MAPS & ACTIVITIES
MAPS & ACTIVITIES
MAPS & ACTIVITIES
OUR ACTIVITIES
At Camp Wakonda I Experienced...
High Ropes
Camp Wakonda has lots of opportunities for thrill seekers and height lovers. Whether its our climbing wall, zip line, or ropes course, your camper will gain confidence through our different challenge courses.
Boating
From canoe races, to kayak tag, to yoga on stand up paddleboards, at lake O’Reilly the possibilities with boating are endless.
Ga Ga Ball
Gaga is a form of dodgeball that originated in Israel in the 1970s and spread when Israeli counselors brought the game to summer camps around the world.
High Ropes
Camp Wakonda has lots of opportunities for thrill seekers and height lovers. Whether its our climbing wall, zip line, or ropes course, your camper will gain confidence through our different challenge courses.
Boating
From canoe races, to kayak tag, to yoga on stand up paddleboards, at lake O’Reilly the possibilities with boating are endless.
Ga Ga Ball
Gaga is a form of dodgeball that originated in Israel in the 1970s and spread when Israeli counselors brought the game to summer camps around the world.
Arts & Crafts
Our campers have many opportunities to explore their creative side at camp. We offer so many fun crafts such asTie Dye, Oragami, friendship bracelets!
Fishing
Experience the joy of catching a fish at lake O’Reilly. We restock our pond every spring so they’re ready to catch by summer. If you’re lucky enough, you might even catch the wakonda whale!
Target Shooting Sports
Riflery&Archery. Channel your inner Katniss Everdeen and Robin Hood with our riflery and archery ranges. We of course teach proper form, safety, and precision, but expand the fun by playing tic tac toe, popping balloons, and getting out to our 3-D archery range.
Arts & Crafts
Our campers have many opportunities to explore their creative side at camp. We offer so many fun crafts such asTie Dye, Oragami, friendship bracelets!
Fishing
Experience the joy of catching a fish at lake O’Reilly. We restock our pond every spring so they’re ready to catch by summer. If you’re lucky enough, you might even catch the wakonda whale!
Target Shooting Sports
Riflery&Archery. Channel your inner Katniss Everdeen and Robin Hood with our riflery and archery ranges. We of course teach proper form, safety, and precision, but expand the fun by playing tic tac toe, popping balloons, and getting out to our 3-D archery range.
Outdoor Cooking
This fan favorite gives campers the opportunity to put their culinary skills to the test outside of the kitchen. Campers will learn fire building techniques best for cooking and make delicious snacks such as orange cakes, smoredillas, and many more.
Swimming
Every day campers have the opportunity to cool down by taking a dip in our pool. This pool reaches depths from 3.5-9 feet deep.
Clubs
Here at camp, we are all about fun and exploring new things. Your camper will have the opportunity to explore new hobbies and passions through our clubs. Every day campers will choose three clubs to participate in throughout the week.
Outdoor Cooking
This fan favorite gives campers the opportunity to put their culinary skills to the test outside of the kitchen. Campers will learn fire building techniques best for cooking and make delicious snacks such as orange cakes, smoredillas, and many more.
Swimming
Every day campers have the opportunity to cool down by taking a dip in our pool. This pool reaches depths from 3.5-9 feet deep.
Clubs
Here at camp, we are all about fun and exploring new things. Your camper will have the opportunity to explore new hobbies and passions through our clubs. Every day campers will choose three clubs to participate in throughout the week.
Campfire Ceremonies
What is camp without a campfire? At YMCA Camp Wakonda, a campfire is much more to us than four logs and a flame. It is symbolic to our heart as it is what brings the whole camp together. Campers will be introduced to camp on their first night through our opening campfire ceremony where we sing fun songs and perform goofy skits. We end our week with a closing ceremony with songs, gifts, and a chance to say “see you later” to the friends your camper makes.
& SO MUCH MORE!
Campfire Ceremonies
What is camp without a campfire? At YMCA Camp Wakonda, a campfire is much more to us than four logs and a flame. It is symbolic to our heart as it is what brings the whole camp together. Campers will be introduced to camp on their first night through our opening campfire ceremony where we sing fun songs and perform goofy skits. We end our week with a closing ceremony with songs, gifts, and a chance to say “see you later” to the friends your camper makes.
& SO MUCH MORE!
Maps
Camp Wakonda is just 30 minutes west of Springfield.
From Springfield: Take I-44 west to exit 58. Go south over I-44 and turn right on Highway O heading South for 2.5 miles to Lawrence 2080. Turn right. Camp is 1.25 miles from the intersection on the left side of Lawrence 2080.
From Joplin: Take I-44 east to exit 58. Turn right on Highway O heading South for 2.5 miles to Lawrence 2080. Turn right. Camp is 1.25 miles from the intersection on the left side of Lawrence 2080.
Maps
Camp Wakonda is just 30 minutes west of Springfield.
From Springfield: Take I-44 west to exit 58. Go south over I-44 and turn right on Highway O heading South for 2.5 miles to Lawrence 2080. Turn right. Camp is 1.25 miles from the intersection on the left side of Lawrence 2080.
From Joplin: Take I-44 east to exit 58. Turn right on Highway O heading South for 2.5 miles to Lawrence 2080. Turn right. Camp is 1.25 miles from the intersection on the left side of Lawrence 2080.