Athletic Sports Activities

We offer athletic sports activities every day both morning and afternoon.  We are not a “sports camp” so we do not do soccer or tennis drills but rather play sports for fun.  We are a non-competitive camp so we put the emphasis on participation and fun! 

Tennis

This is another popular athletic activity at Stone Mountain Adventures.  We provide rackets and balls and you supply the energy that makes tennis so much fun.  We do not have courts here at camp but utilize the courts at Juniata College, which is about six miles from camp.  Please note that we do not offer formal tennis lessons but offer recreational tennis for everyone!

Soccer

Also known as the “World's Game,” soccer is an extremely popular activity at Stone Mountain Adventures.  Staff and campers play together and make each game exciting for everyone involved.

Basketball

It really is true that everyone loves a good fun game of basketball.  Whether it’s a friendly game of “Knockout” or a full game of 5 v. 5, basketball is fun for everyone.  Please note that we do not offer formal instruction in basketball; however, if you need help with your jump shot or lay up our friendly staff are there to help!

Ultimate Frisbee 

This is probably the most popular athletic activity at camp.  The rules state that you cannot run with the Frisbee so once you catch it you must stop immediately and look to toss the Frisbee to an open teammate.  There are few things better in life than chasing down a flying Frisbee!

Flag Football

This is almost as much fun as the real thing!  Offered a few times a week, flag football is a thrilling game, especially when we try to teach it to our international campers!

Touch Rugby 

While not a traditional American sport, Touch Rugby is an exciting game that combines skill and dexterity.  All passes must go backwards while you can only advance the ball by running it.  It is similar to Soccer in that you are trying to “create space.”  Our enthusiastic international counselors love to teach the game of rugby almost as much as they love to play it!

Softball

The sport of softball is gaining in popularity at Stone Mountain Adventures.  Whether it’s the “home run derby” or a full game of softball, it’s always fun for everyone involved!

Disc Golf

At Stone Mountain Adventures we have our very own nine hole Disc Golf Course!  Disc Golf, also known as “folf” or “frisbee golf,” is played using a special disc (which we provide) and, like golf, each hole has a par and each player attempts to get his/her disc in the basket in the allotted number of throws.  If you are one under it’s a “birdie” and if you are one over it’s a "bogie" just like in golf.  Disc Golf is a great way to get out and use your frisbee throwing skills.  We also travel to other courses in our area!

Volleyball

This is another fun sport that has gotten even more exciting with the addition of “rally scoring.”  We usually break the activity group up into four teams and have a “round robin tournament” where each team must come up with a cheer and an official handshake!

Golf

This year we have teamed up with Standing Stone Golf Club to bring a new and exciting  Golf Program to Stone Mountain Adventures.  Open to beginner through experienced golfers, this program seeks to provide campers with the opportunity to improve skills while having fun on an 18 hole course.  Focus will be on solid fundamentals, basic rules, etiquette and situational training.  There is also the opportunity for instruction by the local Golf Pro at an additional charge.  This program is open to all campers and is a “pay as you go” program.

Other Activities

Yoga

Occasionally we offer yoga as a morning activity.  Yoga is not just a great way to increase strength and flexibility, but is great for the following camp activities:               

• Horseback Riding
• Rockclimbing 
• Wakeboarding 
• Caving
• Canoeing 
• Windsurfing 
• Sailing

Animal Adoption

While you are at Stone Mountain Adventures you will have the opportunity to adopt a baby bunny for the time you are at camp.  As a “parent” you are responsible for feeding and watering your bunny every day and cleaning the cage every four days.  Adopting a bunny is the highlight of the summer for some campers.