We offer campers the chance to try out of the ordinary activities and in-depth instruction in our exciting KC Select program. These professional level activities are available each session at Resident Camp and at some Day Camp sessions. KC Select offers you the best of both worlds; a strong, traditional camp program combined with specialized activities and adventures that are designed to excite!

Read below to find out more about our KC Select programs!

Surfing campers commit their three morning activity periods on activity days to receive two hours of actual surfing instruction in the water with professional instructors. Club-Ed provides our professional instruction. They instruct our campers on how to learn to ride waves and experience the healthy, exciting sport of surfing! Club-Ed's surfing school is the most respected surfing school in the world. This popular option has sold out the last three summers. Campers go to an unpopulated beach, which makes it a safe place for our campers to learn away from the Santa Cruz crowds. Wetsuit and surfboard rentals are included in KC Select fee. Offered during Resident Camp grades 7 and higher.
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Trapeze
Each summer our friends at Trapeze Arts build a full size trapeze right at StoneCreek Village. Trapeze is available as a single activity period KC Select option. Participants will start by learning the very basics including applicable safety procedures and swinging on the trapeze. From there they will move to a knee hang and will then be ready to "make the catch. which means swinging by your knees on one bar, reaching out and connecting with the hands of the catcher who is hanging by his knees on another bar, how exciting! Safety lines, a net and experienced instructors are on hand at all times. This is our most popular KC Select activity and is available in Resident Camp Sessions 1 and 2 and Day Camp Sessions 1, 2, and 3 to campers entering 2nd grade and older.
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Adventure
Offered during Resident Camp Session 1, this may be the most exciting of all Kennolyn activities. Adventure Campers participate in the following activities (subject to change) in their two week session:

Hilltop Ropes Course

White Water rafting or Kayaking (Overnight trip)

Mountain Biking

Indoor Rock Wall Climbing

Sea Kayaking

Surfing

Trapeze

This program is organized and led by Evan Lloyd, husband of our long time Assistant Director, Allison Lloyd.

It is important to note that Adventure Campers do not participate in Outpost with their regular cabin group and will miss some regular camp events while they are on their amazing adventures.
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Riding We know that all of our riding options are a little confusing so we'll try and explain the difference here. Horseback Riding is available to all Resident Campers and the cost is included in the camp tuition. They simply need to choose the appropriate level of riding when they sign up for activities. In all cases, riding chosen by this method is a 2 period activity and therefore counts as two activity choices. All levels are welcome and our staff will assign campers to the ideal horse and instructor depending on their experience and comfort level.

KC Select Riding is a chance to spend more time at our beautiful equestrian center without committing to nothing but horses at our one or two week Equestrian program. KC Select Riders spend three hours at the barn with a 90-minute riding lesson, horsemanship classes, and special attention from our dedicated staff each activity day. This program is offered for riders advanced beginner through advanced. Campers will have an opportunity to ride both in the ring and on the trail as well as a real hands on look at horsemanship. Campers should bring their riding helmet, boots and breeches if they have them otherwise they will be provided by camp. KC Select Riding is available during Resident Camp Session 2. There is an additional Select Fee (see below for pricing).

KC Select Equestrian Camp. For campers entering 6th grade or older who want to concentrate on riding and horses, this is the perfect solution. Equestrian Campers spend most of their time on riding, vaulting, and horsemanship activities. Each activity day is spent at the barn developing riding skills and knowledge. This program focuses on English riding with an occasional Western trail ride for fun. All Equestrian campers participate in an overnight ride which includes a beautiful twilight trail ride, a campout at our campsite by the creek, and an early morning ride back to camp. Advanced Beginner through Advanced riders are welcome at Equestrian Camp and they will be divided into instructional groups of 4-5 riders of similar ability. Equestrian campers have a change of pace by participating in other Resident Camp activities as well: afternoon free swim in the pool, two mornings of Free Choice activities, Evening Activities, Beach Day, and a trip to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Campers grades 5 and higher with riding levels advanced beginner through advanced are eligible. Campers should bring their riding helmet, boots and breeches if they have them otherwise they will be provided by camp. Additional Select Fee $550. All riding activities take place at our historic Equestrian Center on the Hilltop Hacienda property. A shuttle bus takes campers on the 5 minute ride between our two properties.
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Fencing is another activity that is available as a regular activity or as part of KC Select. Using our extensive network of fencing coaches we have developed a training program suited for any camper ready to learn more than the basics. This program will prepare campers for junior competition or help move those already competing to the next level. Fencing Master for this program is Eric Momberg, Prevost of the High Desert Fencing Alliance in Reno Nevada (and a long time Kennolyn staff member.) Eric coaches at all levels and his students regularly compete in national and international events. We will focus on the foil as our weapon of choice but our international fencing staff will support Eric with opportunities for the campers to try other weapons. Campers in the fencing select program will have special equipment reserved for their use. All fencing levels welcome but please let us know if your camper already has extensive fencing experience. Offered during Resident Camp Session 3 for grades 3 and higher.Please see below for the additional Select Fee. Soccer is a recreational KC Select activity that is offered during Resident Camp Session 3. We lease a beautiful soccer field at a local park and shuttle the campers to the field each activity day morning. The emphasis is on coaching and drills with scrimmages to enhance the skill development opportunities. All levels of players are welcome. Additional Select Fee $220.
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