Activities/Hobbies

At Perlman Camp, the central part of every camp day is hobbies. With three of five daily activity periods dedicated to camper-chosen hobbies, campers are empowered to design their own days based on what excites them most. This structure gives campers meaningful independence while helping them build confidence in making choices that feel right for them.

Our intentional, high-quality, curriculum-based approach ensures that while campers have freedom, their experiences are thoughtful, enriching, and well supported. Selection options are plentiful, giving campers the opportunity to explore new interests, develop skills, or dive deeper into activities they love — all while having fun and feeling ownership over their summer.

Each week, campers can continue with favorites or try something new, ensuring that every Perlman experience is personal, dynamic, and uniquely their own.

Waterfront

Our heated pool and spring-fed lake are the perfect spaces for your camper to explore hobbies and activities in the water. Activities include swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, water polo, water aerobics, snorkeling and playing on our inflatable lake toys.

Ropes and Challenge Course

Campers are challenged to work individually and as part of a team both on the low and high ropes course elements. We practice challenge by choice, where every camper is empowered to decide their level of participation. Highlights of the challenge course include a low ropes course, high ropes course, giant swing, climbing wall, and zipline over the lake.

Arts & Crafts

Our Arts and Crafts program allows campers to be creative by learning new techniques and exploring many different projects over the course of the summer. Programs include painting, drawing, jewelry-making, ceramics, mosaics, tie-dye and more. We also have a new teaching kitchen, where campers learn culinary skills and try new foods.

Athletics

Athletic programming is run by well-qualified specialists who are with your camper every step of the way to teach correct technique, teamwork and quality play. Your child will learn new skills, work with amazing staff and have fun! Programs include basketball, baseball, softball, flag football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, fitness, yoga, ga-ga, and more.

Performing Arts

Your child will have an opportunity to learn new skills from our talented and experienced specialists, improve through supervised practice, and perform in front of a live camp audience. Performing arts include the camp musical, drama, music, rock band, and more.

Outdoor Adventure

The Outdoor Adventure program allows campers to learn about outdoor living and nature. Programs include camp craft (fire-building, orienteering, trail-blazing), outdoor cooking, archery, and mountain biking.