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
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)
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
& 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
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 derby @ 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)
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