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Winter can be a bleak time, especially for energetic children (and their parents). All those cold, dark days stuck inside can wear on you. Children need to play outside, and believe it or not, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors safely and comfortably in the winter. Discover things for your kids to do outside when it’s cold with our top 5 list of icy weather adventures from Mowglis overnight summer camp.

1.      Snowball Fight

Like a spur-of-the-moment game of freeze tag at boys’ summer camp in New Hampshire, nearly anyone can participate in this winter activity. All it takes is a little snow and a mischievous spirit. Have a safety word in case of injury or fright, especially with small children, who may get overwhelmed. Make it as simple or involved as you like: Set a time limit and rules (no ice or headshots). Play solo or team up. Draw boundaries. Dig a bunker. Make a fort. Build a snowman sentry. Gather ammunition – then let her rip! The winner(s) gets an extra cookie at snack time. Good sportsmanship supports future fun.

2.      Snow Tubing or Sledding

Snow tubing or sledding is inexpensive, safe, and fun for family members of all ages. Nothing will reawaken the kid in you like this activity. It works best in freshly fallen snow. Grab a helmet if you have one. Watch out for hazards like sharp drops, ditches, nearby trees, HVAC units, buildings, and roadways. When in doubt – bail off! Snow offers a soft landing. Choose a hill you can handle, then race or double up and giggle all the way down. Repeatedly climbing back up for another exhilarating slide is excellent cardiovascular exercise.

3.      Ice Fishing

Mowglis boys’ summer camp counselors will tell you – fishing requires patience, but it can be fun and exciting if you plan for success. To avoid boredom, keep your child involved in the whole process, from scooping out the ice fishing hole to grabbing minnows from the bait bucket. Whatever you do, don’t forget snacks and beverages. Consider bringing a bucket lined with a trash bag for unavoidable bathroom breaks, especially with younger kids, and a blanket for portable privacy. Play tick tack toe or hangman on the ice until you get a bite. Discuss aquatic habitats and ecology. Let each child take turns catching the fish. Expect to lose some in the hole. Take copious pictures, brag, and embellish about every fish caught. Bring a filet knife and take bets on what’s in the fish’s stomach – then put some fresh fish in yours for dinner.

4.      Ice Climbing

Ice climbing, like rock climbing at Mowglis summer camp for boys, is a challenging activity. It requires mental and physical strength – and lots of gear! Helmets, anchors, ice axes, crampons (shoe spikes), and special ice climbing shoes – which don’t come in kids’ sizes, so you’ll have to settle for snow boots. Most guided services and venues provide some gear – you provide warm clothes, drinks, and snacks. Be prepared for kids not to climb, especially with first timers. Let children back off when they want to, and don’t show disappointment. Let them play in the snow while waiting for siblings. What’s important is having fun.

5.      Snow Skiing

Snow skiing is another physically demanding sport, but it’s tons of fun. Choosing a smaller resort ensures you’re closer to your car and restrooms. A site with a magic carpet (conveyor) is easier to navigate than lifts, especially with younger children. Waiting for a warm, sunny day can reduce complaints. Start with the bunny hill – and possibly an instructor for the kids if you’re rusty. Learning the right way is easier than correcting bad habits later. Bring snacks and drinks (as bribes for attempts) or take frequent breaks in the lodge. Prepare to be there for the day, and pack tons of patience. Expect (and celebrate) falls. Weigh the benefits of chasing kids down the hill versus waiting at the bottom. Let kids practice getting in and out of skis and navigating on their own.

Don’t Sweat the Cold

Being cold doesn’t cause cold or flu illness. Appropriately dressed children can significantly benefit from short spurts of time outdoors. Fresh air offers an escape from bacteria and viruses lurking indoors, boosting immunity. Sunshine, even on cloudy days, boosts Vitamin D levels, helping ward off depression, stress, and insomnia. Check out our most recent blog on facilitating safe, healthy outdoor play in the winter for tips so you don’t have to end the fun too soon.

Banish Winter Boredom

Find more things for kids to do outside when it’s cold. Stay tuned for additions to our top 5 list of icy weather adventures this winter from Camp Mowglis. And don’t miss out on summer fun at camp – contact us to reserve your spot for the upcoming session today before spaces fill up.

Current Weather

Last updated: May 20, 2025 5:00 pm

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The Mow-Trow Gear Exchange: Smart & Sustainable Gear Sharing:

If your son has outgrown Mowglis uniform items (aka Mow-Trow) that are still in good shape, please add them to this spreadsheet. If you’re looking for Mow-Trow or other gear (hiking boots, backpacks, etc.), you can check out this spreadsheet, and if you find what you’re looking for, contact the parent who posted it up and either arrange for shipping (or to pick it up if you live in the same area).

 

The best way to pay for shipping will be for the family with the items to box them up and bring them to a UPS Store and have the parent receiving the items call the store with their credit card number. That is how we send lost and found items at the end of the summer, and it works quite well. Please note when items have been claimed once they have been. Any unclaimed items can be brought to camp on arrival day or shipped to camp.

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Protect Your Investment: Program Protector Tuition Insurance:

Program Protector, tuition insurance, is now available for purchase during the online registration process.

 

If purchased, may protect up to the full cost of your son’s session and include various other benefits should the need arise.

 

To buy this coverage, please go HERE.

 

Determine if Program Protection Tuition Insurance is right for you by going HERE.

Please be in touch if you have any questions about this program. 

 

PLEASE submit all camper forms by May 15th. There aren’t too many forms; all are important, and most can be completed right online.

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Keeping Campers Safe: Our Tick Management Approach:

How do you manage the threat of ticks?

While we have fewer ticks in NH than in more southern New England states, we still take ticks extremely seriously.

 

Here are some big-picture ways we protect our campers from ticks:

 

  • Our defense starts with staff education – all campers and counselors are taught what, where, and when to look for, and we have the campers do tick checks at least daily and every time they’ve been out in the bushes.
  • If a tick is found embedded on a camper while at camp, he will go to the nurse for removal and bite-site mapping, and then the tick is saved, and the camper will be monitored daily for any signs of infection.
  • If there is a parental desire or signs of infection, the tick is sent to a lab for testing.
  • We have bottles of bug spray throughout camp and on all trips.
  • We cut back brush to minimize the chance of ticks hopping onto folks as they walk around camp.

Mowglis Boys Summer Campers are Family

Our families know that Mowglis overnight summer camp for boys aged 7-15 is an extraordinary place. This is due in no small part to the wonderful families who have chosen our outdoor leadership camp for their sons. In joining the Mowglis family, you help us pass the torch, carrying on the tradition of summer camp to future generations and other families across the country.

 

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for becoming part of the Camp Mowglis family. Please help us spread the joy of camping. If you know of someone you’d like to invite to join our camping family, please complete our camp referral form so we can reach out.

 

Thank you – and see you soon!

Nick Robbins, Director

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