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Adventure Activities

Monday, 08 February 2010 00:00 pamela.d.hermann
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Reservations for the following Adventure Activities can be made upon arrival to camp.  Please plan to pay Trout Lodge directly:

Alpine Swing
A thrilling combination ride of a brief free fall and swing. Participants are hooked into a cable, wearing a harness and helmet, and are then pulled up by those on the ground until they are about 40 feet in the air. The participant lets go of a release cord and begins to “swing” over a distance of about 60 feet. Cost: $10/person/swing. Age Limits: Participants must be at least 10 years old. Maximum: 10 people per hour.

Alpine Tower
The tower is a 50-foot hourglass shaped climbing structure. Participants wear a harness and helmet and are held by a belay system (safety rope). Cost: $10/person/climb. Age Limits: Participants must be at least 10 years old. Maximum: 10 people per hour.

Moonlight Zip
This incredibly thrilling ride is only offered after dark. In essence, it is a 250-foot zap-line which functions as a zip-line. Participants wear a harness and helmet and are held by a belay system (safety rope). You will run down a large hill and eventually, your feet come off the ground and you fly through the darkness over a valley, crossing a small creek in the process. Cost: $10/person for 3 zips. Age Limits: Participants must be at least 13 years old. Maximum: Varies by time of year.

Pines Peak
Pines Peak is a 30-foot climbing wall. Challenge yourself and see how high you can climb! Participants wear a harness and helmet and are held by a belay system (safety rope). Cost: $7/person/climb. Age Limits: Participants must be at least 5 years old. Maximum: 10 people per hour.

Pines Zip
Zip down a 250-foot long and 34-foot high cable on a pulley. A harness and helmet are worn by each participant. Cost: $10/person/zip. Age Limits: Participants must be at least 8 years old. Maximum: 10 people per hour.

Summit Course - Choose one of the challenges available on one of the largest and most unique ropes courses in the Midwest. Participants wear
a harness and helmet and are held by a belay system (safety rope). Cost: $15/person. Age Limits: Participants must be at least 13 years old.  Choose one of the following:

Summit Explore & Rappel - Explore the course across a number of elements 15 to 40 feet in the air, rappelling out through the giant spider’s web. ($15/person) Maximum: 8 people per two hours.
Summit Zip - Zip down a 35-foot high, 500- foot long cable with a companion on the tandem zip line. ($15/person) Maximum: 8 people per hour.

 

Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 14:24
 

Arts & Crafts Center

Monday, 02 February 2009 22:42 pamela.d.hermann
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Here is a sample of the creative projects waiting at the arts & crafts center. Some projects are available only at certain times when staff are scheduled to instruct and assist.

Art Clay Silver Jewelry
Make your own personalized 99.9% sterling silver jewelry. (Please allow two hours for this activity.) Cost: Varies. Requirements: ages 12+.

Beaded Crown
Everyone deserves to feel like a king or queen. Cost: $7.

Ceramics
Glaze your own special keepsake. Articles will fire in the kiln overnight and can be picked up the next morning at 10:00 a.m.Cost: $1-$20.

Gel Candles
Insert accents into your candles to make them uniquely yours.Cost: $8+ Requirements: ages 8+.

Jewelry
A variety of beads and kits for anklets, bracelets, and necklaces.Cost: Varies.

Lotions & Potions
Pamper yourself by making your own lotion, shower gel, body spray, and bath salts. Cost: $12/set (items can be purchased a la carte).

Plaster
Pick and paint your own masterpiece. Choose shapes ranging from "Buttercup the Pony" to "Lucky the Dog."Cost: Varies.

Sand Candles
Make your own home accent from a variety of wax colors.Cost: $5.

Scrapbooking
Capture memories with a trendy paper bag scrapbook or a binder, or make individual pages to add to an existing scrapbook. Cost: Varies.

Stepping Stones
Design an accent for your garden from concrete and glass.(Please note: the stones must stay in the molds for 36 hours.) Cost: $10.

Tie Dye
Tie-dyed shirts are as fun to make as they are to wear. We have t-shirts in adult and kid sizes as well as onesies. Cost: $10-$12.

Wood
Construct a birdhouse or make your own keepsake box. Cost: Varies.

Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 14:25
 

Triangle Y Ranch

Monday, 08 February 2010 00:00 pamela.d.hermann
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The following can be signed up for upon arrival to camp.  Payments will be made directly to Trout Lodge.

Valley Trail Ride
A one-mile ride designed to show off our beautiful hardwood forest. The trail winds through the peaceful forest and crosses through the Fourché Renault Creek. Ride is approximately 30 minutes (depending on size of group). Cost: $12.00 per person. Requirements: Must be 7 years or older and 44” tall. Children ages 7-9 must be accompanied by an adult. Weight limit of 250 lbs. No double riders.

Mountain Trail Ride
A two-mile scenic trail that will take you up the Grainger diggings and down past the Hawkins’ Mines area. This ride offers fantastic views of the lake and is approximately 50 minutes (depending on size of group). Cost: $18.00 per person. Requirements: Must be 10 years or older and 54” tall. Weight limit of 250 lbs. No double riders.

Bluff Trail Ride
A two-and-a-half to three-hour ride (depending on size of group) along the trails and logging roads that lead to the bluffs.  Once you arrive at the bluffs, dismount and take in the beautiful views, then mount up again for the ride back to the ranch. Cost: $30.00 per person. Requirements: Must be 10 years or older and 54” tall. Children under age 18, must be accompanied by an adult. Weight limit of 250 lbs. No double riders. Maximum of 12 people.

