Carol Joy Holling Camp
Activities
There are so many fun things to do at Carol Joy Holling Camp that you will want to come back time and again to experience them all!
Your entire group can bond through a staff-led outdoor education session or team building adventures. Be sure to schedule your activities when you book your retreat to assure that we have staff available to assist you.
All activities must be booked through Dennis prior to your retreat. Please contact him at DPope@NLOM.org or call 402-944-2544.
NOTE: during June and July, many activities are limited due to summer campers on site.
Activity Options
Adventure & Team Challenges
Our team-building programs will not only bring new energy to your team, but they will also provide an opportunity to intentionally work on developing and advancing your team’s skills. Working through the challenges together will develop the skills of trust, communication, co-operation, and collaboration.
There are different program options to choose from depending on the goals and abilities of your group. Although all the options are uniquely different, all offer participants challenges and excitement in a controlled, safe environment with trained facilitators.
Program Options
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Team Building Initiatives
For groups of all sizes and all ages (1st grade and older). Groups will do activities such as:
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Gutter Ball
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Bull Ring
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Calculator
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Trollies
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The Grid
Low Ropes Challenge Course
For groups of all sizes and all ages (1st grade and older). Groups will do low elements such as:
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Team Wall
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All Aboard
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Full House
Summit High Ropes Course
For 1st grade and older. This program will challenge participants on individual climbing and crossing challenges such as:
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Vertical Playpen
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Climbing Wall
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Floating Islands
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Tube Net
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Power Pole
Town Hall Challenge Elements
For 7th grade and older. This program will challenge participants on three of our four town hall high elements:
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Flying Squirrel
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Levitation Platform
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Power Perch
- Giant Swing
Commitment Trail High Ropes Course
For 7th grade and older. Groups will be challenged both individually and as a group at over 40 feet in the air. Challenges such as:
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Cargo Net
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Double Zipline
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Wild Woozey
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Horizontal Crisscross
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Pipeline Transfer
Zipline
Take the ride of your life as you soar off Angel’s cliff and zoom over the depths of the ravine. For 4th grade and older.
Pricing
Inquire about pricing.
Restrictions
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250-pound weight limit on Commitment Trail High Ropes Zipline & Forest Zipline.
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Physical or health concerns may impact participation in high rope activities. Contact Dennis for more specific information.
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Waiver required for all participants.
If you would like to customize a team-building session for your group, get rates, or make reservations, please contact Dennis Pope by email at DPope@NLOM.org or by phone at 402-944-2544 ext. 639.
Outdoor Education
Learning comes to life at camp! These experiences combine hands-on lessons with outdoor adventure. Give kids an opportunity to investigate nature, work together, and challenge themselves in an environment designed for discovery.
We have several miles of hiking trails, a lake for fishing and pond study, a stargazing deck, campfire rings, overnight accommodations, and more. All types of groups are welcome including public and private schools, home school groups, church groups, and more.
Program Options
Programs can be tailored to fit your group’s needs. Most programs last 1 hour. Here are possible programs from which you can choose.
If you would like to customize a team-building session for your group, get rates, or make reservations, please contact Dennis Pope by email at DPope@NLOM.org or by phone at 402-944-2544 ext. 639.
Pond Study & Water Quality
Discover what lives beneath the surface! Students use dip nets to collect and identify aquatic organisms while conducting hands-on water quality tests. By comparing biological and chemical indicators, students investigate the health of our pond ecosystem.
Habitat Exploration
Explore the diverse habitats throughout camp and discover the plants, animals, and insects that call them home. Students learn how organisms interact with their environment and how each plays a role in a healthy ecosystem.
Animal Exploration
Become a Nebraska wildlife detective! Students investigate mammals through hands-on fur exploration, animal track identification, and a memorable edible "scat" activity while learning how scientists study wildlife in the field.
Other Activities
- Adventure Birthday Parties
- Arboretum guided hike
- Archery
- Campfire with S'mores
- Canoeing and Paddle-boating
- Fishing
- Gaga ball
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Geo-caching
- Hayrack Rides
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Hiking (Day or Night)
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Human foosball
- Service Projects
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Sledding
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Star Gazing
- Swimming Pool (Handicap accessible)
To inquire about these activities, contact Dennis Pope at DPope@NLOM.org or call 402-944-2544.
