Anderson Camps: Daily Activities

Daily Activites

Anderson Camps offers a variety of daily activities designed to provide an introduction to the outdoor experiences available today. Campers are encouraged to choose those activities that interest them from daily offerings. Nearly all activities are noncompetitive, encouraging both the novice and experienced camper to increase their confidence.

Whitewater Rafting

Almost every day, either two hour or all-day rafting trips are offered to campers of all ages. The "Camp Stretch" and Glenwood Canyon sections of the Colorado River provide campers with an introduction to the world of whitewater rafting. Both stretches give campers a feel for the boats and the opportunity to swim, splash other boats, and ride some rapids.

Horseback Riding

Anderson Camps features a herd of about 30 horses for our Horseback Riding adventures. Our experienced Wranglers work individually with each horse and rider to ensure safety and fun for every ride. Daily rides leave the barn and utilize trails and fields on the camp property. Rides often include horse games (Trot Tag, Capture The Flag, etc) and cantering. All-Day rides venture out into the surrounding BLM land, or into the White River National Forest.

Rock Climbing

Camp features a 35 foot Climbing Wall, with many routes for climbers of all levels. This is a great way for campers to build their confidence an help conquer a fear of heights.

Rappelling

For Repelling, we use cliffs on the camp property, ranging in height from 20 feet to over 50 feet. Campers start out on the small cliffs, and may have the opportunity to work their way up to the bigger cliffs bassed on their skills and confidence.

Archery

Campers will get an introduction to archery which includes range safety, shooting, and bow care.

Riflery

Campers will get an introduction to riflery which includes range safety, shooting, and gun care.

Trap Shooting

The older campers will have the opportunity to learn the basics of trap shooting. They will learn range safety, shooting, and gun care.

Playaking

Campers ride in an open-topped kayak-like boat, and paddle around the camp Pond. With splash fights, dunkings, much capsizing, races, and boat games, playaking has best been described as the opportunity to "get into a little red boat and tip over."

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking is offered for all ability levels, and camp has bikes to fit every camper. Rides typically involve trails around camp.

Swimming

What better way for campers to beat the heat in the afternoon than a dip, or a plunge, or a cannonball, or even a belly-flop into our pool. Swimming time is always full of energy as campers splash, jump, float, race, and play water games in the heated pool. Lifeguards are always on duty, and it's not uncommon to find other staff members in the pool as well.

Low Ropes Course

Anderson Camps' Low Ropes Course provides some of the best memories for campers, and an unparalleled opportunity for personal growth. Each element challenges campers to solve problems using wits and intelligence, to plan rather than act, and to support other group members through the solution. Counselors facilitate the events, spotting campers rather than directly aiding, giving campers the ability to learn from their mistakes. Elements include Spider Web, Skis, Cargo Net, Trust Fall, Rope Walk, Swinging Log, and other Team-Building games.