At Camp Olympia, campers get to CHOOSE from over 35 different activities! Prior to arriving at camp, campers get to rank all of our activities and from those rankings, we develop a INDIVIDUALIZED ACTIVITY SCHEDULE for each camper. This guarantees that campers get to do the things that they want to do! When campers arrive at camp, they receive the activity schedule, which contains ten, 40 minute class periods. Each activity is taught by counselors with those specific activity skills. Click any of the activities to the right to learn more!
2008 Campers, click here to learn how to submit your activity choices online!
SPARTAN/ATHENIAN  Each day starts with Spartan/Athenian! Spartan/Athenian competition is a favorite of many of our campers. This part of our program builds a spirit of friendly competition, teamwork and leadership. The camp is divided into two tribes with daily competition for boys’ camp and girls’ camp. Not only does this build pride in your tribe, but also pride in Camp Olympia. Special activities include the track and field meet/swim meet, all camp marathon and the culmination of the games with relay day. Campers will find out the first night of camp which tribe is their tribe! Campers will be placed in the same tribe as their parents or siblings, if they too attended Olympia.
 CAMP LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Olympians who are sixteen years of age by July 1 are encouraged to join our dynamic leadership program for the adventure of a lifetime. Our C.L.P’s attend leadership classes, complete lifeguard certification classes, assist in activities, and experience a week of high adventure in Colorado all with the focus on building leaders, teamwork and improving self-confidence. The Camp Olympia Leadership Program is the pinnacle of camper's Olympia tenure at camp and a once in a lifetime experience.
 CAMP AT NIGHT We don’t slow down at camp just because the sun goes down. The nightly programs are a highlight of camp. Each year we add new and exciting programs but we have listed some of the favorites here: Overnight, Talent Show, Carnival, Dances, Awards Banquet, Skit Night, Campfire, Guys' Night, Girls' Night, and Christian Vespers.
Full Activity List
Which activities do you want to try?
Aerobics is a great way to continue an exercise schedule or learn new aerobic techniques. While most aerobics classes are in our air-conditioned Top of the O'Dome, some days the class may choose to do water aerobics at the pool.
Archery  See if you can hit the bullseye! Archery is an activity that has been available at camp since the beginning, with many campers shooting their first bow and arrow at Olympia. Our Archery Range, Sherwood Forest, has two lines so many campers can enjoy this activity at once.
 Arts and Crafts is where it's at! This long-time Olympia expression derives from the fun that campers have in Arts and Crafts class. Campers enjoy the air-conditioned Arts and Crafts room as they create a variety of items that they take home at the end of the term.
 Baseball is as popular as ever! Olympia's brand new Baseball Park is second to none. Campers can hit a homerun over the huge wall in left field or into Caney Creek in right field! In addition to baseball class, campers enjoy participating in our Homerun Derbies.
 Camp Olympia now has 2 basketball courts for double the fun! One court is a covered court at the O'Dome and the second court is a full size court next to the tennis courts.
 Take a stroll through camp in biking class! Campers can take a leisurely ride on the roads and trails of camp. It is a wonderful way to see camp while getting great exercise! Through the years, many campers have learned to ride a bike at Camp Olympia.
 In canoeing, campers enjoy paddling out on Lake Livingston. Canoeing is a great team exercise, with campers learning to work together to row. In addition to standard sized canoes, Olympia has two 34' Voyager Canoes that can hold entire cabins at once!
 Campers are flying high at Olympia's Challenge Course. Olympia has high elements so campers can challenge themselves. All high elements are "challenge by choice." Elements include a climbing wall, zip line, screamer and pamper poles. The challenge course also includes low elements that promote teamwork, cooperation and responsibility. Challenge Course class is for our oldest campers, ages 13-16, but all campers have the opportunity to use the challenge course while at camp.
 Charm is a fun activity for girls of all ages to learn beauty tips and etiquette. Girls love painting fingernails in Charm, especially if they can convince a male counselor to be their subject! Also, cooking with our Camp Chef is also a highlight of this class
 Camp Olympia cheerleading is A-W-E-S-O-M-E! Campers learn new cheers and practice in our air-conditioned Top of the O'Dome. Campers in our cheerleading classes may choose to participate in our Talent Show during the last week of camp.
 Learn a new dance routine in our dance class, held in the air-conditioned Top of the O'Dome. Many of our dance classes perform their new dance in our Talent Show the last week of camp.
 Make a splash in our pool! Learn a new dive! In diving class, campers have the opportunity to dive off our diving board and our platform at the pool. Many campers have learned to dive for the first time at Olympia!
 During drama class, campers create and perform their own skits. Campers enjoy dressing up in costumes for their skits! Some of our campers choose to perform their skits in our Talent Show and everyone has the opportunity to get on stage in our campfire skit night.
 One of Olympia's newest and most popular activity is DVD Production. In this class, campers have the opportunity to create their own movie from start to finish. They write, perform, film and edit their short movies! Look out Hollywood!
 Fishing is a great, relaxing activity at Olympia. Campers fish in man-made lakes and use a variety of bait with the hopes of catching the biggest fish.
 Football has a long history at Camp Olympia and is a fun activity for both boys and girls. Olympia's owners, Chris Gilbert and Corby Robertson, Jr., were both All-American football players at the University of Texas. Both Chris and Corby taught football to Olympia campers in its initial years. It is not uncommon for one of them to stop by a football class when visitng camp!
 Frisbee is fun for all ages. Campers learn how to properly throw a frisbee and learn the strategies of playing Ultimate Frisbee.
