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The perfect introduction to Northern Frontier Camp for both dads and boys! Enjoy fun-filled, purposeful, quality time with your son. Each activity is focused on God’s breathtaking creation and will strengthen your father & son bond.
You and your son will explore God’s Word together, shoot a bow, and air rifles, swim, fish, play on the aqua-jump, tackle the low ropes course, climb the climbing wall, build in our woodshop, and more. The boys will create friendships with the other boys, and after a rip-roaring campfire in the evening, the dads will fellowship over a late-night snack.
You will be sleeping in a cabin with other father & son pairs. And, although we are in the middle of the wilderness, you will have private hot showers and enclosed flush toilets just a short walk from your cabin!
A TYPICAL DAY
07:45 Wakeup, Wash and Dress
08:30 Breakfast
09:30 Woody’s Check-Up
10:30 Morning Craft Activity
01:00 Lunch
01:45 Rest Time
02:15 Afternoon Craft Activity
03:00 Store & Swim Time
06:00 Supper
07:00 Evening Activity
08:30 Campfire
09:30 Ready for Bed
09:45 Lights Out
10:00 Snack for Dads
ACTIVITIES
• Archery Air Rifle and Slingshot Ranges
• Rock Climbing Tower
• Low Ropes Adventure Course
• Sailing, Canoeing and Kayaking
• Fishing on our lake
• Create something new in our Woodshop
• Outdoor cooking
• Hike to our scenic waterfalls
• And much more!
Tree Climber FAQ
Where will we stay?
You’ll stay in either Cabin 1 or 2 on our Stockade side of camp. These cabins are central to other key buildings, including our Infirmary, Dining Hall, and Office. A washroom is just a short walk away.
What about arrival and departure times?
Two sessions, A and B, run from Saturday to Tuesday and from Wednesday to Saturday.
Pairs should plan to arrive before Lunch, between 10:00 and 12:30 (Saturday or Wednesday), and depart after breakfast, between 9:00 and 10:00 (Tuesday or Saturday).
Do we get to choose what we do each day?
Certain activities are scheduled in advance, such as archery, air riflery, wood shop, rock climbing, and low ropes. This ensures these activities are available. The schedule may change at any moment to accommodate weather.
During the afternoon, you will have plenty of free time with your son. This is a great time to head to the waterfront and enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating.
Who facilitates the Tree Climber pairs?
Each session is accompanied by a Tree Climber Coordinator, an alumni father with years of experience at Northern Frontier. Sometimes, these coordinators attend with their sons; other times, they’re returning fathers whose sons are now grown.
A Tree Climber assistant will also work alongside the Coordinator to make sure the group has everything they need. He will also be responsible for the boys when the ads are in Father’s Forum or enjoying their evening snack.
Will there be other camp programs happening at the same time?
Yes, but we run activities at specific times to avoid scheduling conflicts. The only times programs will overlap are during meals and swim times.
What is Woody’s Checkup?
Woody’s Checkup is a time when dads and sons will dive into God’s Word together. We provide a small booklet of Scripture, discussion questions, and activities that are designed to help dads engage the Bible with their sons.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Contact us directly: For more information, you can contact our office directly at office@northernfrontier.org or call us at (518) 251-2322
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