Father/Son Weekends Boys Amazing Adventure WeeksChildren's Amazing Adventure Camps Co-ed Mini Camp Co-ed Youth Camp

Adventure Camps

Our Adventure Camps are the peek of camp excitement! Children in our adventure camps experience a variety of all the age appropriate activities Camp Piankatank has to offer. From a boy's weekend with their father to the most amazing week long camp of your summer don't miss out on this fantastic experience.

Typical Day at Adventure Camps

7:00 Rise & Shine

7:30 Personal Devotions

8:00 Line up for Breakfast

8:45-9:10 Clean Cabins

9:15-10:00 Bible & Mission Study

10:15-11:45 Morning Activities by Group (Groups are co-ed during co-ed weeks) Group A – Archery; Group B – Low Ropes; Group C Rock wall; Group D - Craft

12:00 Line up for Lunch

12:45-1:45 Quiet Time

2:00-5:30 Continue Rotating Activities By Group

6:00 Line up for Dinner

6:45-8:45 All Swim/ Trading Post or Camp-Wide Games

9:00-10:00 Evening Worship Service

10:30-11:00 Cabin Devotions

11:00 Lights Out (for our 7-9 year old campers we schedule a 10:00 bedtime)

Other exciting highlights of the weeklong adventure camps include an overnight campout on the camp's island and our Thursday night dockside service. Campers may also experience our 300-foot zip-line (for the Youth Camp campers), V-Swing, canoeing, sports, preparing a skit, and some free time.

Father/Son Weekends (Boys ages 7-18 with their father or adult male role model)

These are exciting weekends for boys to get away and spend time with their father, or an adult role model, in a fun-filled environment. Men and boys will be lead in Bible studies and participate in activities such as the ropes course, canoeing, fishing, campfires, and much more. This is an action packed and spirit-filled weekend for men and boys to grow closer to one another and closer to God.

Children's Discover Camp "Mini Camp" (A Two Night Adventure; Co-ed, 7-9 year olds)

This camp is a wonderful opportunity for our younger campers. Campers will discover Camp Piankatank while staying in cabins with boys or girls their own age. Activities offered will include climbing our rock wall, daily children's Bible messages, crafts, swimming, and other fun camp activities

Amazing Adventure Weeks (Boys Only and Co-ed, 10-12 year olds)

Kids are amazing! Your children will have amazing adventures during these action-packed weeks. Campers will participate in activities together like rock climbing, canoeing, sports, and our incredible V-Swing. Each day will begin and end with interactive worship services lead by camp staff and the camp pastor. The highlight of this week is a campout on our island. This is a great opportunity for boys and girls to enjoy the fun of camp in a Christian environment. The boy's only week creates an environment where boys can be boys and have fun together.

Extreme Escape (13-17 year olds)

This week is for students who wish to escape from their normal routine and experience an awesome camping experience. Explore the challenge course, sea kayaking, field games, and waterfront activities, all with their friends. Students will be ministered to by dynamic speakers and enjoy spirit-filled praise and worship services. This is a great opportunity for youth to make new friends, meet new challenges, and grow closer to God.

Boys Beginning Sailing Camp Co-ed Beginning Sailing Camp Co-ed Intermediate Sailing Camp Boy's Intermediate Sailing Camps Boys Advanced Sailing Camp Co-ed Advanced Sailing Camp

Sailing Camps

Camp Piankatank 's prime location on the beautiful Piankatank River makes us the perfect location to learn to sail. Both boys and girls learn a lot in these windy weeks. Sailing camps have graduated levels beginning at a basic level in beginning camp learning on sidewinders and catamarans, all the way to advanced level where sailors sail our cabin sailboats. Every sailing week's highlight is the overnight sailing trip, spending the night on a cabin sailboat. Sailing campers attend worship services and Bible studies along with the rest of the camp. Spiritual principles are also taught within the sailing lessons and practices.

Beginning Sailing Camp (Boys week and Co-ed Week for 13-17 year olds)

Learn to Sail! During these weeks beginning sailors will be introduced to the Piankatank River on a sailboat. Campers will learn to rig and sail one and two person sailboats. The different parts of a sailboat, basic sailing knots, tacking, jibing, capsize recovery and boating safety will also be taught. These campers also attend daily worship services, Bible studies, and participate in team-building activities on our ropes course. No sailing or boating experience is required.

Intermediate Sailing Camp (Boys week and Co-ed Week for 13-17 year olds)

These sailors will learn how to rig and sail Sidewinders, catamarans, and other speedy sailboats as they cruise around Stamper s Bay at top speed! Worship, Bible studies, and a special service on the waterfront await these adventurers. A highlight of the week will be an introduction to the camp's cabin boats and an overnight sailing trip! Campers should have attended Beginning Sailing Camp, or already know how to tie basic sailing knots, and rig and sail small sailboats without assistance.

Advanced Sailing Camp (Boys week and Co-ed Week for 13-17 year olds)

This week is for boys with advanced sailing knowledge. Campers will learn to rig, sail, maneuver, navigate and anchor 22 - 26 foot-long cabin boats while sailing around the mouth of the Piankatank River . Other activities will include worship, Bible studies, and team building. These sailors will experience life on board ship on a one night sailing trip to a variety of exciting destinations. Applicants must be strong swimmers and have attended Intermediate Sailing Camp.

