activities

While our Activities Schedule varies slightly from summer to summer, below you will find some of the activities we’ve offered in past years. You can also click here for a sample Activities Schedule to see the wide variety of activities you will have to choose from on a daily basis while at Camp. Or you can simply choose to simply relax by the lake all week if you like. At ‘Camp’ Camp, your ‘best time ever’ is completely up to you!

arts & crafts

Art: Art Without Anxiety  Come relax, rejuvenate, and re-learn the art of play by playing with art. This process-oriented fun class is for all skill levels and will help you explore your inner creativity, express yourself freely, and experience the joy of making art free from judgment, rules, and end product expectations. Each day’s class will offer different activities, projects, and various mediums from pencil to paint and every thing in-between. Will you be tested? No! Will you be bored? No! Will you have fun? Absolutely!!

Art: Block Printing  This fun class utilizes easy-to-cut rubber blocks to create unique monochrome and two-color prints on paper. Learn how to make art prints or greeting cards using a relief block printing method where you can be as simple or detailed with the image and carving as you want. It’s all up to you!

Art: Concrete Teddy Bears  Join us in the Art Barn as we execute, disembowel, and dissect stuffed animals and fill their tiny carcasses with cement. Get in touch with your inner Frankenstein and make a fun, adorably freakish ornament for your garden, home, or lawn.

Art: Creative Collage  Collage is an artwork made of various materials such as paper, cloth or magazine images glued on a surface with embellishments added. Explore great ways to create fresh collages with a focus on building a story and surface and then aging your collage for a unifying look and how to incorporate drawing, painting, smudging, and stamping. Collage art is full of potential and limitless possibilities in materials, themes, compositions, and expression. Discover your inner artist in this fun and forgiving technique. 

Art: Figure Drawing  Explore the magic of expressing yourself through drawing the human figure. Designed as an outlet of expression through drawing and not a measure of how well you can draw, the class will offer fun for the novice or advanced artist and will include instruction, a series of timed poses, and a little bit of gentle feedback.

Art: Mandalas  Come create your own mandala that symbolizes what you need to remember in this moment of your life. Through guided meditation and centering music, explore your inner voice and allow it to inform the design you create. Then relax in quiet meditative contemplation of coloring, painting, and collaging your own mandalas. No matter your experience level, you may be surprised at what emerges when you allow yourself to relax into creative flow.

Art: Oil Painting  Let the Camp landscape be your inspiration as you utilize small canvases & oil paints to tap into your inner Monet. You’ll learn the oil painting process step by step, including the mixing of colors, underpainting, adding glazes, and scumbling. Though a great class for beginners, all skill levels are welcome. And no matter your skill level, you will have a Camp-inspired piece to take home with you by the end of class!

Art: Printmaking  In this two-part class, you’ll learn how to make a limited edition set of multi-color prints with a “suicide plate.” This fun process of reductive-relief printmaking utilizes an easy-to-cut soft rubber block, creating an image with 3, 4 or 5 colors all from the same plate. No matter your skill level, at the end of the week you’ll have a series of ten multi-colored ready-to-frame prints or a set of ten gift cards! It’s all up to you!

Art: Wire Art  See what you can learn from wire’s lessons in flexibility and holding shapes. This unique class will explore how wire can be bent and formed into designs, words, and images. Whether it’s learning how to sculpt a face from one piece of wire or exploring how to create your own sculpture, design, or message to hang on your wall to remind you every day of your intention in life, this class is the perfect way to create your own unique Camp souvenir!

Art: Write a Picture & Draw a Story  In this fun class your canvas will begin with the page of an old book, and your story will be created by selecting text from the page and using mixed media (collage, paint, ink, leaves, etc.) to cover up the remaining text to “write” and illustrate your tale. You’ll be surprised and delighted at the unique and poetic things hidden within mundane and ordinary writing. Allow yourself to get lost in the process and discover what story leaps out at you from the page and begs to be told creating a unique piece of art – and Camp souvenir – in the process.

Beauty Parlour  Join Princess (Camp’s resident semi-experienced drag queen) for some pointers and instruction on everything from frocks to make-up. Why, she’ll even help you plan a fabulous outfit for the Tea Dance on Thursday. A perfect way to unleash that inner (Drag) King or Queen you’ve always known – or suspected – was inside you!

