Cabin Activities
Archery
A staple in many camp’s programming, Archery is as much fun today as it was years ago. At Camp Warwa, the Archery program is one of the most popular. Participants will learn proper aiming and shooting techniques and safety procedures. Activities and games are added to enhance the activity and put our archers to the test!
Canoeing (tandem)
Participants first learn the basic canoeing strokes on land before taking to the water in groups of 2 or 3 per canoe. On the water, our instructors go through the detection and correction of stroke techniques and use games and activities to reinforce these skills. The Tandem Canoeing program strives to teach patience, teamwork, skill, and appreciation for canoeing within the framework of an enjoyable activity.
Climbing Wall
One of the most popular activities at Camp Warwa, the Climbing Wall offers participants a mentally, emotionally, and physically challenging task in a safe and supportive environment. At the outdoor wall, participants learn about trust, support, and encouragement first-hand by operating the belay system. The outdoor wall has 3 belay systems, overhangs, inclines and other features and is 32 feet high.
Fire & Shelter Building
This program provides participants with the theoretical knowledge of fire building – why, when, where – the practical knowledge of how to build a fire, as well as knowledge of essential safety and survival techniques. Each camper also gets to build their own fire! They will also learn how to make a practical and effective tarp shelter. Campers will also get to experience a scenario where they will have to put their shelter-building skills to the test.
Forest Exploration
Made up of a variety of smaller games and lessons, participants learn about the natural world in ways that are fun and memorable. Exciting games will get them directly interacting with the natural world while our instructors weave in interesting facts and knowledge. It is a great way to get kids to connect with nature and enjoy their time outside.
Giant Swing
The Giant Swing is a new team challenge for 2022. Participants are clipped into the Giant Swing safety system in groups of 2 or 3 by our trained staff. Our staff then direct the rest of the group to use a pulley to raise the swing team up as high as 30 feet in the air. Once the swing team is as high as they are comfortable, they pull the release cord and swing on a giant pendulum high out and into the air, back and forth many times before eventually coming to rest. This exhilarating experience is a memory participants never forget that builds confidence and trust. The Giant Swing is open to participants in Grades 4 and older.
Group Challenge Course
Made up of many small activities or challenges, the Group Challenge program provides an excellent opportunity for participants to have fun while learning valuable life lessons. Each activity has an obvious goal, but the group is given certain constraints of challenges, forcing them to think collectively, to communicate and to experiment with different ideas. After each activity, Camp Warwa staff debrief the experience focusing on elements of communication, teamwork, trust and personal experience. Through the activities, as they dare to try, they begin to experience physical and mental success and recognize that the seemingly difficult is often quite possible.
High Ropes Course
The High Ropes Course is our extensive aerial playground, suspended 10 meters from the ground. This program requires at least 2 ½ – 3 hours to complete, of which the first hour is spent learning the ropes, so to speak, and the safety procedures for the Course. The rest of the time, the group spends playing on the ropes and discovering what they are capable of doing – It would surprise even the most confident of people! Although participants travel individually around the course, the other group members provide an important network of support, encouragement and trust. And after all the hard work of travelling around the ropes, participants come back to earth via our exciting zipline. After the program, the group members are encouraged to share their experiences with the group and help discover their true potential. The High Ropes Course is only available to groups in Grade 7 or older.
Low Ropes Course
This modified obstacle course allows participants to focus on individual achievement while the group provides “spotting” and verbal encouragement. Groups move through the different elements as a team, emphasizing trust and support as they go. The challenges of Low Ropes offer a lot of variety, as well as memorable and exciting moments for participants.
Orienteering
Orienteering puts participants in teams of 2 or more to actively navigate through our professionally designed orienteering course. Participants first learn about the sport of Orienteering, about the use of landmarks in navigation, and reading a map. The course reinforces the principles of navigation and relating the real surroundings to the symbolic details of a map.
Photo Scavenger Hunt
In this program, participants use photos to locate different areas of camp and answer trivia questions about camp. Campers will gather clues they need to unscramble at the end of the activity. It is a fun way to explore the natural environment here at Warwa.
Sling Shot Range
One of our most popular traditional camp activities. Participants will learn proper aiming and shooting techniques and safety procedures. Our range is both fun, engaging and safe. Activities and games are added to enhance the activity and test the accuracy of our shooters.
Team All Aboard
The Team All Aboard takes a popular Group Challenge element and thrusts it 20 feet in the air. Four participants support and assist each other to climb the 20`pole and make it onto the 2×2 platform at the top. Meanwhile, the rest of the group provides ground support by belaying the climbers. This is a fantastic team-building and personal challenge program. Team All Aboard can be done as a small group program rotation or with the entire group at once.
Vertical Playground
The Vertical Playground is a tweak on a climbing wall program, using mixed media (tires, rope ladders, 4x4s) instead of traditional climbing holds. The entire playground will sway under use, making this climb a little more challenging. This is a great program to spice up your visit and add some personal challenges.
Voyageur Canoeing
It takes teamwork to move our 29-foot voyageur canoe, which can seat up to 14 people. Activity groups go on the water as one group after their on-land briefing session and learn that it takes rhythm and teamwork to move such a boat. Games and activities make this program a great team builder and environmental educator.
Zipline
A very popular choice! Participants will learn about the safety procedures of the course, the importance of support and encouragement, and about defining success and failure for themselves. Participants will be clipped into the zipline system by one of our trained staff. Participants make the leap from the zipline tower themselves and enjoy the ride! Participants must be in Grade 6 or older to participate in the zipline.
All Group Programs
Action Auction
This game focuses on team building and can be done with the entire group. Small groups bid on interesting items that will eventually be used to build an egg protection device! Each team builds a device that is tested at the end of the session to see if the egg will survive a drop.
Capture the Flag
This game is played in our forest and features two teams trying to find and capture each other’s flags. The team has three flags to hide and protect, and the team with the most flags at the end wins!
Smugglers & Spies
In this game, campers try to sneak items past patrolling staff members through the forest to be delivered to other campers hiding at a secret location. Multiple teams race against each other at a time, all trying to smuggle through as many points as possible and all trying to avoid being caught!
Stones
Stones is a large group game played by your entire group. It is played on our main field with the entire group. Stones contain physical activity yet remain inclusive to all regardless of physical ability and require strategizing and teamwork for success. Loosely based on Capture the Flag, two teams strive to gain all of the “stones” on their side. Stones can fit into any schedule with no set time needed to play the game.
Survival Game
Also known as Predator & Prey, Survival is a very popular game for all participants to play simultaneously. For campers, it combines specific goals, challenging friends, cooperating with teammates, physical activity and fun. For outdoor educators, it is a valuable tool for educating participants in the food chain, the cycle of life, and the strategies behind certain animal body types and behaviours while having fun the whole time. Participants assume the roles of Carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores and search for elusive food and water stations while being on the lookout for predators and hunters! Survival is another activity that is inclusive to all, regardless of physical ability.