Exploration Camp offers younger campers a traditional camp experience with emphasis on teamwork, outdoor awareness, and fun. Exploration campers can expect to make friends while canoeing, inner tubing, hiking, swimming, and solving cooperative challenges. This program includes one or two nights of cooking and camping out and is a week of risk and new experiences.

Wilderness Camp is an expansion of our Exploration Camp. It offers a more in-depth program focusing on self-concept and group interaction. Wilderness campers will explore Mohican and Malabar Farm State Parks, canoe hike, swim, stream hikes, and camp out for 2-3 nights in a Home In the Woods they build near camp.

Many of our younger campers are intimidated by organized athletics and pick-up games. Intro to sports offers the chance to learn rules and practice skills in a non-competitive, fun environment. We will focus on the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork through a variety of sports, which may include basketball, football, tennis, golf, baseball, soccer, and leisure games.

Science Camp was created to encourage kids to learn about nature and their environment through fun, hands-on activities. In addition to science exploration activities in and around camp, campers may have the opportunity to travel to COSI in Columbus or the Museum of Natural History in Cleveland.

Advanced Science Camp (Ages 10 – 12)

Advanced Science Camp is an expansion of Science Camp, offering similar activities and focusing on science and nature. Advanced Science campers might explore COSI and a natural history museum.

Discovery Camp is a week full of exploration and discovery. The week will take campers through a progression of experiential learning activities. Campers will learn how to use maps, compasses, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). They may build a geodesic dome that supports over 1,000 lbs and fly a model hot air balloon made with a trash bag. Other activities may include stream study, candle making, and shelter building.

Expedition Camp explores traditional camp activities such as hiking, swimming, canoeing, and much more. It is perfect for the older first time Nuhop camper as well as seasoned Nuhop Campers.

Sports Skills goes beyond “Intro to Sports”, focusing on concepts and strategy, as well as rules and skill development. Developing an “I can” attitude through sportsmanship and training is the goal of Sports Skills camp. In addition to popular sports such as soccer, baseball, and basketball, Sports Skills campers may have the opportunity to bowl, play miniature golf, use batting cages, and swim.

Acclimatization Camp, or ACC, will allow campers to immerse themselves in nature through sensory activities, developing a greater awareness of themselves and their connection with the environment. Activities may include a swamp hike, mud baths, night hikes, and various nature activities. A week of ACC Camp culminates with a Muir Trek, an all-day hike from dawn to dusk, full of nature adventures and contemplation.

Across the nation, old railways are being converted to multi-purpose bike trails. These trails offer a scenic and historic journey through Ohio while providing even, safe terrain. Campers must know how to ride a bike and be prepared to travel 10-30 miles per day. Nuhop will provide all necessary equipment and teach basic maintenance.

Visual, performing, and fine arts are areas that provide opportunities for our campers and in which many excel. Artistic Camp will alternate each year from one to another concentration. Professionals will enhance each week with their skills and knowledge while campers not only get a chance to practice and create, but to travel around Ohio to museums, exhibits, and performances.

Lake Erie Islands Camp takes campers on a sight seeing tour of Ohio’s Lake Erie shore and close islands, campers will explore Kelly’s Island’s glacial grooves and Put-in-Bay’s geode caves. Other activities may include hiking, fishing, swimming, biking and camping.

Crusoe campers should be prepared for a primitive week of self-reliance miles away from camp. The experience begins as each camper builds his or her own shelter and get familiar with the area. The week continues as campers learn about cooking, tracking, and survival techniques. Crusoe campers leave the woods at the end of the week with a new appreciation of nature, others, and most importantly themselves.

Aqua Camp is an exhilarating, refreshing week of water-based adventure. Depending on campers’ age, ability, and experience, options include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, water skiing, and raft building.

Depending on age and ability, canoe camp will lead kids on a 3-5 day journey southward by way of Ohio’s wild and scenic rivers. The first two days will be spent learning paddle strokes and water safety. The next 3-5 days are spent on the river exploring Ohio as the Native Americans and early settlers.

Ohio is full of natural wonders and has an award-winning array of state parks. “Let’s Explore Ohio” Camp will take campers on a tour of Ohio’s history and scenery. They will explore the waterfalls and gorges of Hocking Hills, a pioneer village and fossil beds at Caesar Creek, and the rugged, beautiful terrain of Ohio’s “Little Smokies” at Shawnee State Park. Campus will also see Paintcreek’s beautiful beach and prehistoric Indian earthworks.

Mountain Bike campers can expect fun and thrilling rides on local trails. The camp will include basic maintenance, trail rides in Mohican State Park, and camping. Campers must be comfortable riding a bike, but don’t need trail experience. Nuhop will provide bikes, helmets, and other equipment, as well as basic maintenance.

Adventure camp combines various activities for campers who have done several other trip camps or those looking for non-stop challenge and adventures. Each day is full of activities, including canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking or trail riding, climbing, exploring, and high ropes. Bring energy and a sense of adventure for this action packed week.

On a 3-year rotating basis, we take older, advanced campers on 10-14 day trips across America. These journeys are a great opportunity to see the culture, history, and beauty the United States has to offer. These trips offer lifetime memories, as well as the opportunity to create lasting friendships. The three trips currently are “Rocky Mountain,” “Grand Canyon” and “Maine Adventure”. For 2005 we offer “Maine Adventure”, which will take campers on a 10-day trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. “Rocky Mountain” is tentative for 2006 and is a 14-day trip.

Leadership Camp provides older campers a chance to give something back to Nuhop. While working with a veteran Nuhop staff member they will have opportunities throughout the week to ask questions and learn about leadership. By assisting Counselors with their tribe for the week, Leadership campers are able to share what they have learned with our younger Nuhop campers. In order to take part in Leadership Camp, campers must be recommended by past counselors and approved by the Summer Camp Directors.

Over 18 Camp is for return Nuhop Campers who still wish to experience the magic of Camp Nuhop. They will participate in traditional camp activities.