Blacksmithing  Come try your hand at Blacksmithing at our forge where you’ll learn the basics of forging hot metal, including bending, twisting, tapering, and scrollwork. This is a rare opportunity to create a unique (very butch!) souvenir to show off to all your friends back home!

Broadway Dance  Ever dreamt of dancing in a big Broadway show? Well, here’s your chance, ‘Camp’ Camp style! In this three-part class, you’ll learn a choreographed dance to share to thunderous applause at Friday night’s big Talent/No Talent Show.

Chainmaille  When you think of chainmaille, you probably think of knights on horses and jousting, right? We bet you didn’t know that chainmaille makes lovely jewelry, too. You’ll discover the basics of this ancient art of connecting metal rings together to create lovely, interesting patterns by learning a few basic weaves that you can use to make your very own bracelet. A Camp souvenir for the ages!

Cooking Classes  Our Cooking Studio hosts some of our Campers’ favorite classes! Whether you’re a novice in desperate need of some culinary skills or an experienced cook looking to learn a new recipe or two, you’ll find something to interest you in one of our fun & informative Cooking Classes. Past offerings include The Israeli Grill, Mamère’s Bayou Kitchen, Vegetarian Cooking, Street Foods, Three-Course Mexican Dinner, Cake Decorating, Thai Made Simple, Healthy Alternatives, From Bubbe’s Kitchen (Eastern European Jewish Cooking), and Grilling: Beer Butt Chicken, as well as dessert and cheese- and pasta-making classes.

Dance  Do you ever watch Dancing With the Stars and imagine yourself up there on stage? Or maybe you dream of twirling your true love around the kitchen in a beautiful waltz or just being less awkward on the dance floor at your cousin’s wedding? Even if you’re convinced you have two left feet, Camp’s Dance Instructor will show you otherwise covering a number of the most popular social couple dances throughout the week including waltz, fox-trot, tango, cha-cha, rumba, two-step, and swing – all in a fun, non-intimidating environment. You can learn to lead, or follow, or both. Partner dancing is social, flirty, great exercise, andgood for your brain!

Digital Photography  Learn how to get the most out of your digital camera equipment. The class includes an introduction to common camera features, basic concepts of composition and lighting, and lots of tips & tricks. Learn the basics, then capture the beauty of Camp during an afternoon Photo Walk!

Guitar  Have you always wanted to learn the guitar, but you’ve been afraid to invest in one without first giving it a try? Or maybe that guitar you bought years ago has just been sitting in a corner gathering dust? Well, no matter your skill level, Camp’s professional guitar teacher will have you strumming away (again) in no time! We have a limited number of guitars available for group guitar lessons, so not having yours with you is no excuse – give it a try or refresh & improve your skills.

Jewelry  Get creative! Learn silver-smithing and create a gorgeous souvenir ring for you or a friend or even impress everyone with a drop-cast pendant that you design and make yourself!

Knitting & Crocheting  Learn to knit and crochet – or add to your skills. Structured like a knitting club, each session will have a specific focus, but those who want to work on their own projects – or just “spin yarns” – are welcome anytime. …Warning: yarn can be highly addictive!

LGBT History  Join your fellow Campers for an interactive & engaging experience exploring various topics essential to understanding the LGBTQ community’s place in and contribution to history. Focusing on the culture, events, and people from three historical periods – before, during, and after Stonewall – you’ll return home with a greater appreciation of our community’s legacy and your part in it.

LGBT History: Spotlight on ’70’s Sisterhood  Regardless of your gender or when you came of age, chances are that trends that women built in the 1970s have had an impact on your point of view. Let’s talk about it! We’ll revisit conversations among women that provided inspiration and impetus for social change, and proof that “Sisterhood is Powerful.” Let feminist poems and lyrics take you to a time when women had to start their own presses and their own record labels in order to be heard at all – when bookstores, conferences, festivals, and pot-lucks brought women together to come out, share ideas, and organize for change in intersecting aspects of public and private life.

