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Many of our Michigan Wilderness Camps offer Fall Wilderness Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in October, 2024.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Wilderness Camp you're interested in a call to check on Fall dates, times and availability.
Many of our Wilderness Camps will be hosting Fall Reunions for their previous campers, and Fall Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for October, 2024.
Looking for a Great Michigan Wilderness Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Michigan Day Wilderness Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Michigan Summer Wilderness Camps also offer Year Round Wilderness Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Wilderness Programs, too.
Searching for Michigan Wilderness Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Wilderness Camps are now listing their 2024-25 Fall Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Fall Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL MI Camps with Fall Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
Visit Our Crystalaire Adventures Website
(414) 803 7080
(231) 352 7589
micah[AT]crystalaireadventures.com
info[AT]crystalaireadventures.com
Buena Road
Frankfort, Michigan 49635
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WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 1129
Frankfort, MI 49635
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Crystalaire Adventures Video
CAMPER AGES: 9 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Adventure-based programs
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): No religious affiliation
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Crystalaire Adventures is an adventure travel and education program in northern Michigan. We believe in offering playful, inclusive outdoor experiences in wild places that offer meaningful experiences. We are part of a larger coalition of programs that focus on designing fun and engaging social networks that let participants define and dictate the experience that they have. Rather than filling our trips with adult-developed programming, our participants get to help co-lead and create the experience on every trip.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Please learn more about our ability to accommodate special needs on trips at: Our Camp Website Link: www.crystalaireadventures.com
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Travel, and more. Canoe / Canoeing
Kayak / Kayaking
Climb / Climbing
Cave / Caving
Bike / Biking
Backpacking
Hiking
Sailing
Community Service
CAMP LOCATION: We operate out of Camp Lookout, alongside the Lake Michigan shoreline in Frankfort south of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Our trips take place around the country and region, into the Upper Peninsula, and even into Canada.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our philosophy is based around designing inclusive social groups that allow for participants to express themselves and have a say in the experience. Participants will set the schedule, control the route, and are given the freedom to develop their own games and activities while on our programs.
Participants will sleep in tents (excepting sailing programs, where accommodations are typically on the boats themselves). Participants will typically travel daily, learning to prepare their own meals on fires and camp stoves, setting up their own schedules, learning outdoor skills (survival skills, map and compass, etc...), and learning about group dynamics.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Crystalaire has been offering alternative outdoor adventure education experiences for almost a century. Our staff are highly trained, and will have lifeguarding and wilderness medicine certifications as well as prior experience. We believe in creating playful and inclusive trips in wild places that offer meaningful experiences for all participants. We consider each trip to be a "microsociety," and give our participants the chance to weigh in and decide how they want that "microsociety" to function, how they want people to be treated, and how they want group decisions to be made.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: 16 and 17 year old campers are welcome to join us on our Cojourn, a 3-week outdoor leadership intensive that focuses on our group management and social dynamics curriculum. More information can be found online.
18 - 21 year old applicants can join our Apprenticeship program for a 4-6 week intensive training in outdoor leadership. This is a paid internship.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We provide scholarships based on your own assessment of your need. Let us know what help you need, we'll believe you and will do what we can to meet it.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camps can be created using the Choose Your Own Adventure option.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We plan trips year round, and are willing to work with you to plan a trip during a spring break, fall break, weekend, or other time of year. We also offer after school programs, can contribute to classroom curriculum or field trips, or can offer training and certifications throughout the year.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Trips vary widely, ranging from 2-days to 3-weeks. For a complete set of programs, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.crystalaireadventures.com
2015 trips include backpacking (2 days, 5 days, 2 weeks, 3 weeks), canoeing (2 weeks), community service (2 weeks), and sailing (1 week).
We also offer a "Choose Your Own Adventure" program, where groups of kids (or adults!) work with us to plan a trip specific to their needs.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are currently accepting jobs for outdoor adventure guides. More information can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.crystalaireadventures.com
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Crystalaire Adventures
Be sure to ask each Michigan Wilderness Camp about the amount of wilderness instruction and the overall intensity of their wilderness program.
Some Top Michigan Wilderness Camps offer rigorous daily wilderness training and lots of intensive wilderness experience. Other great Michigan Camps offer wilderness and nature studies as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Dr. Hallowell's ADHD Family Summer Camp Website
781-820-0881
christina[AT]drhallowell.com
sue[AT]hallowellcenter.org
The Homestead Resort
1 Wood Ridge Road
Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636
CAMPER AGES: 8-18 and Parents
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Transform your relationship with your child and them him/her create their best future by improving: Organization, Time management, Advocacy skills, ADHD management. Dr. Hallowell shares his 30+ years of experience with parents while kids (ages 8-18) engage in learning adventure activities with built-in executive function strategies. Camp for siblings too.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Drawing on twenty years of experience as a school director, counselor, coach and teacher, Rob brings expert knowledge and skills to working with students who are intelligent, creative and unique learners. Rob has guided hundreds of young people through a highly specialized adventure learning program rooted in a strengths-based and holistic approach to understanding intelligence.
Building strong connections through fun and challenging learning adventures, students find their natural intelligences and learn to apply their strengths in all aspects of life. Learning adventures bring students outside the traditional classroom setting to observe, practice and learn in the dynamic environments around them. Learning is accelerated when students are immersed in environments that foster problem solving, creative thinking, collaboration, determination and resilience.
Students love Rob’s unconditional regard for their well being combined with a highly individualized plan for developing the academic and social skills they are looking for. Rob practices a holistic approach to helping students - incorporating nutrition, activity, sleep and mindfulness with core academic skill building. Whether coaching students to create and maintain systems of organization, guiding a student toward the right college choice or collaborating with a college graduate to launch their career, Rob brings a positive and pragmatic approach focused on tangible results.
Students can expect to gain new insights and awareness for improving: organization, time management, study strategies, homework routines, advocacy skills, concentration, memory, follow through.
Examples of Learning Adventure activities: kayaking, biking, cooking, beach and forest hikes, group games.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Dance, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Golf, Team Sports, Science, Academics, Technology, and more. Examples Of Learning Adventure Activities: Kayaking, Biking, Cooking, Beach & Forest Hikes, Group Games.
CAMP LOCATION: The Homestead resort is located at Glen Arbor, about 30 miles west of Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport. Please visit our website for camp photos and additional description.
▌Read More about Dr. Hallowell's ADHD Family Summer Camp
CAMP FACILITIES: It was designed, built and is managed to help you best enjoy the Most Beautiful Place in America.
On its west are miles of sandy beaches on which you can walk for hours. The resort's beaches are soothing by day, spectacular at sunset, remarkably romantic on starry nights. To its east is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the area chosen by the viewers of ABC’s Good Morning America as “The Most Beautiful Place in America.”
Within the resort, neighborhoods separated by nature provide a wide range of high-quality accommodations. Some are perfect for couples, some for families, and some for groups. All are beautiful. There are shops, restaurants, and recreational facilities. There are places for weddings, receuptions, reunions, and meetings. All of them are staffed by caring and attentive professionals.
You could be pampered at the spa or salon, sit by a pool, play a round of golf or hike in the National Lakeshore. Or, you could teach your kids to swim, play tennis or golf, ski or snowboard.
Simply said, you decide how you want to spend your time in the Most Beautiful Place in America. We take care of the rest.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., is a child and adult psychiatrist, a NY Times bestselling author, a world-renowned speaker and a leading authority in the field of ADHD. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Tulane Medical School, and the founder of The Hallowell Centers in Boston MetroWest, New York City, San Francisco and Seattle. He was a Harvard Medical School faculty member for 21 years and now devotes his full professional attention to his clinical practice, lectures, and the writing of books. He has authored 20 books on various psychological topics, including ADHD, the power of human connection, the childhood roots of adult happiness, how to help your people SHINE, forgiveness, managing worry and managing excessive busyness.
He is also the host of “Distraction,” a weekly podcast series that explores why we are driven to distraction and how each of us can implement coping strategies that can turn modern problems into new-found strengths. Since 2006, the Dr. Hallowell’s ADHD Family Summer Camp has been helping parents and youth ages 8-18 Unwrap the Gifts of ADHD. The dates for 2017 are July 17-21. Register at Our Camp Website Link: www.HallowellSummerCamp.com.
Learn more at Our Camp Website Link: www.drhallowell.com, follow him on Facebook, Twitter, linkedIN, Pinterest and Youtube, and sign up for his free monthly e-newsletter by texting drhallowell to 22828.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 17 - 21, 2017
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Dr Hallowells ADHD Family Summer Camp
Some Michigan Wilderness Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Michigan Wilderness Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center Website
Office: 269-721-8291
Summer Camp Registrar: 833-588-2267, option 1
wesleywoodscampdirector[AT]umcamping.org
1700 Clear Lake
Dowling, Michigan 49050
CAMPER AGES: k-adult
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. United Methodist
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center is a purpose-driven, year-round ministry site. You’ll feel right home in our 300 acres of beautiful grounds and cared for by our staff who live out our mission of “Growing in Faith, and Serving in Strength.”
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, and more. River Camp - Canoe Trip
CAMP LOCATION: 1 hour southwest of Lansing. 20 minutes northwest of Battle Creek.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Swimming pool with slide. Waterfront for canoeing/kayaking, etc. Sports fields and courts. Playground. Indoor and outdoor chapels. Gaga ball, paint ball, go karts, mountain boarding.
Adult Retreat Center
17 rooms w/two beds each, plus 6 roll-aways
Total of 40 beds
Conference room
Kitchenette
Laundry facilities.
Daisy/Trillium Lodge
8 bunk beds plus 1 single bed in each in 2 rooms
Total 34 beds
Main Lodge
11 bunk beds
Total 22 beds in one room
Cabins
14 cabins with 5-6 bunk beds per cabin
total of 10-12 beds per cabin)
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Make new friends at youth summer camps for elementary through high school. You’ll love our fun, creative outdoor activities while growing closer to God through high energy worship, exciting programs and living in community.
Summer Camp: We welcome you to experience God’s love through summer camp for children, teens, families and grandparents. You’ll be pumped up through high-energy worship, creative and unique programs, and our beautiful outdoor setting.
Outdoor Fun and Adventure: From our swimming pool with slide to our kayaks, canoes and paddle boards, water-lovers have a grand time! Our go-karts, paint ball and mountain boarding give the high-adventure types lots to do! Fire bowl, chapel and scenic views help every day become more sacred and each guest grow closer to God through Jesus Christ.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Contact your local church first for scholarships. Some aid is available from Michigan Area United Methodist Camping.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Come share in awesome camp activities and make memories as a family before school starts back up. Great for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, to introduce your special family members to church camp! If you have questions please contact the Camp Registrar at 989-227-1989.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Facilities are available for private rental. Fall scrapbooking retreat. Winter Blast for Middle School, High School and elementary students.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Lots of options for elementary, middle and high school students. Our Camp Website Link: umcamping.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Contact the director, for seasonal openings.
wesleywoodscampdirector[AT]umcamping.org
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Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center
Visit Our Sherman Lake YMCA Camp Website
269-731-3000
lorries[AT]ymcasl.org
6225 N. 39th St.
Augusta, MI 49012
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 4 - 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Day, Overnight, High School Leadership
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): YMCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: At Sherman Lake YMCA Camps, campers experience the power of living through HCRR (Hick-er). The Y's four core values - Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility - are emphasized in each camp program. Through discovery of the great outdoors, skill development and guidance in the importance of building healthy relationships, campers leave with a sense of achievement, belonging, confidence and courage to try new things.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Sherman Lake YMCA is the host site for MDA Camp of SW Michigan and also Camp Discovery, of the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. We believe in Inclusion for our special needs campers and will work with parents to provide the best experience.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Team Sports, Science, Academics, Technology, and more. Specialty Camps: LARP Quest, Culinary Camp, Thrills & Chills, Wet & Wild Water Sports, Gilmore Piano Camp, Lights, Camera, Action, Dance, Dance Revolution, Weird Science.
