Overview

The daily required supervised dip into refreshing Lake Aloaloa is pure bliss. Every counselor and camper must pass a swimming safety test. Life preservers are used for those new to swimming, and no one goes on the dock without waterfront staff present. Certified Red Cross Lifeguards teach safety and a variety of basic strokes in Junior Camp; strong Junior swimmers can begin Nakanawa Form Swimming, go for endurance in Swim-a-Mile or increase their competitive speed skills.

Intermediate and Senior Camp swimming continues these offerings at more advanced levels in both form and stamina. Achieving distinction as a Dolphin, Shark, Sting Ray or Whale inspires mature campers in every facet of swimming with expert coaching by our waterfront staff. Weekend team competitions along our expansive lakefront include fun games, form swimming, relays and speed races. Swim team members will put in their laps at Camp!

Quick Info

  • Difficulty Level All Levels
  • Age(s) All
  • Session(s) 2 Week, 4 Week
  • Category Individual and Team
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Archery

The classic precision sport of archery enjoys great popularity in all age groups. From the first day, campers lift a bow and begin to learn stance, grip, focus, vocabulary and safety. Instructors teach shooting techniques and equipment care on our well-supervised ranges where tournaments are held throughout the sessions. We award National Archery Association ranks, certificates and pins.

  • All Levels
  • All
  • 2 Week, 4 Week

Arts & Crafts

Express your creativity! Arts and Crafts buildings are situated beside the lake for the enjoyment of cool breezes while we build friendships and craft camp masterpieces. From friendship bracelets and lapboards in Junior Camp to stitchery, needlepoint, jewelry, block printing and painting in Senior Camp, campers are presented with an array of media and age-appropriate projects.
  • Easy
  • All
  • 2 Week, 4 Week

Bouldering Wall

Certified instructors teach all camp climbing activities. Junior campers learn bouldering, a climb sideways without harnesses, to give everyone the chance to be successful. A short wall introduces campers to climbing on belay with the accompanying knots, and safety. Shark Attack, a favorite game, encourages climbers to boulder quickly and efficiently.
  • All Levels
  • All
  • 2 Week, 4 Week

Canoeing

Gliding over the lake in our unique wood-and-canvas canoes is one of the memorable hallmarks of Nakanawa. The youngest campers learn paddle strokes on the dock, then master boating skills and teamwork for accurate, safe landings in two-seat canoes. Intermediate and Senior campers work to advance to the rank of “blade” when they canoe solo and perform a unique set of graceful strokes. Blades compete in finesse and accuracy in weekly waterfront meets.
  • All Levels
  • All
  • 2 Week, 4 Week