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Smuggs Teen Programs & Activities
for ages 16 - 17

Mountain Explorers and fun activities for teens!

Teens take the challenge of the high ropes course and climbing wall. There are various mountain hikes and a fun hike to our mountain reservoir for swimming, "Walk the Plank", and more!

Plan your own itinerary from a menu of activities with scheduled times throughout the day:
 • High Ropes Adventure Course
 • Intro to Kayaking
 • Climbing Wall Challenge
 • Survivor Challenges
 • Intro to Wheels
 • Games on the Green
 • Sterling Pond Hike
 • Beach Party
 • Water Works
 • Clay & Sketching
 • Covered Bridge Swimming Hole

Certain activities are run on certain days but there may be some re-scheduling based on weather. Schedules are posted at the Outer Limits Teen Center.

The above Mountain Explorer Programs are included for those children paid to be on the FamilyFest Vacation Package.

Available June 13 - September 1, 2008. Daily 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Teen to counselor ratio 1:15.


What should you wear?
• Sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes should be worn. NO SANDALS allowed.
• You should be dressed for an active outdoor day, including sweatshirt, light jacket or raincoat if needed.
• Please label all of your belongings.

What should you bring to the program?
• Day Pack or Backpack
• Bathing Suit
• Towel
• Water Bottle
• Water Shoes (no flip flops)
• Raingear (as needed)

Optional:
• Change of Clothes
• Extra Shoes
• Lunch
• Sunscreen
• Bug Repellent
Mountain Explorers Barbecue & Swim Party

Hike to Rum Runners' Hideaway for a swim party and hearty barbecue dinner with lots and lots of fix'ns. Gather 'round the bonfire to hang out and tell stories.

Ages 16-17. Wednesday, 4:30 pm gathering with a 5:00 pm departure, returning about 11:00 pm.
$29 per person.

Skateboarding

Kids Intro Skate Clinic
Learn the basics of skateboarding and skateboarding safety in this kids only one and one half hour clinic. Learn balance and body position to gain comfort rolling and skating over changing terrain. Equipment provided.

Ages 7 to 17, Tuesday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. $30 per person including equipment. Other days and times also available.

Skateboard Camp
Just getting started or an experienced skater, you’ll step it up a notch with the help of our pros. Focus on the fundamentals of balance, position, stopping, falling techniques and skating safety or learn new tricks. Camp includes skilled instruction, individual skill assessment, video analysis, lunch and pool time. Helmet and pads required. All equipment provided if needed.

Ages 10 to 17, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. 3-day program $289 per person. FamilyFest guests take 25% OFF. Single day $99 per person per day. FamilyFest guests take 25% OFF.
Mountain Boarding & Digglering

This is a great opportunity to enjoy the mountains in the Summer! Skilled instructors provide supervision and teach the fundamentals of these sports. We also offer "Ride Sessions" for those who already have these skills. For ages 9 to adult.

Mountain Boarding - a blend of skateboarding and snowboarding on wheels!

Digglering - a blend of mountain biking and skateboarding on a big scooter.

BikeBoarding - a blend of mountain biking and skateboarding on a big 3 wheeled scooter.

Available June 13 - September 1, 2008.
Mountain Boarding
Mountain Boarding
Diggling
Digglering

BikeBoarding



2-Hour Mountain Board Instruction Sessions
Beginner Mountain Boarding, Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Tuesday & Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Advanced Mountain Boarding, Monday - Thursday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Regular price $49 per person. 25% OFF for guests on FamilyFest Package.
Instruction sessions include Mountain Board rental and up-hill transportation.


2-Hour Diggler or BikeBoard Rental Including Up-Hill Transportation
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Tuesday & Wednesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Regular price $49 per person. 25% OFF for guests on FamilyFest Package.

2-Hour Up-Hill Transportation if you have your own Mountain Board, BikeBoard or Diggler
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Tuesday & Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Regular price $25 per person. 25% OFF for guests on FamilyFest Package. (rental equipment extra)

2-hour equipment rental: (mountainboard, bikeboard or diggler, helmet and pads) Regular price $25 per person. 25% OFF for guests on FamilyFest Package.

Multi-session discounts available. Private lessons can be arranged for Fridays. Please inquire upon arrival.
Lights, Camera, Action! - Video Camp 101

Guided by a professional videographer, kids ages 10 - 17 will learn the fundamentals of videography as they explore the Resort and develop program story lines to document on film in this 4-day program.

"This camp is great fun," says Peter Ingvoldstad, director of Summer Fun University, which houses Smugglers' camps programs. "Last Summer the kids really got into developing programs and had a great time doing newscasts and spoofs of popular television shows." All this and fun at the pools, too!

The camp also provides participants with hands-on skills and an introduction to a possible future career. Kids will produce, tape, and edit their own video project while learning about camera operation, lighting, editing, animation, special effects, fades, wipes and transitions. All participants will produce a final project that will debut at the big screen Video Showcase Premiere during the FunMeister's Summer Showcase on Thursday evenings. They will receive their own copy of their work to take home as a special souvenir of their time at Smugglers'.

Monday - Thursday, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. 4-day, Regular price $329 per person. FamilyFest guests take 25% OFF. All prices include lunch.
Junior Tennis Camp

For ages 10-17 years. Have fun while learning to build confidence and develop tennis skills in this 3 day camp. You'll learn to match techniques to court surfaces, explore game strategies, movement analysis and tennis etiquette. Includes warm-up exercises, one half-hour private lesson, individual skill assessment, and coached match play.

Be sure to wear tennis shoes, as running shoes and basketball sneakers are not appropriate.

Available June 13 - September 1, 2008. Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Lunch included. 3-day program, $289 per person. FamilyFest guests take 25% OFF.

Advance reservation required. Space is limited.
Call 1-800-419-4615.

Golf Lessons & Clinics

Junior Intro to Golf – Open to ages 5 - 17. This clinic is an introduction to the sport with a focus on the fundamentals, golf etiquette, beginning to swing, the importance of safety and FUN!
Tuesday and Wednesday, 4:30 pm -5:30 pm.

Golf Clinics – for ages 13 and older. Sign up for any of our
golf clinics for all ages and abilities when accompanied by a parent.

All Golf Clinics: One hour group clinic, $25 per person. Video Clinic, $30 per person.
Available June 13 - September 1, 2008.
Great Golf Escape For Beginners

Get started with the great game of golf in this one day program. Learn grip, posture and alignment along with swing fundamentals in the morning. Enjoy on course instruction in the afternoon at a local country club where you’ll play 3 or 4 holes and learn golf rules, etiquette and the “how to’s” of managing your game.

Available June 13 - September 1, 2008. Great Golf Escape for Beginners for ages 13 & older, Tuesday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, $129 per person, lunch included, must provide own transportation. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Great Golf Escape requires sneakers or soft spikes for on-course play. Golf clubs provided if needed. Advanced registration is recommended.