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! Many sports activities are accompanied by a swim to cool off afterwards.
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 we utilize the courts at Juniata College which is about 6 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,” futbol is an extremely popular activity at Stone Mountain Adventures. Staff and campers play together and make each game exciting for everyone involved. There’s nothing better than a great game of soccer at Stone Mountain Adventures. Our international campers & staff make bring a level of energy & excitment that make every soccer game at SMA awesome!
Basketball
It really is true that everyone loves a good fun game of basketball. Whether it’s a friendly game of “Knockout” (see photo on the right) or a full on game of 5 on 5 (see photo below) 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 the open person in space. There are few things better in life than chasing down a flying Frisbee! Even the dogs at camp try to sneak in a game of Frisbee from time to time.
Flag Football
Flag Football 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 and staff! We provide the flags and the footballs & you provide the energy & enthusiasm that makes this game so fun. We also will mix up the rules so you never know what to expect when you dign up for the Flag Football Activity at Stone Mountain Adventures.
Touch Rugby
While not a traditional American sport, Touch Rugby is an exciting game that combines skill & 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 and staff 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! We will provide softball mits, bats, helmets & balls. It’s also great fun to teach softball to our international campers & staff who have never seen or played the game before.
Disc Golf
At Stone Mountain Adventures we have our very own nine hole Disc Golf Course! Disc Golf, also known as “frolf” or “Frisbee Golf,” is played using special discs (which we provide) and, like golf, each hole has a par and each player attempts to get his or her disc in the basket in the allotted number of throws. If you are one under par it’s a “birdie” and if you are one over par 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 4 teams and have a “round robin tournament” where each team creates a cheer and an official hand shake!
Golf
This year we have teamed up with the 18 hole Standing Stone Golf Club to bring a new and exciting Golf Program at Stone Mountain Adventures. Open to beginner through experienced golfers, this program seeks to provide campers with the opportunity to improve skills through practice and skill improvement while having fun. Focus will be on solid golf fundamentals, basic rules, etiquette and situational training. There also is 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
Twice a week we offer YOGA as a morning activity. Yoga is not just a great way to increase strength and flexibility, but is also great for the following camp activities:
- Horseback Riding
- Rockclimbing
- Wakeboarding
- Caving
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Sailing
Animal Adoption
While you are at Stone Mountain Adventures you 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 4 days. Adopting a bunny is the highlight of the summer for some campers.