LGBT History: Today’s Trans Kids  What does genderqueer mean? If you’re transgender, does that mean you’re gay? One of Camp’s founding members, Jeff Perrotti, works with schools, camps, and families to foster resilience and positive outcomes for LGBTQ youth. The co-author of the book, When the Drama Club is Not Enough, Jeff also runs a camp for student leaders – complete with buddy bags, bandanas, and rainbow groups! Join Jeff for a discussion of his work and ways we can all support LGBTQ youth.

Mindfulness Meditation  Join us to learn to meditate or deepen an existing practice. Participants will explore mindfulness meditation through discussion, exercises, and various meditative techniques. Meditation is simply training the mind to pay attention in a sustained fashion, without judgment or reactivity, in order to build ongoing awareness. That awareness can transform everyday life, making us calmer, more engaged and less reactive. The focus will be on both sitting meditation and informal practice in everyday life. The slower pace of life at Camp provides an ideal backdrop for such informal practice. Classes will include fun “homework” assignments intended to facilitate mindfulness during Camp activities.

Model Rockets & Saucers   Come build your very own model rocket or flying saucer projected to go up to 600 feet in the air!  Camp’s resident, real-life rocket scientist will lead you through the step-by-step process of creating your very own air projectile in anticipation of the official rocket launching ceremony on Friday afternoon!

Pottery  Get muddy as you explore your creative side! Enjoy wheel-throwing or hand-building down at our open-air Pottery Studio with its fantastic view of the lake and take home your very own high-fire stoneware clay creation. What could be better?

Silence & Reflection  Come sit quietly in Camp’s designated sacred space for early morning meditation and reflection. A perfect & peaceful beginning to a busy day at Camp.

Stained Glass  Choose a design or draw your own, then learn the techniques used to cut and solder colored glass to make a sun-catching gift for someone or to put in a favorite window. One of ‘Camp’ Camp’s most popular activities!

Theatre: Improv/Theatre Games  This fun & unique class utilizes theatre games, movement, voice, and improvisation exercises to help you create original characters and scenes. Though an excellent resource for actors, comedians, writers, and singers, the class is also perfect for those with little or no performance experience who are looking to explore performing. Just bring an open mind, a little bit of silly, and a real sense of play.

Theatre: Shakespeare’s Naughty Bits  Come read, discuss, and, yes, even stage some of Shakespeare’s bawdiest and most outrageous moments – Jealousy! Revenge! Violence! Horny hotties aching to lose it! Lascivious horn-dogs carousing for a good time! – that are sure to be the ultimate cure for those 9th grade English classes that put you to sleep. From devastating put-downs to oodles & oodles of jokes about genitalia, boobies, and bodily functions, you’ll definitely get a serious lesson in Slinging Some Shakespearean Shade. …Fan or Foe of the Bard, be prepared to laugh your Elizabethan butt off!

Theatre: Spoken Wordshop  “Let the words be your guide…” Join our theatre instructor for an exploration of techniques for presenting text from any source with confidence, simplicity and passion. Though some samples will be provided, please feel free to bring and share your favorite prose, poetry, original work, and/or text from any source. The workshop will include both direct coaching and feedback from participants.

Tie-Dye  Your imagination is your only limit to a colorful and creative Camp souvenir in this traditional summer-camp craft. Learn how to show off your artistic skills by turning a white or light-colored fabric-based item into a colorful, one-of-a-kind work of art. …Can you say psychedelic?

Writing  Contrary to what you might think, EVERYONE can be a writer …and this is your chance!  Whether you drop in for a day or two or spend the whole week writing, you’ll learn how to get thoughts and words onto paper, then share your work in a positive, reaffirming setting. Try it, and you might be surprised at what you can do!

Zentangle  Zentangle is a way of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns that is enjoyed all over the world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages. Fun and relaxing, almost anyone can use Zentangle to create beautiful images, increasing your focus and creativity while providing artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well being. …Anything is possible one stroke at a time.

sports & recreation

9 Square in the Air  You’ll love this new, easy-to- learn take on 4 Square! Played under an overhead frame court of 9 squares, you’ll work to defend your square from the other 8 players while attempting to move forward to the sacred “center square” and remain there as king (or, in some of your cases, “queen”) as long as you can.

Adventure Course & Climbing Wall  Challenge yourself mentally and physically on our amazing ropes course or climbing wall! Four levels of difficulty and 14 different elements to conquer combine for an adrenaline-pumping experience, and an exhilarating sense of accomplishment.

