Lakewood Camp and Retreat Center offers a variety of onsite recreation opportunities as noted below.
ACTIVITIES
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The Four Program Objectives:
1. Discover and meet spiritual needs.
2. Provide an experience unique to camp.
3. Create a Biblically healthy social environment.
4. Have one whoppin' good time.
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GROUP CAMPFIRE
Sitting around a campfire, singing and enjoying a good speaker and changed lives. Staff sets and starts the fire and gives you plenty of wood to keep it going. All you have to do is make it memorable!
Cost: $51 seating for estimated 100 ppl; wood included
Duration: 1 hr (due to limited large campfire pits, but may be used longer depending on availability)
OPEN FIRE KETTLE POPCORN
A group favorite for many years! Inspired by our Mennonite/Amish background, our popcorn is cooked in a large cast iron kettle over an open fire, and makes the wait worth it. Available in sweet & salty, or just salty, let your group experience the open air and fire under the stars.
Cost: $46 / 25 ppl per kettle; additional kettles $26
Duration: 1 hr
ICE CREAM PARTY
There’s absolutely NEVER a bad time for ice cream! Enjoy some indoor time together, with good ice cream and all the fixin’s. Especially timeless on a hot Florida day or night, but available all year round.
Cost: $7 / per person / minimum 10 ppl
SMORE KITS
Take advantage of a classic outdoor favorite! S’mores! Easy and convenient, staff gives you all the marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers, including the marshmallow sticks. You don’t have to buy individually, find a tree for the right stick or clean up! You’ve planned enough- we’ll supply the treat! Reserve a campfire area, and we can build the fire as well (extra charge applies).
Cost: $45 / per kit for 25 ppl
HAY WAGON RIDES
Our tractor-pulled wagon rides gives you a great time for singing and seeing the property all at the same time! Great for all ages, including those who have a hard time getting around Lakewood to catch the views down at the Lake, through the woods and under the stars. You may even see the fireflies, which are common
Cost: $52 / up to 25 ppl maximum
Duration: 30 min.
POOL EXCLUSIVE USE
While not quite the Gulf beach, our 65,000 gallon pool will keep you cool and fun in the sun! While available to all except during the winter, if you would like to reserve it exclusively for your own group’s use and no one else, it’s yours for the taking. (Note that all groups are responsible for their own lifeguards, safety and following all instructions for using Lakewood’s pool.)
Cost: $85 / minimum 30 ppl
Duration: 1 hr (may NOT be combined for consecutive hours)
GLIDE RIDE
Take a quick zip down our cable glide ride. Fun for the kids and their families. While you don’t have to worry about hanging 100 feet above the forest floor, this gives kids a chance to hang out (and gives the adults some down time at the picnic table near by). (Maximum weight 225 lbs).
Cost: $46
Duration: 30 min. per session
NIGHT TREK
Are you an adventurous night owl looking to explore new trails? Join us in this unique opportunity to see Lakewood at night! Don’t miss your chance to learn about the nocturnal creatures who call our woods home, while exploring new trails.
This hike is geared toward intermediate to experienced hikers (ages 16+) and will traverse up to two miles of moderate to difficult terrain, so please come prepared with appropriate clothing and gear. We highly recommend the following, as applicable: long pants, tall socks, water bottle, bug spray, and boots (no sandals or open toed shoes). Weather permitting- our guests’ safety is our top priority.
Cost: $15 / person (minimum 10 ppl max 25 ppl; only one NightTrek per night; schedule based on seasonal sunset times.
Duration: 1 - 1.5 hrs estimated
CREATURE FEATURE
Be inspired by God’s creation by getting up close with our animal demonstration. Each animal is uniquely created by God, and represents the local wildlife here at Lakewood of Central Florida. Meet our rabbit, duck, tarantula, bearded dragon, yellow rat snake, tortoise and passalus beetles! Perfect for young and older alike, and a favorite here among guests!
Cost: $150 / group up to 30 ppl
Duration: 1 hr
Lakewood Retreat has many activities that come with your stay here. We highly recommend planning these out in advance, and are ready to help you with any questions or tips on how to use them effectively for your group retreat:
Please note that Lakewood Retreat does NOT supply balls and equipment, just the fields, courts, nets and goals.
Outdoor activities include: Basketball, Ball Field/Diamond, 4Square, 9Square, Human Foosball, Tetherball (ball included), Shuffleboard (equipment included), Pool, Playgrounds and Swings, Sand Volleyball, Mini-golf course (putters & balls may be available), Fishing on Hancock Lake (all fishing regulations & licenses apply), Canoeing (6- 3 person canoes w paddles/lifejackets), Nature Trails and the space for your own!
Indoor activities include: Carpetball, Checkers, Pingpong, Foosball and areas for your own games and puzzles. Note that indoor activities have balls provided, and are available at the Snack Shack (which is your reminder to schedule the Snack Shack for all things candy and drinks!)