Camp Chippewa offers a wide range of activities for all ages! Whether you add an activity to your retreat schedule while staying overnight at the camp, or just come in for the day, we have just the right experience for you!
An Activity Release Form must be signed by anyone participating in an event or activity at Camp Chippewa. All Camp Special Activities must be scheduled in advance of your arrival, and be lead by trained/certified Camp Chippewa Staff.
Non-Facilitated Activities
All of these activity areas are included in an overnight rental. They are also available for day use!
Fishing
We have multiple ponds to fish in! All fishing is catch and release.
We provide pole rentals for $5.00 a pole for the day.
Disc Golf
We have a brand new 9-hole Disc Golf Course! The start is at Asbury and works around the road. The course is open from 9-Dusk. Please call our office if you’re interested in playing this course!
Volleyball
We have one sand volleyball court available to groups located across from the Dining Hall, next to the pool and across from North Cabin.
Trails
Camp Chippewa sits on 660 acres in the Chippewa Hills. We have miles and miles of beautifully maintained trails perfect for any activity level.
Ball Fields
Located across from our South Cabin, we have a kickball/softball field, 2 Gaga Ball pits, a half basketball court, and tether-ball. There is an additional Gaga Ball pit and some playground equipment across from North Cabin.
Facilitated Activities
*All activities are facilitated at the discretion of Camp Chippewa staff if we feel as though someone may not be able to participate safely.
Activity Pricing
| Trail Rides | $25/person, 90 min session ($275 minimum) |
| Lead Rides | $7/ person/ride ($50 minimum) |
| Horse Riding Lessons | Click here for more details |
| Archery | $5/person, 1-hour session, ($50 minimum) |
| Tractor Drawn Trolly Rides | $50 per session |
| Horse Drawn Trolley Rides | $150 per session |
| Challenge Course | $10/person, 90 min session ($100 minimum) |
| Hammocks for Overnight Use | $5 per hammock |
| Canoes and pedal boats | $8/person, 1-hour session, 25 people max |
| Disc Golf | $5/Person, the course is open until Dusk |
| Pool | $3/person/hour ($50 minimum) OR $50/hour |
Archery
Our instructors are USA Archery Level 1 certified. Camp Chippewa offers a 6 lane archery range while utilizing recurve & compound bows and round, foam targets.
Canoes and Pedal-Boats
Seasonal Activity
Welcome to Briscoe Lake, the perfect place to go canoeing and peddle-boating! Briscoe Lake is about a 1 mile hike from the cabins, although there is vehicle access to the lake as well. All waterfront activities are monitored by Red Cross certified lifeguards and staff. We suggest children be at least 10 before canoeing, but all ages are welcome to peddle-boat! Life-jackets are provided.
1 hour session. Max 25 people/session.
Challenge Course
Our Low Ropes course is a great way to build trust, communication, and initiative within a group. Led by trained staff, the group will go through a series of elements to help build on those skills. The course can be tailored to your specific group and goals (a middle school youth group, a sports team, men’s retreat….), just let us know when you are booking and we can design the right program for you!
Not Available in 2021
Horses
Seasonal Activity
Our wranglers are CHA Certified to help ensure you have the best experience possible at the barn! Please take a look at our Horseback Riding Policies & Guidelines! Note: There is a 250 lb weight limit with all horse activities.
Lead Rides: laps around the arena led by our experienced staff.
Trail Rides: led by our experienced staff. Riders will be matched up with horses based on the Wranglers evaluation of the riders’ ability. Must be 10 years or older.
Swimming
Seasonal Activity
Our pool is open mostly during the summer months. It features a full pool house and picnic area. Our pool has a zero-depth entry that is ADA compliant, a maximum depth is 6 ft. and a capacity of 75 people. All of the lifeguards on staff are currently certified through the Red-Cross.