Aerobics  Get a great start on your day with moves guaranteed to shake off the morning cobwebs, get your heart pumping and mind cleared for a great day! Classes will consist of low impact, high impact, isometrics – and a fun dance routine! And we’ll pay some attention to those abs, too… All levels of fitness welcome.

Afternoon Antics: Aqua Bull Riding  Camp will host its first mini-rodeo (of sorts) when Campers take turns attempting to stay on that angry (inflatable) bucking bull that’ll be trapped down in Stanley Pond! Can you stay on longer than your fellow Campers? We’ll find out! Those who ride the longest (and hardest?) will win meal-line cut passes!

Afternoon Antics: Color Wars & Water Balloons  This one’s a wild & wet two-parter! First up is a colorful free-for-all throwing colored powder at your fellow Campers. Then, everyone can clean up with a good ol’ fashioned water balloon fight!

Basketball  Take some time to hoop it up on the basketball court! Each session will begin with a review of basic skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. There’ll also be fun shooting games like H-O-R-S-E and 21 – and those popular half-court pick-up games from last summer will continue! Who knows? If it really gets going, maybe some full court action will happen, too!

Camper Games  During your first morning at Camp, break the ice – and maybe even (re)discover your inner child – with a series of fun & silly, large group “getting to know you” games, starring a cast of hundreds. Why, you’ll have 200 new friends in no time!

Canoeing & Kayaking  Learn or relearn the basic paddling strokes and the basic skills to balance and direct a canoe or kayak in the mornings, in anticipation of a relaxing paddle around the lakes surrounding Camp in the afternoon. …Don’t forget to say “Hi!” to the loons!

Capture the Flag Wig  Well, it only took 19 summers, but the classic summer camp game (with a gay twist, of course!) finally made it onto Camp’s Activity Schedule! Can you help your team capture the opposing team’s flag wig and bring it safely back to your team’s base without being tagged? Well, come out to the Soccer Field to find out! Don’t worry: if it’s been awhile (if ever) since you played, our instructor will explain all the rules of this outdoor & summer camp classic. Then you’ll count off by twos to form your teams and… let the (gay) games begin!

Fitness: Boot ‘Camp’ Camp  Have you been thinking about starting to exercise but you aren’t sure where to begin? Are you a seasoned fitness fanatic needing an endorphin fix? Each session will begin with a dynamic warmup followed by a heart-pumping, sweat-inducing circuit workout that you can take to your individual max effort. Whether you need low-impact or something more challenging, you’ll get a heart pumping workout to torch those extra Camp calories and, by the end of the week, you’ll be taking home the skills to create a variety of workouts, too! …If you’ve been waiting for an invitation to hit the gym, this is it!

Flag Football  It’s finally officially a Camp activity! Come out for a rousing game of football – without all that butch tackling! After a quick run-down of the basics of the game, it’s kick-off time. All skill levels welcome.

Frolf  Is it Frisbee – or is it golf? Well, it’s a little of both! Instead of using clubs to hit those pesky little balls into tiny holes in the ground, come out and play a nine-hole course using Frisbees and suspended hoops.

Hiking Trips  Take a hike with your fellow Campers on some lovely off-site hiking trips. Past offerings have included Devil’s Den, a short-but-pleasant hike with moderate elevation perfect for inexperienced hikers, the longer, nicely challenging Burnt Meadow Hike with some steep rocky bits, and the intense, for-advanced-hikers-only all-day hike up New Hampshire’s beautiful Mount Kearsarge North.

Kickball  Bet you haven’t played this one in years, have you? Everyone’s playground favorite is gaining in popularity with adults throughout the U.S., so we thought we’d revive it ‘Camp’ Camp. Since it’s probably been a while since you’ve played, we’ll first review all the rules – and then the balls will fly! If you can kick, you can play. (In other words, everyone is welcome.)

Lawn Sports  Sure, everyone has heard of badminton and croquet, but have you ever heard of a Chernobyl gambit or a feint?  Do you know which game they apply to? Come on out to the lawn sports courts and test your knowledge of these traditional summer favorites during structured and unstructured play. (Don’t worry: instruction in both games is available, too, of course!) No skill is needed to hit the birdies and balls around, so come on out and play!

