Gaga Ball
Gaga Ball is a variant of dodgeball that is played with one ball. The game combines dodging, striking, running and jumping with the object of hitting opponents with a ball below the knee while avoiding being hit. The game can be played by a group of individual players or with teams, as well as in…
Read MoreArchery
Archery Ready, aim, let fly! Maybe you’ll hit a bullseye. Jumonville has both archery equipment and a special designated area. Archery is used with a number of summer camps including many sports camps and sampler camps. The equipment is in a locked shed when not in use.
Read MoreRunning
Jumonville has almost 300 acres and lots of trails that provide great opportunities for those who like to run. Up for a huge challenge? How about a run up to the cross or down to Green Cathedral and back.
Read MoreSoccer
Learn how to “dribble” and “head” the ball at soccer camp or at sports camp this summer. A number of other camps also play soccer as part of their week’s activities.
Read MoreShuffleboard
Two shuffleboard courts are available for use by your group weather permitting. The courts are located near the archery field, beside the Ben Cromer Adventure Center. Shuffleboard is not just a game for senior citizens on a cruise ship. Jumonville Hope Campers love shuffleboard! Lots of the campers from Family Week also enjoy shuffleboard as do…
Read MoreSledriding
Jumonville offers sled riding hills and trails of varying difficulty. Don’t forget your sled, snowboard, or cross country skiis if your going to be here for a winter retreat. You are welcome to bring your own sleds, skiis or snowboards to your winter retreat, as Jumonville does not provide any of this equipment.
Read MoreRappelling
Rock climbing & rappelling has been a vital part of Jumonville’s summer camp adventure programs for over 40 years. Most of the rock climbing is done at a nearby area called Greenbriar which is just several miles from Jumonville. Older adventure campers have used Seneca Rocks as well as the New River Gorge. In past years we…
Read MoreBiking
Many of our adventure camps spend some time riding bikes along the beautiful Yough Bike Trail. As you get older, you may have the opportunity to experience some off-trail biking. The area that we use the most is the Youghiogheny River Bike Trail in Ohiopyle.
Read MoreBouldering Wall
Built within months after the old Adventure Center burned to the ground (Spring of 2002), this outdoor bouldering area is located in the field next to the new Ben Cromer Adventure Center. The wall is 8 feet tall and has over 100 vertical feet of climbing. Bring your energy, cause you’ll use lots of it…
Read MoreCrafts General
Most camps spend at least some time in the Craft Room at some point in the week. There are a variety of different crafts you could possibly do from witness bracelets to papier mache to tie dye. Come and see how creative you can be!
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