Pony Rides
A great introduction to horseback riding for children who have never ridden, or who are not old enough to ride on the trails. Cost: $2.50 per child. Requirements: Must be under 10 years old. Weight limit of 150 lbs. No double riders.

Hayride
A lovely wagon ride down our country roads flanked by the Fourché Renault Creek. Cost: $4.00 per person; lap riders (ages 3 & under) are free. Ride lasts approximately 30 minutes. Requirements: All ages are welcome. Limit of 20-25 people per wagon (depending on availability of wagons).

Carriage Ride
Take a horse-drawn carriage ride along a scenic road. The carriage can typically hold at least two adults and three children depending upon the size of the riders. Cost: $25 per carriage. Requirements: Children 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 14:25
 

YMCA Trout Lodge Free Activities

Monday, 08 February 2010 00:00 pamela.d.hermann
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The following indoor and outdoor activities are included  in your housing or commuter fees.  Some activities will require sign-up for scheduled times upon arrival to camp.  Others are open for drop-ins.

  • Archery
    Find your inner archer with this classic camp activity. Includes safety instruction, tips and practice time. Requirements: Ages 5+; Maximum of 16 people.

  • Astronomy
    Stars shine at Trout Lodge - a lot of stars, actually. Our staff will take you on a journey through the night sky that you won't soon forget. CostRequirements: No age limit.

  • Bingo
    We're not talking about the farmer's dog! This is a great game for all ages and we have prizes for the kids! Requirements: No age limit.

  • Board Games
    A variety of board games, puzzles and cards are available. Requirements: No age limit.

  • Boathouse Equipment Checkout
    Bicycles, tennis equipment, bocce, sports balls, fishing poles, canoes, funyaks, rowboats and paddleboats. Requirements: Specific age restrictions for each activity apply. Parents are strongly advised to consider the swimming abilities of their children and asked to supervise them appropriately.

  • Cave Exploration
    Take part in a unique and educational adventure. Our guides will help you explore the mysteries of a nearby cave. (You may have a 30 minute walk each way and cave time is about 45 minutes. Participants may get dirty and wet. Most caves are narrow and dark. Use your own judgement regarding your comfort level.) Cost: No charge. Requirements: Ages 7+. Maximum: 10 people.

  • Facility Tour
    Hop into a van for a 40-minute tour of our beautiful grounds and take a look at everything there is to see and do at YMCA of the Ozarks. Requirements: No age limit. Maximum: 10 people.

  • Fishing Trip
    Participants have a chance to get offshore and find the hot spots for fishing. Our staff will provide poles, bait and some great company for the duration of this 50-minute charter. Requirements: No age limit, but children ages 7 & under will use cane poles. MO state fishing laws apply. Maximum: 8 people per trip.

  • Fitness Room
    Weights, treadmills, bicycles and step machines are located in the recreation center. Open when Arts & Crafts is open or check out a key from the front desk. Requirements: ages 15+

  • Frisbee Disc Golf
    It's like golf, but in the woods. And without golf balls. Get your frisbees from the boathouse and head out to play a round on our brand new course. Requirements: No age limit.

  • Geocaching
    It's modern day treasure hunting. Armed with a GPS unit, a set of coordinates and a healthy sense of adventure, you can go out and look for "treasures" scattered around the property. We have 3 new moderate courses and a brand new advanced course. Must attend orientation before you can check out the GPS equipment. Requirements: No age limit.

  • Gymnasium
    Practice your hoop skills or run indoors. The floor is safe for rollerblading (rollerblades not provided). Requirements: No age limit.

  • Hiking
    Grab a trail guide from the front desk before you head out; it provides natural history information coresponding with signs along the trail. CostRequirements: No age limit. Strollers will not go on most trails. We advise hiking in groups of three or more.

  • Horseshoes, Shuffleboard & Washers
    It's like being in your own backyard, only you didn't have to cut the grass! Requirements: No age limit.

  • Lake Swimming
    A lifeguard is on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

  • Library
    We've been stocking our library with books for you to trade. To swap a book you've just read, please bring it to the front desk. If you don't have a book to swap please leave a $2 donation at the front desk so we can keep our shelves full. Thanks, and please think of us when you clean off your bookshelves at home!

  • Mini-Golf
    Try out our 18-hole mini-golf course! Clubs and balls are available at the Country Store on a first come, first-served basis. Requirements: No age limit.

  • Nature Center
    Perfect for school groups, campers and families, and the Nature Center provides a hand-on learning experience about the world in which we live. Puppet show, a sketch table and a cozy reading corner are only a few of the Nature Center's amenities.

  • Nature Hike
    Take a guided hike along our Cold Springs Trail. The distance will depend on the ability of the hikers. Requirements: No age limit.

  • Orienteering
    Use a compass and a map to get from point to point and see if you can complete our course. You must attend the orientation before checking out the compass. Requirements: No age limit. We advise hiking in groups of three or more.

  • Ping Pong
    Check out the equipment at the front desk. Tables are located on the back patio. Requirements: There is no age limit for this activity, but children ages 8 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Pontoon Tour (available April through November)
    Take a relaxing scenic tour around beautiful Sunnen Lake, and see a different view of Trout Lodge. Requirements: No age limit, but children ages 7 and under must wear a life jacket; limit of 10 people per boat.

  • Sand Volleyball
    Volleyballs are available at the Country Store and the court is next to mini-golf.

  • Scavanger Hunt
    When you think your scavenger hunt is complete bring it back to the front desk to claim your prize.

 

Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 14:24
 



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