4-H Camp Overlook

Adventure
 

Adventure Level 1  - Step into teamwork and fun! Campers are introduced to group initiatives that build communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills. Level 1 focuses on fun foundational teamwork challenges that prepare campers for bigger adventures ahead!

Adventure Level 2 (2 Class periods) - (AGE REQUIERMENT 11 Years Old) Take teamwork to new Heights! Campers will tackle more challenging group initiatives and gain their first experience on the low and high ropes course. This level pushes skills, confidence and courage while keeping safety and fun at the forefront.
 

Adventure Level 3 (2 Class Periods)  (AGE REQUIREMENT 12 Years old) – The Ultimate Challenge! Campers face the hardest group initiatives and enjoy multiple days on the low and high ropes course. Level 3 is designed to test skill, trust, and determination, giving campers the thrill of adventure while mastering teamwork and personal growth.

 

Camp Sports and Games- Got a lot of energy? This is the class for you! Play all kinds of sports, Tag games, 4-Square and of course a camp favorite, GaGa Ball!

 

Environmental

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Absolutely Batty! A bat-based class that seeks to educate youth about these misunderstood animals! Campers will participate in bat-based activities, such as making bat houses to be put up around camp, aiming to warm campers up to our surprisingly wonderful animals. Expect campers to come home with far more bat facts than you're ready for!
 

Explore The Stars: A class that goes far beyond our wilderness and heads up into the stars. Campers will learn about our solar system, our galaxy, and our universe, experiencing the bewilderment of what lies beyond. Activities include creating a planet for our own 4-H solar system, a game of asteroids, and if weather permits, a late-night star-gazing experience!
 

Outdoor Skills: Previously known as wilderness survival, this class teaches campers various life-saving survival skills! From building shelters to sourcing clean water, your camper will learn the skills they need to survive emergency scenarios with hands-on activities!

Anything Animals: A class meant for animal lovers of all ages. Learn about our amazing northeast wildlife through various arts and physical activities! Campers will interpret fossils, create their own ecosystems, and even get to dissect owl pellets!

Camp Contraptions: An engineering class where campers undergo various team-based challenges! Each day presents a new task! Campers will make egg parachutes, sail cars, and marshmallow bridges, all while learning the science behind solving practical problems.

Fishing Level 1: An introductory class to fishing made for both avid fishers and those with no previous experience. Relax on our lovely fishing dock while catching fish and learning a few things about sustainability and our northeast aquatic wildlife!

Fishing Level 2: Also referred to as advanced fishing, this class has everything fishing 1 offers but with added ventures, such as being able to open-water fish from our canoes! Campers will be able to master their fishing skills, catching even more!

 

Tabletop Gaming
 

Magic the Gathering (2 class Periods)- Dive into an exciting world of strategy, Creatures and Spells! In this Class Campers  learn the basics of Magic: The Gathering, build beginner friendly decks and practice good sportsmanship through fun, casual gameplay. Whether you are brand new to the game or an experienced player, this class is all about fun!
 

Dungeons and Dragons (2 Class Periods) - Step into a world of imagination where you are the hero! In this activity, campers create their very own characters, team up with other campers and journey through exciting stories filled with puzzles, creatures, and teamwork. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and a sense of adventure as we roll the dice and explore fantastic worlds together!
 

Board Game Café- From Timeless classics to exciting new picks, this class offers something for every kind of player. Campers will get to play a variety of board games! This class is all about friendly competition, making new friends, and having a great time playing board games!

 

 

Arts
 

Camp crafts: This class is full of exciting activities one could find themselves enjoying while at camp. Make friendship bracelets, knitting, crochet, drawing, sketching and enjoy working with some clay, or even free style whatever craft you can think of. 
 

Paint party: this class allows campers to express their creativity through painting. We will paint a camp themed painting, a painting celebrating the theme of the week, along with some free painting to give the camper some amazing memories to bring home and look back on forever. 

 

Dance: Come help choreograph an amazing dance for camp’s talent show! Learn some new moves and make new friends as you all work together, choose a song to dance to and present it to all of camp Wednesday night at the talent show! 

 

Drama: Come act out skits, participate in fun and goofy acting lessons, and help create/select a skit to perform at the talent show. 

 

Natural arts: Come enjoy using nature in creative ways to make wonderful camp memories you can bring home with you. 

 

Outdoor cooking: We all love food cooked over a campfire! In this class we will go over campfire safety while enjoying making some delicious meals you cook yourself like chili, cornbread, camp stew and, of course, smores!

 

 

Waterfront
 

Swimming:  What’s summer camp without Swimming on our amazing beach!? Everyone gets a chance to head down to the water to just have fun or get help to gain skills and confidence in the water.

 

Sailing: Learn to sail on our gorgeous lake!

 

Canoeing/Kayaking: Head to our boat docks and boat on our serine channel in between Owls Head and Indian Mountain View Lakes.

 

Shooting Sports
 

Archery Beginners- Learn the fundamentals of archery in a safe, supportive environment! Campers will practice proper stance, aiming, and shooting techniques while building self-confidence. With Guidance from our trained and experienced instructors’ beginners will get to experience the thrill of hitting the target for the first time!

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Archery Advanced- (Ages 12+) Take your archery skills to the next level! This class is designed for campers with experience who want to refine their skills and tackle more challenging targets. Focus on precision and consistency while enjoying friendly competition! Perfect for archers to push their skills further!

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Air Gun- (Ages 10+) Learn safe and responsible air gun handling while developing accuracy and focus! Campers will practice shooting at targets under close supervision, honing their aim, control, and concentration.

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MAAPS Backpacking Camp

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Level 1: Pathfinders (ages 10+) Offered weeks 2,4 and 6 - Learn introductory skills necessary for being a successful backpacker. Making & reading trail signs, principles of Leave No Trace, and hiking with a pack. All parts of the Pathfinders experience occur on-camp, including an opportunity for an on-camp overnight campout.

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Level 2: Alpine Adventures (ages 11+) Offered weeks 1 and 5- begin their adventure at Camp Overlook preparing for their trip, packing their bags, and practicing with on-camp hikes and camping skills. On Wednesday, they will depart for a local two-night backpacking trip, returning to camp on Friday.  Campers should expect to hike a minimum of 3-6 miles per day with a pack up to 25% of their body weight.

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Level 3: Mountaineers (ages 13+) Offered week 3- is Overlook's ultimate Adirondack experience.  On Sunday, campers plan and pack on-site and then on Monday, they will depart for a local 3 to 4-night backpacking trip, returning to camp on Friday. Campers should expect to hike a minimum of 5-8 miles per day with a pack up to 25% of their body weight. 

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Counselor In Training
 

CIT 1- (Age 14) Offered weeks 1,3 and 5- Campers who may think they want to be a counselor someday, should really think about taking this class! Learn all about what makes camp run, what counselors do that campers don’t often get to see, and start learning about how to be a camp leader.
 

CIT2- (Age 15) Offered weeks 2,4 and 6-Take leadership to the next level! Taught by our Assistant Camp Director, CIT 2’s learn more about how to be a counselor and a good leader.
 

CIT 3- (age 16) (this is a its own session) Offered weeks 2,3 and 4-  CIT 3’s will be helping counselors in their day-to-day activities. Since CIT3’s have more responsibilities and are expected to contribute more to the camp, Camp tuition will only be $150. The CIT 3 year is a year to show that you are ready to become a counselor!