Wakeboarding, Kneeboarding & Waterskiing

We offer the activities everyday at on Raystown lake. Beginer riders & skiiers will love the thrill of beign on the water relsih the opportunty to try something new. Experienced wakeboarders & waterskiiers will be amazed the solidute of our lake and the power of our 22 foot Glastron boat. There really is nothing better then spending a day on the boat! For those of you that are serious about Wakeboarding and Waterskiing and want priority instruction to focus on skill development, we have the Wake Masters Program. 

Sailing & Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Our sunfish sailboats and offer experienced sailors the opportunity to challenge them selves on the waters or Raystown Lake. Beginner sailors will learn to love to sail!

The sport of Stand Up Paddling (SUP) has been exploding in popularity and is quickly becoming the watersport of choice for a growing number of teens and kids. Not only does SUP’ing increase strength, balance and coordination, kids love it because a it’s fun and exciting way to spend time on the water!

Whitewater Rafting

White Water Rafting is one of the most exciting activities we offer at our water sports summer camp. Nothing really compares to the exhilaration of entering the “white water world” and powering through rapids. Helmets and life jackets are worn by everyone for safety, and professional guides ensure a safe and exciting voyage. “The Yough” is a world class intermediate white water river perfect for young teens. White water rafting the Lower Youghiogheny River is one of the activities we do as an entire camp towards the end of each session. It is a highlight of camp that only reconfirms the bonds everyone has made with each other. As one of the most exciting activities we do at camp, whitewater rafting is guaranteed to increase your heart rate!

Canoeing

Canoeing is a favorite camp activity on a hot summer day at The Camp. Our location in central Pennsylvania provides us with a number of rivers great for canoeing including the Little Juniata, the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata, the Raystown Branch of the Juniata and the mighty Juniata River. Sometimes we take a slow, playful trip along a winding river and other times it’s a faster trip which lets you command your craft through small rapids.

Fishing

We offer fishing on many of the local rivers and lakes in central PA. We provide the fishing rods and the bait while you provide the courage to put the worm on the hook and the patience it takes to “catch the big one.”

Rock Climbing

As an outdoor adventure summer camp we give our campers the opportunity to challenge themselves rock climbing every day! We have real rocks on the camp property called Donational Rocks and they are the premier climbing destination in central PA.

If you have only climbed on indoor climbing wall then you are in for a real treat once you experience the trill of climbing on real rocks. If you rock climbing is something you have interest in or something you are passionate about, Stone Mountain Adventures is the camp for you! 

Mountain Biking

Whether you desire to bike on roads alongside beautiful Amish farmlands, rally through miles of single track trails, or take advantage of the shady Rails-to-Trails path which winds along a cool river, this area offers some of the best biking conditions in the Eastern United States. With the development of the Allegrippis trail by the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), this area has become a mecca for mountain biking.

We also offer a biking program for campers who want to take advantage of our proximity to the Allegrippis Trail & ride almost every day, we call this the Mountain Bike Masters Program. 

Camping Overnights

We offer Overnight Camping Trips out of camp for groups of 8-10 campers! Each overnight camping trip has a focus, including:

• Hiking
• Canoeing
• Wakeboarding
• Mountain Biking
• Rock Climbing
• Backpacking

Horseback Riding

We offer a complete riding program at our outdoor adventure teen summer camp. All aspects of horsemanship are covered, from learning to comfortably sit atop a horse to instruction for dressage. All campers will have the opportunity to ride during the summer.

If you are serious about learning to ride, our Horsemaster Program is just what you are looking for! 

Hiking

With literally hundreds of miles of hiking near camp we take the opportunity to go explore the natural world.

Our hiking destinations include:

• Old Growth Forests
• Waterfalls
• Historic Sites
• Rivers Hikes
• Scenic Vistas

Tennis

This is a popular athletic activity at Stone Mountain Adventures. We provide rackets and balls and you supply the energy that makes tennis so much fun. We do not have courts here at camp, but we utilize the courts at Juniata College which is about eight miles from camp. Please note that we do not offer formal tennis lessons, but offer recreational tennis for everyone!

