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Camp Mystic
offers over 30 enjoyable activities for our campers to choose from.
We use a choice system where the campers
select the activities they want and schedule which period they would like
to take them. After campers attend all their classes once,
they're then given the opportunity to change their activity schedule if they would like to try a different activity. First
and second term campers can choose up to nine activities; third term campers can select five activities.
All activities are taught and led by our
wonderful counselor
staff. We emphasize having FUN, being safe, and learning new
skills. Below is a list of the activities offered:
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Aerobics:
Learn different
work-out techniques, exercises, and beginner pilates.
Guest physical trainers often attend to teach step-aerobics and
kick-boxing.
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Archery:
Shoot bows and arrows at large circular targets on our archery
range, striving to hit the bull's eye! Work towards earning
medals based on improved precision and expertise.
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Arts & Crafts:
Make craft projects
of all kinds using tile, leather, ceramics, and much more!
Talented work displayed at the end-of-camp arts show.
Express your creativity! (click for photos) |
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Basketball:
Learn the
fundamental skills and strategies of the game. Play competitive games
for extra practice and fun! (click for photos)
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Beauty Inside & Out:
Improve your inner self and understand the importance of giving to others.
Discussions on proper etiquette, manners, and politeness. Understand overall wellness of
your body, physically and mentally. Introduction of beginner pilates. Learn to love
yourself for who you are and what God has given you.
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Camp Craft:
Hike and explore all 750 acres of camp. Gain knowledge about
the natural environment surrounding us. Go on scavenger
hunts, build campfires, and learn about outdoor cooking.
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Canoeing
& Kayaking: Learn basic skills and
techniques to maneuver canoes and kayaks on the beautiful
Guadalupe River.
Instructional and fun, too! (Must have passed intermediate swimming test before
taking)
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Cheerleading:
Learn basic motions,
jumps, and stunts. Learn new cheers, how to set formations, and
practice good technique. Perform new skills at end-of-camp show!
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Chorus:
Learn and sing fun camp songs
for campfires and devotionals. Work together to choreograph,
practice, and perform well-known musical hits (with a Mystic
twist!) for the end-of-camp Chorus Production.
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Cooking: Join Tweety in
the Bee Hive kitchen to learn basic cooking skills and techniques.
Work together to prepare delicious recipes and enjoy them, too!
Tea party held at the end of camp in celebration of a job well
done! Offered to Aides (oldest campers) only. (click for photos) |
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Dance: Learn
new, upbeat and fun
choreographed dances to modern age music hits. All dance
classes perform at the end-of-camp Dance Show.
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Diving: Whether you are a
beginner or an experienced diver, you can learn new dives and
enjoy the refreshing Guadalupe River.
Learn front, back, and more
advanced dives based on ability. Improve skills and techniques. (click for photos) |
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Drama: Be part of the
end-of-camp drama production, whether behind the scenes, helping with
the set, or in front of the audience on the stage!
Learn and practice new acting
skills. Previous plays include "Alice and Wonderland," "Stuart
Little," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and many more!
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Drawing:
Work with charcoal, pencils,
and other fun tools to draw sketches, show creativity, and
improve your artistic abilities.
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Cast along the banks of Cypress
Creek and the Guadalupe River fishing for bass, perch, and catfish
using rods and reels. Take part in the Bass-o-rama
competition on Field Day and the end-of-camp Fish Fry
celebrating all the big catches!
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Golf:
Instruction and practice on a
five-hole golf course with putting greens. Learn about different
club irons, golf etiquette, terminology (birdie, bogey, eagle),
and how to keep score. Inner class tournament held at the end of
camp term.
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Guitar:
Learn basic guitar skills,
understand the different key cords, and play camp songs from the
Mystic songbook. Campers perform on stage for everyone at the end
of camp.
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Hunter Safety:
Learn about hunting safety, understand the respect for
wildlife, and become knowledgeable about the Texas State laws
and guidelines. Take a mandatory test covering important
issues and topics at the end of the term certifying you in
Hunter Education. (click
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Horseback Riding:
Develop horseback riding skills
in either Western or English. Beginner, intermediate, and
advanced classes offered. Experienced riders may try out to
be part of the Quadrille and Dressage teams. Take fun trail rides, learn techniques,
and perform at the end-of-camp Horseshow.
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Journalism:
Practice writing skills and
express creativity through stories, interviews, and cabin
reports. Work together to compose and edit the Mystic Murmurs
camp newspaper printed weekly.
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Lacrosse:
Learn the basic skills, rules,
and strategies of the game. Play competitive games for extra
practice and fun!
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Landsports:
Learn the basic skills,
rules, and strategies of softball, volleyball, kickball, deck
tennis, and many other team sports. Practice batting, pitching,
fielding, and base running techniques.
Improve your abilities through competitive, fun games!
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Rifle Shooting:
Learn the skills and techniques
of shooting a .22 caliber rifle on a 50 ft. rifle range.
Work towards earning medals based on improved ability and
expertise.
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Soccer:
Learn the fundamental skills
and strategies of the game. Play competitive games for extra
practice and fun! (click for photos) |
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Swimming: Instructional
swimming for beginners, intermediates, and advanced swimmers.
Learn new strokes,
proper form, and techniques.
Life guarding skills class offered for senior campers
(not for certification).
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Racing (swimming): Improve your
skills and stamina in competitive swimming.
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Snorkeling: Explore the bottom
of the beautiful Guadalupe River finding interesting rocks, fish, and
turtles. (click for photos)
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Synchronized Swimming:
Work together as a team learning a swimming routine to music, while
enjoying the fabulous waters of the Guadalupe. Performance held
at the end-of-camp Water Show.
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Tennis: Learn the basic
skills, rules, and strategies of the game. Gain instruction
and improve skills on one of our seven lakold tennis courts.
Fun and competitive Round Robin tournament held each term.
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Tumbling: Learn basic
skills and techniques based on personal ability level and pace.
Improve forward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, and backbends.
More advanced tumbling offered for those with more experience.
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War Canoe: Steeped in
tradition, tribe spirit, and teamwork, senior campers
practice all term for the big war canoe races held on Field Day and at
the end-of-camp Water Show.
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