Activities

Daily Programs and Activities:

Structured Swim - All campers participate in daily structured swim in our outdoor pool. structured swim involves basic swim skills and group activities that are led by the camp counselors. Structured swim is not equivalent to YMCA swim lessons. If you are interested in swimming lessons for your child please contact your local YMCA.
Horseback Riding - Campers in the Tonaweh, Oyaneh and Sachem units are introduced to animal care and riding skills throughout their session at camp. The Tioga unit travels to Highland Forest every Monday for trail riding.
Hiking - Explore the miles and miles of woods on our marked trails. Find a mumba! Climb Warrior Rock! Make a wish at the Wishing Tree! On a hike is the place to be!
Archery - Learn how to shoot with a bow & arrow and hit targets for points. The best archer in camp wins the sacred Golden Arrow!
Arts & Crafts - Everything from boondoggle to tie dye to messy fun! Our craft program continues to find new and imaginative crafts for our campers to enjoy.
Climbing Wall - Oyanehs, Sachems, and Tiogas can challenge themselves to climb to the top of our 28 foot high climbing wall. Many have tried and many have succeeded!

Lakefront Activities - featuring recreational swimming & fishing.
Canoeing & Boating - Travel the lake by canoe, rowboat, paddle boat or kayaak. Try a different watercraft each time!
Adventure Course - Test your team building skills on the various low elements on our Adventure course. How do you get 20 people to stand on a small 3 ft. by 3 ft. box at the same time? How do get you past the Wild Woozy? Check out the Adventure course and you will find out!
Ecology Activities - Nature and campcraft studies and games. What can you see or find in the woods?
Y-ARTS - Using your mind to create through storytelling, drawing, and build challenging rock sculptures.
Sports & Games - Our huge athletic field plays host to many games of skill and endurance. Kickball, Capture the Flag and Thunder, Lightning, Fire are constant favorites. - All campers receive evaluation and daily YMCA structured swim in our outdoor pool.

Feature Activities:

Overnights - Each two week session features one overnight for the Tonawehs, Oyanehs and Sachems. For a small fee, campers get to enjoy the Camp Iroquois Overnight experience which includes dinner, games, a silent hike, campfire activities (including s'mores, bug juice & stories), and breakfast. Campers may even choose to camp out under the stars (weather permitting)!
Special Days - Every session is filled with special days that feature its own unique activities. Some annual events include the Camp Iroquois Olympics, Gold Rush, Miss Iroquois Pageant & Crazy Hat Day just to name a few.
Trading Post - Our famous camp store provides campers a chance to purchase boondoggle, treats and camp souvenirs. Each unit has their very own time to check out what's new at the store.