Traditions & Activities

Every day at Camp Fern Legacy is packed with things to do—swimming, horseback riding, archery, arts and crafts, individual and team sports, outdoor experiences, and a whole lot more. You’ll try stuff you’ve never tried, get better at stuff you love, and probably discover a new favorite thing you didn’t know existed.

On the first day, you’ll build your own adventure by choosing your activities from our core schedule! Six favorites for Monday, Wednesday, Friday and another six for Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. You’ll also have the opportunity to select two water activities per day for an opportunity to cool off.

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Discover What You'll Do

Arts and Crafts

Friendship bracelets, tie-dye, leatherwork, woodworking, painting—you name it. Make something cool to give to a friend or to take home to show off. Creative projects range from easy to impressive, so whether you’re crafty or just curious, you’ll find something fun.

Outdoor Experiences

Get outside and explore God’s creation! Learn about the plants and animals that call the East Texas Piney Woods home, learn to cook a meal over a campfire, and explore parts of camp most people never see. This is the kind of stuff you can’t Google.

English Horseback Riding

Never ridden before? No problem. Been riding for years? That’s great too. Our English riding program meets you where you are. You’ll learn to ride, care for your horse, and maybe find a four-legged friend you’ll remember long after summer ends.

Archery & Riflery

Take aim. Breathe. Focus. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of hitting your target—especially that first bull’s-eye. Archery and riflery are core activities at Camp Fern Legacy, and have been camp favorites since 1934.

Sports & Games

Tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, gaga ball—pick your game. It’s not about being the best; it’s about playing hard, laughing lots, and maybe pulling off a win no one saw coming.

Waterfront

The lake is where summer happens. Swim, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or take a lap around the lake on skis. Certified lifeguards are always on duty, and every camper takes a swim test—so you can jump into the fun with confidence.

Ropes Course

Climb higher than you thought you could. Our challenge course is designed to help you face your fears at your own pace, with elements for every comfort level. Test your limits. And when you get to the top? The view’s pretty great.

Evening Activities

Camp-wide competitions,carnival, cabin performances—our evening activities keep the fun going after dinner and give you a chance to be silly, embrace healthy competition, and make friendships outside of their cabin mates.

Our Traditions

The Singing

Songs have been sung on the shores of Fern Lake for generations. You’ll learn the words fast—and probably still sing them 20 years from now.

Pow Wow & Vespers

Every morning starts with Pow Wow at the Council Ring. Every evening ends with Vespers. It’s how camp begins and ends each day—together.

Sunday Green Cathedral

“It is a place where God met me – whether that was kneeling at the cross in prayer on a Sunday night or taking a quiet moment by myself during the day.” -Sophie Hudson Ledbetter

Tribes

Your first night at camp, you’ll join a tribe. Campers encourage one another, older campers lead by example, and friendly competition builds character, sportsmanship, and fun.

Field Day, Hump Day & Fern Frolics

Weekends mean extra fun with special events, surprises, and the kind of fun that breaks up the routine in the best way.

Chocolate Milk

Every night ends with chocolate milk. Simple? Yes. Memorable? Ask anyone who’s been to Camp Fern Legacy.

A Typical Day at Camp Fern Legacy

Camp days have a rhythm—activities, meals, free time, and just enough rest to do it all again the next day. Here’s what a typical day looks like:

Schedule

7:30 AM

Wake Up

8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:30 AM

Cabin Cleanup

9:05 AM

Pow Wow

9:20 AM

Activity Period 1

10:20 AM

Activity Period 2

11:20 AM

Activity Period 3

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Rest Hour

Schedule

2:30 PM

Activity Period 4

3:30 PM

Activity Period 5

4:30 PM

Activity Period 6

5:30 PM

Free Swim / Free Time

6:30 PM

Dinner

7:00 PM

Vespers followed by Evening Activity

8:30 PM

Chocolate Milk, Showers, and Cabin Closure

9:30 PM

Lights Out (Junior Line)

10:30 PM

Lights Out (Senior Line)

Traditions & Activities

Discover What You'll Do

Arts and Crafts

Outdoor Experiences

English Horseback Riding

Archery & Riflery

Sports & Games

Waterfront

Ropes Course

Evening Activities

Our Traditions

The Singing

Pow Wow & Vespers

Sunday Green Cathedral

Tribes

Field Day, Hump Day & Fern Frolics

Chocolate Milk

A Typical Day at Camp Fern Legacy

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