“SADDLE SISTERS” Adventure Day Camps

Day Camps

Day camp is a great way for children to experience the excitement of camp without spending the night away from home. We have the only day camp in our area with a pool, waterfront access, and a rock wall onsite! Our Saddle Sisters day camp is also a great option for older girls who love horses and don't want to spend the night at Saddle Sisters overnight camp.

Typical Day of Piankatank Pals Day Camp

9:00am Day Camp Starts

9:15 Morning games

9:45 Bible Study

10:30-11:45 Swim Time

12:00 Lunch Time (campers bring a lunch from home)

12:45 Activity- Monday and Wednesday campers climb the rock wall; Tuesdays and Thursdays campers canoe with a counselor and explore the waterfront; Friday is a surprise.

2:00 Craft Time

3:00 Snack Time/ Play Time/ Trading Post

4:00pm Parents Arrive

Typical Saddle Sisters Schedule

9:30am Campers arrive

9:45 Bible Study

10:30 Campers leave for the horse ranch, only a 5 minute drive

10:45-2:00 Campers learn hands-on about horses, take a riding lesson, and care for the horses;

The camp provides a bag lunch for these campers.

2:00 Head back to camp

2:30 Swim in the pool

4:30pm Parents Arrive

Piankatank Pals Day Camp (boys and girls ages 6-9)

Day Camp is a great opportunity for young boys and girls to experience the fun-filled activities at camp without spending the night away from home. Activities include the rock wall, canoeing with a counselor, crafts, swimming, and many other fun activities. They will also enjoy age appropriate Bible studies with a different theme each week, so campers can enjoy one or all six weeks and learn something new everyday. Drop off is 9:00am ; pick up is 4:00pm .

Saddle Sisters Day Camp (Girls only ages 10-14)

Girls will acquire the basic skills of Horsemanship during this exciting day camp. Each day the girls will have a morning Bible lesson before traveling together to a nearby ranch where they will learn how to care for, and be safe around horses. Horse enthusiasts will be treated to a daily riding lesson, classes on hippology, and “hands on” horse care. These Saddle Sisters will also spend some time at camp cooling off in the pool or enjoying water activities in the river before pick up time. Don t delay, space is limited to 8 girls per week. Arrival time is 9:30am ; pick-up is 4:30pm , Monday – Friday. This is camp's horse instruction is at a beginner's experience level.

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Specialty Camps

Specialty camps offer activities more specialized to a particular interest or new experience. Campers explore themselves as they meet exciting challenges and learn new things. Christian principles are taught in all our activities as we learn and grow together.

A Typical Day of a Specialty Camp

7:00 Rise & Shine

7:30 Personal Devotions

8:00 Line up for Breakfast

8:45-9:10 Clean Cabins

9:15-10:00 Bible & Mission Study

10:15-11:45 Morning Activities Focusing on the camp's emphasis- Saddle Sisters will go to the horse ranch; Water Adventure Campers learn to or practice canoeing and kayaking; Outdoor Outburst campers enjoy rotating sports activities, etc

12:00 Line up for Lunch (Saddle Sisters eat a bag lunch at the horse ranch)

12:45-1:45 Quiet Time

2:00-5:30 Continue in the camp's emphasized activities

6:00 Line up for Dinner

6:45-8:45 All Swim/ Trading Post or Camp-Wide Games

9:00-10:00 Evening Worship Service

10:30-11:00 Cabin Devotions

11:00 Lights Out

Outdoor Outburst (Co-ed, 10-14 year olds)

This energizing week is for boys and girls who enjoy sports and other high-energy outdoor activities. Age appropriate teams of campers will compete in events while learning about how God expects us to treat one another on and off the playing field. This week is not reserved for the super athletic, just the super energetic!

Saddle Sisters Overnight (Girls only, 10-14 year olds)

Girls will acquire the basic skills of Horsemanship during this exciting overnight camp. Each day the girls will travel together to a nearby ranch where they will learn how to care for, and be safe around horses. Horse enthusiasts will be treated to a daily riding lesson, classes on hippology, and “hands on” horse care. These Saddle Sisters will also spend some time at camp cooling off in the pool and canoeing in the river. Don t delay, space is limited to 12 girls for this one overnight week. This is camp's horse instruction is at a beginner's experience level.

H2O '08 Water Adventure Camp- Boys Basic Level (boys 10-14 years old)

These water-filled weeks are for adventure seeking boys, who like the water. Campers will learn how to canoe, kayak and will enjoy Christ-centered messages throughout the week. An overnight canoe trip and a day kayaking trips are the highlights of this week. Campers must be comfortable swimmers. ("Big" week means we are accepting more campers for this week staying in our larger main cabins.)

H2O '08 Water Adventure Camp- Boys Intermediate Level (boys 10-14 years old)

So, you've attended Water Adventure Camp before and are ready for new adventures. This is just what you're looking for! Campers will learn more technical techniques in canoeing and kayaking as well as learn to plan their own overnight campout. Don't delay, space is limited to 12 campers per week.

H2O '08 Water Adventure Camp- Girls Basic Level (girls 10-14 years old)

These water-filled weeks are for adventure seeking girls, who like the water. Campers will learn how to canoe, kayak and will enjoy Christ-centered messages throughout the week. An overnight canoe trip and a day kayaking trips are the highlights of these weeks. Campers must be comfortable swimmers. Don't delay space is limited to 12 campers per week.