Here are some ideas of what you could lead:

• Hike on Scatico trails or off-campus 

• Bike ride off-campus

• Bird/Plant Walk

• Paddle on the lake 
• A session of Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation or other modality

• Teach Outdoor skills

• Present an outdoor adventure or share your expertise. 

• Teach/Facilitate Arts & Crafts

There is both swimming and boating on the 3/4 mile long spring-fed, natural and motor free lake at Camp Scatico. Bring your own,  utilize one of the Camp Scatico boats, or take a class.

Scatico offers sit-upon kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and row boats. They also have available for us a water trampoline and an inflatable obstacle course.

Note: Lifeguard supervision is required during pre-approved hours for both swimming and boating (see the schedule below). 

Fishing is also available at the designated dock or at the waterfront.

Beginning and intermediate kayaking and canoe classes will be offered by our very own ACA instructors ,Bonna and Deb, as well as others. Boats and equipment will be provided.

A Climbing tower challenge will be available throughout the day.

Archery

NOTE: 

Archery and the Climbing Wall will only be offered if we have enough interest. So if you'd like these offerings, be sure to indicate that when you register.

Camp Scatico provides a number of courts for your favorite sport - with no advance scheduling. All needed equipment is available at each court. Courts are lit at night. Just find one or more players, and you're ready to go! Don't know anybody? Make a friend - ask somebody who's shy or who looks like they're searching for something to do!

• Kayaks, Canoes, Paddleboards, & Row Boats at the Waterfront

• Tennis
• Pickleball
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Four Square
• Softball
• Squash Court
• Soccer
• Driving Range 
• Fishing 

Talent Show:  

Always a fun event for everyone! We invite you to perform at our Annual Variety Show. Bring your musical instrument(s) and whatever other talent you'd care to share! See our talent show emcee at the Gathering to sign up for a 5-minute slot. Talents in the past have included singing, playing an instrument, readings, improvisation and juggling.

Campfire: Join us around the campfire for Smore's and Song. (Scatico staff will prepare the fire and snacks.)

Game Nights:  Let us know when you register if you'd like to lead some icebreaker/get to know you games.

Got an Idea? What would you like to see or lead for an evening activity?

Hike or Bike: 

Tivoli Bays (15 min drive)

Extending two miles along the eastern shore of the Hudson River, Tivoli Bays allows for extensive hiking and recreation through incredible wetlands. and is part of the NY State Birding Trail. MAP

Poet's Walk Park (20 min drive)

A relaxed and fairly flat walk to overlook with Hudson river views. 

Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park (35 min drive)

This is an ideal stop on the way to or from camp if arriving from the South. Maps

HIKE Only

Stissing Mountain House (20 min drive)

2-3 hour loop. At the end a steep but short climb up a fire tower, which could be arduous and intimidating. Trail Map - Should be an afternoon trip only!

Bash Bish Falls (35 minute drive)

About 1.5 miles round trip. Gradual but rocky and uneven. This is an ideal stop on the way to or from camp if arriving from the East. NY Parking Lot, 396 NY-344, Copake Falls, NY 12517 Map