Sports


Camp Avoda offers instruction in a wide range of both team and individual sports and competes with other camps in basketball, softball, soccer, and tennis.  We also have an extensive intramural sports program known as League Competition.  Our approach to athletics is one of inclusion and participation, with the basic ideal of Avoda sportsmanship emphasized throughout the athletic program and camp life.  Everyone gets a chance to play at Avoda.  Additionally, campers are afforded enhanced levels of individualized instruction.


Team Sports


One of the greatest aspects of Avoda is the camaraderie that stems from its team sports. It’s one of the few opportunities in athletic competition where all Avodians can join forces and show their camp pride together against other camps in New England.


Each year, Avoda puts together a number of different teams (based on age) to compete against other camps throughout the summer. Team sports include softball, basketball, tennis, swimming and soccer.


There are a number of tournaments for each sport throughout the summer held at the different camps. Counselors who hold an expertise in a particular sport are the coaches and hold open tryouts each month for campers to have the chance to make the team. Once the team is selected, practices are held throughout the regular schedule of camp to prepare for each tournament.


For the past 20+ years, Avoda is the host to the Camp Avoda Basketball & Soccer Tournaments. 3 or 4 other camps travel to Avoda during the second month for a 1-day tournament filled with competition, cheering and by the way, an amazing barbeque courtesy of the Avoda kitchen!


Arts


Creativity is encouraged at Camp Avoda and there are many opportunities for artistic and personal expression.  Arts and crafts, wood working, photography, and video production are just four of the more popular programs at camp. These programs provide a great balance to the on-field sports that make up our program.


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Archery Photography
Arts & Crafts Ping Pong
Bowling (for seniors) Ropes/Challenge Course
Campfires Rowing
Camping Sabbath Services
Canoeing Sailing
Climbing Wall Soccer
Color War Socials
Cook-outs Softball
Dead Zone Street Hockey
Evening Programs Swimming Instruction
Field Trips Talent Shows
Fishing Tennis
Flag Rush Tubing
Football Ultimate Frisbee
Funyaking Video Production
Golf (Juniors & Seniors) Volleyball
Intercamp Competition Wakeboarding
Kayaking Water Skiing
Kickball Weight Lifting
Kneeboarding Wind Surfing
League Competition Woodworking
Life Guard Training Yearbook
Newcomb Zoo Ball