Explore Everything Gretna Glen Has to Offer
Some kids don't want to pick one thing. They want to do it all. Epic Explorers is the program for that kind of energy. This week is a fast-paced romp through everything Gretna Glen has to offer: creek play, pool splashing, rock scrambling, scavenger hunts, and surprises around every corner. If there's a trail to hike, a creek to wade, or a hidden spot on camp to discover, Epic Explorers will find it.
On top of the exploration, campers get all the classic camp fun: choice time activities, group games, campfire songs, and the kind of spontaneous community that only happens when you're outside all day with friends. And because this is Epic Explorers, expect a few EPIC twists along the way. Epic s'mores. Epic pool parties. Epic everything.
A Week of Nonstop Discovery
Explore new places, learn new skills, and expect a few epic surprises along the way.
Explore the Land
Creek play, rock scrambling, hiking trails, and hidden corners of camp that most programs never see. Epic Explorers turns the entire Gretna Glen property into a playground for discovery.
Epic Twists
This isn't a typical week. Epic s'mores, epic pool parties, epic scavenger hunts, and surprises that staff have been planning all year. The "epic" in the name is earned every single day.
Classic Camp, Turned Up
Swimming, boating, archery, sports, games, crafts, and campfires are all part of the week. Choice time activities let campers follow their interests, and the pace keeps everyone moving and smiling.
Community and Faith
Songs, Bible Discovery, worship, and daily reflections are woven into the adventure. Campers explore faith alongside everything else they're discovering about themselves and the world around them.
The Week That Never Slows Down
Epic Explorers is designed for campers who thrive on variety and momentum. Every day brings a different adventure, a different twist, and a different reason to be excited about what comes next. Creek exploration one morning, an epic pool party that afternoon, and a scavenger hunt that takes campers across camp before dinner.
The pace is fast but never frantic. Staff build in downtime, cabin hangouts, and campfire moments to balance the energy. Campers leave the week having tried more, explored more, and laughed more than they thought possible in five days.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Campers stay in traditional cabins on Gretna Glen's main campus. Cabins have bunk beds, a changing area, and access to a modern shower house built in 2018. A counselor is assigned to every cabin.
This is a mainsite program, so campers eat meals in the Dining Hall and have access to all of Gretna Glen's main campus facilities.
WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
Epic Explorers includes outdoor exploration activities like creek play and rock scrambling. Campers should pack clothes they don't mind getting muddy and wet. A detailed packing list is available on the Get Ready page.
Gretna Glen is ACA-accredited, meeting over 300 health, safety, and quality standards. Staff are trained specifically for the 9-12 age group. No prior camp experience is needed.
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
- Campers who love being outside and want to explore every corner of camp
- Kids who thrive on variety, surprises, and high-energy programming
- Adventurous 9-12 year olds looking for a fast-paced, fun-first camp week
- Returning campers who want a fresh take on the Gretna Glen experience