While the emphasis is on process rather than final form, excellence in work is a goal. Among the favorite activities are painting, clay and ceramics, batik, puppets, papermaking, jewelry making, tie-dyeing, spinning and weaving, photography, and felting. There is a fine woodshop where campers build everything from bird feeders to picnic tables. Glen Brook counselors help coordinate such activities as all-camp musical productions, campfire singing, instrumental ensembles, folk dancing, drama and skits, jazz, swing, and the Texas stomp. Riding English-style riding is taught with a relaxed balance between work in the ring and trail rides in the forest and meadows.
Instructors stress riding safety, respect for the horse, and fun in the saddle.
Campers may volunteer to help in the stables. Games and Sport Glen Brook emphasizes enjoyment and cooperation in its programs. While strong skills are taught and tournaments and games are played hard, competition, other than with oneself, is secondary. New games and thinking games are encouraged. Campers and staff members love to play hard and have fun.