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activities
At Camp Chinqueka,
we have many activities that go beyond aquatics and sports. They
offer campers a chance to do what they might not be able to do at
home.
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 Go-Karts
The Kart track at the top of the road is the place to test your
driving skills - NO LICENSE REQUIRED!! All campers have the
opportunity to try and beat the camp speed record around the famous
hairpin turn. In addition, basic engine care and maintenance are
taught in morning instruction sessions. As with all our programs,
safety and fun are always our number one concerns. |
 Campfires
Each week, we have a campfire to bring the campers and staff
together for an evening of singing, games, storytelling, and
recognition of achievement. With each campfire, campers leave with a
lasting memory of a few hours spent with friends from their cabin
and their cabin counselors. It is a great time to sit by the fire
and watch the reflection of the sunset on the lake. |
 Mini-Bikes
Restricted to campers 11 and older, the Mini-bikes are one of
the most popular activities with our older campers. Whether it is on
our trails through the woods, or on the circuit track, campers have
the opportunity to race against each other. Helmets are required of
all riders. Formal safety and bike maintenance lessons are built
into the instruction periods. |
 Horseback
Riding
Campers may choose to travel to a local riding stable for daily
instruction or trail rides, usually 2 to 3 times per week. Riding
usually takes place during the morning instruction periods and is
available for an additional fee. Although you may bring your own
riding gear, please, leave your horse at home! |
 Games
Traditional camp games, such as ping pong (table tennis) and
tether ball are just some of the games that are played during free
time at camp. Campers also compete in team games such as kickball,
soccer, and softball throughout the summer. We also have a variety
of games in Friendship Lodge that may be used on rainy days or
"Cabin Days". You can even try to find your cabin counselor in the
annual counselor hunt. There is always something at camp to keep you
busy. |
 Overnight
Camping
In the mood to rough it? Weekly overnight trips take the campers
out into the wilderness of the Litchfield Hills. Campers set up camp
at local private camping sites, normally near a river or lake, and
get back in touch with nature. Enjoy an evening sleeping under the
stars, roasting marshmallows over a fire and telling ghost stories.
We also have additional co-ed extended camping trips, offered to the
senior campers of Chinqueka and our brother camp, Awosting. |
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