- Here’s a scavenger hunt that will take you on a tour of WaBak! WaBak History Scavenger Hunt SU 639 members, please check with Amy about a patch for this activity.
- WaBak has an orienteering course (note: may be out of order) that starts at the fence in front of the dining hall. Compasses can be checked out via council by contacting customercare@gssc-mm.org. SU 639 members, we have an orienteering kit that can be checked out from our library.
- Geocaching – you can reserve the kit by sending an email to customercare@gssc-mm.org . Note that Juniors can earn the Geocaching badge. The kit contains a notebook with instructions and GPS devices. You will need to bring items to trade and bring an extra pen to sign the log. Please place the geocaches back with the lid on securely and turn off GPS devices after use.
- Letterboxing – the guidebook will be placed on the bookshelf in the Dining Hall next to the fireplace. The binder includes an overview of Letterboxing, clues and a camp map for the girls, and a leader guide with photos to help find the boxes if the girls have trouble. The pages are laminated to help them last, but you can also take pictures of the pages on your phone and leave everything in the Dining Hall. There are now seven boxes scattered around camp (six new and one old). Your troop will need to supply your own girl/troop stamps, an ink pad, a pen/pencil, and a book to log your finds. Each box contain a book and stamp. All we ask is that your girls be sure the boxes are closed tightly and put back exactly where they found them so that the boxes will be there for a while. Same goes with the guidebook, please. Note that Brownies can earn the Letterboxing badge.
- Gaga ball pit located between the Dining Hall and the lake – there should be a ball there, but bring one just in case.
- ODT hike around lake and up to observatory deck (trailhead starts at the edge of the Archery field and comes out at the top of Gypsy hill)
- Short hike to WaBak Falls overlook starting from the amphitheater
There is a stream hike to WaBak Falls that starts at the Rambler picnic shelter but it is usually roped off and not recommended for troops. Someone who is a certified lifeguard is required to go on the hike.The staircase down to the water is damaged and is NOT open.- Big Boy hike – please note that this is an extremely strenuous hike. You will need to let someone at the council know (ranger or camp director) that you will be hiking it or if you’re at an encampment, please notify someone that you are going and when to be expected back. It’s suggested that you wear long pants and shoes with good traction. If it’s been raining or has rained a lot the day before, it’s not safe to hike due to the slippery rocks at the last part. Allow for at least 3 hours for the hike. Not suggested for little ones. The trailhead begins off the ODT trail.
- Archery and Canoeing – please contact the council and make sure you have a certified leader with you.
- Service projects – check with Lynn Arve at the council (larve@gssc-mm.org) to see if there are any small projects that your troop or SU can do during your visit. Picking up limbs and large sticks and placing them in a pile and weeding flower beds are always appreciated.
- Activities and field trips near WaBak: http://gsresources.dawgtoons.com/properties/near-camp-wabak.htm
