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The following indoor and outdoor activities are included  in your housing or commuter fees.  Some activities will require sign-up for scheduled times upon arrival to camp.  Others are open for drop-ins.

• Archery
  Find your inner archer with this classic camp activity. Includes safety instruction, tips and practice time. Requirements: Ages 5+; Maximum of 16 people.

• Astronomy
  Stars shine at Trout Lodge - a lot of stars, actually. Our staff will take you on a journey through the night sky that you won't soon forget. CostRequirements: No age limit.

• Bingo
  We're not talking about the farmer's dog! This is a great game for all ages and we have prizes for the kids! Requirements: No age limit.

• Board Games
  A variety of board games, puzzles and cards are available. Requirements: No age limit.

• Boathouse Equipment Checkout
  Bicycles, tennis equipment, bocce, sports balls, fishing poles, canoes, funyaks, rowboats and paddleboats. Requirements: Specific age restrictions for each activity apply. Parents are strongly advised to consider the swimming abilities of their children and asked to supervise them appropriately.

• Cave Exploration
  Take part in a unique and educational adventure. Our guides will help you explore the mysteries of a nearby cave. (You may have a 30 minute walk each way and cave time is about 45 minutes. Participants may get dirty and wet. Most caves are narrow and dark. Use your own judgement regarding your comfort level.) Cost: No charge. Requirements: Ages 7+. Maximum: 10 people.

• Facility Tour
  Hop into a van for a 40-minute tour of our beautiful grounds and take a look at everything there is to see and do at YMCA of the Ozarks. Requirements: No age limit. Maximum: 10 people.

• Fishing Trip
  Participants have a chance to get offshore and find the hot spots for fishing. Our staff will provide poles, bait and some great company for the duration of this 50-minute charter. Requirements: No age limit, but children ages 7 & under will use cane poles. MO state fishing laws apply. Maximum: 8 people per trip.

• Fitness Room
  Weights, treadmills, bicycles and step machines are located in the recreation center. Open when Arts & Crafts is open or check out a key from the front desk. Requirements: ages 15+

• Frisbee Disc Golf
  It's like golf, but in the woods. And without golf balls. Get your frisbees from the boathouse and head out to play a round on our brand new course. Requirements: No age limit.

• Geocaching
  It's modern day treasure hunting. Armed with a GPS unit, a set of coordinates and a healthy sense of adventure, you can go out and look for "treasures" scattered around the property. We have 3 new moderate courses and a brand new advanced course. Must attend orientation before you can check out the GPS equipment. Requirements: No age limit.

• Gymnasium
  Practice your hoop skills or run indoors. The floor is safe for rollerblading (rollerblades not provided). Requirements: No age limit.

• Hiking
  Grab a trail guide from the front desk before you head out; it provides natural history information coresponding with signs along the trail. CostRequirements: No age limit. Strollers will not go on most trails. We advise hiking in groups of three or more.

• Horseshoes, Shuffleboard & Washers
  It's like being in your own backyard, only you didn't have to cut the grass! Requirements: No age limit.

• Lake Swimming
  A lifeguard is on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

• Library
  We've been stocking our library with books for you to trade. To swap a book you've just read, please bring it to the front desk. If you don't have a book to swap please leave a $2 donation at the front desk so we can keep our shelves full. Thanks, and please think of us when you clean off your bookshelves at home!

• Mini-Golf
  Try out our 18-hole mini-golf course! Clubs and balls are available at the Country Store on a first come, first-served basis. Requirements: No age limit.

• Nature Center
  Perfect for school groups, campers and families, and the Nature Center provides a hand-on learning experience about the world in which we live. Puppet show, a sketch table and a cozy reading corner are only a few of the Nature Center's amenities.

• Nature Hike
  Take a guided hike along our Cold Springs Trail. The distance will depend on the ability of the hikers. Requirements: No age limit.

• Orienteering
  Use a compass and a map to get from point to point and see if you can complete our course. You must attend the orientation before checking out the compass. Requirements: No age limit. We advise hiking in groups of three or more.

• Ping Pong
  Check out the equipment at the front desk. Tables are located on the back patio. Requirements: There is no age limit for this activity, but children ages 8 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

• Pontoon Tour (available April through November)
  Take a relaxing scenic tour around beautiful Sunnen Lake, and see a different view of Trout Lodge. Requirements: No age limit, but children ages 7 and under must wear a life jacket; limit of 10 people per boat.

• Sand Volleyball
  Volleyballs are available at the Country Store and the court is next to mini-golf.

• Scavanger Hunt
  When you think your scavenger hunt is complete bring it back to the front desk to claim your prize.