TAP Adventure

Building Confidence in Christ through Adventure and Fellowship

2026 Session Info

The TAP Adventure Program combines the best of Tapawingo island life with off-island outdoor excursions. Your camper will experience enriching camp traditions, meaningful faith moments, and adventures that build confidence and foster friendships.

What is TAP Adventure?

TAP Adventure is not your average camp week. It’s an immersive outdoor experience based out of Camp Tapawingo, launching girls ages 13-15 into the surrounding Adirondack wilderness. With experienced staff leading the way, campers step into a week filled with:

CAMPING
CANOEING
ROCK CLIMBING
CLASSIC CAMP ACTIVITIES
SPIRITUAL RHYTHMS

A Week in TAP Adventure

Every week is slightly different, but here’s what a typical TAP Adventure week might look like:

Girls arrive and meet one another, bond with their group, and then hear the Gospel message during sunset, a beloved Tapawingo tradition. They settle in, get to know their leaders, and prepare for the exciting week of outdoor adventure ahead.
Campers challenge themselves climbing at the Lake Pleasant Quarry, learn climbing basics, and set up their first campsite in the wilderness. They begin learning key backcountry skills and reflect on their spiritual emphasis with their group.
The group explores Boreas Cave, then returns to their accommodation to clean up, reflect, and enjoy games and worship. The day emphasizes courage, teamwork, and trusting God in unfamiliar places.
A full day of fun on the island includes camp activities like banana boating, fishing, and evening worship around the fire. Girls get the chance to meet one-on-one with their counselors to connect deeper and be encouraged in their relationships with Christ.
Campers paddle out on Little Tupper Lake, set up a backcountry campsite, and enjoy dinner, games, and fellowship under the stars. They experience the beauty of God’s creation and the joy of being unplugged and fully present.
Campers return to Tapawingo, clean up gear, and enjoy a special banquet night with awards and final reflections. It’s a meaningful time to celebrate growth and reminisce on stories from the week before saying goodbyes in the morning.

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Your Questions Answered

A typical schedule includes outdoor rock climbing, caving, and canoeing. Two experienced staff lead all excursions while also fostering community and creating space for spiritual growth.
Upon arrival, campers move into a cabin at CAMP of the WOODS that houses our TAP Adventure and CIT Programs. Most weeks include two overnight camping trips, where campers hike to a campsite, help set up tents, cook simple meals together, and spend time in God's creation. The other four nights campers and their counselors will sleep in their cabin at CAMP of the WOODs. The campers The group will travel by boat to the island to participate in Tapawingo events - meals, activities, and worship times.
TAP Adventure is designed for all experience levels. Campers should be able to hike and are expected to participate in all excursions but they don’t need prior hiking or camping experience—just an open mind and a willingness to try new things. Trips are paced to match the group, and our staff teach the skills campers need along the way. While campers go on excursions, nothing is very strenuous. The focus is growth, confidence, and fun.
Your daughter will still participate in beloved traditions like Gospel on the Rocks, the all-camp bonfire, one-on-ones, the Friday banquet, and badge ceremony. One day of the week is also spent on the island enjoying traditional camp activities like banana boating, arts & crafts, Bible, and more.