Individual Summer Activities at Camp Kupugani
We offer fun and empowering individual activities where kids can let their creativity fly!
At Camp Kupugani, we pride ourselves on creating a safe and welcoming environment for children to express themselves in fun summer activities.
Crate Stacking
Crate stacking is an extremely fun activity, which tests campers’ balance and coordination, while also requiring teamwork. The object of the activity is to construct a tower of crates while balancing and climbing. Campers enjoy the challenge and self-esteem building experience that comes with trying to climb as high as possible. Our experienced instructors talk you through every step with extreme safety in mind.
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is a challenging, heart-pumping, and extremely rewarding activity. We offer the Midwest’s premiere natural rock climbing walls with 85-foot and 60-foot walls, each of natural limestone rock face. From beginners to experts, campers enjoy the challenge and self-esteem building experience that comes with conquering the walls. Whether you have climbed a dozen times before or are putting on the harness for the first time, our experienced instructors will talk you through every step with extreme safety in mind.
Biking
Using 18-speed GT hybrid mountain bikes, sturdy Trek mountain bikes, and tough BMX-style bikes, our biking program is top-notch! There are miles of trails for serious trailblazing and skill development. As Camp White Eagle is located in the Midwest in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois, campers can bike amidst the beautiful scenery with an experienced staff member. Keeping with our dedication to safety in all aspects of camp, everyone must wear a bike helmet. Campers are provided with helmets and bikes and must follow camp and state riding regulations.
Horse Riding
We offer English and Western riding lessons. There is a nice assortment of lesson horses that are quiet, well-behaved, and enjoy their job. Riders learn about safety, care, and correct horsemanship, plus advanced horse care skills including the essentials of feeding, grooming and tacking up the horse, tying knots and saddling. Depending on progression and ability, there may be opportunities to trot, post, canter and jump. As campers work together in the barn and on the course, they form a strong bond with the horses and each other–helping to build critical character skills of empathy and trust. Additional fees apply to this activity.
Arts and Crafts
Within our many different types of craft activities, you can let your creative juices flow or find them for the first time. From candle making to drawing, painting, beading, tie-dying, plaster casting or lanyards, there are many craft options available. Be prepared! Campers will have many projects to bring home at the end of camp!
PICKLEBALL
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve probably heard someone raving about their love for pickleball. Campers can enjoy playing on our brand-new-in-2023 pickleball courts! Easy and fun to learn and play, even for those picking up a racket for the first time. Pickleball is where tennis, badminton and ping-pong meet. Enjoy this fast growing sport!
Slacklining
Test your balance skills by participating in slacklining! Whether campers have tried it before or are completely new to the activity, it’s a popular event for all. If you’re scared to fall, don’t worry. You can have spotters on either side of you for support as you navigate the line only two feet off the ground. Or, if you’re more daring, try walking the line all by yourself!
Archery
High-quality traditional recurve bows are available for campers to test their skills at our different ranges. From the 5-yard range up to the 30-yard range, campers learn safety rules and regulations, parts of the bow and arrow, correct stance, breathing, aiming, holding, drawing and releasing. Campers can have friendly competitions, create and use smaller targets, and receive detailed instruction from experienced staff.
TENNIS
Enjoy hitting the ball around on our brand-new-in-2023 tennis courts! From beginners to experts, campers enjoy the challenge and self-esteem building experience that comes with improving your tennis game. Whether you just want to hit and chase the ball around, or are an experienced champ in the making, our experienced instructors will help you improve your game.
DISC GOLF
We have a fun nine-hole disc golf course. Disc Golf (or Frisbee Golf) is a fast-growing outdoor activity everyone can enjoy. Similar to golf, the object of Disc Golf is to complete each hole in as few throws as possible. Instead of using golf clubs and a golf ball, disc golfers use a flying golf disc to traverse the hole. Easy to understand and play, our Disc Golf activity also allows you to enjoy the beauty of Camp Kupugani, taking you on holes from the valley to the prairies to the stunning Walnut Grove. Fun!