Massage  Share the gift of touch and discover the relaxing and healing power of your own hands. Learn basic massage strokes while giving and receiving a relaxing massage.

MELT Method  Are you looking for a simple way to improve how you feel?  Well, MELT hand and foot treatments can help improve your efficiency and performance in your fitness routine, improve sleep and digestion, and reduce accumulated stress and chronic pain symptoms associated with day-to-day living. Explore how to reacquire whole-body balance by directly affecting the cellular hydration of your body’s connective tissue using Hands-Off Bodywork™. You’ll discover the root cause of body aches and experience immediate changes! The MELT Hand and Foot Treatment Techniques are easy to learn, and will help you remain active, healthy, and pain-free for life!

Morning Swim  Join hardy fellow campers for a ¾-mile swim across the lake (and back!) as the mist is rising off the water. Both swimmers and accompanying “safety kayakers” are welcome. C’mon – you can do it!

Mountain Biking  After a short introduction to mountain bikes for beginners and a practice ride around the grounds, you’ll explore some of rural Maine’s country roads and the trails in the woods surrounding camp, where you’ll encounter rocks, roots, logs, and mountain streams. Challenging but fun!

Nature Ambles  Camp’s resident long-time nature enthusiast leads a series of leisurely exploratory walks (and paddles) through the woodlands and wetlands surrounding Camp. History and nature abound in our little corner of Maine – so come and explore!

Night Hike  Experience a nighttime walk in the woods surrounding the camp grounds on one of Camp’s ever-popular Night Hikes. Filled with activities that open your senses to the sights and sounds of a living forest after dark, you’ll rediscover your night vision and learn to view the natural world in way you never have before. Magical!

Night Paddle  Experience a late-night guided canoe trip out on the waters surrounding camp. A beautiful, tranquil way to end another fun & fabulous day at ‘Camp’ Camp!

Pickleball  A new Camp offering, this paddle sport combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played with either 2 or 4 players per court, the rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. But – beware! – play can be addictive and quickly develop into fast- paced competitive games for those more advanced players who catch on quickly.

Sailing  Conquer Camp’s local waters in one of Camp’s small and manageable Sunfish mini-sailboats – perfect for beginning mariners. Or, try out one of the new catamarans! Once you learn the basics, sign out a sailboat and let the breeze carry you through a relaxing afternoon.

Sightseeing  We don’t know why anyone would want to leave Camp (ever), but if you’d like to see a bit more of the White Mountain area while you are in Maine, head out on some fun off-site excursions. Past trips have included a drive up to the top of Mt. Washington where you can take in the spectacular views, a wonderful adventure into Portland for a historic and scenic tour of the Greater Portland Lighthouses, a day spent discovering Portland’s Historic Old Port with a lunchtime cruise around lovely Casco Bay, a trip to the Portland Museum of Art, and the Mt. Attitash Zipline Adventure. (Some trips may involve additional fees.)

Skinnydippin’  Soak your groove thang with the rest of the gang under the stars. A late-nite ‘Camp’ Camp favorite!

Softball  Brush up those rusty, (or non-existent!) softball skills during the morning Softball Clinic. During the clinic, we will work on throwing, hitting, fielding, and catching through both group instruction and one on one, personal instruction.  Then, put your skills to use during one of the afternoon games.  Everyone is encouraged to play regardless of skill – and everyone gets to bat every inning!  Remember, this is ‘Camp’ Camp, and it’s a compliment to be told you throw like a girl!

Swim Lessons  Gone through your whole life swimming more like a Cocker Spaniel than a person? Get some patient and helpful feedback and tips from our fun and talented waterfront staff.

Tennis  Let our tennis instructor help you “get you in the game!” Whether you are a beginner or an expert, attend any morning session at the tennis courts and get some exercise while learning a few basics like forehands, backhands, and volleys along with fun drills you can do with your friends when you are back home and even how to keep score. (See? Now you can watch tennis on TV and understand what is going on!) And, as always, we’re just big on just having fun! Didn’t bring a racquet or tennis balls? No problem… we have plenty!

Volleyball  Brush up or learn new skills in a morning Volleyball Clinic, then put ’em to use during one of the popular pick-up games before dinner. …“Spike it, Peaches!”