Soccer

Also known as the “World’s Game,” futbol is an extremely popular activity at Stone Mountain Adventures. Staff and campers play together and make each game exciting for everyone involved. There’s nothing better than a great game of soccer at Stone Mountain Adventures. Our international campers and staff bring a level of energy and passion that make every soccer game awesome!

Basketball

It really is true that everyone loves a good fun game of basketball. Whether it’s a friendly game of “Knockout” (see photo on the right) or a full on game of 5 on 5 (see photo below) basketball is fun for everyone. Please note that we do not offer formal instruction in basketball, however if you need help with your jump shot or lay-up our friendly staff are there to help!

Ultimate Frisbee

This is probably the most popular athletic activity at camp. The rules state that you cannot run with the Frisbee so once you catch it you must stop immediately and look to toss the Frisbee to the open person in space. There are few things better in life than chasing down a flying Frisbee! Even the dogs at camp try to sneak in a game of Frisbee from time to time.

Flag Football

Flag Football is almost as much fun as the real thing! Offered a few times a week, flag football is a thrilling game, especially when we try to teach it to our international campers and staff! We provide the flags and the footballs and you provide the energy and enthusiasm that make this game so fun. We also mix up the rules from time to time so you never know what to expect when you sign up for the Flag Football Activity at Stone Mountain Adventures.

Touch Rugby

While not a traditional American sport, Touch Rugby is an exciting game that combines skill and dexterity. All passes must go backwards while you can only advance the ball by running it. It is similar to soccer in that you are trying to “create space.” Our enthusiastic international counselors and staff love to teach the game of rugby almost as much as they love to play it!

Softball

The sport of softball is gaining in popularity at Stone Mountain Adventures. Whether it’s the “home run derby” or a full game of softball it’s always fun for everyone involved! We will provide softball mitts, bats,helmets and balls. It’s also great fun to teach softball to our international campers and staff who have never seen or played the game before.

Disc Golf

At Stone Mountain Adventures we have our very own nine hole Disc Golf Course! Disc Golf, also known as “folf” or “Frisbee Golf,” is played using special discs (which we provide) and, like golf, each hole has a par and each player attempts to get his or her disc in the basket in an allotted number of throws. Just like golf, if you are one under par it’s a “birdie” and if you are one over par it’s a “bogie” just. Disc Golf is a great way to explore the woods near Stone Mountain Adventures and use your frisbee throwing skills. We also travel to other courses in our area including courses in State College, Altoona and Juniata College!

Volleyball

This is another fun sport that has gotten even more exciting with the addition of “rally scoring.” We usually break the activity group up into four teams and have a “round robin tournament” where each team creates a cheer and an official hand shake!

Golf

Standing Stone Golf Course is just minutes away and there are many other beautiful golf courses within 30 minutes of camp. Open to anyone, this program seeks to provide campers with the opportunity to improve skills through practice and skill improvement while having fun. Focus will be on solid golf fundamentals, basic rules, etiquette and situational training. There also is opportunity for instruction by the local Golf Pro at an additional charge. This program is open to all campers and is a “pay as you go” program.

Yoga

The Camp is one of many overnight summer camps in Pennsylvania and twice a week we offer yoga as a morning activity. Yoga is not just a great way to increase strength and flexibility, but it also complements the following camp activities:

• Horseback Riding
• Rockclimbing
• Wakeboarding
• Caving
• Canoeing
• Windsurfing
• Sailing

Art Studio

We have a new Art Studio where campers can focus their creative energy on projects that are fun, inspired andr have meaning in their lives. Creating art can be a powerful process of self discovery or simply an expression born from emotion and experience. Our staff is there to teach campers new art skills, guide campers through the creative process and help stimulate creative ideas in campers. Our specific projects include:

• Mosaic Making
• Linoleum Block Printing
• Candle Making
• Ceramics
• Papier-Mache
• Tie Dying
• Painting
• Jewelry Making

People do not usually associate “Creative Arts” with an “Adventure Camp,” but every summer we are amazed at the creativity and ingenuity of the campers involved in the art studio. Spending time in the art studio also offers campers an opportunity for quiet space (or loud depending on who is in charge of the iPod) to channel other energy.

