Director Jud's Blog

At Stone Mountain Adventures, we love our daily camp rhythm—morning activities, lunch in the dining hall, afternoon adventures—but once a week, we shake things up in the best way possible with All Camp Day. This long-standing SMA tradition is a chance to hit pause on the usual schedule and spend the whole day laughing, bonding, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

For Session 4, our All Camp Day theme was SMA Through the Decades. Campers and staff dove right in, dressing up, dancing, and celebrating the styles and vibes of every era—from groovy 70s bell bottoms to 80s neon, 90s grunge, and beyond. Cabin skits were packed with creativity, humor, and full-on commitment, as each group performed for the Bunk Inspectors. The energy in the room was electric, with cheers, laughter, and a whole lot of nostalgia.

The day began with a much-appreciated late wake-up (a true camp luxury!) followed by a breakfast spread of donuts, bagels, and smiles. Afterward, cabins jumped into Deep Clean—but with a twist. While sweeping floors and making beds, campers worked skit practice into the mix, blending teamwork with plenty of silliness.

After lunch, we split into our afternoon adventure activities—and what a line-up it was!

• Our canoe crew paddled the Little Juniata River, hopping out to swim the rapids and soak in the sunshine.

• Mountain Bike Masters hit the Allegrippis Trails’ Hydro Loop for some epic riding.

• Rock Climbing Masters took their skills to new heights at Climb Nittany, our local indoor climbing gym.

• And the Wakemasters spent the day at Raystown Lake behind the boat—water skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, and even bell-whomping.

In the evening, we gathered for a camp-wide barbecue, filling our plates and our hearts with good food and good friends. As the sun set, we circled up for Candlelight, sharing reflections, gratitude, and stories from the day.

From the vintage costumes to the high-energy activities, this All Camp Day captured the magic of SMA—creativity, connection, and pure fun, all wrapped up in one unforgettable day.

Enjoy the photos—because you’ll want to relive this one!