While reading the activities below, be thinking about how you would rate these classes 1-8. This will help staff put each camper in classes they will enjoy. (Campers will have the opportunity to choose their classes upon arrival
Archery- The purpose of the course is to introduce campers to the basic techneiques of the outdoor t get archery, emphasizing the care and use of equipment, range safety, stance, and shooting techniques, scoring and competition.
Swimming- (Upon arrival, all children will be required to take a swim test. Based on the lifeguards judgement, children will be placed into beginning swimming if the y see fit
Beginning Sw imming- The goal is to get campers comfortable and able to enjoy the water safely. They will learn basic water skills such as floating, blowing bubbles, leg and arm movemenrts, as well as exploring the water.
Advanced Swimming- Advanced swimming focuses on teaching campers higher level strokes such as: breast stroke, butterfly, freestyle, etc. This class also off ers multiple water games giving campers the chance to experience team building skills.
Kayaking- This class introduces the basics of kayaking. It will teach campers how to properly paddle, balance skills, water safety, self awareness, and allows them to have a chance to experience the lake.
Fishing- This class offers the basic technuqies of when, where, and how to fish. Campers will learn all parts of a fishing pole, how to bai t and cast a line, as well as remove a fish from a hook.
American Sign Language- This class will teach ASL mannerisms, ASL alphabet, and small phrases to communicate with those who know ASL or are impared through speech or hearing.
Nature- This class will guide campers to learn various orginisms and plants of the outdoors. Campers will learn proper ways to build and put out fires, learn animal tracks, as well as survival skills.
Range- This class will educate children on gun safety as well as the proper mechinisms in shooting guns. Campers will be able to shoot a .22 riffle and compete in a competition for Top Shot!
Recreation- This class will give campers the opportunity to ply organized games, and build teamwork skills. Campers can expect to play more than just your basic sports including games such as furniture, blind samurai, freeze tag, and more!
Trooper Island Application - Revised 1/14/26