CAMP LOCATION: Located in SW Michigan just minutes north of I94 halfway between Detroit and Chicago. 360 acres of woodlands on the shores of Sherman Lake - explore our state-of-the-art facilities while enjoying a peaceful setting perfect for a camp adventure.
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CAMP FACILITIES: 18 modern cabins, indoor recreation center with swimming pool, climbing wall, high ropes course, stage, outdoor courts, amphitheater, lake with 2 swimming beaches and boating - off-site riverfront outpost for teen adventures.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Recipient of the Eleanor P Eells award for program excellence by the American Camp Association. Campers experience the power of living through HCRR (Hick-er). The Y's four core values - Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility - are emphasized in each program. Through discovery of the great outdoors, skills development and guidance in the importance of building health relationships, campers leave with a renewed sense of self.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer 2-week programs in High School Leadership Development and also Counselor In Training, Wrangler in Training and Lifeguard In Training programs.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available, please visit our website for forms. Our Camp Website Link: www.shermanlakeymca.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We work with over 50 schools to provide an experience rich in character education through our Integrated Education programs. For more information see: Our Camp Website Link: www.shermanlakeymca.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Resident Camp (Sunday-Friday) ($575-$725):
July 5-7
July 9-14
July 16-21
July 23-28
July 30 - August 4
August 6-11
August 14-1913-18
Day Camp (Monday-Friday) - 7 sessions ($230-$435)
June 26-30
July 5-7
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31 - August 4
August 7-11
August 14-18
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Sherman Lake YMCA Camp is seeking well-qualified Camp Counselors, Horse Barn Coordinator, Wranglers, Lifeguards, Summer Health Officer and Summer Camp Specialist positions. Summer positions available in day camp, resident camp and high school leadership programs. Candidates must be able to role model honesty, caring, respect and responsibility through actions and words.
Serving 2,000 campers in day, resident and high school leadership programs each summer. Day camp counselors must be high school graduates, resident camp counselors must be one year post high school and leadership candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
Competitive summer camp salaries, on-site housing available and summer YMCA gym membership at Sherman Lake YMCA included.
Please email logistics[AT]ymcasl.org for more information, or call 269-731-3030 or visit Our Camp Website Link: www.shermanlakeymca.org for more information.
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Sherman Lake YMCA Camp
Visit Our Camp Discovery Website
(800) 377-6226, ext. 1204 or (734) 680-8747
pbird[AT]epilepsymichigan.org
1200 University Camp Drive
Pinckney, Michigan 48169
CAMPER AGES: 7-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Campers enjoy a wide range of summer fun activities including swimming, fishing, pontoon boat rides, cooking classes, an "Ask the Neurologist" session and so much more. Camp Discovery "Epilepsy Camp" offers 24-hour medical staffing as well as the opportunity to learn and share with peers and counselors who also have epilepsy. Camp Discovery is fully equipped to manage frequent seizures, medication administration and monitoring, and disabilities often associated with epilepsy, such as cerebral palsy, autism, and intellectual disability. Because of this uniquely safe and supportive environment, campers are free to discover their own abilities
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Horses/Equestrian, Music/Band, Theater, Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, and more. Pontoon Boat Rides
Cooking Classes
Fishing
CAMP LOCATION: Located in Livingston County, Michigan. Camp serves children with epilepsy across the Great Lakes Region.
Please see our website for camp photos.
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CAMP FACILITIES: North Star Reach includes a health center, dining hall, cabins to house campers and staff, arts and crafts center, a swimming pool, nature trails, athletic court, sports field, an accessible tree house, archery range, amphitheater and waterfront docks, all designed to fit in a rustic camp environment.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Discovery offers 24-hour medical staffing, including pediatric neurologists, as well as the opportunity to learn and share with peers and counselors who also have epilepsy. Camp Discovery is fully equipped to manage frequent seizures, medication administration and monitoring, and disabilities often associated with epilepsy, such as cerebral palsy, autism, and intellectual disability. Because of this uniquely safe and supportive environment, campers are free to discover their own abilities.
The chance to try new things and the interaction with others who live with epilepsy contribute to a truly life-changing experience. Campers come away with newfound confidence, independence, social skills, knowledge of epilepsy, and friendships. Parents benefit from the respite provided by camp and by learning just how much their children can accomplish if given the opportunity.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp is free of charge
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
There is one session per year in July. For dates and more details see
Our Camp Website Link: www.epilepsymichigan.org
Camp is free of charge
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Camp Discovery
Visit Our 4-H Camp Kidwell Website
269-521-3559
campkidwell[AT]btc-bci.com
39000 1st Ave
Bloomingdale, Michigan 49026
CAMPER AGES: Day Camp 4-7 years old, Residential Camp 7-16 years old
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. 5 day camp Sunday through Friday
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Kidwell is a summer youth camp that welcomes children ages 4 to 16. We offer both day and resident camps. Whether it is horseback riding camp, ropes camp or traditional summer camp children who come to Camp Kidwell have a great time and learn so much! Camp sessions start on June 21 and run thru August 14.
We offer many unique, fun and memorable programs that allow children freedom to learn and grow and explore the world around them. Each session features and creative theme with many fun and exciting activities intertwined. Kids have a chance to enjoy Swimming, Great Food, Archery, Arts and Crafts, Drama, Canoeing, Memories, Nature Exploration, Horseback Riding, Sports, Games, Campfire, Singing, Water Trampoline, Friends and so much more!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We have cabins for lodging, over one half mile of lake frontage on beautiful Eagle Lake, a dining lodge for meals, sports fields for a variety of fun activities, and a modern bathhouse. We have sleeping arrangements for over 90 guests, with approximately 70 of those being in our heated cabins for cold weather use.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 7 cabins, 1 main dining hall lodge, half mile of lake front, a large sports field, outdoor horseback riding arena, basketball court, arts and crafts cabin and drama cabin.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have many camp programs including archery, drama, arts and crafts, horse back riding, swimming, canoeing, team building, nature, and sports and recreation. Our staff are trained in their specific area and are ready for fun.
We offer many unique, fun and memorable programs that allow children freedom to learn and grow and explore the world around them. Each session features and creative theme with many fun and exciting activities intertwined. Kids have a chance to enjoy Swimming, Great Food, Archery, Arts and Crafts, Drama, Canoeing, Memories, Nature Exploration, Horseback Riding, Sports, Games, Campfire, Singing, Water Trampoline, Friends and so much more!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have Counselors in Training (CITs) as a part of our staff. C.I.T.'s spend time with counselors and other staff members to observe how camp programming works and gain valuable experience. This job shadowing program ranges from living in the cabin with the counselor and campers and sharing meals with the cabin group to assisting in activities.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship funding and discounts may be available to those who qualify. Please visit our website for more information.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: 4-H Camp Kidwell has served as a meeting place for families, churches, and various other groups for over 20 years. Hosting a number of family reunions, friendship gatherings, and church outings each year. Our facilities are available for use year round and can be set up to meet the needs of many different events and activities.
We also have a team building program to help any type of group from work teams, classes and youth groups Each activity is designed to help your group work together to solve problems to achieve the desired end results. Our Ground Initiatives will enhance your group’s problem solving skills while being close to the ground. The 40’ Climbing Tower is a test of an individual’s will as well as a test of trust. Each member will scale the wall with the assistance of the other members of your group. The high ropes course will encourage your group to work together to overcome the fears that reside within all of us. It is an individual activity that requires participation and involvement from everyone on the team.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekly themes add fun and excitement to each week. Campers always have the opportunity to participate in our core activities of swimming, archery, drama, teambuilding, crafts, canoeing, horses and recreation games but the theme enhances these activities and make each week unique, fun and memorable. You can find more information about specific sessions online.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Email us at campkidwell[AT]btc-bci.com for further jobs information.
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4H Camp Kidwell
Visit Our Circle Pines Center Website
269-623-5555
summercamp[AT]circlepinescenter.net
8650 Mullen Road
Delton, Michigan 49046
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): American Camp Association (ACA)
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Circle Pines Summer Camp is an immersive cooperative experience. Through shared work and play, campers learn the value of inclusivity and compassion for people of all backgrounds, faiths, colors, incomes, and beliefs. Healthy meals, time in nature, and strong community fosters a spirit of helpfulness, engagement, and social consciousness that stays with campers well after they go home.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Circle Pines strives to meet the needs of all interested campers, but our facilities and programming may not be accessible to everyone. Email us to find out what accommodations we can make for campers of different cognitive, behavioral, or physical abilities. Cooperation and support from guardians and caretakers provides us with the best chance of meeting a diversity of camper needs.
For any questions please email: summercamp[AT]circlepinescenter.net
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Team Sports, Academics, and more. Ultimate Frisbee. Nature Hikes. Discussion Groups.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in southwest Michigan, 25 miles northeast of Kalamazoo and 35 miles southeast of Grand Rapids on 300 arces of rolling hills in beautiful Barry County, near the Yankee Springs Recreation Area.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Located on 300 acres of woods and fields and along the shores of spring-fed Stewart Lake, we have four cabin groups for our summer campers, miles of trails, a sandy beach for swimming, playing fields for sports, a historic farmhouse with dining hall and kitchen, and a stone pillered pavilion for theater, dances and other camp activities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our co-ed residential camp program, open to youth ages 7-17, combines elements of a traditional summer camp (swimming, sports, campfires, hikes, theater, dance, arts and crafts) with cooperative work projects (construction, organic gardening, trail maintenance and cleaning). In addition, educational activities focus on topics like climate change, food politics, social justice, ecosystems and the importance of critical thinking. Our focus on cooperation as an interpersonal strategy and viable economic alternative is embodied in our daily chores, work projects, decision making, camp store and other activities. We strive to build an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, incomes, faiths, ethnicities, and gender identities.
We also offer several weekend programs for families throughout the year, such as Maple Syrup Weekends, Apple Cider Weekends, Spanish Immersion Weekends, and the Buttermilk Jamboree music festival. For more information, visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.circlepinescenter.org.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Young Adult Leader or YAL program serves campers who are 16 or 17 years old. They work closely with counselors to design a schedule that allows them to assist in various areas of camp like the waterfront, kitchen, or construction site, to get an idea for what type of camp employment they might seek in the future. While still participating in camp activities, they have some added responsibility to help lead programming and provide supervision.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Apple Cider weekend, Maple Syrup weekend, and Spanish Immersion weekend are just a few of the programs that Circle Pines Center offers throughout the year to people and families of all ages. See our web site for more details, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.circlepinescenter.org.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Buttermilk Jamboree folk music festival, June 16-18, 2017.
People's Institute family/adult camp, August 29 - September 4, 2017.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Circle Pines is committed to supporting sustainable agriculture and the slow food movement. Kitchen staff members work hard to provide delicious and nutritious meals from scratch using primarily local and organic ingredients. We source camp food from over 15 local farm families in Southwest Michigan. Meat dishes are prepared using pasture fed and humanely raised animals. Given advance notice, CPC can accommodate most dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2017 Summer Camp dates and rates:
Session 1: July 9-22, two weeks, $1200.
Session 2: July 23-29, one week, $700.
Session 3: July 30-Aug 12, two weeks, $1200.
Camp rates change depending on the date of registration. For more information go to: circlepinescenter.org
For information on financial aid please contact us at: summercamp[AT]circlepinescenter.net
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Jobs:
Counselors
Health Officer / Camp Nurse
Kitchen Manager / Head Cook
Kitchen Assistants
Work Project Leaders: Construction, Garden
POC and LGBTQ+ candidates encouraged to apply!Â
For complete summer jobs info, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.circlepinescenter.org.
