Stone MountainAdventuresCapturing Moments! Challenging Dreams

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At Stone Mountain Adventures, we believe that eachindividual should be challenged to step beyond his orher own abilities: to ride with confidence, to climbwith technique, to control the sail, or to bike onemore hill.

Stepping beyond one’s abilities also means personalgrowth: developing self reliance, trusting in newfriendships, and learning to be sensitive to the needsof a community.

As a small, noncompetitive adventure camp with 50 campers (ages 12-16) and17 staff, camp feels like a big family, full of good friends. We celebrate ourvictories, accept our short comings, and learn from both. As the days flow by,our philosophy of respect and sharing emerge. We learn respect for animals,the outdoors and one another. As strong individuals, we come together as afamily, learning and having fun together.

This is my first summerhere and everything wasgreat. I have met somany amazing peoplewho have taught me somuch in such a shorttime. I can’t wait tocome do this all againnext year!

- Maxie TurimPhilo

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What Makes StoneMountain AdventuresUnique?

■ Small camp, only 50 campers ages 12 to 16

■ Choose your own activities every day

■ We offer freedom& challenges to develop your independence

■ Longer activity times to havemore fun and to develop your skills

■ We listen to your ideas and respect your need for individuality

■ Exciting trips, adventures and overnights out of camp

■ We designed camp especiallyfor teens

Evening meeting to reflect on the day and choose tomorrow’s activities.

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Rock ClimbingNothing makes your heart beat faster!The 70-foot rock faces we climb willchallenge both beginner and experi-enced climbers. Our expert instructorsteach the techniques and safety rulesneeded to climb, belay and rappel.What a great way to build confidenceand push yourself to new heights!

Horseback RidingWe offer a complete riding programwith three instructors, 20 trainedhorses, a ring, one outdoor course andmany miles of wooded trails. Allaspects of horsemanship are covered,from learning to be comfortable atop ahorse to instruction in dressage. TheHorsemaster Program is an option forthe serious rider and offers smallgroup lessons every morning, as wellas clinics, field trips, stable manage-ment, and trail rides. Riding is alsooffered during the week for those notenrolled in the Horsemaster Program.(For more information please see theinsert in this brochure.)

Waterskiing, Kneeboarding,and Wake boardingChoose any of these options and you’llfind yourself on beautiful, 26-mileLake Raystown (the largest lake inPennsylvania!) We ski mornings,afternoons, and even some evenings!Our instructors will guide you fromyour first time up on the skis to slalomskiing or more advanced techniques.

CanoeingThe perfect activity for hot summerdays! You will learn paddling skillsfrom our instructors and have thechance to practice on nearby lakes orone of the many scenic (and sometimeswild) rivers of Central PA.

Mountain BikingWinding country roads and excitingmountain trails make Central PAperfect for mountain biking. You maybring your own bike or you may hopon one of the ten 21-speed bikes wehave to explore the dense forests androlling hillsides that surround us.Beginner thru advanced riderswelcome!

Arts and CraftsUncover your creative side! Every dayin the craft shed you will find excitingprojects like linoleum block printing,batiking, tie-dying, paper marbling,mask making, jewelry making, muralpainting, and much more! Add a littlecolor to your life!

CavingProfessional guides and experiencedcavers safely lead us through magicalunderground worlds. Breathtakingformations, dark passages, and muddyrooms are all part of the experience aswe explore nearby limestone caves.

White Water RaftingOnce every session we launch our wholecamp onto the Class III & IV rapids ofthe Youghigheny River. It’s a seven-milejourney of constant roller coasterexcitement! We travel with life jackets,helmets and a professional outfitter for asafe journey.

Sailing and Wind SurfingLake Raystown will give you just enoughwind to learn all of the techniques forsafe navigation. Our five wind surfers,two Sunfish sailboats, and two seakayaks provide the ideal way to staycool in the summertime!

Community ServiceWe feel strongly that as a summer campcommunity we have a responsibility togive back to the surrounding communityin the form of service. Service activitiesinclude watershed restoration, trailbuilding & maintenance, visitingretirement communities, etc.

Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee,Soccer, Touch Rugby &Football, Frisbee Golf, etc.For those who prefer fun, noncompeti-tive team sports, these spirited gamesare offered every morning & afternoonin combination with a trip to the lake.

OvernightsWater-skiing all day followed by a heartydinner, campfire, s’mores, games, andtime with your friends sleeping underthe stars makes our ‘water-ski overnight’one of camp’s most popular activities.Backpacking overnights, rock climbingovernights, and ‘solo’ overnights inbeautiful state parks and wildernessareas are also offered.

HikingPennsylvania’s 3000+ miles of trailsoffer something for everyone. Choosegentle hikes next to meandering streamsand arching rhododendrons or a morestrenuous hike up the side of amountain for a spectacular view. Oldiron furnaces, limestone steps, grassymeadows, wagon roads, and rockyoutcroppings provide texture, historyand interest.

The Farm HouseThe epicenter of camp, the farm houseis where the dining hall, the bathrooms,the kitchen and the camp office arelocated. The campers live in the sixcabins that surround the house.Nestled among rolling hills, thiscamp is also the year-round home ofdirectors Pam & Biff Houldin. Thefarm house & barn are 150 years oldand situated on 100 acres of rollinghills and forest land. The family’slarge country kitchen is convertedduring the summer, and their familyroom becomes the dining room forthe summer. Campers can’t help butfeel at home at the farm house.

Where Do CampersLive?We have six bunk house cabinssurrounding the farm house - threefor the boys and three for the girls.Each cabin houses eight campers.Inside there are traditional bunk bedsand lots of shelves for clothes andpersonal belongings. The bathroomsand showers are attached to the mainhouse, just a few steps away fromeach cabin.

Counselors sleep in the cabins everynight, they are there if you need to talkor if you would like to hear a goodbedtime story. All of our staff areolder (21+yrs.) and are responsible,fun, and certified in CPR & First Aid.

I loved sleeping inthe cabin every nightwith my bunk mates. We had so much funlaughing & tellingstories!

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The BarnThe barn is the year round home toour 22 horses. It is constructed ofhand hewn timber and the groundlevel features luxury stalls for thehorses and tack room. The cavernousupstairs of the barn is perfect for largemeetings, evening activities, yoga,drama & dance productions, rainy dayactivities, and our bike shop.

The AppalachianMountainsWithin the lush AppalachianMountains of Pennsylvania you willfind the home of Stone MountainAdventures. The densely forestedridges surrounding us are honey-combed with spectacular sandstonerock faces, rivers, caves, lakes, andtrails that all become part of our out-door playground for the summer.

Raystown LakeHome to our wakeboarding, waterskiing, sailing, &windsurfing programs, Raystown Lake is 24 mileslong and only a short van ride from camp.

First Time CampersStone Mountain Adventures is a safe andfun place to come to camp for the firsttime. Whether this is your first time tosleep away camp or you are just new toStone Mountain Adventures, you will feelat home here in no time at all.

Here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a small camp so everyone gets to know each other quickly.

• Our 14 friendly, enthusiastic and responsible staff reach out to new campers and make them feel welcome.

• Every evening we have a meeting on the front lawn to review the day’s events and choose activities for the following day.

• We eat all our meals together as a group

• We have “all camp” activity days including Hershey Park, white water rafting and weekly Sunday BBQ’s.

What about a phone and contacting home?What about phones and contacting home? Stone Mountain Adventures is, ofcourse, about outdoor adventure and not hanging out on the phone. However,

we don’t think you should be completely out oftouch. We do have available:

• A phone line to call home on & an incoming line for calls from mom & dad

• A mail box for letters & care packages!

• A fax machine so you can receive faxes

• E-mail (for receipt of messages only)

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AArree tthheerree eexxttrraa ccoossttss??No, we cover all expenses for laundry, rafting, the entrancefees to Hershey Park, ice skating, etc. Most people still bringa little spending money (approx. $30/week) for the AmishMarket, county fairs, etc.

