creepaway camp activities

Creepaway Camp 2026 will be a truly unique horror experience you won’t find anywhere else! Learn tools of the trade from some of your favorite horror authors. Go toe-to-toe with rival cabins in horror-themed competitions. Get scared silly listening to some of the most terrifying tales ever told ‘round a campfire with our guest authors and host sponsor, Talking Scared. Plus, satisfy your inner child with traditional camp activities like canoeing, hiking, crafts, archery and more!

Shoot your shot

Archery is a critical skill for anyone hoping to survive a summer camp slasher. Test your mettle and take home a Demerit Badge to prove it.

Take a dip

Splash it up in La Foret’s outdoor heated pool. On-duty lifeguards will keep your swim slasher-free.

Campfire tales

Our camp counselors have vowed to do their worst — gear up for spine-tingling campfire tales destined to haunt your nightmares for summers to come. Presented by Talking Scared.

Black Mountain, Colorado near Creepaway Camp at La Foret Retreat Center.

take a hike

Several scenic trails wind throughout the camp’s 350 acres. Visit the Meditation Trail and see if you can find the sacred Ute Prayer Trees among some of the oldest and largest Ponderosa Pine trees in the Black Forest.

creeptastic book fair

Everything you loved about Book Fair Day when you were a kid, but horror-only and with some of your favorite authors on hand to personally sign the new additions to your tbr.

walk the labyrinth

A perfect spot to meditate and get your imagination flowing!

face your fear

Conquer your fear or die trying. metaphorically at least — navigate treacherous high ropes obstacles and add one more skill to your slasher survival toolbelt.

Do you like scary movies?

Stay up and catch the double-feature! We’ll keep the lights out and the popcorn flowing while you cling to the edge of your seat. No shame in the occasional audible shriek.

Would you like to play a game?

Enjoy tennis, basketball, sand volleyball, GaGa Ball, horseshoes, two softball fields and a large open meadow for endless field games.

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