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Circle Pines Center
Visit Our SVdP Camp Stapleton Website
(810) 622-8744
Jenny[AT]campsconnect.org
info[AT]campsconnect.org
3753 South Lakeshore Rd.
Lexington, Michigan 48450
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
7303 Walker Rd.
Carsonville, MI 48419
CAMPER AGES: All
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Camp Retreats, Group Rentals, Vacation Rentals
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Stapleton boasts 20 Acres of beach-front along scenic and pristine Lake Huron. The camp includes 8 cabins available for rent with electricity, water, modern toilets, and showers. Renters can swim on site, fish in Lake Huron, and enjoy use of our ball fields and volleyball field. A catered meal plan is available and served in our modern dining hall.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Music/Band, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the "Thumb" of Michigan on the Lake Huron shoreline, approximately 2 hours North of Detroit, 1 hour and 30 minutes East of Flint, and 2 hours and 30 minutes East of Lansing.
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CAMP FACILITIES: With four facilities to choose from, we have the right place for your retreat, outdoor education experience, band camp, sports practice camp, family reunion, leadership training…the list goes on! We offer accommodations for up to 80 people year-round and any of our camps can sleep close to, if not more than 200 people from early spring to late fall.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Ozanam and Camp Stapleton are owned and operated by St. Vincent de Paul, an independent Catholic lay organization, which responds to the needs of the poor of all creeds and ethnic backgrounds. Since 1923, thanks to our volunteers and donor support, our camping program has allowed over 100,000 disadvantaged youngsters the opportunity to enjoy a fully funded camping experience along the shores of Lake Huron.
The St. Vincent de Paul camping program provides the benefits of summer camp in a safe, fun-filled atmosphere where youth are introduced to different cultures and are inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Stapleton boasts 20 Acres of beach-front along scenic and pristine Lake Huron. The camp includes 8 cabins available for rent with electricity, water, modern toilets, and showers as well as a private rental home. Renters can swim on site, fish in Lake Huron, and enjoy use of our ball fields and volleyball field. A catered meal plan is available and served in our modern dining hall.
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Visit Our Camp Living Waters Website
231-797-5107
536 E 6 Mile Rd
Luther, MI 49656
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MOST RECENT UPDATE:
More than 6 months ago. Contact camp for the latest 2024 camp info.
CAMPER AGES: 8 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. We are an overnight camp offering Sunday to Friday camps.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Special needs camp ages fourteen and up.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Team Sports, and more. Special Needs Camp Ages Fourteen & Up June 10-14, 2013, Horsemanship Camps For 10-18 Year Olds.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 30 minutes SW of Cadilac, Michigan and an hour and a half nortwest of Grand Rapids, MI
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 18 cabins on a small lake in the middle of the state forest. Riding stables, 20 site RV park.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Vist camplivingwaters.org for more information.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
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Visit Our Camp Crystal Website
(231) 352-9311
mdirksen[AT]cascadechristian.com
media[AT]michigandisciples.org
2365 South Shore Dr
Frankfort, Michigan 49635
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 4-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Family Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Non-Denominational
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Crystal offers overnight summer camps for children and youth ages 7+. We also have a day camp for younger campers who might not be ready to spend a night away from family just yet. We also have a few different family camp options for all ages.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We have well-trained staff who are equipped to handle a myriad of special needs campers and are excited to do so. We follow an integrative model, so special needs campers feel welcomed into the community we build at camp throughout the week. We have adaptable programming and follow a challenge-by-choice model that encourages all campers to reach to their greatest potential.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Theater, Swimming, Tennis, Basketball, and more. Dodgeball, Gaga Ball, Hiking
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 35 miles west of Traverse City on the south shore of Crystal Lake in Frankfort, MI.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 3 cabins each with 4-5 different bunk rooms. We also have a chapel, a multipurpose building, 3 cottages, a dining hall, and quarters for the camp director and nurse.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are ACA accredited and do comprehensive training for all of our staff, along with recuring training before each session.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Please contact Michael Dirksen at mdirksen[AT]cascadechristian.com to apply to be a CIT.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have a significant amount of Scholarships available. Please contact Michael Dirksen at mdirksen[AT]cascadechristian.com to apply.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have two family camp sessions, one is an extended weekend and the other is a traditional full week. Check our website for the latest information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
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Our Camp Website Link: www.crystalconferencecenter.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Lifeguard, cooks assistant
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Visit Our Howell Nature Center Website
(517)546-0249
1005 Triangle Lake Rd
Howell, Michigan 48843
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CAMPER AGES: 5-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Summer Nature Camps
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the heart of Livingston County,MI on a sprawling 280 acres. We have a wildlife park with Michigan native animals, the States largest outdoor climbing wall and other high adventure activities!
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have beautiful modern lodges with air conditioning, indoor restrooms and spacious bunk rooms. We have a beautiful lake and swimming area, and two large Gaga Ball pits!
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer camperships upon request and need.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See our website for complete session, dates and fee information.
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Howell Nature Center
Visit Our Habonim Dror Camp Tavor Website
269-215-1399
Randy[AT]camptavor.org
info[AT]camptavor.org
59884 A.L Jones Road
Three Rivers, MI 48201
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
4444 Second Avenue
Detroit, MI
98201
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Spend your summer swimming, boating, crafting, camping and having fun while learning to be a leader! Camp Tavor is an inclusive and nurturing community where you will cultivate a strong sense of social justice, environmental responsibility, a connection with Israel and a positive personal Jewish Identity. Call today for more information or chat with us online.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We are a nut-free environment that can accommodate allergies and special diets.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, and more. Our 2-week & Longer Programs Offer Camping & Canoe Trips To Lake Michigan & The Sand Dunes In Indiana. We'll Teach Campers How To Camp Properly Leaving No Trace, Respecting The Environment.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Tavor is nestled on 68 acres of pristine Michigan woodlands on Kaiser Lake in Three Rivers about 30- minutes from Kalamazoo and 2.5 hours from both Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our youngest campers live in bunks while our older campers experience nature in our large canvas tents that can sleep up to 10! Camp Tavor has a working farm, swimming pool, basketball court, and soccer fields, as well as an outdoor amphitheater for campfires and talent shows. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos and videos!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Tavor is all about youth-empowerment and teaching our campers how to be the change they want to see! Our Tzevet (staff) are almost all former campers who understand what camp is like, they are bringing their favorite activities and programs to a new generation. Learning while laughing!
At Camp Tavor, our campers learn to be critical but independent thinkers while creating a caring community.
Caring for it whether they're working on the farm or cleaning bathrooms or prepping meals! They will experience pride and ownership while learning and building skills and friendships that will last a lifetime!
We work closely with the Foundation for Jewish Camp and JCamp180. We are accredited by the American Camp Association.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Tavor offers a 7-week CIT program for campers entering grade 12, called Madatz. In the first half of the program, the Madatz participants learn with seasoned camp staff. In the second half of the program, participants are placed in a cabin or tent and are working directly with campers.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: At Camp Tavor, money should never be a reason to not come to camp!
We will work with you to find all grants that may be available through Temple's, JCC's, Jewish Federations.
Camp Tavor also offers a need-based scholarship program and we work with the Foundation for Jewish Camp to provide first-time camper grants up to $1000.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Not ready for the summer yet? Come learn about Camp Tavor as a family!
We'll celebrate Shabbat together on a weekend getaway from cell phones, television, and other life distractions!
Family Camp is the perfect opportunity to play, swim, learn, sing, and create new camp memories with your family and friends!
Check Our Camp Website Link: www.camptavor.org for more or call us!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Tavor offers two year-long opportunities. We operate a "Ken" which we use as Nest in Ann Arbor, MI, and Chicago, IL, and Columbus, OH. Kids of all ages are invited to experience our programming and have fun whether it's Ice Skating, Soup-er Bowl, or Havdallah game night.
We also have year-long programming for 9th-12th graders called Bonimot Tzedek. This program focuses on social justice education rooted in Judaism. Leadership development, social action, and organizing.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Tavor's farm has been verified by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).
MAEAP Verified farms are recognized by the state of Michigan for following all laws having to do with agriculture practices, as well as all GAAMP's in Michigan (Generally Accepted Agricultural Management Practices.)
The real value in this for Camp Tavor is the demonstration that we are raising generations of kids who care about agriculture and doing it the right way.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer 5-day, 2-week, 3-week, 4-week, and 7-week sessions. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.CampTavor.Org for more information on Dates & Rates.
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Visit Our Huron Forest Camp CedarRidge Website
989-739-3571
info[AT]campcedarridge.org
1154 W. River Road
Oscoda, MI 48750
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 700283
Plymouth, MI 48170
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Family Weekends
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: A place for you to be real, to become, and to belong. A rustic but unique camp environment provides a place to get away from the distractions of everyday life. Campers participate in high-energy activities, learn new skills, gain confidence, and build lasting relationships. Our low camper to staff ratio is ideal for individual character development.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Swimming, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: HFCC is located on 120 acres in the middle of the Huron National Forest 17 miles west of Oscoda Michigan and about 2 miles east of Lumberman's Monument along River Road. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campcedarridge.org and our Facebook page: Huron Forest Camp CedarRidge
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CAMP FACILITIES: HFCC houses campers in Cabins or tents within short walking distance to one of 3 bathhouses. Other facilities include a swimming pool, dining hall, rec hall, craft cabin, health center and our camp store which we call the "Tuck Shop." We also have a corral and riding ring, low-ropes course, archery and rifle ranges.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer day camp, girls only camp weeks, a boys only camp week, horse camp, leadership programs, and a wilderness canoe trip. Please see our website for more information.
We are accredited by the American Camping Association, and are members of the Association of Cedarbrook Camps.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a 2 season CILT(Camper in Leadership Training) for teenage girls and BUILT(Boys Under Intense Leadership Training) for teenage boys.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships available online
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We are offering a Father Daughter weekend and a Family Camp Weekend in 2018.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our summer camp weeks are posted on our website under Summer Programs and 2018 Dates and Rates. You may register online.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Available Camp Jobs:
Business Manager
Photo/video Manager
Tuck Shop Manager
Activity Specialist
Pool Manager
Staff-Kid Manager
Program Assistant
Activity Staff
Head Counselor
Counselor
TE Counselor
Cook
Health Officer
Lifeguard
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Huron Forest Camp CedarRidge
Visit Our 5Heart Earthworm Farm Day Camp Website
Sarah Archer: (734)-476-2186
Tamsin Andres: (517)-879-7426
sarah[AT]5heartwormfarm.com
10161 S. Beyer Rd.
Birch Run, Michigan 48415
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
11962 Conquest St.
Birch Run, MI 48415
CAMPER AGES: 8-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Wednesday June 21, 2023 and Wednesday August 9, 2023 8am-4pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: o Learn with the worms! We invite your child to come spend the day at 5Heart Earthworm Farm. At our day camp, your child will get the opportunity to be a worm scientist for the day and learn about what worms do for us and the planet. Our environmental educators will help students explore the worm farm, see the worms in action and learn how their actions can make an impact on our environment. After spending the day with us, your child will gain a new appreciation for our wiggly friends and playing in the dirt.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Science, Academics, and more. Sustainability & Composting
CAMP LOCATION: We're located in Birch Run, Michigan, easily accessible off of I-75, between Flint and Saginaw.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The farm is situated in a rural setting surrounded by farm fields and woods with walking trails. We have two barns for indoor activities, one equipped with running water and a restroom.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: What to expect: fun and educational activities including a nature trail walk, worm science, crafts and more * outdoor day camp rain or shine. Dress for the weather. Walking trails (physical activity) Farm environment, natural setting.
Lunch break included. Please bring your own lunch. Snacks will be provided.