Waterfront  Instruction and free time for swimming, sailing, kayaking and canoeing. Or just bring a novel, relax on the sand beach or docks, and chat with a new friend. If you’re lucky, you might even catch an impromptu water ballet or two…!

Yoga  A series of postures and movements which stretch and tone the body, performed slowly and deliberately while focusing on the breath and quieting the mind. While most appropriate for beginners, the class can also be enjoyed by those with a more advanced yoga practice.

evening social events

20!: The Anniversary Party  Hustle on down to an event that’s been 20 years in the making: Camp’s disco-themed 20th Anniversary Party! Join us as the Main Lodge is transformed into a pink & purple boogie wonderland to celebrate 20 best-time-ever years of ‘Camp’ Camp. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and get down to disco tunes both popular and obscure. Slap on that ratty ol’ “Disco Sucks” t-shirt if you must, but – whatever you do – don’t miss the most fabulous party of year!

54!  Its reputation is legendary – and almost as big as the bell-bottoms and platform shoes you’d find inside! Hustle on down to Camp’s take on New York’s legendary nightclub Studio 54. Once past the velvet ropes (grab the bouncers’ attention and get to the front of the line!), you can enjoy a few glasses of bubbly, hob-knob with “celebrities,” and boogie down to disco tunes both popular and obscure. Slap on that ratty ol’ “Disco Sucks” t-shirt if you must, but don’t miss the surprises and sparkly spectacle in store at one of Camp’s most extravagant events ever!

Activity Fair & Ice Cream Social  Get the skinny on the week’s activities during this fun & informative event your first night at Camp.  Short & sweet – and followed by buckets & buckets of ice cream with all your favorite toppings!  Activity leaders are available to answer all your questions.

Barn Dance  You just can’t keep a good ho’ down! Greet old friends and make new ones at one of our most popular annual events, offering fun & laughter to klutzes and twinkle-toes alike – and featuring live music by award-winning New Hampshire-based caller Dudley Laufman (and friends)! Dudley has been leading this event since our very first year back in 1997, so it must be fun, no? Give it a try…

The Best Time Wine & Coffee Bar  Close your Camp day by relaxing with fellow Campers and enjoying a glass (or two) of wine, a few beers, or even a cup of fresh-brewed coffee at Camp’s very own wine bar. Hang out by the fireplace, congregate with friends under the stars at a picnic table, or break out the backgammon board: it’s all up to you. A perfect way to end a perfect Camp day!

‘Camp’ Camp Dance Dance  Go out on a high note at the last official ‘Camp’ Camp event of the season. The Camp DJ will be spinning an awesome selection of tunes certain to be the cure for the last bit of your Camp boogie fever!

Campfires  Drop by the ol’ campfire and share s’mores, camaraderie, jokes, ghost stories, and more!

Christmas Bingo  Chill out with your fellow Campers and enjoy a little Christmas in August! Join Angela, Camp’s resident bingo hostess-with-the-mostess, for a Christmas-themed evening of high-energy, super-bingo fun with great prizes – and (no doubt) a few surprises, too! 

The Game of Shows  What happens when classic TV game shows meet today’s shiny-floor reality games? Camp’s very own The Game of Shows, that’s what! Join your fellow Campers for this brand new evening of fun, laughter & prizes that requires skill & knowledge – and maybe a little bit of nerve – as Camp versions of your favorite game shows are played by individuals, Rainbow Groups, and even cabins.  …Come on down!!

Karaoke Lounge  We’re firing up the karaoke machine and letting everyone tap into their inner Diva! Karaoke at Camp is always full of fun and surprises, so even if you aren’t one to grab a mic and hop on stage, you still won’t want to miss this perennial Camp favorite.

Last Camper Standing  Who knew “Licking for It” and a little “Hanky Panky” could bring not only satisfaction, but prizes and laughter, too? Join your fellow Campers for this brand new event where anyone who chooses to can show off their skills and swagger in a series of short, silly games – and where everyone is guaranteed a hilariously good time. With lots of ways to join in the fun, you’ll definitely want to be there for all the laughter and excitement when just one Camper emerges the eventual victor. …Why, it just might be you!