Music Jam/Rock Band

Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished player, Music Jam/Rock Band is an amazing opportunity to be in a band and play music with other campers and staff. You are welcome to bring your own instrument, however, we have an array of instruments including

• Bass Guitar
• Drum Kit
• Keys
• Acoustic Guitar
• Electric Guitar
• Brass Instruments
• Digital Recording Studio
• PA Systems

Each camp session we gather musicians and create a band of campers and staff. We collaborate to find common ground on songs, set lists and arrangements. Cover songs are often played, but original tunes happen, too.. Our genres include rock, classic rock, progressive, blues, R&B, bluegrass, jam band and rap! Campers sign up for Music Jam/Rock Band as a morning activity and work towards a live performance during Power Hour. We also have a digital recording studio where we can record all of our practice sessions and live shows.  An overnight summer camps for teenagers and we love to rock!

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts is offered during our afternoon activity and takes place in our camp kitchen. Our extremely patient cook and kitchen assistant orient campers to the kitchen and instruct campers on nutrition, food preparation and cooking. Campers will work along side our cook and kitchen staff on menu items including:

• Cooking the main course
• Baking a Birthday Cake or other Desert
• Creating unique side dishes

A highlight of each camp session with the Culinary Arts Activity is when campers spend time picking fruits or berries during the first part of the activity and then use these fruits or berries to make desert! This activity is not for the serious chef but rather for campers who love to cook meals, create food, roll up their sleeved and “get into” their work!

Camp Radio Station

The “Radio DJ” Activity is offered during morning activity, which is a three hour block of time. Campers spend the first 45 minutes planning the radio show; they collaborate play lists and plan special guest interviews including staff and phone interviews with veteran campers. The Radio DJs then record a two hour show that will be re-played that night during the Power Hour of Freedom, dinner & evening crew. (Click Here to see our Daily Schedule) The show is broadcast over our new closed circuit, in-house speaker PA system and allows everyone in camp to hear the show.

The format for the show will include:

• Campers DJs creating a play list from iPods.
• Campers syncing the radio show to the evening time schedule creating a soundtrack for Power Hour, dinner and the party dish wash in the kitchen!
• News including: the dinner menu, tomorrow’s activities, details about the evening activity and other fun updates from life!

A popular activity. One veteran campers says, “Music is such a big part of life each summer, and campers love to play DJ in the vans with their iPods on road trips. The camp radio station is great way for campers to express themselves through music and current information and share it with our camp community.”

Animal Adoption

At Stone Mountain Adventures you have the opportunity to adopt a baby bunny for the time you are at camp. As a “parent” you are responsible for feeding and watering your bunny every day and cleaning the cage every four days. You will often find campers hovering around the bunny hutches, naming their bunnies and making signs for their cages during Art Studio. Bunnies are cuddly and cute, and will “love you back” if you treat them with care and respect. Adopting a bunny at Stone Mountain Adventures is the highlight of the summer for some campers.

Community Service has always been an integral part of the experience. For the past 30+
 summers our campers and staff have worked on meaningful community service projects.  The Service Learning Program provides campers the opportunity to show commitment to yourself, to others and to your ability to shape the future. You are guaranteed to get your hands dirty. You may be involved in building new cages for Golden Eagles at the Shavers Creek Environmental Centre or work on watershed rehabilitation with the Clearwater Conservancy. Sometimes we work with a disabled older couple in painting and fixing up their home. The work can be challenging but the rewards are great as we learn to work as a team & give back to the community.

Meaningful Service Leaning Projects:

We choose Service Learning Projects carefully to ensure quality & that we only go where help is wanted. It is a helping hand, not a handout.

Our projects will be designed to work alongside of local volunteers and deserving families. You will become part of our community while helping others, and knowing more about yourself.

Who are some of the the local organizations we work with?

