campers are supervised during all activities.  Please read these activities, then complete the following form:

                                                          Your Name:  
                                           Your Campers Name:  

I acknowledge the activities described on this page 
are conducted at Red Oak, Red Barn and Chincapin
 
Special Conditions

If you have any questions please feel free to call David Roskos, Executive Director.  Some programs are specified  for Red Oak, which is the resident camp for boys, which means only Red Oak campers participate in the activity.  All of our programs follow the American Camping Association standards.

CHALLENGE COURSE.  A collection of unique and dynamic activities based on an obstacle course.  This involves rope activities, climbing and rappelling.  One challenge course is for day campers and one for Red Oak which is an advanced course.

ROCK CLIMBING AND BOULDERING WALL.  These are located in the recreation building.  Only used with strict supervision.  We require the use of helmets, harness and belay lines on the climbing wall..

POOL.  Red Cross swim instruction.  “Free” swim times other than lessons.  Life guards on duty.  

LAKE ACTIVITIES.  Canoe and kayak (funyak) instruction.  Fishing.  Biology studies.

CANOEING IN LOCAL RIVERS.  Canoeing in rivers out of state for the Red Oak campers only.  Life jackets are required for everyone (including adults).  Chincapin and Red Barn campers learn canoe skills and water safety on the camp lake.  The boys and girls with more advanced skill sometimes canoe the local rivers.

ARCHERY, TENNIS, SOFTBALL, FIELD GAMES AND INFORMAL GAMES.  We follow the NAA guidelines for archery instruction

HIKES.  In the Holden Arboretum and local parks.  Backpack hikes and overnights at the camp and in the Arboretum.  Red Oak hikes in other states (usually PA or NY).  Parents will be fully informed of these trips.

FIELD TRIPS.  Of local interest.

RED OAK resident camp for boys go on a 14-16 day “wilderness trip”.

WOOD WORK AND CRAFTS PROJECTS.  No power tools. 

OUTDOOR CRAFTS AND ORIENTEERING.  (Use of compass and maps).  Fire building is a craft project. 

TRANSPORTATION. Children will be transported in camp buses and 15 passenger vans.  No private vehicles owned by counselors will transport children. 

ARBORETUM PROJECTS.  Involving planting, trail clearing and projects geared to the age groups involved.

Management and care of personal equipment used at the camp.  For example: backpacks, fishing equipment.

HORSEBACK RIDING AT CHINCAPIN ONLY.  Barn management includes instruction on cleaning bridle, saddle and other equipment.  Lessons in the ring.  Trail rides. 

KITCHEN DUTIES.  Red Oak boys and Chincapin girls (during residence week) will be doing some kitchen duties.  Washing dishes and serving food.  They will also be instructed in the preparation of meals while out on the trails.  They will be using personal cook stoves. 

RED OAK CABINS.  Boys will be involved in keeping their cabins clean.  Same said for the girls who stay at camp the last week of the season. 

GUN SAFETY PROGRAM.  Red Oak boys will be instructed in the NRA rifle program, with parental consent.  Red Barn and Chincapin will also be instructed in NRA standards, using light air rifles.