Objectives/Goals:
- Learn about what worms do for the planet
- What happens to food scraps- vermicomposting
- Gain appreciation of the natural world
- Learn ways to reduce waste in their lives What makes healthy soil- connect to food
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
$75 per child per day
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are in need of volunteers seeking community service hours to assist in running the activities throughout the day. You will be working with children and helping set-up/take down the event. If you are interested, please contact Tamsin Andres [AT]tamsin[AT]iriswds.com
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Visit Our Camp Newaygo Website
(231) 652-1184
5333 Centerline RD
Newaygo, Michigan 49337
CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Team Sports, and more. Water-skiing, Yoga, Tubing, Zumba, Paddleboarding, Windsurfing, Water Polo, Kayaking, Outdoor Cooking, Fencing, Pottery, Synchronized Swimming.
CAMP LOCATION: Our 101 acre camp rests along Pickerel Lake which is snuggled in the Manistee National Forest region, near the town of Newaygo, Michigan. If you like spending time in the outdoors, enjoying the sun, having fun on the water, and making life long friendships, Camp Newaygo is the place for you.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 9 Adirondack cabins, tree houses, platforms tents, and a newly renovated 2.5 million dollar lodge. So your girls can experience rustic camping - with beautiful bathrooms!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1926 campers from around the country and throughout the world have enjoyed fun filled summers at Camp Newaygo Girl's Resident Camp.
Camp Newaygo's primary program is girls resident camp, which provides campers the opportunity to have an adventure they couldn't get anywhere else. Being an all-girl's camp, our staff and campers feel free to be themselves, and are celebrated for their personalities. Staff at Camp Newaygo have three primary responsibilities: to teach daily classes (everything from swimming to sign language), to live in the cabins and tents with campers, and to lead outdoor trips - both backpacking and paddling.
You will never find a more genuine, compassionate, or caring environment for youth and staff. We pride ourselves on inclusion, and are always seeking adventures. If you are looking for the best summer of your life, congratulations, you've found it at Camp Newaygo.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Leader in Training group are exceptional young women who share the spirit of teamwork, adventure and individual challenge, while working closely with senior counselors. Young women entering the 12th grade that exhibit leadership potential are selected to participate in this unique program.
L.I.T.s will live in the cabins to learn from counselors. They will also lead activities, learn about group dynamics and become certified in Waterfront Lifeguarding, CPR, and basic first aid. Participate for as few as 3 weeks or as many as 7 weeks.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): My Mom & Me (or Grandma, too!) Specifically designed for young children and their mom's, grandmothers, aunts or another special female adult. The program offers an opportunity to introduce children (boys and girls) to the joys of camping. Singing around the campfire, canoeing on Lake Pickerel, catching their first fish, or doing crafts together are more fun together when all the planning and preparation are done for you. And, no cooking all weekend! Programs run Saturday at 11am to Sunday at 3pm.
My Dad & Me (or Grandpa too!) Specifically designed for young children and their dads, grandfathers, uncles or another special male adult. You and your "son or daughter" will be busy having fun trying archery, canoeing, games, and enjoying the woods and water. Dad's - get ready for a stress free weekend of special bonding with your child. The program runs Saturday at 11am to Sunday at 3pm.
Family and Friends Camp
Coming in 2014! Experience Camp Newaygo with all your loved ones. Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, and any other relatives will enjoy a weekend of programs to strengthen family bonds. Tube down the Muskegon River, or shoot some bullseyes at archery. Somewhere between canoeing and scavenger hunts you'll realize you're making lifelong memories together as a family. Bring two adults and at least one child and get ready to have a blast!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We run rental groups, community events, weddings, and off-site catering.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session I : Mini Camp June 25-28 (4 days, 3 nights), $298
7 Year Olds through 7th Grade Only
This shorter session is perfect for girls just getting started at �overnight camp.� Mini Camp is tailored specifically to elementary and middle school kids. Girls will chose three different activities each day, letting them see everything Camp Newaygo has to offer. If your daughter has never been away from home before, this is a perfect way to ease your family into summer camp. Our mini campers choose three new classes every day - so they get to sample as much of Camp Newaygo as possible. Our mini campers do not go on an overnight camp-out, and instead spend the entire week in our adirondack cabins.
We have two Mini Camps each summer - our first mini camp includes an early bird discount of $10!
Session 2- June 29-July 5 (7 days, 6 nights), $514
Ages 7 years - 11th grade
Session II is a perfect way to start off your summer. Celebrate July 4th at Camp! This seven day session allows campers to enjoy their three class choices all week long. They can tune their tennis form, celebrate their artistic genius in pottery, and excel in fencing. In the evenings, campers participate in all-camp programs like scavenger hunts, battle of the bands, and marshmallow paint wars. Each cabin (girls below 7th grade) will sleep out in tents on camp property on Tuesday night and each unit (7-11th graders) will head off site for backpacking, paddling, or tubing. These overnights give the girls an experience unlike any other. Cooking over and fire and sleeping under the stars, your daughter will build unique friendships with her cabin-mates.Session II is also includes Science Camp. Girls enrolled in science camp will let their curiosities run wild with Fran Gibbs, from Lincoln Heights Elementary in Greenville, MI. Science Campers will love daily curriculum prepared specifically for Camp Newaygo. Study everything you love about science � outside of the classroom. Science campers also enjoy one activity choice, evening programs, and plenty of time to swim in the lake. Science camp helps girls remember that being smart is cool. Session II also includes our tradition of Wish Lanterns. On the night of July 4th, each cabin sets off a Wish Lantern at the waterfront. Our lanterns are joined by 500 others from around the lake. Start your summer wishes off at Camp Newaygo!
Session III A, July 6-12 (7 days, 6 nights), $514
Ages 7 years- 11th grade
Session III A is perfect for campers wishing to stay for one week. You may choose to come for one or both weeks of this session (III A & B). Come enjoy Newaygo in the heart of the summer. Sail across Lake Pickerel in the Hobie Cat, relax in the hammock garden, and sleep under a tent. Our one-week campers can look forward to evening programs like Capture-The-Flag, All Camp Scavenger Hunts, and lots of campfires.
Many campers in this session are returning, and many of them experiencing Camp Newaygo for the first time.
Session III B, July 13-19 (7 days, 6 nights), $514
Ages 7 years - 11th grade
Session IIIB is another option for campers wishing to stay only one week.
You may choose to come for one or both weeks of this session (III A & B). Come enjoy Newaygo in the heart of the summer. Come sing songs on the dinning porch, paddleboard to Turtle Island, and play glow-in-the-dark GaGa ball.
Our Session IIIB campers can also look forward to "Christmas In July", a whole day of Christmas excitement. Campers are serenaded awake by Christmas Carols and spend the morning decorating trees, making cookies, and preparing for a Christmas Feast. Make sure to bring some red and green clothing to get in on the Holiday spirit.
Many campers in this session are returning, and many of them experiencing Camp Newaygo for the first time.
Session III All, July 6-19 (14 days, 13 nights), $928
Ages 7 years - 11th grade
Session III is a two-week long session. On the Saturday and Sunday in between Sessions IIIA and IIIB, campers enjoy a full day of program including picnics on the beach, a drive in movie (where campers build their own cars out of cardboard), and the 85-year-old tradition of Sing On The Lake.
During Sing On The Lake, every camper loads into canoes and paddles across the lake to serenade our friends at Little Switzerland Resort. Session III is perfect for campers who are staying two weeks, but have friends who are only coming for one week.
During Session III we have two week cabins and two week units. Most of our unit campers (7th grade and above) choose to stay for two weeks.
Holdover - July 19-20 (1 day, 1 night), $85
Ages 7 years - 11th grade
For some campers, two weeks of Camp Newaygo is just not enough!
For those who want to attend three or four weeks of camp, you can attend Session III (both weeks) or Session IIIB (the second week) and Session IV.
The holdover option allows you to do that, without having to travel home. During holdover, we'll spend the day at Lake Michigan relaxing, preparing for the next two weeks. You may do laundry at this time (available only to campers selecting the holdover option).
Session IVA - July 20-26 (7 days, 6 nights) $514
7 years - 7th grade Only
This one-week long session is for "cabin" campers only (7years-7th grade).
During this session, campers choose three classes, and attend those three classes all week long. Campers can learn how to use a pottery wheel, perfect their tennis serve, and learn how to fence like Captain Jack Sparrow. Our one-week campers can look forward to evening programs like Capture-The-Flag, All Camp Scavenger Hunts, and lots of campfires.
Most of our campers during this session are experiencing Camp Newaygo for the first time.
Session IVB, July 27-30 (4 days, 3 nights) $308
7 years - 7th grade Only
Our Second Mini-Camp of the summer is perfect for girls just getting started at �overnight camp.� Mini Camp is tailored specifically to elementary and middle school kids. Girls will chose three different activities each day, letting them see everything Camp Newaygo has to offer. If your daughter has never been away from home before, this is a perfect way to ease your family into summer camp. Our mini campers choose three new classes every day - so they get to sample as much of Camp Newaygo as possible. Our mini campers do not go on an overnight camp-out, and instead spend the entire week in our Adirondack cabins.
We have two Mini Camps each summer - our first mini camp in June includes an early bird discount of $10!
Session IV All, July 20-Aug 2 (14 days, 13 nights), $928
Ages 7 years - 11th grade
When Camp Newaygo Alumni look back on their best memories of summer, they think about Session IV. Somewhere between outdoor cooking experiments and listening to the rain fall on your tent, lasting friendships are built.
All girls attending Session IV will stay for two weeks. During that time Wakonda (girls entering (9th and 10th grade) and Pioneers (Girls entering 11th grade) will head to the Manitou Islands for the backpacking adventure of a lifetime. Girls in younger units will also enjoy trips down the Pere Marquette or the Muskegon River. You will take part in ceremonies that date back generations, including the Candle Dipping Ceremony, Wishing Boat Ceremony, and the final campfire where the camp torches are lit and the summer Logbook and its honorees are presented. If you�re looking for two weeks of camp packed with unbelievable evening programs, unique traditions, wild campouts, and unforgettable friendships � then Session IV is for you!
Speciality Camp Add-On's
4th grade Science Camp
During Session II, Girls entering 5th Grade in fall of 2015
Do you love science? Here is a chance for you to do cool hands on experiments and activities every morning and all camp activities like swimming and arts and crafts the rest of the day. An extra $40 fee is applied. Sign-up for this program during registration.
Creativity Plus
During Session II, IIIA, & IVA, Girls 7-11th grade
If you want an opportunity to use advanced materials to create original artwork, sign up for Creativity Plus to let your artistic side go wild. In creativity plus, your daughter will spend two of her class sessions with our Arts and Crafts Director creating special art work pieces. At the end of the week, she will display her work in an art show for parents. An extra $40 fee is applied. Sign-up for this program during registration.
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Camp Newaygo
Visit Our BaySail - Appledore Tall Ships Website
(989) 895-5193
scotte[AT]baysailbaycity.org
Wenonah Park
Bay City, MI 48708
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
107 5th St, 2nd Floor
Bay City, MI 48708
CAMPER AGES: 14-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Overnight, Week, Weekend voyages about the schooner Appledore IV
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Windward Bound voyages aboard the tall ships Appledore IV & Appledore V incorporate the art of tall ship sailing with environmental education, teamwork and character building. Become a part of the crew as you live and work as a real sailor.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Travel, Science, Academics, and more. Sail Training, Boating, Sailing.