• Shavers Creek Enviornmental Canter
• Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer
• Westminster Woods Retirement Community
• Plowshare Organic CSA Farm
• Allegrippis Mountain Bike Trail
• Huntingdon Habitat for Humanity

How did we develop this program?

To help develop this program we called on the help of the founders Pam & Biff Houldin. They have extensive                                                                                                    

service learning experience having also started Global Works in 1989, offering international service based for high school students. Now they are both involved in serving the community locally and abroad. “It is a dream of course to have Stone Mountain Adventures help develop the passion for local community service. Campers get as much out of helping others as the recipients. Service learning is a life long journey.”

Who can participate in the Service Leaning Program?

All campers at can sign up for community service projects. Priority will be given to Super Campers who will have the opportunity to take a leadership role on projects. When Service Learning if offered during the week, it will be one of the 7 activities for campers to choose from that activity time. Some campers who are excited about this opportunity will sign up every time it’s offered while others will only do Service Projects on Saturday afternoons. Our goal is to provide campers with more opportunities to create positive change in the community & in themselves.

How many Service Hours can I earn each Session?

Campers will have the opportunity to sign up for up to 2 service learning activities each week in addition to the Saturday afternoon Service Activities.

• Session 1 – 4 Hours
• Session 2 – 4 Hours
• Session 3 – 4 Hours
• Session 4 – 4 Hours

Community Service needs to ethically responsible. Summer camps for teens will evaluate all of its projects to ensure our hard work is going to deserving causes.

Campers get to choose their own activities every day. Each night we have an evening meeting and campers get to choose between 7 activities for each morning activity and 7 activities for each afternoon activity. It is a teen summer camp and we feel it’s important that our campers have as much control over their summer as possible.

Every day activities offered there is balance of:

• Adventure Activities
• Sports
• Creative Arts
• Other options such as Community Service, Rock Band, etc

EVENING ACTIVITIES

Evening Activities are an exciting time because we are all together as a group each night. About half of the evening activities we do are in camp and half of the activities we do are out of camp.

“IN-CAMP” EVENING ACTIVITIES

These exciting, high energy activities are intended to be fun, outrageous and bring our group closer together.

These activities include:

• Team Building Games
• Campfire Night
• Invention Convention
• Jeopardy
• Movie Night
• Poetry Slam
• Camp Dance
• Karaoke
• Capture the Flag
• Group Pictionary
• Carnival
• The Famous Talent Show

“OUT-OF-CAMP” EVENING ACTIVITIES

At the camp it is always exciting to get in the vans and go somewhere together as a group. Our out-of-camp evening activities include:

• Roller Skating
• Disco Bowling
• 4th of July Fireworks (1st Session)
• Huntingdon County Fair (2nd Session)
• Ice Cream at a local creamery.

OVERNIGHT CAMP

We also offer Camping Overnights for small groups of 8-12 campers at the Summer Camp for teenager. We offer Overnight Camping Trips out of camp for groups of 8-10 campers! Each overnight camping trip has a focus, including:

• Hiking
• Canoeing
• Wakeboarding
• Mountain Biking
• Rock Climbing
• Backpacking

Overnights are usually offered two times a week and often we will have two or three overnights out at a time. Overnights last about 24 hours, you will depart camp after lunch on the first day (afternoon activity time) and return for lunch the following day (morning activity time). You will spend the afternoon of the first day and the morning of the second day doing your activity, help prepare a hearty dinner & breakfast around a campfire & help set up & break down our camp site. S’mores, games, ghost stories and sleeping under the stars with your friends make this one of camp’s most popular activities.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Our daily schedule provides the rhythm and routine that campers need balanced with the excitement of “Special Days” including All Camp Days, Community Service, Camping Overnights and more!

TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE

7:45am – Wake-up, Eat Breakfast, Tidy Your Cabin

8:30am – Morning Chores with your “Crew”

9:00am – Morning Activity

12:30pm – Lunch!

