Activities which Bring People Together
From adventurous group challenges to relaxing outdoor fun, Dickson Valley offers a wide range of activities designed to help your group connect, recharge, and make lasting memories together. Explore all the ways to experience faith, fun, and community at camp!
Activities are available seasonally and by request. Our staff can help tailor your schedule and provide guidance or resources as needed.
Sports Center
Indoor Gym
Recreation Areas
Adventure Ranges
Archery Range
Slingshot Range
Laser Tag
Waterfront
Boats
Canoe Trip on the Fox River
Tubing on the Fox River
Beach & Waterslide
Outdoor Activity Areas
Basketball Court
Enjoy a friendly game or full-court competition under the open sky, with lights availalble for late night play
Sand Volleyball Court
Dig, set, and spike with your team on our full-size sand court - fun for groups of all ages.
Air Ball
Fast-paced this camp favorite combines volleyball and four square for a game everyone can play.
Gaga Ball
A camp classic! Dodge, jump, and dive in our gaga pit -simple, active, and guaranteed fun.
Huge Sports Field
A wide-open space perfect for soccer, kickball, ultimate frisbee, or large group games.
Tractor Playground
One of a kind! A real combine turned into a giant playset with slides and climbing features — a hit with kids
Sharpen your aim or test your teamwork. These activities are located near each other and often scheduled together!
Take aim and test your focus on our wooded range. Great for beginners or seasoned archers looking for friendly competition
Simple, fun, and surprisingly satisfying — try your hand at target practice and see who’s got the best aim!
A Dickson Valley favorite! Enjoy high-energy games in our large wooded outdoor course, known as Taggerland. Whether it’s team play, every-man-for-himself, or capture the flag, you’re guaranteed plenty of laughs, strategy, and friendly competition.
Challenge Areas
Build trust, teamwork, and confidence through activities that stretch both body and mind.
Challenge Course
A series of low-ropes and problem-solving elements that invite your group to communicate, collaborate, and encourage one another. We’ll provide a binder of activity prompts to help you lead and reflect on each challenge.
Gauntlet Obstacle Course
High-energy and tons of fun! Race through balance beams, climbing walls, and rope elements in this outdoor obstacle challenge that promotes teamwork and laughter.
Experience God’s creation from the water! Whether your group prefers paddling, floating, or just relaxing at the beach, the waterfront is always a highlight at Dickson Valley.
Enjoy a calm paddle around our scenic lake in kayaks or canoes. It’s peaceful, refreshing, really fun!
Take your adventure offsite with a guided 6-mile canoe trip down the beautiful Fox River. The two-hour route is beginner-friendly and a great way to explore nature together. Your trip ends on camp property!
Float and relax on a lazy river–style tubing trip down the Fox! It’s a slower, more relaxing option for groups who just want to unwind and enjoy the sunshine.
Our sandy beach and waterslide offer classic summer fun — swim, slide, or just soak up the sun. And don’t forget a true Dickson Valley tradition: frog catching along the shoreline! It’s a lighthearted, memory-making favorite for campers of all ages.
Rope Bridge
A Dickson Valley favorite! Cross the rope bridge over the swamp- a lighthearted challenge of balance and bravery that always brings laughter.
Blizzard Slopes
One of Dickson Valley’s signature experiences! Race down our all-season tubing hill — no snow required. Great for team bonding, cheering, and pure joy.
Our indoor gym includes a full-size basketball court, volleyball, gaga ball, ping pong tables, carpetball, a one-of-a-kind extra-long foosball table, and a giant team Connect 4 (you have to see it to believe it!). It’s the perfect spot for high-energy fun- especially on rainy days or chilly evenings.
Climbing Wall
Challenge yourself on our indoor climbing wall featuring seven unique routes of varying difficulty. Whether you’re a first-time climber or an experienced pro, it’s a fun, confidence-building adventure that encourages encouragement, laughter, and teamwork- all in a safe, supervised environment.