CAMP LOCATION: BaySail's Windward Bound program takes place aboard the schooners Appledore IV & Appledore V. Multiple sail training voyages occur throughout the Michigan sailing season. Check out our website for voyage details.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Appledore IV is an 85-ft schooner with space to accommodate 9 trainees and 7 crew members in individual bunks. Appledore V is a 65-ft schooner with space to accommodate 6 trainees and 4 crew members in individual bunks.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Windward Bound Sail Training program is licensed by the State of Michigan as a Summer Camp and meets all requirements to hold and maintain this license.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarship funding may be available. Applicants will be asked to fill out an application and submit for approval.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: After the sailing season, Windward Bound graduates are asked to participate in various projects aboard Appledore IV and with BaySail, year-round. Active graduates may be asked to join the volunteer crew the following season.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for more information.
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Visit Our CYC Camp Rosenthal Website
Phone - 269 424-5272
Fax - 269 424-3252
aperez[AT]camprosenthal.org
3384 Clawson Road
Dowagiac, Michigan 49047
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
3384 Clawson Road, Dowagiac MI 49047
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our CYC Camp Rosenthal Video
CAMPER AGES: 7-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Retreat center.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: At CYC’s Camp Rosenthal, our goal is to teach independent life, skills that each camper can take back home and implement into their daily lives. It is our hope that at the end of each camp session, we have changed a life or possibly saved a life by offering a service that is not obtainable back at home.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Weightloss, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Team Sports, Science, Academics, Computers, Technology, and more. Sports - Rugby, Cricket, Flag Football,Teambuilding, Bike Program Academics - Reading/writing Program Computer Lab Outdoor - Nature/Camp Craft
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Rosenthal is a rustic summer residential camp located in Dowagiac, Michigan, just 115 miles (or 90 minutes) from Chicago, Camp Rosenthal is nestled within its 330 wooded acres and surrounded by a 30-acre lake. During the summer, it is home away from home to 350 young Chicago campers, where they make their introductions to the great outdoors while meeting new friends, learning new life skills and discovering their leadership potential.
Off season, Camp Rosenthal offers a beautiful landscape for private group retreats, weddings, corporate events and big family outings.
For more info please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.camprosenthal.org or visit us on Facebook under Chicago Youth Centers - Camp Rosenthal.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The camp is divided into four villages, each of which consists of cabins, a bathhouse and an activity building. Campers are grouped in villages by age and gender and sleep eight to a cabin along with two counselors who maintain a consistent, caring, and attentive presence throughout the day and night. The Camp dining hall is large enough for all campers to eat together family style. We have a fire circle that sits 150 people at a time, a huge open field, a private 30 acre lake, Nature center, art center, and a recreational hall that fits about a 150 people.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Activities include swimming, paddle boating, canoeing, fishing, arts & crafts, hiking, environmental education, bicycling, dance, group games, talent shows, plays & skits, singing and music, campfire storytelling, cook-outs, environmental education, archery, ropes courses, and creative writing! Campers make life-long friends, learn self-reliance, and learn more about the natural world and their place in it in a safe, beautiful environment.
CERTIFICATIONS - All of our staff are first aid/cpr trained. All of our swimming/boating staff are lifeguard certified. Our cooks are Serv Safe certified. We have three health coordinators that are all Wilderness First Aid certified and a RN Nurse on staff. AWARDS - ACA (American Camping Association) Accredited
HISTORY- Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) is Chicago's largest independent, locally based, multi-site youth services organization. It was founded in 1956 by two visionaries, Chicago businessmen Elliott Donnelley and Sidney Epstein, who wanted young people living in poverty to have an alternative to the streets.
CYC was born out of three boys' clubs that had fallen on hard times. With the merger of the American Boys Commonwealth Club and the Boys Brotherhood Republic in North Lawndale together with the South Side Boys Club (later renamed the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center) in Bronzeville, a new city-wide agency was formed: Camp Rosenthal has benefited thousands of Chicago children, ages seven to 15, since 1962.
Camp offers urban youth an opportunity to gain team-building, leadership and social skills as well as a sense of belonging and responsibility through hiking, sailing, canoeing, swimming and campfire storytelling.
PHILOSOPHY - At CYC’s Camp Rosenthal, our goal is to teach independent life, skills that each camper can take back home and implement into their daily lives. It is our hope that at the end of each camp session, we have changed a life or possibly saved a life by offering a service that is not obtainable back at home.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a year round Mentorship program for ages 13-18. The program is designed to influence and motivate teens to become more determined and productive individuals. We do this by focusing on goals that are created to monitor their progress and accomplishments throughout the year. These goals are directly created and monitored by the mentee, parent, and mentor. The mentor’s role is to meet with the mentee on a regular basis. During these meetings the mentor will focus on all the goals previously created to ensure they’re in lined with their everyday actions and attitude
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For individuals who qualify, we offer a variety of scholarships: -Title XX -SCOPE -Nebagamon. We also offer affordable prices through our sliding scale fee.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): TBD
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Retreat center - Chicago Youth Centers’ (CYC) Camp Rosenthal is a natural source of inspiration, and we invite you to host your event within our beautiful landscape. The perfect spot for private group retreats, weddings, corporate events and big family outings, this special secluded spot is nestled within 330 wooded acres and surrounded by a private 30-acre lake in Dowagiac, Michigan, just 115 miles (or 90 minutes) from Chicago. Mentorship Program - The Mentors is a program that fosters a unique opportunity for teens and young adults to recognize positive qualities in self, life and others. First Aid/CPR classes Teambuilding Ropes Course Archery
OTHER CAMP INFO: Chicago Youth Centers’ (CYC) Camp Rosenthal is committed to promoting our campers’ physical, mental, social and spiritual growth. Our team members take pride in knowing they make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve. We recruit professionals for various functions, including education, operations and many others.
Please email your resume, cover letter to aperez[AT]cyccamprosenthal.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
TBD
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
When looking for summer employment there are many camps to choose from, but which camp is the right one for you That is an important question to ask yourself when looking for a summer camp job. Picking the right camp can determine whether you have a great summer or decide that you never want to work for a summer camp ever again.
When selecting a camp for employment think about these questions;
What is the mission of the camp? Does that mission resonate with your beliefs? What kind of camp is it? Who do they serve and what kind of program is offered to the campers? Where is it located and how long has it been in-existence? Will you be able to handle the environment? Does it have a rich history? How invested is the organization or Camp Director in the camp? In other words are things falling apart at the camp or do they have the essential items in order to run an efficient program? How many staff from previous summers come back? Does the camp have a high ratio of returning campers?
All of these are important questions to ask when interviewing with a Camp Director and asking these questions shows that you are truly invested in where you spend your summer. The answers you receive may help you select a camp that is the right fit for you, but will they guarantee that your summer will be flawless with nothing but sunny days, no stress, good sleep, children that will listen at all times, amazing food, great communication between you and your co-workers, no sun burn, tons of fun, no homesickness, good sleep... Oh wait I said that already... The answer is....... NO!
While all of those questions are important to ask, the truth is your experience is what you make it and depends on how much you dedicate yourself to your role and the camp community. If you as a staff member have no interest in making the summer camp experience for your campers a memorable one then what is your purpose and how are you fulfilling the camp philosophy? What is your primary goal as a staff member and how much are you willing to invest your time and energy into your program?
Some of my best counselors when I was a camper made camp memorable by investing their time in me, by motivating me to step out of my comfort zone or by observing me and knowing exactly when I needed a nudge to bring my best foot forward. I wanted to be around that kind of counselor because it was usually that counselor who believed in me, even when I had lost all belief in myself. On the outside looking in I never really knew what stresses my counselors were facing, but I am sure they had their share of adversity as a camp counselor because it is the one job that will challenge you and help you discover things about yourself you never knew.
After years of being a camper, staff member, and a Camp Director I've come to realize that campers and staff go through the same situations every summer. For example, Campers get home sick, staff do too - Campers get nervous and stressed, staff do too - Campers have sleepless nights, staff do too - Campers get sick of the repetitive food, staff do too - Campers don't always agree with their peers, staff don't too - Campers have moments of wanting to give up and go home and guess what? Staff do too!
The only way you will truly know if you made the right decision is at the end of the summer when you reflect on your summer, look back at your experiences, take the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly and say to yourself... I can't wait to come back next summer! And guess what? Campers will too!
Here are the jobs we are currently recruiting for our 2014 Summer Camp Season.
-Male Cabin Counselors (7 slots are still open)
-Female Cabin Counselors (7 slots are still open)
-Floater staff (4 slot is still open)
-Nature Counselor (1 slot is still open)
-Camp Craft Counselor (1 slot is still open)
-Swim Instructors (2 slots are still open)
-Boating Instructors (2 slot is still open)
-Archery Instructors (1 slots are still open)
-High Ropes Couse Instructors (3 slots are still open)
-Head Cook (1 slot is open)
-Evening Cook (1 slot is open)
-Kitchen Aides (3 slots are still open)
-Assistant Behavior Coordinator (2 slot is still open)
-Program Coordinator (1 slot is still open)
If you are interested in one of these positions or know someone who might be interested. They must be 18 years or older and they should send a resume and cover letter to aperez[AT]cyccamprosenthal.org
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Visit Our 4-H Camp Kidwell Website
269-521-3559
campkidwell[AT]btc-bci.com
39000 1st Ave
Bloomingdale, Michigan 49026
CAMPER AGES: 4-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): 4- H
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Kidwell is a youth camp for children 4-16 yrs old. We offer day camps, and overnight camps. Each week has a new theme and exciting activities for the children to learn, grow, and explore the world around them.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Theater, Swimming, Science, and more. We Offer Canoeing, Archery, Drama, Horseback Riding, Water Trampoline, Ropes Course, Nature Exploration, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Campfires & So Much More!
CAMP LOCATION: We are located West of Kalamazoo, East of South Haven, North of Paw Paw and South of Grand Rapids, MI.
From Grand Rapids MI:
1. Take US 131 South to the Otsego exit and turn right on M-89 (west)
2. Take M-89 to Jefferson Rd. and turn left
3. Take Jefferson Rd. to 21st St. and turn left (south)
4. 21st St. will turn into 102nd Ave. (west)
5. Take 102nd Ave. to 40th St. and turn left (south)
6. Take 40th St. to 1st Ave. and turn left (east)
7. Camp will be on your left.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 66 beds in heated cabins (great for winter camps), 20 beds in unheated cabins. We are located on Eagle Lake for wonderful water activities. Recreation/dining hall, and bathrooms with 4 showers each for boys and girls.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff attends team building and other educational programs to help teach the children.
Each staff member is CPR certified.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have CIT and LIT programs.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have numerous scholarships available. Visit our web to register.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Memorial Day Breakfast and Supper
Annual Golf outing
Halloween Festival
Festival of Trees
Winter Camp
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our camps start on June 26 and run weekly thru August 19, 2016.
Each week has a special theme and activities, visit our website to register for the camp of your choice.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are hiring for our summer camps. Please visit our web page at Our Camp Website Link: www.campkidwell.org or email us at campkidwell[AT]btc-bci.com
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Visit Our Lake Michigan Camp and Retreat Website
231.869.5317
lakemichigancampdirector[AT]umcamping.org
5807 Ridge Rd
Pentwater, Michigan 49449
CAMPER AGES: 2nd grade through high school
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Small group Christian camping at it's finest! Located on a half mile of Lake Michigan beach, LMC brings in big age-specific sessions where kids both can make real connections in their small group activity sessions and half a blast surrounded by tons of other peers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: 2 miles south of Pentwater Michigan with 2700 feet of lake front (a half mile). 160 acres of dunes, ridges, camp and beach
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CAMP FACILITIES: Rustic cabins, great food, and sunsets on the lake
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Programs focus on fun, faith and fellowship. Open to everyone with solid foundation of Christian faith
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial scholarships available as neede
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-round retreats. Family camps and campground when summer camp not in session
OTHER CAMP INFO: Lake Michigan Camp and Retreat is one of 9 camps owned by the Michigan Area United Methodist Camping organization
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Visit Our SVdP Camp Ozanam Website
(810) 622-8744
info[AT]campsconnect.org
7303 Walker Rd.
Carsonville, Michigan 48419
CAMPER AGES: All
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Camp Retreats, Group Rentals, Vacation Rentals
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Music/Band, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the "Thumb" of Michigan on the Lake Huron shoreline, approximately 2 hours North of Detroit, 1 hour and 30 minutes East of Flint, and 2 hours and 30 minutes East of Lansing.