1:30pm – Afternoon Activity

5:30pm – “The Power Hour of Freedom,” An Hour of Free Time

6:30pm – Dinner

7:30pm – Evening Meeting, Choose the Next Day’s Activities

8:00pm – Evening Activity

10:15pm – Evening Snack

10:30pm – Brush Your Teeth and Off to Your Cabin

10:45-11:00pm – Lights Out

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES

These special activities are rare and will take both Morning and Afternoon Activity Sessions to give us more time to focus on skill building. These All Camp Days are a highlight of 2 week teen summer camp.

SERVICE PROJECTS

Rather than have typical Afternoon Activities, on certain afternoons we offer Service Projects. Campers can choose from six different projects each Saturday.

“ALL CAMP DAY”

On “All Camp Days” mornings everyone at camp gets to sleep until 9AM!! We also have a special breakfast of Donuts and Bagels & Cream Cheese. We then do a serious cleaning of the cabin including mopping the floor (as opposed to our daily morning tidy of the cabin). Cabins are then inspected by our camp counselor inspectors. After lunch we travel to one of the many State Parks that are close to camp for an All Camp Day of sports activities, hiking, crafts and swimming. This is followed by a BBQ cookout at the State Park.

Our Horsemaster Program is designed for the rider looking to dedicate a large portion of their summer toward improving their horseback riding skills. Campers enrolled in our Horsemaster Program are in the barn riding horses every morning. You then have the opportunity to choose from one of our many Adventure Activities, Water Sports, Traditional Sports or Creative Arts Activities in the afternoon.

Horsemaster Campers also learn about stable management including:

• Feeding the Horses
• Meeting with and observing our Local Blacksmith
• Tacking Up Before Lessons
• Cooling Down the Horses After Lessons
• Meeting with and observing our Local Equine Dentist
• Cleaning Stalls
• Meeting with and observing our Local Equine Vet

Beginner riders develop skills and confidence and learn to be comfortable handling and caring for horses. Advanced riders are challenged on the flat, over fences, on the trail, or on lunge lines while learning new skills from seasoned Horseback Riding Instructors. Balanced seat is taught to all riders in order to develop a strong, effective seat doing flat work.

Horsemaster riders may focus on jumping, cross-country, or dressage. This is a personalized and fun program and is limited to only 12 campers. Please note that campers not enrolled in the Horsemaster Program will have the opportunity to ride a horse during their time at the Camp.

The Wakemasters Program is for campers who are excited about the thrill of wakeboarding or waterskiing and serious about improving their skills. Participants can ski up to three sessions per week and may participate in one specialized clinic.

Experienced instructors will assist campers in:

• Setting Realistic Goals for the Camp Session
• Boat and Water Safety
• Building Confidence on the Board or Skies
• Giving Campers Constructive Feedback by Videoing Riding Sessions and Watching them with Campers
• Developing Skills So You Can Take Their Skiing and Boarding to the Next Level

Beginner Wakeboarders & Water Skiers will learn to be comfortable riding behind the boat while developing skills and confidence. Intermediate and advanced riders will learn from experienced instructors and other campers and be challenged to take their riding to the next level. As a member of the Wakemaster Program you are part of a team that is serious about skill development and even more serious about fun. To ensure quality we limit this program to just eight campers per session. Please note that campers not enrolled in the Wakemasters Program will get ample time to Wakeboard and Water Ski during their time at the Camp.

Please note that campers who do not enroll in the Wakemasters Program will still have ample time to Wakeboard while they are at the Camp. The Wakemasters Program are designed for campers who want to focus on improving wakeboarding skills while at camp.

All three of these water sports are challenging adrenaline-filled activities that will leave you with a sense of accomplishment and exhilaration. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned veteran, our experienced, certified instructors will be there to help you every step of the way.

We often say that “every day on the boat is a good day” because of Lake Raystown’s pristine beauty. As a Wakeboarding Summer Camp in PA, we offer these activities most morning and afternoon sessions. We also offer Wakeboarding Overnights each session at the Camp!

