Family Camp Activities
Welcome to unforgettable adventures and cherished memories at Big Lake Family Camp Activities! In this browser, you can learn all you need to know about the activities here at Family Camp. Our family-oriented program offers a delightful blend of cabin life, waterfront fun, and engaging group activities that will bring your family closer together while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Big Lake.
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- Archery
- Archery Tag
- Arts & Crafts
- Art: Fluid Art
- Bikes
- Blob
- Canoeing
- Disc Golf
- Geocaching
- Pony Rides
- Rock Wall
- Sailing
- Seapup
- Seawolf
- STEM
- Swimming
- Tournaments
- Trail Rides
- Wakesports
Learn to shoot arrows at a target using proper aiming and releasing techniques.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Closed-toe shoes
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Drop-in
LOCATION:
Archery Range
Archery tag is an archery-inspired team game that takes place in a designated playing field. The game is played by two teams, who are equipped with bows and arrows tipped with foam. The objective is to eliminate the players of the other team or collect points by hitting them.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Closed-toe shoes
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Sign-up or Drop-in
LOCATION:
Archery Range
Each day will bring a new activity to complete at our Arts and Crafts area such as lizard key chains, button making, and other awesome crafts.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
None
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Drop-in
LOCATION:
Tent near the Art Cabin
Layer fluid acrylic paint colors to create beautiful and surprising patterns. A fun abstract style of painting that can be poured or painted for different effects. Improve your arstic skills or try it for the first time. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12 and up.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
None
AGES:
12+
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Sign-up
LOCATION:
Jabba the Hut
Check out your bike the canopy near HQ
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Closed-toe shoes
AGES:
All ages, bike sizes vary
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Check-out
LOCATION:
Canopy near HQ
The blob is a waterfront inflatable pillow that you are launched off of by other people jumping on it.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Swimsuit, Sunscreen, Towel, Water Bottle
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Drop-in
LOCATION:
Swim Dock
Check out a canoe from the canoe dock and take a self-guided tour of the lake.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Sunscreen and Water Bottle
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Check-out (at canoe dock)
LOCATION:
Canoe Dock
Check out your equipment from HQ and follow a disc golf course set up around camp.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
N/A
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Check-out (canopy by HQ)
LOCATION:
Course near BMX
GPS units can be checked out from HQ on Sabbath and you can choose from a variety of caches located in the Big Lake area. (These are not maintained by Big Lake, so we cannot guarantee condition.)
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Close-toed shoes, sunscreen, water bottle
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Sabbath
LOCATION:
Check-out at canopy by HQ
Your child will get approx. 5 minutes of riding one of our gentle horses, led by a wrangler.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Close-toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen
AGES:
6 and under
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Sign-up
LOCATION:
Barn
The rock wall has a variety of routes to climb and uses an auto belay system.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Closed-toe shoes
AGES:
All ages with weight requirement of 45lbs+
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Drop-in
LOCATION:
North edge of ball field
Take a tour of Big Lake on our sailboat.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Sunscreen and water bottle
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Sign-up
LOCATION:
Sail Dock
The Seapup ride is for younger campers and young at heart who are looking for a quiet tour of the lake on our towable raft. On this ride you can take in the sights around the lake and enjoy a small splash of water here and there. Up to 6 people may ride.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, water bottle
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Sign-up
LOCATION:
Boat Dock
Prepare to be splashed and enjoy the thrill of riding on a towable raft behind a boat. Up to 6 people may ride.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, water bottle
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Sign-up
LOCATION:
Boat Dock
Challenge your brain with a variety of problem-solving activities.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
None
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Drop-in
LOCATION:
East side of Lodge
Enjoy a refreshing swim in our designated swimming area or play in the sand on the beach.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Swimsuit, Sunscreen, Towel, Water Bottle
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Drop-in
LOCATION:
Swim Dock
Tournaments will be held throughout the weekend and will include activities such as volleyball, basketball, ping pong, paddleboard races, canoe races, and horseshoes.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Activity Specific
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Sign-up
LOCATION:
Varies
Ride on a trail near camp for 20-30 minutes with your group. Up to 6 riders may be in a group.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Close-toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen
AGES:
10+, or demonstrate adequate skills
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Sign-up
LOCATION:
Barn
Wakesport activities include waterskiing (slalom and double), wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and kneeboarding.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, water bottle
AGES:
All ages
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Sign-up
LOCATION:
Boat Dock