Activities
Whether you are here for a day or a week, our activities are ready when you are. Come explore, play, and connect.
Plan Your Activities
Whether you’d like a guided experience or time to explore Sugar Creek on your own, here’s what to know:
Staff-led activities: Let us know when you book your stay so we can schedule staff and have everything ready for you.
Self-guided activities: If it doesn’t need equipment or staff help, you can decide on the spot. Just let us know so it will not overlap with other activities happening at Sugar Creek.
Some activities may have a cost associated or depend on weather. Check with us while booking or before heading out.
Horse experiences
Hands-on activities to learn and connect with horses.
📌 Great for groups | 🌤️ Weather permitting
Sauna
Relax and recharge in a Scandinavian-style sauna.
⏳ Flexible
Team building
Engaging challenges to build trust and teamwork.
⏳ Customizable | All ages
Cooperative games
Group activities with shared goals.
📌 Great for groups | ⏳ Customizable | All ages
Tractor rides
Ride through trails and hills.
📌 Great for groups | 🌤️ Weather permitting
Archery
Learn archery and practice on the range.
📌 All ages | ⏳ 2 hours | 🌤️ Weather permitting
Frontier farm
Meet farm animals, explore the farmstead.
📌 All ages | ⏳ Flexible | 🌤️ Weather permitting
Campfires
Stories, songs, and s’mores beneath the stars.
📌 Great for groups | 🌤️ Weather permitting
Prayer labyrinth
Walk a peaceful winding path for reflection.
📌 Quiet space | 🙏 Staff-led worship available
Service projects
Help with gardening, cleanup, or repairs.
⏳ Flexible
Nature hike
Explore over 10 miles of trails through forests, prairies, streams, and more.
📌 Maps provided | ⏳ Flexible | All ages
Outdoor games
Enjoy volley ball, lawn games, photo scavenger hunts, and more.
📌 Ask staff | ⏳ Flexible | All ages
Mountain biking
Ride rugged trails and explore the camp terrain.
📌 Helmet required | ⏳ Flexible
Frisbee disc golf
Play a nine-hole course or create your own layout.
📌 Discs available | ⏳ Flexible | All ages
Creek stomping
Splash and explore shallow waters for nature fun.
📌 Wear shoes | ⏳ Flexible | All ages
Trout fishing
Cast a line and enjoy peaceful time by the water.
📌 License required (ages 15+) | ⏳ Flexible
Stargazing
Spot constellations and planets under dark skies.
📌 Telescope available | ⏳ Night
Photography
Capture nature and wildlife around camp.
📌 Bring camera | ⏳ Flexible
Scenic overlooks
Take in inspiring views from high lookout points.
⏳ Flexible | All ages
Bird watching
Look for a variety of birds around the valley.
📌 Binoculars available | ⏳ Flexible
Nature center
Discover wildlife, history, and ecology exhibits.
📌 Educational | ⏳ Flexible | All ages
Footbridge tour
Find scenic bridges with a detailed trail map.
📌 Maps available | ⏳ Flexible
Board games
Play classics together indoors or outside.
📌 Provided | ⏳ Flexible | All ages
Campfires
Stories, songs, and s’mores.
📌 Staff-led option available | ⏳ Flexible
Frontier farm
Meet animals, explore the farmstead.
📌 Staff-led option available | ⏳ Flexible