The Mountain Bike Masters Program is designed for campers who love to mountain bike and want to ride world class single track trails every day. The sport of mountain biking is exploding in central PA with the building of the Allegrippis Trail system at Raystown Lake and the trails in the Rothrock State Forest. If you are a serious mountain biker or a novice rider who wants to improve your skills and learn from experienced bikers then you should consider the Mountain Bike Masters Program.

The thrill of mountain biking is hard to explain, and that’s why we ride bikes every day. Campers in the Mountain Bike Masters Program will ride every morning and then choose from other Teen Camp activities in the afternoon. Riding with other teens who are as excited about mountain biking as you are is incredible! If you are passionate about mountain biking and want to ride trails everyday and improve your skills while having fun you will LOVE our mountain bike camp!

Great camp counselors who are mature, knowledgeable, and fun are the backbone our camp and the mountain bike masters program. Our experienced staff will evaluate riders and teach technical riding techniques that will help campers take their riding to the next level. Keeping campers safe is always our number one priority. Teaching campers to keep themselves safe by riding in control is an integral part of our program. Our staff are also there lead by example and to motivate campers to push themselves and safely stretch their comfort zone.

The foundation of our mountain bike masters program is fun with a good dose of skill development. Our staff start by evaluating campers’ riding strengths and identifying areas of improvement. Our instructors take time to teach basic and advanced riding skills and provide campers the opportunity to practice those techniques in the skills park and on the trails. Campers also learn trail etiquette and how to “share the trail” with other user groups.

Every session campers in the Mountain Bike Masters Program have the opportunity to participate in a mountain biking camping overnight! We pack up our biking and camping gear and travel to earby Susquehannock Campground at Raystown Lake. This gives us the chance to ride all day and cool off with a post-ride swim in the waters of Raystown Lake. There is also time for group bonding around the campfire.

The Mountain Bike Masters program is ideal for campers who are excited about riding world class single track trails on a daily basis. Campers are welcome to bring their own bike or ride one of our bikes, purchased locally from Rothrock Outfitters. The Mountain Bike Masters Program is open to beginner to advanced skill levels, however, riders should feel comfortable riding single track trails. To ensure quality, this program is limited to six campers. Please note that campers not enrolled in the Mountain Bike Masters Program will get ample time to Mountain Bike during their time at the Camp.

THE RIDING

Described by many as part pump track, part mountain bike trail, the Allegrippis trail system is machine built and organized in a “stacked loop” format-meaning riders can tailor the distance and difficulty of their ride. Small, easy loops are located close to trailheads and longer, more difficult loops spur from the easily-accessible trails. Endless combinations of routes can be ridden-both short and long.

Obstacles are few and far between on the Allegrippis trail system, a rarity in Central Pennsylvania, which is known for its rocky terrain. Beginners will enjoy the smooth trails and lack of demanding climbs. More advanced riders can simply pick up the pace for a fast, rhythmic ride on the rolling trails.

THE RATING SYSTEM

What the Allegrippis trails lack in technical features, they make up for in well-designed and well-marked sustainable trails. Although they’re rated easiest, moderate and most difficult, mountain bikers of any level could safely ride all 30 miles of trails—just watch your speed! Riding this trail system is so fun, it’s easy to lose track of time. But every once in a while, don’t forget to stop and take in the scenery! Many of the Allegrippis trails overlook the sizeable and stunning Raystown Lake.

ACCESS POINTS

Access the Allegrippis Trails at trailheads along Seven Points Road just past the Seven Points entrance and on Bakers Hollow Road right before the Susquehannock Campground entrance.

ALLEGRIPPIS TRTAILS RATING GUIDE

• Easiest Trails: Buck Trail; Doe Trail; Fawn Trail; Dark Hollow Trail
• Moderate Trails: Eagle Trail; Osprey Trail; Stony Trail; Dirtsurfer; Shade Trail; Barrel Bay Trail; Sleek Dog Trail; Allie Trail; Grippis Trail; Switch Trail; Ridge Trail; Berry Patch Trail; Red Legs; Loco-Motive Trail
• Most Difficult Trails: Ray’s Revenge Trail; Sidewinder Trail; Hydro Loop; Allegheny Trail