Backyard Frontier

A Typical Day

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7:45 Wake, Wash & Dress
8:00 Flag Raising
8:10 Personal Quiet Time
8:30 Breakfast
9:15 Bible Ex., Clean Cabin
10:15 Morning Craft
11:30 Swim Time
1:00 Lunch
1:45 Afternoon Craft
3:15 Store Time
4:30 Afternoon Swim Time
6:00 Supper
6:45 Battalion Action Time
8:30 Flag Lowering
8:45 Camp Fire
9:45 Get washed up for bed
10:00 Cabin Devotions
10:15 Lights Out
10:20 Taps

Clothes

Fleece/Sweatshirt
Rain Jacket
Shirts
Shorts and/or Pants
Swimsuit
Socks
Shoes
Hiking Shoes
Water shoes or sandals (no flip flops)

Sleeping Gear

Sleeping bag
Pillow
Packable Pillow
Sleeping pad
Sheets and blankets (optional)

Toiletries

Showering Towel
Swimming Towel
Washcloth
Soap/Shampoo
Toothbrush/Toothpaste

Accessories

Hat
Sunglasses
Sunblock
Bug Spray
Water Bottle

Miscellaneous

Bible
Journal/Notepad
Flashlight
Camera (optional)
Daypack (optional)
Small dry bag for personal items (optional)
Rock Climbing Shoes (optional)
Fishing Pole & Tackle (optional)

What Not To Bring

Electronics
Knives
Personal Guns/Bows
Additional Food

Note: Any personal medication must be turned into the camp nurse at check-in.

Battalion is available for one or two weeks.

Cabins are filled with boys of the same age. At least two collegiate counselors (over 18 years old) and possibly a junior counselor (16 to 17 years old) who will be assigned to caring for the young men in every cabin. The cabin leader is a counselor who is Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified.

Each day, the cabin will engage in Bible Exploration which contains a devotional, bible reading, personal sharing and group discussion.

In the middle of the week, each cabin will pack up and hike out to one of our many nearby campsites (one to two hours walking distance from camp). Sites are located along the Hudson, around scenic ponds and lakes, or near a beautiful vista.

Each week, campers will select two options from over ten activity choices. These activities will focus on building up a young man’s confidence and competence throughout the week. Campers are encouraged to try out new activities each year. For those who desire a true challenge, check out Endeavor week, or our out-of-camp trips!

Fishing

Cast your line into OK Slip Pond and some our surrounding lakes. You’ll find bass, trout and northern pike.

Paddlecraft

At NF you can learn the basics of safely paddling canoes, kayaks and funyaks. You will leave NF knowing your forward stroke from your draw stroke, from your J-stroke.

Sailing

There's no better feeling than the wind in your hair as you tack across OK Slip Pond on a summer afternoon. Our sailing instructors would love to teach you how to properly operate and enjoy one of our sunfish sailboats!

Rock Climbing

Our beginner climbers start off on our certified climbing wall and graduate to our rock face across the lake.

Ropes

Get ready for a high-flying adventure as you experience all our exciting rope elements including a 440 foot Zip Line, the Swing, and our low-ropes course.

Rifle Shooting

Improve your marksmanship and learn the safety and discipline of cleaning, loading, unloading and shooting a .22 bolt-action rifle by a certified NRA rifle instructor.

Archery

Loose your arrow straight and true at the NF archery range. Each session is run by a safety instructor who makes sure confidence is built and fun is had.

Woodworking

Get creative in our craft shop! Learn the proper use and safety of woodworking tools as you build your very own toolbox, lamp, etc.

Rocketry

Launch your very own model rocket that you will build and paint!

Adventure Craft

Do you love the outdoors? Go on adventure as you learn various skills that will help you survive in the wilderness.

Disc Golf

Hone your disc throwing skills with our impressive 18-hole disc golf course that stretches across the camp property.

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