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CAMP FACILITIES: With four facilities to choose from, we have the right place for your retreat, outdoor education experience, band camp, sports practice camp, family reunion, leadership training…the list goes on! We offer accommodations for up to 80 people year-round and any of our camps can sleep close to, if not more than 200 people from early spring to late fall.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Ozanam and Camp Stapleton are owned and operated by St. Vincent de Paul, an independent Catholic lay organization, which responds to the needs of the poor of all creeds and ethnic backgrounds. Since 1923, thanks to our volunteers and donor support, our camping program has allowed over 100,000 disadvantaged youngsters the opportunity to enjoy a fully funded camping experience along the shores of Lake Huron.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Ozanam has 34 Acres to explore and use for your next event. Cabins available for rent include electricity, water, modern toilets, and showers. Guests can fish and swim on-site, as well as enjoy our volleyball court, ball fields, and nature trails. Fully catered food service is available in our dining hall.
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Visit Our American Youth Foundation - Camp Merrowvista Website
603-539-6607
merrowvistacamps[AT]ayf.com
147 Canaan Rd
Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire 03816
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Camp Miniwanca, Michigan
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our American Youth Foundation - Camp Merrowvista Video
CAMPER AGES: 8-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: As a leader in youth development, Merrowvista inspires campers to be their best selves. We work together to create an inclusive community where individuals are respected, and where our values guide our actions. Merrowvista Campers find a progression of age appropriate challenges, adventures and opportunities waiting for them.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Team Sports, and more. Arts & Crafts (ceramics, Jewelry Making, Painting, Drawing, Woodworking, & Many Other Crafts); Sports (field Hockey, Frisbee, Frisbee Golf, Archery, Kickball); Outdoor Adventure (rock Climbing, Forest Exploration, Outdoor Survival)
CAMP LOCATION: Merrowvista is located in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, two hours north of Boston, Massachusetts. Situated on 600 acres in the pristine Ossipee Mountains, Merrowvista draws you into a life that is rustic, uncomplicated and filled with excitement. Trails lead through forests to peaks just waiting to be explored. Dan Hole Pond, a crystal clear lake, is the hub of waterfront activities. Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ayf.com to take a virtual tour.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The Merrowvista facility includes beloved older structures as well as many newly constructed facilities, such as bathrooms, camper cabins, eating lodge, and our indoor adventure center. Younger campers live in cabins with electricity in the center of camp, while older campers live in more rustic cabins in the woods.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers 8-13 build their day around activities ranging from sports, windsurfing, sailing, woodworking, performing arts, nature, arts and much more! Campers 14-17 challenge themselves on 4-21 day wilderness adventure trips - bicycle touring, canoeing, and backpacking throughout New England and Canada.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Applicants for our Leader in Training program must be 18 years old or just graduating from high school.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Need based scholarships available
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Groups visit Merrowvista year-round as part of our Community and School Programs to learn leadership and teamwork skills, and experience the outdoors.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ayf.com or e-mail merrowvistacamps[AT]ayf.com to request dates, tuition rates, and program availability.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
E-mail merrowvistacamps[AT]ayf.com for more information about summer positions.
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Visit Our Camp Lookout Website
231-299-0005
info[AT]lookoutsummer.com
4410 Peninsula Dr
Frankfort, MI 49635
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 1129, Frankfort, MI 49635
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Lookout Video
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Overnight and wilderness adventure.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Lookout is an overnight co-ed summer camp which is not just about fun activities (although we have those too), it’s about building meaningful and unique social relationships. We use a combination of free time, intentional programming, and activities to add additional opportunities for growth among our campers. Instead of movie nights, electronic games or motorized sports, campers and staff work together to create imaginative games, sports and special events. We focus on activities which foster active, individual participation and group involvement.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Team Sports, and more. Co-ed & Non-competitive. Community Focused, Inclusive & Social.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Lookout is located six miles south of Frankfort, MI. We are approximately 250 miles from Detroit and 300 miles from Chicago in the popular vacation area of Northwest lower Michigan about 35 miles west of Traverse City, MI.
CAMP FACILITIES: The camp itself is on a heavily wooded, hilly peninsula bounded by Lower Herring Lake and Lake Michigan. Water activities take place in both lakes. There is no vehicle access to the camp; access for campers is by pontoon boat from our parking lot on the north shore.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Days at camp vary as widely as the creativity and imagination of campers and staff allow. In each of three daily program meetings (after breakfast, after rest hour and after dinner), campers and staff decide what activities will be offered.
Activities during either the morning or afternoon could be focused on a specific skill instruction (sailing, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, swimming, mountain biking, art, sports skills, or similar activities) or may be a bit more flexible and subject to the spontaneity of the camp community (creating a large outdoor sculpture, organizing a theme meal, working on a creative writing project, designing and building a fort in the woods, organizing a talent night, or rehearsing a play). Evenings tend toward larger group activities including games such as Capture the Flag, Windego Island, talent night, fantasy night, or a campfire. Or, there may be 2 or 3 choices ranging from very active games to quieter, smaller group activities.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available. Contact us for details.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Lookout was established in 1917 and is still providing campers with fantastic experiences and a world of adventure. Through our unique programming and culture, the camp experience stokes the creative fire within each camper and fosters positive relationships.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For session dates please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lookoutsummer.com. Session prices range from $420 for our three day session to $1,600 for our two week session.
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Visit Our Lake Ann Camp Website
231-275-7329
info[AT]lakeanncamp.com
18400 Maple Street
Lake Ann, Michigan 49650
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Mailing Address: PO Box 109 Lake Ann, MI 49650
CAMPER AGES: 4th-12th grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in beautiful north western Michigan, betweenTraverse City and the National Sand Dunes. Our camp is situated on 320 acres of property, including nearly a mile of lake front on Lake View, Lake. Camp photos and a virtual tour are available on our web site at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeanncamp.com
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CAMP FACILITIES: Here is how previous campers have described our property: "Beautiful buildings," "Comfortable cabins," "Clean bathrooms," "Great food," "Awesome lake front activities and swimming." We work hard to maintain great looking, quality buildings that are clean, comfortable and functional for overnight camping. We don't want our message to be distracted by our structures. Our lake is a great place for swimming and has numerous activities to keep campers engaged and relaxed. Outdoor basketball courts, open fields, disc golf and dozens of other on site activities help make Lake Ann Camp a place for great activities and making awesome summer camp memories!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Lake Ann Camp focuses on helping campers by utilizing a facilitator-led model. In other words, our counselors and program staff receive over 100 hours of training in order to help campers unpack God's truth on their own. To do this, we use every part of our program, from free time to chapel, from meals to high ropes course, in order to engage campers every day. Our camp was established in 1948, and our full time staff has years of camping experience. Since 1948, we have grown in both size of property, and number of campers we see each year, and we continually seek to create life-changing experiences for every individual and group. You can view staff profiles and history about Lake Ann on our web site.
We are certified with the ACA (American Camping Association), a process that demands excellence and care in all that we do. You can be confident we do our best in keeping your campers safe in every activity we present. We are also members of the CCCA (Christ Camping and Conference Association. Our camp happily complies with the ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) in order to demonstrate financially responsible bookkeeping. Lake Ann Camp is rated as a "Best Christian Workplace", a certification that examines and rates each facet of employment here at the camp. Lake Ann Camp is well known for its use of low and high ropes initiatives for both Sr and Jr High campers.
We also have special programs geared toward students in transition. For example, as part of our regular summer programming we have camps geared specifically for 6th and 9th grade students. 6th grade students, preparing for the transition into middle school, enjoy an amazing week soaking in God's creation through a tailor made program focusing on God's power. They stay in cool tree forts, enjoy a creation walk in a nearby stream, tube rides down the river, hikes up (and down!) the sand dunes as well as an unforgettable experience on our camp bog. 9th graders, gearing up for entering high school, start on camp property Monday and Tuesday, but Tuesday afternoon take off for a 3-day river rafting trip. While camping on the banks of the river and learning how to cook and prepare food as a team, campers learn confidence in God and His provisions, as well as crucial team-working skills.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Participants who have graduated at least one year prior to the start of camping season, are eligible to apply to work on staff as a counselor or program director. Both of these positions are paid and come with excellent training (over 100 hours!) before campers arrive on site. Many of our former staff continue to use their Lake Ann Camp training in their vocations, both full-time ministry and in the work force.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available on a camper by camper basis. Please contact the camp with a request, and we will discuss your needs discretely and professionally with an aim to assist.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: While we are most known for our summer programming, Lake Ann Camp offers year-around camping opportunities. Our snowy winters make for great group retreats and winter camps, and we host not only youth camps, but couples, pastors and men's and women's retreats throughout the year.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Lake Ann Camp is visited by campers from all over the country. In 2014 alone, campers experienced a week or weekend event at LAC from all over the country, including 23 states and over 12 countries. If you are interested in Lake Ann Camp for a week a weekend or to book your own group activity, please contact us through our web site at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeanncamp.com.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Each week of Lake Ann summer camp summer features 5 different programs, for ages 4th - 12th grade: Juniors (4th-5th), Jumpstart (6th), Junior High (7th-8th), Freshstart (9th) and Senior High (10th-12th). In 2015, our first week of camp is June 15th - 20th. We have camping sessions for 8 consecutive weeks, concluding with our last week August 3rd - 8th. Prices range from $350 - $430 depending on the week and the age. Please visit our web site for more details and information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeanncamp.com.
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Visit Our Camp Greenwood Website
616-754-7258
jake[AT]campgreenwood.org
13564 MacClain Road
Gowen, Michigan 49326
CAMPER AGES: 5-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Greenwood offers numerous choices for kids of all ages. Choices include Music in the Woods, Wacky Water Week, Science Snoops, and many other options. Campers will leave saying, "Camp Greenwood Forever!"
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Dance, Music/Band, Musical Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Science, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Greenwood is about 100 acres of wooded beauty in central Michigan. We're about an hour from Lansing, a half hour from Grand Rapids. The camp has waterfront on four lakes. Visit our website for photos.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have ten modern cabins, a dining hall, a craft building, a game building, a nature center, and rustic cabins for a more primitive experience. We have a challenge course, a huge playground, and a wonderful lakefront area.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Greenwood has been a successful Christian camp for almost 80 years. Staff is trained and certified in all areas of leadership. A register nurse is on site. Our cook has many years of experience. Be a part of the Camp Greenwood tradition!!
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available. Inquire when you register!!
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp is July 5 & 6. Enjoy a private cabin and get all the perks of summer camp - good food, swimming, boating, campfires, games, archery, singing, and more.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp rentals are year-round. Youth activities happen during every season. See the website for more information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sessions run through June and July. They vary from 2 nights for the young campers to 8 nights for middle and high school campers. See our website for exact dates and costs. Bring a friend and you'll both get a $10 voucher at the camp store.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Hiring counselors, support staff, waterfront director. Contact jake[AT]campgreenwood.org for more information.
