week 1 Campers will explore and learn all about Camp Buckeye in our action packed adventure camp and what the summer has in store for them!

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1 Campers will explore and learn all about Camp Buckeye in our action packed adventure camp and what the summer has in store for them! week 1 6/20 WELCOME DAY TO CAMP! Morning: Icebreakers, Frisbee Fake-out, Fish Stocking at buckeye lake by the Falls Afternoon: Creek water play Bring: Swimsuit, towel, casual Shoes, Water Shoes, Sunscreen, 6/21 HIKE THE DAY AWAY! Morning: Fire, Thunder, and Lightning, Start Grassy Gap & Red Fox Hike Afternoon: Lunch on the Trail followed by Telephone Game and Hike Back to Buckeye Bring: Lunch, Snack, Sunscreen 6/22 Wilderness Survival Morning: Sticky Tag, survival shelter building 101 Afternoon: Survival Bracelet Challenge Followed by Snack and Nature Trivia 6/23 camp switch-er-oo Drop off at Camp Holston lake lyon (9:00) Lunch: cookout at the lake pick-up at camp holston lake lyon (3:00) 6/24 THE GREAT OUTDOORS Morning: Spot the Lion, baby trees with guest speaker Sean McNay Lunch: bag lunch Afternoon: Team scavenger hunts and j.c.l.p. game

2 This week we celebrate our Independence Day with exploring our wonderful mountainous surroundings. Exploring animal habitats and nature first hand, then we'll cap it off with a lake side cookout week 2 6/27 RED WHITE AND BLUE DAY Morning: Ant Tag, Colonial Water Balloon Fight Afternoon: Create Your Own Flag Bring: Swimsuit, Towel, Casual Shoes, Water Shoes, Sunscreen 6/28 Grandfather / Linville Falls Field trip Drop off at EMO Base Lot (9:00) Trip to Grandfather Mountain: Exploring Grandfathers animal habitats, natural terrain, and the famous mile high bridge Bring: $7 for gate fee and guided tour $8 for Cafe lunch or your own bag lunch, Hiking Shoes, Journals, Cameras, Sunscreen Pick Up at EMO Base Lot (3:00) 6/29 CAMO DAY Morning: Cross the Ocean, Snowball Alley, and Oobleck Afternoon: The Art of Camouflage (BE PREPARED TO GET MUDDY), j.c.l.p. game Bring: sunscreen, water 6/30 FOUR! Drop off at EMO Base lot Morning: tour police department and mini-golf Lunch: fred's deli cookout Afternoon: Disc-golf and lift rides at Beech Ski resort Bring: $5 for fred's, Hiking Shoes, Sunscreen, water Pick-up: Beech Ski Resort by Beech Tree 7/1 Freedom on the Lake Drop Off at Wildcat Lake (9:00) Lunch: hamburger/hotdog cookout Bring: Swimsuit, Casual Shoes, Water Shoes, Towels, Sunscreen, Water Toys, etc. Pick Up at Wildcat Lake (3:00)

3 From climbing walls to tubing falls, campers are able to explore a variety of natural outdoor recreation opportunities this week. week 3 7/4 CLOSED in observance of Independence day 7/5 MONKEY AROUND Drop Off: Center 45 Climbing Gym in Boone (9:00) Morning: Professional bouldering and climbing instruction Afternoon: Climbing competition, open field day at Ted Mackorell soccer complex Bring: $10 for climbing fee and shoe rental, Lunch, Snack, Casual Shoes, Sunscreen Pick Up: Ted Mackorell Soccer Field in Boone (3:00) 7/6 ULTIMATE FIELD DAY Morning: Castle Ball/Junkyard and outdoor olympics Afternoon: outdoor olympics and Ultimate Frisbee Bring: Lunch, Snack, Casual Shoes, Sunscreen 7/7 TUBe the new Drop Off: EMO Base Lot (9:00) Tubing With River Girl Fish Co.!!! Bring: $10 for tubing, Bag lunch, Snack, Swimsuit, Towel, Casual Shoes, Water Shoes*, Sunscreen Pick Up: EMO Base Lot (3:00) 7/8 Cookin in Nature Morning: Cat and Mouse Afternoon: Campfire cooking with special guest Amanda Smithson followed Nature Trivia Bring: Casual Shoes, Sunscreen, water

