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Adventure
Bouldering Wall
Ages: All
Our bouldering wall is available to try any time.
Giant Swing*
Ages: All
Fly through the air with a partner to get a great view.
Climbing Wall*
Ages: All
Can you conquer all three sides? Straight vertical, challenge and sloped.
High Ropes Course*
Ages: 11+
Challenge yourself on our course with 11 elements, which requires closed-toe shoes and two staff members for your safety.
Leap of Faith*
Ages: 9+
It's not as easy as it looks, but you can do it! Jump and catch the ball in mid-air.
Zipline*
Ages: 11+
The best way to leave our high ropes course or simply climb up to enjoy this thrill on its own.
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Games
Board Games
Ages: All
We've got chess, cards and more.
Carpet Ball
Ages: All
It is a bit like pool, but in a straighter line.
9-Square in the Air
Ages: All
Think classic foursquare but played in the air with nine squares.
Gaga Ball
Ages: All
It’s like dodgeball, but the ball stays low, and the game takes place in a pit.
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Nature
Camp is home to various creatures, native prairie, woodlands and fields.
Survival Skills
Ages: All
Learn how to survive in the wilderness by learning to build shelters and start fires with our Camp Willson Staff.
Hiking Trails
Ages: All
Ask us for paths and locations of more than 10 miles of trails.
Petting Zoo
Ages: All
We have goats and pigs that live on our ranch.
Meet our turtles, snake and bearded dragon!
Ages: All
Meet our lizards, iguana and more in the Critter Room.
Campfire cooking
Ages: All
Make some treats with our staff while learning the basics of how to cook over a fire.
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Sports
Our sports fields are great for nurturing your competitive and fun sides. Much of the area is surfaced and lighted for night games. All sports equipment is provided upon request. Groups should bring balls to play pick-up games after meals & during breaks.
Archery*
Ages: 6+
Aim for the bull’s eye at our archery range!
Basketball
Ages: All
Play a pick-up game on our hard courts near the sports fields.
Flag Football
Ages: All
We have two large areas to choose from and the flags to play this group favorite.
Football
Ages: All
Play in our one our two large sports field areas.
Kickball
Ages: All
Play a game in our softball area or set up wherever you like!
Riflery*
Ages: All
Our designated shooting range, guided by experienced instructors and equipped with precision BB guns, targets and safety gear, provides a controlled, secure setting for this sport.
Pickleball
Ages: All
If you need a change of pace we have a hard court for Pickleball as well!
Soccer
Ages: All
This is another great option to play on our beautiful sports fields.
Softball
Ages: All
A camp tradition for many, our softball field is a great spot to enjoy a game or two!
Tennis
Ages: All
These courts are lit so that games can be played at night.
Volleyball
Ages: All
Our hard courts are lit up and surrounded by trees.
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Waterfront
All waterfront activities must be supervised by an adult 18+. Everyone under 18 must wear a personal floatation device (PFD) while swimming. Everyone must wear a PFD regardless of age while jumping off the high dive and boating.^
Canoes*
Ages: All
A classic, these feature seating for two and can usually accommodate at least 1-2 additional campers.
Fishing*
Ages: All
No fishing license is required, as we privately own the lake. Fishing is catch-and-release only.
High Dive* Ω
Ages: All
Jump into our lake from our high dive near the swimming area.
Rowboats*
Ages: All
These are great for fishing or simply crusing around the lake.
Sit-on-Top Kayaks*
Ages: All
This is an excellent option for an individual to explore our lake.
Stand Up Paddleboards* Ω
Ages: All
Stand or sit as you float around!
Swimming* Ω
Ages: All
Docks surround our swimming area so our lifeguards can keep a watchful eye on campers.
Water Trampoline* Ω
Ages: 9+
This is a fun way to jump on or into the water!
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Nature Art
Explore creativity and science through hands-on activities like Aquatic Studies, Nature Art, Camp Crafts, Visual Art, Egg Drop, and Water Rockets, where campers learn, build, and express themselves while having fun!
Aquatic Studies
Learn about the native aquatic species around camp and how to identify them.
Nature Art
Use the world around you to create "living art" while expressing your creativity.
Camp Crafts
Learn to make friendship bracelets, Lanyards and Shrinky-dinks with your friends in our Arts and Crafts room.
Visual Art
Paint, Draw, or make things out of Clay, our Art room is the perfect place to express yourself.
Egg Drop
Learn about the basics of Gravity and motion to build the best contraction to keep your egg from breaking.
Water Rockets
Work with your peers to build a rocket out of materials then fill it with water and watch it defy gravity.
Roller Coasters
Building "roller coasters" with your peers while learning about simple physics laws and teamwork.
Mini Catapults
Using your mechanical skills, you will build mini replicas of catapults and lay siege to one another with mini marshmallows.
* Requires Willson staff supervision.
Camp staff must provide leadership staff for archery, riflery, most adventure activities and all waterfront activities.
Ω Summer-only activity
^ Waterfront Requirements
- Summer Camps: Campers must pass a Swim Quest to participate in waterfront-based activities. Campers who finish the quest may use any boat by themselves. Campers who do not complete the Quest may only go in canoes and rowboats if accompanied by someone who finished the Quest.
- Groups: Children must be accompanied by an adult in and around the water.
