Campers are taught how to swing a bat, shoot a basketball, hit a tennis ball, or perform a backward somersault. As a child's skill level and coordination progress, counselors introduce more advanced skills like dribbling a basketball with the right and left hand without looking, turning a double play, executing a corner kick in soccer, and completing a back hand spring. At Maplewood, campers receive awards throughout the summers. These awards are presented to campers who try hard, display good sportsmanship, and work well with their peers. There are many activities at camp where campers can express their creativity.
Campers also work with ceramics, string art, and woodworking.
An experienced dance instructor teaches funk, creative movement, and rhythms. Campers learn the art of taking and developing pictures in our darkroom under the supervision of a professional photographer. A real, live magician offers magic workshops where he performs and teaches some his favorite tricks including juggling, amazing yo-yo stunts, and balloon sculpting. We encourage campers to challenge themselves, and try their hardest in every activity. Our golf program prepares campers for the lifetime pleasure of playing golf.