Programs and Activities

Campers participate in a wide variety of programs and activities at Camp Ho Mita Koda. There are 4 activity periods at Camp each day, including one period of all-camp free swim. Campers in 5-day and 12-day sessions have an opportunity to select several activities during designated activity periods. Once placed, campers remain in these scheduled activities for 5 consecutive days. Campers in 12-day sessions can select new activities for the second week of their camp session. Campers in the 3-day session participate in camp activities by cabin groups. In addition to selecting individual activities, campers and staff participate as a camp community each day in activities such as flag raising and flag lowering, meals, free swim, assembly, cabin time and evening activity.

Activity choices vary by year and by session. 2010 Camp activities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Program Descriptions:

Swimming
Camp Ho Mita Koda’s Olympic size pool is the site for a program which includes free swim, swimming lessons and water safety instruction. All campers enjoy free swim and can elect to participate in organized water sports.

Boating
Campers enjoy sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, rowing, and a new activity called Pirates on our 6 acre lake. Instructional and recreational boating opportunities are available.

Fishing
Camp HMK provides fishing poles and bait, but campers are more than welcome to bring their own fishing poles.

Team Sports
Camp Ho Mita Koda gives campers the opportunity to participate in team-oriented sports that may include soccer, sand volleyball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, and pick-up games of football.

Archery
Taught by certified staff, campers learn archery basics at the Camp archery range.

High & Low Ropes Challenge Course
Camp Ho Mita Koda opened a new high ropes course in 2005. This course, combined with a low ropes course, is used for both personal challenge and team challenge activities.

Rock Climbing Wall
In 2005, Camp Ho Mita Koda added a 36 foot rock-climbing tower. Campers can choose between two walls, one wall being more challenging than the other.

Hiking
Hikes range from one to two miles.

Horseback Riding
For an additional fee, campers in 5 or 12 day sessions have the opportunity to ride horses at a neighboring stable.

Arts & Crafts
A staple of summer camp, arts & crafts at Camp Ho Mita Koda gives campers the opportunities to display their artistic side. Campers make plastic molds, woodcrafts, bracelets, two-dimensional crafts and paintings.

Drama Classes
During drama class, campers write plays and later perform their plays for their fellow campers.

Cooking Classes
Cooking classes are taught to show campers how to prepare simple and healthy meal items and snacks. Campers are given recipes for delicious, healthy meals they can make at home.

Skits
"Skits in a Paper Bag" is a Camp Ho Mita Koda tradition. “Skits in a Paper Bag” gives campers the opportunity to act out various skits written on pieces of paper that are pulled from a paper bag.

Talent Show
All campers are given the opportunity to show off their talent at Camp Ho Mita Koda’s talent show. This show is held during 5 and 12 day sessions. Campers and counselors alike have wowed fellow campers with their unique talents.

Awards Banquet
Camp Ho Mita Koda proudly presents an awards banquet for campers and their parents to commemorate an unforgettable stay at camp. During the award ceremony, special awards are given to campers based on their achievements at camp. Every camper receives an award, marking the end of a successful week at Camp Ho Mita Koda.

Type 1 Residence Camp

Programs and Activities