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| Camp NABS offers the opportunity for campers to focus on a specialized activity. In addition to their activity of focus all campers also participate in all the traditional camp activities. Traditional camp activities include: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Riflery, Swimming, Sailing, Canoeing, Fishing, Nature Studies, Rowing, Cooperative Games, Hiking, Sports & Games, Camp Outs, Campfires, Paddle Boats, Funyaks, and Disc Golf. |
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Outback: Ages 8-9 |
| Learn introductory outdoor skills. Which may or may not include the following, fire building, shelter building, map reading, equipment selection for outdoor needs, on-site hiking, on-site canoeing while also participating in exciting traditional camp activities. No special equipment needed for this program. When not participating in Outback programs Traditional Camp Activities are offered. |
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| Backwoods: Ages 10-11 |
| Camp will provide all equipment needed for introductory backpacking and canoeing. Campers will learn outdoor living skills, which may or may not include on-site hiking, on-site canoeing, camp site set up, orienteering, map reading, and Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. Outdoor survival will be the focus to this introductory session of outdoor skills. When not participating in Backwoods programs Traditional Camp Activities are offered. |
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| Anglers: Ages 9-11 or 12-16 |
| Campers will experience Northern Wisconsin fishing at its best. Target fish include bass, northern pike, walleye, pan fish, and trout. Campers will fish on Waubee Lake and take part in an overnight trip, off site. Campers also participate in Traditional Camp Activities. Campers are encouraged to bring their own poles and tackle. Camp will provide bait when needed. Camp is not responsible for items broken or lost while at camp. Please leave your best or most expensive fishing gear at home. You can still get the big ones with alternative gear. Please contact us at camp if you are in need of fishing gear or have questions about what to bring and what not to bring. |
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| NABS Sampler: Ages 11-13 |
| This week gives you a chance to try kayaking, climbing wall, and windsurfing. NABS staff will provide instruction in each program. NABS Sampler Campers also participate in all Traditional Camp Activities. No special equipment is needed for this program. |
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| Northwoods Theater: Ages 11-13 or 14-17 |
| Morning instructional periods and some afternoon sessions will allow campers to explore acting and other aspects of putting on a play. Their time at camp will have a balance between Theater and Traditional Camp Activities. No special equipment needed for this program. (10 Day Program) |
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| Hunter Safety Course: Ages 12-14 or 15-17 |
| Campers have an opportunity to earn a Hunters Safety Certification recognized in every state. Hunter responsibility and safety are stressed throughout the program, which consist of lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, practical exercises, and individual study and activity assignments. Campers participate in 10 hours of class instruction as well as target shooting at the NABS shooting range. Camp will supply all necessary equipment. |
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| Windjammers: Ages 12-16 |
| All windjammer campers go on a one day, off site windsurf trail. They travel to a near-by lake, complete with a sand beach, to use utilize the skills they learned at camp. No special equipment is needed for this program. |
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| Kayakers: Ages 12-16 |
| Weather and group ability permitting kayaker campers go on a one day, off site kayak trail. They travel to a river to utilize the skills they have practiced all week. No special equipment is needed for this program. |
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| Climbers: Ages 12-16 |
| Climbers I spend their entire week in camp. They participate in NABS’ low and high ropes courses and well as climbing wall and zip line, learning proper safety and climbing technique. Camp provides all the special equipment needed for this program. |
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| Try It X-Treme: Ages 12-16 |
| This adventure includes an archery/riflery instruction, whitewater kayak instructional, climbing wall, and cap it off with a three day two night canoe trip. Canoe trip destinations will be decided by the group. Water levels, weather, and other circumstance effect the decision making process. NABS trips in the past have used sections of the Menominee, Brule, Wolf and other rivers in northern Wisconsin and the Upper Michigan. Campers have opportunity to participate in Traditional Camp Activities. No special equipment needed. (10 Day Program) |
