Evening Programs

An after dinner or evening activity can be planned for your group.  These activities are designed to include all members of the retreat participating together.  All chaperones are expected to be present and help with group management during these programs. 

Campfires

Camp is not camp without a campfire filled with upbeat ‘repeat after me’ songs, stories and skits. We often finish the campfire with our traditional ‘Rain Storm’ activity while enjoying, s’mores - with Hershey’s chocolate, fire hot marshmallows and crunchy graham crackers.

Disco Dancing

We have a great sound system that can crank up the music so your group can get into the groove - be it the oldies but goodies from the 70’s & 80’s or the top forty of today, dancing is a great excuse to dress up and have a good time.

Dutch Auction

Cabin groups bring random objects from their cabins and then work together to complete tasks, perform songs, imitate personalities, etc. Focus is on teamwork, creativity, and enthusiasm. Teachers, chaperones or Crossroads Connects staff can be used as ‘guest judges.’

Group Encore

A singing competition where the last group singing wins! Groups strategize against each other about who knows the most songs containing a particular word (e.g. baby, summer, friend, nighttime).  The groups take turns singing their lists and the group that still has songs to sing wins.  This program is a great mixer and team builder with a guarantee of lots of laughter.

Karaoke night

We have a karaoke machine with amplifier - and follow the word screen - sure to make a fun night of lip sync competition and entertainment. Look out for the next American Idol!

Night Canoe

Groups of 30 or more get into a variety of different boats and paddle out to the center of the pond. They then stay as quiet as possible to listen to the night sounds. At the conclusion of the silence each person takes a turn sharing their thoughts, expectations or favorite part of camp. It is not everyday that you get to stop and think while floating on a lake looking up at the stars.

Night Hike

This program is designed to help students feel comfortable in the outside world during the night. Our staff will guide groups around Keene pond nature trail. The groups finish with twenty minutes of stargazing on the spread field and learn about constellations.

Skit Night

Students prepare skits throughout their stay and present them on the final night of retreat.  Themes can be varied or based upon their group experience.

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