Archery
Archery is one of the premier daily activities at Camp Adventurewood. During each session, instruction is given regarding the fundamentals of shooting and safety methods. Each group of campers works as a team to shoot for more points than the opposing group. Our counselors have been extensively trained, and our archery program is more robust than any other day-camp in Pasadena!
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides are one of the campers' favorite activities at Camp Adventurewood, and horses have been a part of the camp's history since its inaugural season in 1947. The shaded pathways of the lower Arroyo Seco afford a scenic and safe location for our horse trails. Our horses are carefully selected, good-natured, and are accustomed to being around children. And our Wagonette is stylized in a way to reflect the horse-drawn wagons of the late-1880s ... so let the adventure begin!
Bear Attacks!
During this amusing event, the campers arm themselves with slingshots while using ping-pong balls as ammunition. As the comical bears approach, the campers fire their ammunition. (Although it goes without saying, the campers will not be engaging real bears.)
Hiking
This summer, Camp Adventurewood will embark on a two epic hiking adventures. Our Mon/Wed/Fri campers will travel to the Cabrillo Beach Tide Pools. There, they will hike along the rocky shore and journey all the way through the fabled "Northwest Passage," where they can explore the diverse populations of marine plants and animals which can be found there. Our Tues/Thurs hike will take place at Altadena's Eaton Canyon. There, the campers will trek along the shady riverbed until they arrive at the legendary "Crocodile Falls," where they can explore the pond beneath the 50-foot waterfall. These annual hikes are some of the campers' favorites days each summer.
Camp Olympics
This spectacular event is held on the final two days of camp. Without a doubt, these are the most highly anticipated days of the summer! During the Olympics, the camp is divided into 18 teams, which compete for the coveted Camp Adventurewood Olympic Cup. Some of the featured events include: Dinosaur Soccer, the Hockey Relay, Warball, the Tug-of-War Tournament, the Egg-in-the-Spoon Race, Mummy Making, and a host of other activities. The Camp Adventurewood Olympics is a great way for campers to showcase their individual abilities and talents while also learning the value of teamwork. After the games, the campers enjoy an end-of-summer barbecue, where counselors prepare Johnny's Famous Hotdogs.
Canoeing
During this popular daily event, campers climb into canoes and set sail in the Arroyo Casting Pond. Campers participate in various marine activities including: fishing, relay- races, capture the flag, a massive marine obstacle course, and much more. Camp Adventurewood is proud to be the only day-camp in Pasadena with a canoeing program!
WATER-BALLOON BATTLES
Our epic Water-Balloon Battles take place at our campsite each afternoon, and feature over 5,000 water-balloons per day ... thus making it our wettest and wildest activity ever! During the event, three camper troops battle one other in attempt to soak the opposite troops’ Counselors. It’s a great way for campers to cool off in the afternoons. (Although the campers do get wet, they won’t get drenched; so there is no need to pack a change of clothes.)
Capture the Flag
After lunchtime, the older campers are arranged into six teams that continuously battle for the Camp Adventurewood Capture the Flag Championship. These red, yellow, green, blue, black, and white teams are coached by our junior counselors, who compete for the highly-coveted championship belt! The event is truly a spectacle to behold!
Treasure Hunt
Our treasure hunt is truly a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure! This six-week storyline features heroes, villains, mysteries, and astonishing feats. Each summer, the campers find themselves in search of an iconic treasure. In the past, our campers have discovered the Fountain of Youth, the Chamber of Gold, the Lost City of Atlantis, and many other artifacts! But the quests aren’t easy. This summer, the heroic Shish-Boom-Rah will lead the campers on their next great expedition, as they embark on a new chapter of adventure! The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as the campers embark on their next great treasure hunt expedition, to try to save the world from peril once again!
Elephant Soccer
In Elephant Soccer, two teams of campers maneuver a pair of gigantic 4-foot-diameter soccer balls, and attempt to score enough goals to win the game. This event is one of the campers' favorite activities. On special occasions, Elephant Soccer morphs into a mammoth game of dodge ball!
PANNING FOR GOLD
The Gold Rush is on at Camp Adventurewood! This summer marks our second year of Panning for Gold (along with Silver and Copper) at our camp. This special activity will teach campers how to pan for gold, silver, and copper, with some folksy flair. During the activity, campers will use their pans to settle the gold, and get the lighter material up to the top. Campers will learn to use sluice boxes when prospecting as well. Over the course of the summer, every child will uncover gold, silver, and copper flakes to take home as souvenirs.