Lip-Sync Throwdown  Join your fellow Campers for an evening inspired by Jimmy Fallon’s celebrity lip-sync battles on The Tonight Show – with a little RuPaul’s Drag Race thrown in for good measure. That’s right, come show off your wicked lip-sync skills on stage (or watch as your fellow Campers do so) before a panel of distinguished Camp judges that will be choosing four finalists who will be lip-syncing for their lives – and a ton of renown, glamour, and a fun prize package – after dinner at Tea Dance on Thursday!

Love Fest  “Ahh… L’amour! L’amour!” Join your fellow Campers mid-week for this new take on a long-lost favorite from ‘Camp’ Camp’s early years as we celebrate what the world needs now: love sweet love! A silly, laughter-filled event that’s part carnival & part stage show where the bravest among you might choose to compete in some silly challenges for some silly prizes, but laughter & silly fun will be had by all! Enjoy sweet treats at the chocolate fondue table, or visit the love-themed photo booth, but don’t miss the big closing game: Camp’s first-ever take on that classic game show, The Newlywed Game.

Movie Magic Live!  What do Jody Foster, John Waters, and Tom Cruise have in common (other than being gay)? They love the movies – and we know that you do, too. Test your movie knowledge (or lack of it) during this evening of fun, laughter & prizes – and maybe a little bit of nerve – with games and movie recreations played by individuals, Rainbow Groups, and even cabins. One lucky player will walk away with a gift certificate good for half off of their Registration Fees for ‘Camp’ Camp next summer!

Movies  Enjoy ‘Camp’ Camp’s own ongoing film festival, complete with fresh popcorn!  Bring a sleeping bag & pillow if desired, and join some of your fellow Campers for open-air viewing of some celluloid favorites both old & new.  Past screenings have included such films as “Mildred Pierce”, “Tangerine”, “Bridesmaids”, “Singin’ in the Rain”, “All About Eve”, “Mommie Dearest”, “Carol”, “Into the Woods”, “Bound”, “Love, Simon”, “All About My Mother”, “Beauty & the Beast”, “What’s Up, Doc?” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Pajama Par-tay!  The Lodge buzzes with a whole selection of “sleepover”-inspired activities, promising fun for every taste: cards & board games, facials, fingernail painting, tarot card readings – or be really brave and join in a good ol’ fashioned game of Twister!

Random Sh*t Show  Don’t miss this game show-inspired evening chock full of fun individual and group games & challenges inspired by random aspect of our lives, from IKEA to Broadway, unicorns to toilets. Are you brave enough to compete onstage for prizes both fun and, well, shitty? (You guessed it: even the prizes are random!) You’ll probably want to find your nerve, because the evening’s Grand Prize is half-off your registration fees for next year’s session of ‘Camp’ Camp!

The Rainbow Challenge  Join with members of your Rainbow Group for a competition of wits, speed & gumption as you solve puzzles and find clues throughout the camp. Part group theatre, part treasure hunt – and completely super fun.

Roman Carnival  Friends, Romans, Campers: it’s time for… TOGA! Join us for a variety of fun carnival-style games and prizes, crafts, individual and group activities, and a decadent dessert feast – all set in the world of ancient Rome and Mount Olympus! Wander at your own pace, trying out whatever pleases you, or just take in the Bacchanalian splendor of it all.  Come dressed as the Roman citizen or mythological being of your choice, bring a bed sheet for a makeshift toga, or just come as you are.  A good time will be had by all!

Social Gaming: Werewolves  Camp’s latest surprise sensation! Do you like group games with lots of laughs, twists and turns? Then join us for a few rounds of Werewolves, a fun social game of light role-playing, bluffing, and tons of intrigue. The game is played mostly seated with simple rules and no “acting” required. 

Talent/No Talent Show  “Curtain up! Light the lights! You’ve got nothing to hit but the heights!” Get your best performance together – be it musical, dramatic or any other amazing talent/no talent – and prepare to dazzle your fellow Campers with your spectacular skills in this ever-popular, traditional Camp event.

Tea Dance  Grab the spotlight (and the dance floor) at this fiesta of energy & excess. The experience begins with a parade of buxom & bearded beauties and costumed characters. Pose for the paparazzi or strut your stuff on the red carpet. Then, dance, take a break for Camp’s annual BBQ dinner – then dance some mo’ ‘til you break a (high) heel!