 Golfers in golf class enjoy the use of the driving range , practice putting greens and par 3 course at beautiful Whispering Pines Golf Club, a nationally acclaimed golf course. Campers will learn from PGA professionals the basics of the game as well as the rules and etiquette of course play. Our Junior Golf Academy is recommended for goflers that desire daily instruction for improving their golf game. Click here to learn more about the Camp Olympia Junior Golf Academy.
 Do you like to tumble? Gymnastics at Olympia includes learning basic tumbling as well as polishing more advanced tumbling skills. Gymnastics takes place in the air-conditioned Top of the O'Dome.
 If you love horses, then Olympia's K.O. Corral and horse arena is the place for you! Horseback is one of the activities that campers select most often when choosing their activities. In horseback class, learn the basics of riding and caring for horses. Campers ride around the arena as well as on trail rides. Campers may also have the opportunity to ride in our Rodeo the last week of camp.
Advanced Horseback Riding
 Advanced Horseback class is for riders who have received an "advanced" rating in a prior horseback class or have demonstrated confidence and advanced skills in riding a horse. Campers in Advanced Horseback will ride in the arena as well as on trails through camp. Our Advanced Horseback campers are encouraged to participate in one of our Rodeo events, such as barrel racing. Our Rodeo King or Queen is chosen from our Advanced Horseback class.
Intermediate Adventure Program
 Are you 10-12 years old and interested in some adventure? Intermediate Adventure class includes fun and exciting team-building activities, including use of our high and low elements at our Challenge Course. This is one of our co-ed classes.
Are you interested in learning to play golf or want to polish existing skills? There is no better place than our  Junior Golf Academy at Whispering Pines Golf Club. Campers have exclusive use for most of the summer to Whispering Pines Golf Club, an eighteen-hole championship golf course built by Nicklaus designs. The Club has been named the #1 golf course in Texas by The Dallas Morning News in 2006 and 2007. At the Academy, golfers receive daily golf instruction from PGA professionals who design instruction around the camper's playing ability. Your camper will develop a new level of confidence in his/her golf game while having fun playing on one of the best courses in the nation. For more information check out our web site at www.jrgolfacademy.com.
 Kayaking was introduced at Olympia in 2005 and has become one of our most popular activities. Kayakers enjoy paddling together on Lake Livingston.
 Pick up your sticks and let's play! Both girls and boys have fun playing lacrosse at Camp Olympia.
 Outdoor Skills is a class developed specifically for 13-15 year old campers. Campers learn use of a compass, camp setup, environmental education, 3-D archery shooting, trapping, canoeing, fishing, fly fishing and skeet shooting.
 Capture camp on film! In photography, campers have fun taking pictures, processing their film, and developing their own black and white pictures. These photos will be treasures that they take home with them!
 Campers have fun competing with each other at ping pong. It is a leisure activity for campers of all ages.
 Learn a lifetime skill in riflery! Campers enjoy learning about rifles in the secured environment of our riflery range. Safety is first at Camp Olympia, so counselors teach safety procedures and safety equipment is provided. Many campers are excited to show their bulleyes to counselors and friends!
 See camp by sailboat! Campers love sailing from our Point on Lake Livingston. In sailing class, campers are taught the parts of the boats, various knots, and sailing techniques. It is a great time for campers to relax and bond together out on the water.
 Are you interested in getting SCUBA certified while at camp? SCUBA is taught by licensed professionals on site at Camp Olympia with 2 days of certification dives scheduled at the Blue Lagoon in Huntsville, Texas. Campers ages 12-16 are eligible for basic certification.
 She shoots, she scores! Campers of all ages can signup for soccer class. Stay in shape for your home soccer team or learn to play for the first time.
Softball
Softball is a fun activity for campers of all ages. Fun hitting and fielding drills help campers learn new skills and polish existing ones. Olympia has its own softball field for play.
 Snorkeling at the pool is fun and refreshing. Campers learn about snorkeling equipment and use it to find "treasures" in the pool.
 Olympia believes in the importance of every campers being a capable swimmer, and as a result, swimming lessons are required for campers ages 7-9 and optional for campesr 10-16. Campers learn swim strokes and pool safety.
 Game, Set, Match! Whether playing singles or doubles, campers will receive great tennis instruction for learning new skills and enhancing current ones. Olympia has two regulation-size tennis courts.
Track and Field
Track and Field is a great activity for staying in shape for school athletics or for general exercise. Campers enjoy the variety of elements in track and field class from the long jump to hurdles to sprints.
 Bump, set, SPKIE! Campers of all ages enjoy playing volleyball on our sand volleyball court and hard court. Campers learn new skills and the strategy of the game.
 Wakeboarding has quickly become the most popular activity at Camp Olympia. With Olympia's 8 competition ski boats, campers of all skill levels have a blast Wakeboarding on Lake Livingston. In Wakeboarding class, campers also have the opportunity to slalom, water ski, and kneeboard.
 Through the years, Water Skiing has been a favorite activity with hundreds of campers learning how to Water Ski for the first time at Olympia. Olympia utilizes 8 competition ski boats to teach campers the proper techniques of skiing. In Water Ski class, once two skis are mastered, campers will also receive instrution on slaloming. Additionally, campers may also have the opportunity to try wakeboarding and kneeboarding during Water Ski class.
 Weightlifting is a great way to stay in shape for school athetics and to promote physical health. Campers in Weightlifting class learn the proper techniques for lifting weights in a safe manner.
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OVER 35 ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM Aerobics
A TYPICAL OLYMPIAN DAY
7:45 - Wake-up
8:15 - Breakfast
9:15 - COLOCO
9:25 - Spartan/Athenian Competition
10:15 - Refreshments
10:30 - Activities
12:00 - Radio Show/Free Time
12:45 - Lunch
1:30 - Rest Period
3:00 - Activities
6:30 - Dinner
8:00 - Nightly Program
10:00 - Day is Done
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