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Stony Acres offers programming in many different areas. Some of the more frequently requested programs include:
Canoeing: There are 8 canoes to teach canoeing on the 1.5 acre pond. Programs can be designed for beginner through intermediate canoeing.
Orienteering: There are several orienteering courses on the property. Programs can be designed for beginner through advanced levels.
New Games: The large open field provides an excellent play area for new game programs.
Outdoor Education: A wild life sanctuary that falls under the clean and green designation, Stony Acres offers activities such as pond study, plant identification, bird watching, and sensory awareness activities, just to name a few.
Hiking and Camping: There are five different hiking trails on the property. Difficulty ranges from mild to intermediate. Rustic and improved campsites are also available. Instruction centers on the "Leave No Trace" philosophy. Outdoor cooking, basic survival, and general outdoor skills are covered.
Climbing Tower: This 30–foot structure has three sides and is used to teach the skill of rock climbing. The tower offers challenges for beginners to advanced rock climbers.
Disc Golf Course: In 2007 Stony Acres added a 9-hole disc golf course. The course offers challenges for beginners through advanced players.
Adventure Day Camp: Stony Acres offers an Adventure Day Camp for children ages 9-15 for one week during the month of June. This camp offers participants exposure to the challenge course, orienteering, climbing tower, fishing, canoeing, discovering pond life, archery, survival skills, hiking, and much more!
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