4 & Exploring all things nature, from stream ecology, creating your own recycled ecosystem, and mixing all with a ton of fun. week 4 7/11 NATURE DAY Morning: Touring water plant and canoeing the lakes Afternoon: stream ecology with Special Guest Amanda Smithson Bring: Casual Shoes, closed toe Shoes you dont mind getting wet (Keens, Chacos, Crocs etc.), Sunscreen 7/12 CREEPER TRAIL DROP OFF: EMO Base Lot (8:15) Biking the creeper trail and learning the history of the va railroads Bring: $25.00 for bike and shuttle, Money for ice-cream Lunch, Snack, Casual Shoes, Sunscreen, Water Bottle PICK UP: (4:00) 7/13 MESS DAY! DROP OFF: camp holston (9:00) Morning: Dirt cup creation and camp holston Lunch: Bag Lunch Afternoon: lees mcrae wildlife shelter Bring: Casual Shoes, Water Shoes*, Sunscreen, Towel, Swimsuit pick up: lees mcrae wildlife center (3:00) 7/14 Camp goes ECO Morning: Terrarium Hunting in the forest Afternoon: baby trees with special guest sean mcnay Bring: Casual Shoes, Hiking Shoes, Sunscreen 7/15 The self-propelled camper Drop Off EMO Base Lot: (9:00) Morning: Italian Food Tower, Disc Golf Down to Fast Eddie's Afternoon: Lunch at Fast Eddies, Learn how to make pizza

5 Dress like a pirate for your chance to win prizes throughout this themed week! Campers will be introduced to a variety of water oriented activities such as: sailing, fishing, and tubing! week 5 7/18 ALL ABOUT THE FISHERIES Morning: Fish Stocking and mini fishing Lake buckeye Lunch: Bag Lunch Afternoon: Campers will make their own trail mix and hike falls trail Bring: fishing gear, (gear can be provided) Sunscreen 7/19 COME SAIL AWAY DROP OFF: EMO Base Lot (8:45) Sailing With Watauga Lake Sailing Club!!! Bring: Lunch, Snack, Water Shoes, Sunscreen, Towel, Swimsuit PICK UP: EMO Base Lot (3:00) 7/20 MARINA DAY Morning: Hiking Trivia around Buckeye Lake, Canoe and Kayak and learn water and boat safety Lunch: bag lunch Afternoon: Crazy cool knot tying and j.c.l.p. game Bring: Casual Shoes, Water Shoes*, Sunscreen, Towel, Swimsuit 7/21 Tube the NEW Drop Off: EMO Base Lot (9:00) Tubing With River Girl Fish Co.!!! Bring: $10.00 for tubing, Lunch, Snack, Swimsuit, Towel, Casual Shoes, Water Shoes*, Sunscreen Pick Up: EMO Base Lot (3:00) 7/22 Flame on Drop Off: Firestation #2 (9:00) Morning: Tour the fire department and learn the tools necessary to be a fireman Afternoon: Buckeye Water Olympics Bring: Casual Shoes, Sunscreen Pick Up: Buckeye Recreation Center (3:00)

6 In the last week of camp, campers will get a chance to reflect on the summer, friendships, and memories. Classic camp games await campers this week, we have choice awards, a talent show, and a camper/parent sendoff party. week 6 7/25 CAMPER S CHOICE AWARDS Morning: Favorite camp games relived Afternoon: Develop Campers Choice Awards, followed CCA presentation Bring: Casual Shoes, Sunscreen 7/26 CAMPING tips and tricks Morning: edible and medicinal plants with Special Guest Amanda Smithson with feature film Ernest Goes to Camp Afternoon: Team building games Bring: Sunscreen, Casual Shoes 7/27 BUCKEYE S GOT TALENT Morning: Talent show preparation, costumes encouraged! Lunch: Bag Lunch Afternoon: Falls Trail hike followed by the Camp Buckeye Talent Show Bring: Sunscreen, Casual Shoes 7/28 LETTERBOXING to the future? Morning: Rock Paper Scissors Evolution, Hike Falls and Grassy Gap Trail & Create and Hide Letterboxes Afternoon: Search for Find each other s letterboxes in teams and a kickball tournament 7/29 PARTY DAY! Morning: Snowball Alley, Start Setting up for the Party, bake goodies Lunch: cookout for party Afternoon: Parents arrive at 2pm for Party with Photos and Activities Bring: Sunscreen, party clothes