Camp Half-Blood: The Secret Demigod Training Ground
The secret training ground for demigods on the North Shore of Long Island, New York. Hidden from mortal eyes by the Mist, it is the only safe haven for the children of the Greek gods.
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Camp Half-Blood is located on a stretch of Long Island's North Shore, hidden behind a magical barrier that makes mortals see only a strawberry farm (the Delphi Strawberry Service).
The Cabin Area
A horseshoe of 20 cabins, each representing an Olympian god or goddess, arranged around a central fire pit.
The Big House
The camp's headquarters — a large blue Victorian house where the camp director (Mr. D / Dionysus) and Chiron reside.
The Half-Blood Hill
The entrance to camp, guarded by Thalia's Pine tree (a magical barrier) and a golden fleece on its branches.
The Forest
A dense, dangerous forest used for Capture the Flag. Home to monsters, dryads, and creatures of all kinds.
The Beach & Lake
The shoreline where Poseidon's children feel most at home. The canoe lake sits between the cabins and the forest.
The Amphitheater
An outdoor theater where camp-wide announcements, sing-alongs, and award ceremonies are held around a bonfire.
Camp Half-Blood Cabins
There are 20 cabins at Camp Half-Blood. The original 12 were built for the Olympian gods; additional cabins were constructed after the Second Titan War as more gods claimed their children. Each cabin reflects its patron deity's personality.
Cabin 1 — Zeus
Leadership, electrokinesis, aerokinesis
Cabin 2 — Hera
Honorary cabin only, marriage, family
Cabin 3 — Poseidon
Hydrokinesis, communication with sea creatures
Cabin 4 — Demeter
Chlorokinesis, agriculture, connection to nature
Cabin 5 — Ares
Battle rage, enhanced strength, fearlessness
Cabin 6 — Athena
Tactical genius, photographic memory, craftsmanship
Cabin 7 — Apollo
Archery, healing, music, prophecy
Cabin 8 — Artemis
Honorary cabin, used by the Hunters of Artemis
Cabin 9 — Hephaestus
Fire control, mechanical genius, forging
Cabin 10 — Aphrodite
Charmspeak, beauty, social intuition
Cabin 11 — Hermes
Speed, thievery, travel, unlocking doors
Cabin 12 — Dionysus
Chlorokinesis (vines), madness, festivity
Cabin 13 — Hades
Necromancy, shadow travel, geokinesis
Cabin 14 — Iris
Photokinesis, pegasi communication, rainbows
Cabin 15 — Hypnos
Memory alteration, sleep manipulation, astral projection
Cabin 16 — Nemesis
Retribution, balance, justice
Cabin 17 — Nike
Enhanced speed, competitive drive, victory aura
Cabin 18 — Hebe
Youthfulness, rejuvenation, vitality
Cabin 19 — Tyche
Luck manipulation, probability alteration
Cabin 20 — Hecate
Mist manipulation, spellcasting, potions
Activities at Camp Half-Blood
Training at Camp Half-Blood is dangerous by design. Chiron believes the only way to prepare demigods for the real world of monsters and gods is to simulate it as closely as possible.
The Lava Wall
A climbing wall that periodically shoots jets of lava. Ares cabin controls the lava flow, making it extra dangerous for rivals.
Capture the Flag
The camp's most intense team event. Cabins form alliances, use their divine powers, and fight through the forest to capture the opposing team's flag.
Sword & Combat Training
Daily sparring sessions in the arena with celestial bronze or imperial gold weapons. Ares cabin is known to be relentlessly brutal here.
Archery Range
Overseen by Apollo cabin. A massive range where campers practice with bows — some children of Apollo can shoot blindfolded.
The Forge
Hephaestus cabin's domain. Campers can craft their own celestial bronze weapons and mechanical contraptions here.
Pegasus Stables
Home to the camp's winged horses. Only those accepted by the pegasi can ride them — Poseidon's children have a natural advantage.
The Strawberry Fields
Campers (especially from Demeter and Dionysus cabins) tend the magical strawberry fields. Selling these to mortals provides the camp's primary income.
The Dining Pavilion
The outdoor cafeteria where campers eat by cabin. Demigods burn the best portion of their meals in the central hearth as an offering to their godly parents.
The Oracle
An ancient mummy housed in the attic of the Big House, channeling the spirit of Delphi to deliver cryptic prophecies to heroes about to embark on quests.
History of Camp Half-Blood
Camp Half-Blood has existed in some form since the era of Ancient Greece. Originally located at the base of Mount Olympus, the camp has physically moved over the centuries, following the "Flame of the West" — the heart of Western Civilization. It moved from Greece to Rome, then across Europe, eventually settling in the United States.
Today, the camp is located on Long Island, protected by powerful magical borders. The modern camp owes much of its layout to George Washington (a son of Athena) and the architectural updates made by Annabeth Chase after the Second Titan War. It serves as the only truly safe haven for Greek demigods, where they can train, live, and learn to survive in a world filled with monsters.
Which Cabin Would You Be In?
Take our 15-question Percy Jackson quiz to discover your godly parent and find your place at Camp Half-Blood.