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Camp Greenwood
Visit Our Liberty Guides Wilderness Adventures Website
(231) 247-0003
Info[AT]LibertyGuides.com
Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Ohio, Wisconsin
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Liberty Guides Wilderness Adventures Video
CAMPER AGES: 8-80
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Liberty Guides is a one of a kind premium guide service and outfitter based within the pristine wilderness of Northern Michigan. Our truly awe inspiring adventures are guaranteed to create memories that last a lifetime! Our mission is to excite and educate our young Explorers and foster passions they will keep a lifetime, a love and respect for America’s wealth of natural resources and pioneer spirit.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Travel, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Golf, and more. Basic Wilderness Survival Training
Backwoods Camping
Trail Hiking
Mountain Biking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Horseback Riding
Zip Line Canopy Tour
Dune Buggy & Off Road Excursions
Great Lakes Seaplane Tour
Lake Superior's Sunken Shipwreck Tour
Cliff Diving
Waterfall Tours
Nightly Campfires
Gourmet Prepared Meals
VIP Grand Hotel Overnight & Fort Mackinac Tour
VIP 2-Day VIP Cedar Point Amusements Park Trip
Daily Free Time Activities Include:
Drone Photography / Videography, Geo Caching, Archery, Fishing, Frisbee, Hacky Sack, Swimming, Go-Karting, Laser Tag, Paintball, Putt-Putt Golf, Horseshoes, Bowling, Campfire Jam Sessions & Standard High Jinks.
CAMP LOCATION: Harbor Springs Michigan
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CAMP FACILITIES: We are a free range adventure bases out of northern Michigan, however we travel throughout the region. We live out of our tents and backpacks (when we aren't staying at a nice resort).
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our guide teams are comprised of dedicated conservationist each with over 25 years back country guide experience, but most importantly we give special consideration to employ individuals whom we believe share in our mission and have the specialized skills to provide an adventure experience that is second to none!
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Custom designed family adventure packages.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Custom designed family adventure packages.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Hot Spots of Adventure:
Isle Royale National Park & Wildlife Biosphere
Porcupine Mountains
Pere Marquette River
North Country National Trail
Tahquamenon Waterfalls
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Pictured Rocks National Shoreline
Mackinac Island
Cedar Point Amusement Park
In an effort to provide the highest level of safety and quality of experience we limit each session to 16 Explores ages 15+ years old and maintain a 1:3 Guide / Explorer Ratio.
Explores will really appreciate the opportunity to share their experiences with friends and family from our Wi-Fi enabled Safari Transport Vehicle while in route to our next big adventure!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July: 7th, 2019- August 3rd,2019
Early Registration: $15,495 (Ends May 15, 2019)
General Registration $16,995
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Liberty Guides Wilderness Adventures
Visit Our Camp Tannadoonah Website
574-387-6095
info[AT]tannadoonah.org
14751 Harvey St.
Vandalia, Michigan 49095
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Tannadoonah Video
CAMPER AGES: 5 to 17 years
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Overnight and day camp programs, and offer weekend stays between sessions
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Camp Fire
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Tannadoonah offers a traditional resident camp program with all the highlights of summer camp: swimming, boating, archery, nature, sports, crafts, and most of all, FUN! Owned and operated by Camp Fire River Bend, our camp is located just outside of South Bend, IN. We offer programs for campers ages 5 to 17, boys and girls. Lots of great activities, specialty programs, and leadership CIT programs, too!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We are generally able to accommodate campers with special needs. Before registering, please contact us so we can discuss your camper's needs, and determine if we are the right fit for your child.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Team Sports, Science, Academics, Technology, and more. Waterskiing, Wake Boarding, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Leadership Programs, Flag Football, CSI, Volleyball, Guitar, Lego Robotics, Canoe Trips On The River, Cooking, Baking
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Tannadoonah is a traditional residential summer camp for youth ages 5 to 16. We are located 45 minutes north east of South Bend, IN. Camp Tannadoonah has 45 acres atop a hill on beautiful Birch Lake, in Vandalia, MI. Each week has different specialty activities, as well as all the basic activities that are offered every week (archery, nature, sports, crafts, drama, dance, photography, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, stand up paddle boards, waterskiing, and many more! Check out our website (tannadoonah.org) for photographs and videos, as well as registration information.
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CAMP FACILITIES: 9 camper sleeping cabins, large dining hall that seats 200, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, amphitheater, 900 feet of waterfront on Birch Lake (one of the cleanest lakes in Michigan)
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Tannadoonah offers a traditional resident camp program with all the highlights of summer camp: swimming, boating, archery, nature, sports, crafts, and most of all, FUN! Camp Tannadoonah is owned and operated by Camp Fire River Bend, and is located just outside of South Bend, IN. We offer programs for campers ages 5 to 17, boys and girls. Check out our website for much more information!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a 2- to 4-week-long Counselor in Training Program. We know that the best campers make the best counselors in the future, and want to provide as much training as we can for campers who wish to learn about being a counselor.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Full or partial "Camperships" (scholarships for camp) are available. Funds are allotted based on demonstrated financial need. Please see the financial aid portion of the website for details.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have two family camp weekends, one in the fall and one in the spring. More information about these programs is available at register.tannadoonah.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have monthly council-sponsored activities that are open to all youth. These include fall camp, a harvest party, craft workshops, bowling outings, a fun fair and fun run, and many others!
We also operate the extended day program at Good Shepherd Montessori School in South Bend, IN, and an after school program at Sam Adams Elementary in Cassopolis, MI.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The 2020 season runs from June 14 through August 8. One-week sessions cost $650, and include all activities except waterskiing, wakeboarding, and canoe trips. Check out our website for more details, and registration information.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We will be hiring for the following positions in 2020:
Kitchen Manager
Waterfront Director
Cabin Counselors
Program Leaders
Maintenance AssistantÂ
Assistant Cook(s)
Dishwasher(s)
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.CampFire.Simplicant.com for applications.
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Camp Tannadoonah
Visit Our Catholic Youth Organization: CYO Girls and CYO Boys Camps Website
810-622-8744
info[AT]campsconnect.org
7303 Walker Rd.
Carsonville, Michigan 48419
CAMPER AGES: 7-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Half-week, week-long, and 2-week summer camps, weekend family camps, day camps.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Campers will enjoy the great outdoors while meeting new friends and having lots of fun in a caring, Catholic environment. Activities include fun programs that encourage social and recreational skills – archery, arts and crafts, kayaking, animal farm, sleep outs, swimming, campfires, cookouts and outdoor sports.
In addition, the camps include a spiritual program that emphasize Catholic values and actively celebrate our Catholic faith. The camps are located on beautiful Lake Huron in Port Sanilac and are open to boys and girls ages 7 - 16. We offer both Residential and Day Camp programs.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Horses/Equestrian, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and more. Archery
CAMP LOCATION: The CYO Girls Camp and CYO Boys Camp have been in operation since 1946 and are owned and operated by the Catholic Youth Organization. The camps are located approximately 6 miles a part on the shores of Lake Huron near Port Sanilac. As traditional camps, the beautiful landscape and sandy beaches are the ideal setting for an incredible summer as we provide an opportunity for campers to discover a sense of self, an appreciation for others and nature, and to feel the presence of God.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We offer modern cabins, tipis, and opportunities for kids to sleep under the stars. We are on the shores of the beautiful Lake Huron, a Michigan great lake!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: There’s a community “up north” carved from ice cold glacial melt water many, many years ago, nestled with lush forest over which gulls and herons soar. It rests on the sandy beaches of a most wondrous, great lake.
A community of safe places; Girls, boys, and co-ed summer camps for kids, protected just for children by guardians who never forgot what it was like, once upon a time, to be children themselves. Two camps, just 6 miles apart, denoted by their sounds—waves lapping on the shore, warm summer breezes blowing across crackling campfires—and everywhere, the undercurrent of children’s laughter punctuated, now and then, by shouts of glee and wonder.
A changeless constant in the lives of those lucky few of us who’ve come to grow up, here, through the generations. This is a place where the days are almost timeless, but for the extra-special moments to grow in our Catholic faith for over sixty seven summers now.
When night comes, we’ll tuck ourselves in under warm blankets and count the billion stars or so that light up the sky. Or we’ll sneak a flashlight under the covers to finish a good story or recall the days’ events with new friends. When it storms, we’ll throw open the windows to smell the fresh rain and listen for the raindrops pelting the lush forest leaves.
Picture For boys and girls of those magical ages of 7-16, these are places to take your aim at the archery range, challenge your limits on the high ropes course, and build creativity through arts; of open-air cabins, floating in kayaks, and the timeless treasure of campouts. It’s the simple and lasting pleasures that teach us the appreciation for others, nature, and to feel the presence of God.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited camperships are available. Please request an application if help is needed.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp weekends include Sunday Mass and time to grow and experience our Catholic faith with families just like yours. Mother/Daughter and Father/Son Weekends available! Our top comment is always, "I loved spending time with my daughters/nieces/stepdaughters." So come on up and join in our relaxing activies while we do all the work! We are happy to serve you!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Special events such as an annual Scrap-a-lot and Haunted Forest are amoung our favorites!
OTHER CAMP INFO: Camps Connect is a boys camp, girls camp, family camp, retreat and conference facility and outdoor education experience all rolled into one community of camps created as the joint venture between Catholic Youth Organization Camps (at Our Camp Website Link: www.aod.org) and the Society of St. Vincent DePaul Camps (at Our Camp Website Link: www.svdpdet.org)…and yet so much more! We’re a community of camps that takes the best of the traditional programs that CYO Girls Camp, CYO Boys Camp, Camp Ozanam and Camp Stapleton have to offer, ads a lot faith in action, and gives you one of the best camp experiences for your child, your family, or your next event!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.aod.org for information on Sessions, Dates, and Fees.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp counselors and seasonal staff members are the heart and soul of our camps; Working with and living in a camp comunity where children see, hear, and imitate everything we do 24/7! All staff must provide a high level of energy and enthusiasm in cabins and in activity areas, and be dedicated to the "organized chaos" of camp life.
We are seeking individuals who posess a genuine love for children and exude the highest standards of spiritual maturity and moral conduct. Staff that meet these demands will find the work extremely rewarding - No, life chaging! We expect either a four or six-week committment depending on which of our camps you will be working at this summer. This committment includes a one-week, paid, staff training session.
To view positions and apply online visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campsconnect.org.
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Catholic Youth Organization CYO Girls and CYO Boys Camps
Visit Our Van Buren Youth Camp Website
Ph: 269-521-3855
Fax: 269-521-6668
director[AT]vbyc.org
mail[AT]vbyc.org
12370 45th Street
Bloomingdale, Michigan 49026
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
403 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Van Buren Youth Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 6-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Affililated with Van Buren County United Way, Accredited by the American Camp Association
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Traditional Camp activities include archery/riflery, crafts, nature, canoeing/kayaking, swimming, song & dance, and sports. Living and working together at camp develops communication skills and helps to develop other life skills like critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation. Our 6 day sessions fill up fast...call now for more info.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Academics, and more. Song/Dance/Drama
Nature
Low Ropes/Initiatives
Traditional Folk Dancing
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 45 minutes west of Kalamazoo on Great Bear Lake in Bloomingdale, MI. Our camp occupies just over 100 acres of wilderness. Visit our website for photos and a site map.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have an outdoor Rec Area with a full basketball court, dining hall, outdoor stage with bleacher seating, 15 rustic cabins, modern bath house, 100 acres of woodland areas with trails for exploring, streams for critter catching, open areas for orienteering and all camp games.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Van Buren Youth Camp has been known since 1950 for its successful residential summer camp programs for children and teens. These programs are designed to develop the leadership abilities of today’s youth — encouraging personal growth, self-confidence, positive relationships, and individual and group responsibility.
