Schedule & Activities

Hermann Sons Life Camp

Campers participate in a free-choice elective program of daily activities ranging from crafts to sports, performing arts to adventure activities and participate in special evening programs.

Hermann Sons Life Camp

Eligibility

Hermann Sons Life Camp is for junior members and non-members 7-14 years of age.

The Camp Program is open to youth who will be 7 years of age and less than 15 years of age on or before Sept. 1 of the current camping year. Registration is opened first to members and then registration opens to non-members at a later date.

Youth who are ages 7-9 by Sept. 1, are eligible for Mini Camp, and ages 8-14 as of Sept. 1 are eligible for a full week or extended week.

Campers must be in good health and be both physically and mentally able to participate in all Camp functions.

Hermann Sons Life Camp

Summer Sessions & Themes

Session 1	June 15 - June 21	Theme Texas
This session begins Sunday afternoon and concludes on Saturday morning.

Session 10 Day	June 22 - July 2	Theme Marvel/Disney
This session begins Sunday afternoon and concludes on Wednesday morning.

Session 2	July 6 - July 12	Theme Hawaiian
This session begins Sunday afternoon and concludes on Saturday morning.

Session 3	July 13 - July 19	Theme Red, White & Blue
This session begins Sunday afternoon and concludes on Saturday morning.

Session 4	July 20 - July 26	Theme Halloween
This session begins Sunday afternoon and concludes on Saturday morning.

Session 5	July 27 - August 7	Theme Neon
This session begins Sunday afternoon and concludes on Saturday morning.

Session Mini	August 3 - August 7	Theme Christmas
This session begins Sunday afternoon and concludes on Thursday morning.

Exploring New Horizons

Activities

Adventure Activities

Climbing
Campers will practice safe climbing techniques primarily on the bouldering wall and the 30-foot vertical wall. In addition, campers will participate in some low ropes course activities, knot-tying skills, rappelling and more. Double-period activity.

Challenge Activities
Campers will participate in the High Ropes Challenge Course, Zip Line and and the Giant’s Swing. Ages 10-14 only. Double-period activity.

Water

Rec swim or free swim
Canoeing
Kayaking
Fishing

Range Activities

Archery
Campers are taught basic skills of markmanship using a re-curve bow and arrows.

Riflery
Using air rifles, campers learn shooting techniques and positions while practicing essential safety fundamentals.

Nature

Outdoor Living Skills

Campers experience outdoor adventures such as hiking, shelter building, fire building, outdoor cooking and other activities in wooded areas around Camp. Open to ages 10-14.

Adventures In Nature

Nature hikes and outdoor educational activities, like bird-watching, are a part of this class.

Sports

All sports activities are designed for the campers to play and have fun teaching the basic fundamentals.

Soccer
GaGa
Softball and Baseball
Sand Volleyball
Basketball
Tennis
Court Hockey
Flag Football
Golf
Recreational games
Newcomb ball

Performance Arts

Tumbling
Campers learn to strengthen basic tumbling skills based on their abilities.

Twirling
Participants are taught fundamental baton and flag-spinning skills along with a routine.

Cheer
Campers are taught a dance routine and a line dance.

Drama (Theater Arts)
Campers take part in theatrical exercises and activities.

Dance
In addition to movement technique, campers are taught a routine.

Crafts

Ceramics
Campers learn about colors and paint a plaster craft piece.

Camp Crafts
A variety of projects are created throughout the week.

Rocketry
Campers assemble model rockets and launch them at the end of the week.

Tie-dye Activity
Bring your own white shirt and/or pillow case and make cool designs.