Activities
Archery
Take aim and let your arrow fly! Learn proper and safe use of your bows and arrows as you sharpen you skills on our archery range. Campers will earn their Pathfinder Honor in Archery during this activity.
Basketball
Learn how to dribble, pass, play defense, and score as our veteran instructor teaches the fundamentals of basketball. Practice good sportsmanship as your earn your Pathfinder Basketball Honor.
The Blob
New for 2008 at the waterfront, get launched off “The Blob” and see how big a splash you can make at CYB! Campers will sail through the air as they are propelled from The Blob -- our giant inflatable water toy.
Braiding
Whether you like to braid hair or strings, this class is for you. Learn how to make three-strand and four-strand braids as you create fun projects such as lanyards, coat hangers, and key chains and earn your Pathfinder Braiding Honor.
Candle Making
Learn to make many different kinds of candles including Ice candles, Floating candles, Sand candles, and much more as you earn the Pathfinder Candle Making Honor.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Explore the hidden coves of Lake Ouachita while gliding through our cool, clean water. Learn strokes such as the Bow, J-stroke, and Full sweep. Even paddle a capsized canoe as you complete the requirements to earn your Pathfinder Honor in Canoeing.
Ceramics
Take an unfired piece of greenware and turn it into a masterpiece! Learn the difference between underglaze, food-safe glaze, and stain as you earn your Pathfinder Ceramics Honor.
Horsemanship
Hop in the saddle and explore the trails surrounding Camp Yorktown Bay. Learn how to properly care for horses and equipment and improve your basic riding skills as you earn your Pathfinder Honor in Horsemanship.
Leather Craft
Design a new wallet to hold your money or a key keeper as you learn the skill of Leather Craft. Learn about different kinds of leather and the tools of the trade as you earn your Pathfinder Leather Craft Honor.
Model Rocketry
Build, finish, and paint a single-stage rocket as you learn the Model Rocketry Safety Code. Then, launch and recover the rocket as you earn your Pathfinder Model Rocketry Honor.
Mountain Biking
Strap on your helmet and take on our trails as you work toward earning your Pathfinder Honor in Cycling. If you enjoy bicycling, the outdoors, and a good challenge, this is the class for you.
Rock Climbing
Belay On! Tackle our climbing wall as you learn the basic skills of Rock Climbing. You will learn the safety precautions of the sport as well as rappelling skills as you work toward your Pathfinder Rock Climbing Honor.
Sailing
Enjoy the summer breeze as you navigate your own ship across our beautiful blue water. Learn small watercraft safety and how to properly care for a sailboat as you work toward your Pathfinder Sailing Honor.
Snorkeling
Uncover the hidden underwater world of Camp Yorktown Bay as you earn your Pathfinder Skin Diving Honor. Our experienced dive instructors will teach you the sport’s safety precautions as they lead you on fantastic dives around Lake Ouachita.
Swimming
Whether you do a cannonball off the high-dive, swim to the island, or simply enjoy the water and fresh air with your friends, swimming class is for everyone. Our American Red Cross certified Lifeguards and swimming instructors teach beginner to advanced swimming skills as you earn your Pathfinder Swimming Honor and complete American Red Cross swimming levels.
Wakeboarding
Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced wakeboarder, our skilled instructors will help you improve your skills as you wakeboard behind our professional wakeboard boats. Learn basic and advanced skills as well as boating safety rules as you earn your Pathfinder Wakeboarding Honor.
Waterskiing
Cut through the wake or learn to slalom behind our professional ski and wakeboard boats. Learn basic and advanced skills as well as boating safety rules as you earn your Pathfinder Water Skiing Honor.
Wilderness Survival
Learn how to purify water, build a shelter, use a compass, tie knots, and identify edible wild plants as you work toward earning your Pathfinder Wilderness Living Honor.