When does camp usually fill enroll-ment?The first session usually fills early. We have had ‘WaitingLists’ form in December or start as late as February. With50 campers and a 50% return rate, that leaves about 12 newspaces for girls and 12 for guys each session. Call or e-mailus to find out about availability.

Be sure to:

• Check out our website for photos and forms: www.sma-summers.com

• Call some of our references (A reference sheet is enclosed with this brochure.)

• Call us! We may be traveling in your area and able to meet with you for a slide show or just to chat!

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A Typical Day at Camp

8:00am Wake Up, Eat Breakfast8:30am Quick Clean Up9:00am Morning Activities Begin12:30pm Lunch 1:30pm Afternoon Activities Begin5:30pm The “Power Hour of Freedom!”

Bunk Time, Free Time, “Please Take a Shower!”6:30pm Dinner7:30pm Evening Meeting: Everyone meets to reflect,

laugh, and choose activities for the following day8:00pm Evening Activity Begins10:00pm Time to Get Ready for Bed, Write, Talk, Read, Relax10:30pm Day’s End

Staff Profile[ Jen Watts-Mattise ]

Age: 26

Home Town: Amherst, NH

Education: BA fromUNH in ElementaryEducation

Speciality at Camp:Wake Boarding Instructor,Arts & Crafts

Jen says she lovesspending her summersworking for SMA because“camp is small enoughthat you can get to knowevery camper...onceeveryone feelscomfortablewith each other we haveso much fun every day.”

A camp counselor since2000, Jen says “Theamount of growth thatgoes on at camp forcampers and staff alikeis amazing. Every daywe learn something new,whether it’s how to getup on water skis orhow to get along betterwith your bunk mates,it’s awesome!”

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Our Star Quality StaffWe feel one of our greatest strengths is the staff we hireto be summer camp counselors. Dynamic, responsibleskillful fair & funny - our staff listens cares and treats youwith respect. They put the needs of the campers first.Campers often comment on the genuine friendships thatare formed, the magical memories that are shared, andthe feeling of family that’s created.

The average age of our counselors is 25. All staffmust be at least 21 years of age and have a minimumcertification in first aid and CPR.

Owners & DirectorsIn the 20+ years of owning and directing summer camps,we have kept to our promise of staying small. We believethat the camp’s small size directly affects the quality ofprogramming in the most positive way. We’re stillinvolved in the day to day activities, tending to the details,and always available for campers, staff and parents.

Our greatest concern is the safety of our campers andstaff. Our constant attention to their physical andemotional health is critical. We take precautions and thenworry anyway. Most people think we are crazy to turn ouryear round home into a summer family of 50 campers and14 staff but we would be crazy not to. It’s noisy, full oflife and a fantastically fun, healthy atmosphere for us allduring the summer.

The counselors were awesomethis year. They opened me upto so many new things andexperiences. I learned somuch from them, more thanthey realize.

- Kirsten Champange”

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Camp DirectorsPam and Biff Houldin,Owners/DirectorsJud Millar, Director

The FoodThe food at Stone Mountain Adventures isexceptional. The small size of the campallows us to have fresh food all the time.Campers can even help prepare dinneras an afternoon activity!

• Meals are buffet style; help yourself and eat as much as you like!

• There are REAL vegetarian alternatives.

• The cooking is not for the masses, but rather home cooking with fresh herbs, veggies, local meat, & olive oil.

• Examples to make your mouth water:Italian: Lasagna, Pizza, Pasta Salad, Spaghetti & Garlic BreadMexican: Enchiladas, Tacos, Burritos, NachosAmerican: BBQ Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Grilled Cheese with Homemade SoupsAt each meal: Salad Bar, Fresh Breads, Vegetables & Desert!Snacks: Fresh Fruit and Granola Bars are always available if you get the munchiesBreakfast: Every morning we have cold & hot cereals, fresh fruit, juice, toast, bagels and one hot item such as omelets, French toast, pancakes, coffee cake, etc.

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