After their morning classes or specialty camp programs, all OVS summer campers participate in afternoon activities. Campers choose from a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, taught by morning teachers and activity and dorm counselors. Campers choose three activities per week. All activities are designed to be fun and engaging, so campers feel comfortable picking a favorite, or trying something new and challenging. Day and resident campers also have the opportunity to “camp out” at least one night during their stay, sleeping under the stars at the OVS Upper Campus. Activities are added each week based on the interests of the campers. Campers choose from the list below for their first week of activities:
| Archery | Instruction in the basics of archery, posture, accuracy and shooting techniques will be introduced. Safety is key as we hone our archery skills. |
| Arts and Crafts | Campers will have an opportunity to create a wide range of projects in a variety of mediums in the amazing art studio. |
| Camp Reporter | Join the camp news team during afternoon activities! Write stories, do interviews, investigate events and help produce a weekly camp newspaper! |
| Circus Arts | Learn to juggle, walk the slack line, throw a diabolo, spin a plate, make a balloon animal and more! Clowns encouraged! |
| Digital Photography | Get out and about at camp and take pictures of the people, places and things you see and love! Move into the lab and learn to edit and print your photos. |
| Equestrian | Visit the on campus stables, learn to ride, groom and tack horses. No experience needed, but safety is our number one concern, so all campers are required to have training and follow protocol. |
| Ga-Ga | It’s a fast paced, high-energy game, dubbed a gentler version of dodge ball. Using a soft foam ball, it combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to hit opponents with a ball below the knees. So fun and easy, it’s a camp favorite! |
| Game Play | Unplug and unwind in this no-tech game extravaganza. Strategy, friendly competition, tournament play and connecting with friends make games like chess, checkers, Jenga, Battleship, Risk and more, loads of fun! |
| Kids Can Cook | Learn basic cooking techniques while creating festive and flavorful snacks, desserts, appetizers and more! |
| No Drama, Drama | With encouragement and support, everyone will enjoy performing and learning the basics of improv, role-playing, production, make-up and more! Bravo! |
| Ping Pong Club | Learn the rules of the game, strategies, serving skills and have a great time playing with friends (and competitors). Play for fun and help organize and run our All Camp Ping-Pong tournament! |
| Sewing and Knitting | Hand sewing and knitting are lost skills that you can learn at camp! Create your own projects out of yarn, felt and fleece and more. You can work with friends or make your own individual creations. |
| Sports and Games | Each day, sports enthusiasts will play favorite sports and games including soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey and more! Game play, tournaments and silly twists, add to the fun! |
| Swimming | Spend time in our beautiful on campus pool improving your swim skills, learning a new aquatic game, or just splashing with friends. It’s all happening at the pool! |
| Tennis | All levels of tennis players are welcome on the courts. Practice the basics, improve your skills, compete with camp friends and learn to love the game! |
| Woodshop | Visit our amazing wood shop and experience the rewards and challenges of working with wood. Expand your knowledge of simple hand tools, materials, woodworking vocabulary and more. Safety is key so all campers must follow strict guidelines. |