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Our Activities

Waterfront Activities

Our waterfront has something for everyone. Our trained waterfront staff teach our campers new skills in the areas of waterskiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing and water sports. While on our beach, campers can participate in bocce, sand castle building, ping pong and spikeball.

Since 2022, we have become an official partner of USA Water Ski, the national governing body of water skiing in the US, providing a step by step skill progression program for our campers.

Male camper and staff fishing in lake

Sports & Athletics

Our sports program emphasizes fun and safety – our sports staff assess the ability of each camper so they can be most successful while trying out different sports. Some of our activities include:

Archery

Basketball

Flag Football

Floor Hockey

Gaga

Kickball

Pickleball

Ping Pong

Roofball

Sand Volleyball

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Tetherball

Ultimate Frisbee

And more!

Our athletics facilities include two basketball courts, sand volleyball court, baseball diamond, soccer field, two tennis courts, archery range, 9-hole disc golf course, and a gaga pit.

Sports & Athletics

Our sports program emphasizes fun and safety – our sports staff assess the ability of each camper so they can be most successful while trying out different sports. Our activities include: tennis, soccer, basketball, softball, pickleball, floor hockey, kickball, ultimate frisbee, flag football, tetherball, roofball and ping pong.

Our sports facilities include two basketball courts, sand volleyball court, baseball diamond, soccer field, two tennis courts, archery range, 9-hole disc golf course, gaga pit, and a ropes course with a 41-foot climbing tower and 300 foot zip line.

Goalie diving for soccer ball

Digital Media

Campers have the opportunity to learn how to use a DSLR camera in our digital photography elective. They begin with understanding the camera and end with editing their photos to walk away with their own portfolio of pictures.

Our video editing elective is an opportunity for campers to integrate their writing, editing and directing skills. The group works together to write a short film, act and direct in it and then edit it to show the entire camp.

Campers learning about digital media

Archery

One of our most popular activities! Campers learn how to safely use a bow and arrow with our staff who receive training from the National Archery in the Schools program.

Mountain Biking

Campers love riding our mountain bikes all over our campground. Our biking specialists create programs that teach about gear usage, maintenance and just the love of riding. Helmets are provided by CYJ.

Young campers on bikes

Female camper biking on gravel

Arts

Campers have the opportunity to try out different art venues each day in their electives. Options include painting, drawing, clay, mosaics, collage, jewelry making, friendship bracelets, comics and more.

Female camper and staff painting a ceramic vegetable

Sky High Challenge Course

CYJ’s ropes course allows campers the chance to develop teamwork, strength, trust, and confidence on our state-of-the-art high ropes course. Run by trained and experienced staff members, campers will be “challenged by choice” while learning basic belaying and spotting techniques and overcoming personal and group challenges. Our challenge course has high and low ropes elements plus a climbing wall, zip line and flying squirrel component.

Female camper doing a Superman pose on high ropes course

Girl climbing on rock tower

Teva and Israel Scouts

This year, CYJ has a dedicated environmental enthusiast on our staff who will lead the way in:
  • Farm to table gardening
  • Composting
  • Recycled art
And more to put our values in action and take better care of our planet!
With the Israeli Scouts, the program has four components — life skills, Israeli culture, social responsibility and scouting. Activities range from learning about Israeli history to leadership and team building training, tying a knot or building a tent — though the kids will also play lighthearted games.

Camper and staff exploring forest during outdoor adventure activity

Performing Arts

Campers have the opportunity to participate in activities like drama, music, dance (including Israeli dancing). Each camper has the option to perform in the camp talent show!

Female campers taking a dance class outdoors

Dance instructor teaching campers footwork in dance studio

Robotics

Our newest elective at CYJ! This collaborative work space allows campers to explore the world of robotics as they build models and share using different high tech tools. Campers will learn the fundamentals of robotic design.

 

Culinary Arts

Campers work with our kitchen managers and learn how to read and cook recipes.

Outdoor Camping

Each eidah (age group) participates in a one night tiyul (campout) with hiking, swimming, outdoor cooking, star gazing, story telling, s’mores and more.

Yom Tikkun Olam

Each eidah (age group) will travel outside of camp to volunteer within the Waupaca and surrounding areas. Our campers have helped organizations like Feeding America and the Waupaca Community Garden. At the end of this day, campers come together to share with each other what they have learned and how we can bring it back home.