All staff are certified in CPR/AED/First Aid and properly certified/trained for their specific area of responsibility. They have gone through extensive training in child development, camp safety, recreational games, team building and magic making. All Program staff must be at least 18 years old. Cabin Counselors are volunteers from our Leadership Workshop (or have counseled for us in the past). Both groups must go through an application and interview process, provide letters of recommendation/references and clear required background checks.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Leadership Workshop is a one of a kind amazing program! Our high school age campers volunteer to assist with the planning of the week each year. From selecting the theme, to developing topics for General Sessions and Clinics, to recruiting the speakers to present this information to the group...they are involved in every aspect of the program development. There are no cabin counselors at Leadership Workshop...the campers select a different "Counselor of the Day" who will take on additional responsibilities and meet with the Leadership Counsel. The week is designed to see how far we can stretch them outside of their comfort zone while trying to foster a sense of community responsibility. To Lead Is To Serve is our "motto" but the theme of the week each year is different. This is the first session offered each year and where we recruit our volunteer Cabin Counselors
We also offer a CIT opportunity. Counselors In Training volunteer alongside a Cabin Counselor for the majority of the week. On the last day of the session, the CIT will take over the leadership of the cabin to get a real taste of making the decisions and coaching the group through the daily schedule.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
We offer full or partial "camperships" of 25, 50, 75 or 100% of tuition coverage is available based on need. Please follow the financial assistance link on the home page of our website for details.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): The last weekend of September each year is Women's Wellness Weekend (W3). This event is designed for women to come together in a nurturing environment where we do all the cooking and cleaning! We also provide wellness sessions/professionals, yoga, massages ($), manicures/pedicures/facials, craft classes, hiking, biking, and bird watching. Spend the weekend alone with a good book, with friends playing cards or join in on the group activities...it is your weekend to do whatever rejuvenates You!!! Check out our website for details.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Leadership Planning Committee/Advanced Leadership is the only program we offer all year. These kids, in addition to planning the Leadership Workshop, help us to give back to our communities by supporting local organizations that support school age children and their families.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For Session Dates/Descriptions please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.vbyc.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please login to Our Camp Website Link: www.VBYC.org for job postings or to fill out an application
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Van Buren Youth Camp
Visit Our Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake Website
(989) 821-9474
info[AT]campwestminster.com
116 Westminster Drive
Roscommon, MI 48653
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake Video
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. We offer one and two week, overnight summer programs for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Day camp is also available to those who live nearby or may be vacationing in the area July 21-25. Overnight sessions run Sunday through Saturday.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake was established in 1925. For 90 years we've been offering stellar summer camp programs for children and youth. Spend a week on Higgins Lake making new friends, building confidence and having fun!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Free to Be: Camp with an allergen-free diet is available for children and youth with food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances including gluten free/casein free diets. More info: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Team Sports, Science, Academics, Math, Technology, and more. Gluten Free/casein Free, Sailing, First Timers, Worldwide Sports, Rock Climbing, Cooking, Leadership Development, Extreme S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math), Backpacking
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake is located in Michigan's lower peninsula about 1 hour south of Traverse City. The camp is situated on 42 acres of rustic forest and beautiful lake front.
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CAMP FACILITIES: 11 waterfront cabins; beautiful waterfront dining hall; 2 bathhouse facilities; log cabin craft cabin; waterfront outdoor chapel; outdoor basketball and tennis courts; sand volleyball court; nature cabin; low ropes course; high ropes course with zip line; lighthouse climbing wall; Adventure Village containing three yurt lodgings in the trees; pristine lake for swimming and sailing.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For every consecutive summer since 1925, Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake in northern Michigan has been offering a solid summer camp program with a rich history of diversity, openness to change and adaptation, and the greatest memories a camper could have! We offer one and two week, overnight summer programs for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Day camp is also available to those who live nearby or may be vacationing in the area July 21-25.
First time away from home? Our First Timers session is perfect for first-time campers. Caring and experienced counselors provide a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. Sailing, swimming, fishing, hiking, archery, high ropes, low ropes, Bible Quest, silly songs, and wacky games are just some of the activities your child will enjoy, all on the shores of beautiful Higgins Lake. They can even climb to the top of the lighthouse climbing wall! Themed sessions are available for campers who are interested in sailing, music and drama, rock climbing, cooking, or sports.
Feeling adventurous? With the guidance of our trained and experienced staff, your child can spend a week backpacking through South Manitou Island, or Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; or they can climb real rock during an expedition to Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin.
Campers with food sensitivities and allergies are encouraged to register for Free to Be, a worry-free week of camp designed for children with gluten and casein intolerances.
No matter which session you choose, you and your child are sure to love the Camp Westminster experience. Just look at what other parents have to say! "Camp Westminster provides an unparalleled experience of a traditional camp merged with spiritual underpinnings, all in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable."
Register online at Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for an unforgettable camp experience.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LifeWorks Leadership Development Program: Are you ready for a rewarding summer that combines fun, faith, and self discovery? LifeWorks is designed with you in mind! In the whirlwind of college applications, resumes, and interviews, more and more people are realizing the importance of standing out! Colleges are looking for individuals who engage in extramural activities, community service, and unique experiences.
The LifeWorks program promotes personal growth and self discovery through hands-on activities and experiential learning. More info: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships available. Please contact the camp office.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp Westminster’s Family Camp was created over 50 years ago to give families time together, away from the hectic pace of everyday life. Family Camp and Family Mission Camp are available. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for more information.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Westminster is the perfect place for a getaway! We welcome retreat groups and conferences year-round. More info: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Like us on Facebook! Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com Read the camp blog at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
One and two week sessions are available throughout the summer beginning mid-June and ending mid-August. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for the complete summer schedule and registration information. Early bird discounts are available for early registration.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For more information on applying for a summer staff position, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com.
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Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake
Visit Our The Road Less Traveled Website
773-342-5200
info[AT]theroadlesstraveled.com
2331 N Elston Court
Chicago, Illinois 60614
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Iceland, Norway, Azores, British Columbia, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Michigan, Maine, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming, New Zealand, Ecuador and the Galapagos.
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
See listed above - primary address
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our The Road Less Traveled Video
CAMPER AGES: 11-17 (approximately)
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Two-four week long community service, wilderness adventure, and language/cultural immersion programs, Gap Year and Family Programs.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Road Less Traveled is a life-changing educational travel experience - an extraordinary opportunity to join with others, explore humanity, and build deep relationships and an appreciation for our world’s vast adventurous scenery. RLT offers domestic and international community service, language, and multi-sport adventure travel programs all over the world. We engage in the service of presence and active listening. We support young people to get outside, seek adventure, experience challenge, make new friends, build community, and understand the world in a new way. We encourage involvement, cultivate leadership and sensitivity, develop personal initiative and communal participation skills, and inspire a sense of social activism and environmentalism.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Travel, Academics, and more. PADI Scuba Diving, White-water Rafting, Rock-climbing, Hiking, Backpacking, Safari, Camping, Zip-lining, Surfing, Snorkeling, Marine Biology Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Organic Farming, Teaching English, Cooking Classes, Yoga Classes, Animal Conservation, Music Classes, Art Classes, Black History Education, Cultural Immersion, Community Service
CAMP LOCATION: Our year-round office is located in the heart of Chicago, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Our trips are run in a multitude of domestic and international locations. Our staff training is held every year in the Midwest, several weeks before trips are scheduled to depart.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Facilities and accommodations vary from trip to trip.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Road Less Traveled as an organization was founded by Jim and Donna Stein in 1991, and has been successfully running safe, exciting, life-changing trips for teens ever since. Both Jim and Donna are still the current directors, and are integrally involved in every single aspect of the company. In the summer, they are on call 24/7, available both to parents as well as to our leaders in the field.
We are an ACA accredited organization with an impeccable track record. We believe in the process of accreditation. It allows us to compare our standards to other professionals in the industry. Our accreditation allows us to follow specific standards related to leader screening including use of application forms, reference checks, personal interviews, work history review, and background checks.
Many years ago, we were the first company serving young adults to require that all leaders have a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) medical certification. WFR training is far more advanced than standard first aid or wilderness first aid. In addition to this certification, we carry extensive first aid kits on all of our programs that include antibiotics and epinephrine. Contents, protocols, and standing orders are reviewed and updated every year by our Medical Director who is an MD.
Since our inception, RLT has been on the cutting edge of technological advances in communication. We began carrying Iridium satellite phones on all of our programs as soon as they were available. Today we continue to carry the latest in emergency communication systems. According to geographic location, programs are equipped with satellite phones, ground-to-air radios, and/or cellular phones providing the possibility of 24-hour access to medical help in case of emergency.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer many need-based scholarships and financial aid packages. Visit Geography of Hope's website to learn more: Our Camp Website Link: www.geographyofhope.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer Gap Year, custom trips as well as family programs in the winter, spring, and at the end of the summer. Please contact us at 773-342-5200 with any questions.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Flights, travel arrangements, and other trip-specific information is available on our website.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our Program Chart to see all trips, dates, and prices: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Trip Leader/Co-Leader
Travel domestically and/or internationally with a group of high-school and/or middle-school students, monitoring and facilitating community service, language/cultural immersion, and/or wilderness adventure trips
Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or in the process of completing a degree. Equivalent experience working with teenagers in related field will be considered if not currently enrolled in school
• Experience Previous program leader experience working with and or teaching young people age ranging in age between 12-19. Knowledge of and experience with group dynamics, teaching or facilitating groups, supervision of meal planning, food preparation and cooking, managing logistics. Ability to teach program specific skills, environmental awareness, and related scientific, cultural, and historical knowledge pertaining to the regions through which you will travel and their relationship to each other.
• Strong Physical Condition
• Current CPR for the professional rescuer
• Current Wilderness First Responder, WEMT or EMT certification
• Current Red Cross lifeguard or Swiftwater rescue certifications preferred but not mandatory
• Current unrestricted valid drivers license with no major convictions during the previous three year period; driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, hit and run, homicide or assault with a motor vehicle, drag racing, operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, license suspended or revoked within the previous three year period for accidents and or moving violations. Driving record should reflect no more than three moving violations and/or chargeable accidents during the previous three years
• For Adventure Programs: Knowledge of three or more wilderness travel methods. Whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, international trekking, biking, backpacking, technical rock or ice climbing and mountaineering. Mandatory requirements for adventure trips include: the ability to lead groups of students on backpacking trips of three to eight days, ability to comfortably lead through remote wilderness areas. This includes, but is not limited to, backpacking preparations, backcountry travel, route finding, campsite selection, equipment maintenance, Leave No Trace camping techniques in desert and alpine terrain and proper protocol in dense bear country.
All leaders must possess the ability to make prudent decisions in adverse conditions. International Service Learning and Language Immersion Programs: Leaders and must be highly proficient or fluent in the spoken language of the program country (Spanish, etc.) and have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, and Snorkeling
• International Service learning and Language Exposure Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, Snorkeling
• Service Learning Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, experience managing multiple responsibilities, construction experience preferred. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing, Hiking, PADI Scuba certified
• Ability and experience supervising co-instructors and participants
• Valid Passport
• Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle
• Ability to communicate and work with teenagers and co-instructors, and provide necessary instruction
• Ability to creatively schedule programs, facilities, and co-instructors
• Ability to observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self -control
• Ability to follow written procedures as outlined in the leader-training manual
• Ability to support program philosophy and implement procedures
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability and experience in facilitating groups
Specific Responsibilities/Job Description
1. Plan, coordinate and execute daily activities and trip logistics
2. Monitor co-instructor and participant assignments for the day
3. Monitor groups and supervise co-instructors' responsibilities
4. Act as a positive role model for participants
5. Responsible for the relationships with general public, people of the land, and subcontractors
6. Monitor ongoing safety and provide education for co-instructor and participants
7. Supervise the health and safety of the participants and environment
8. Together with co-instructor and participant, plan and execute the evening program
9. Identify and address inappropriate behavior with participant or with other co-instructor, for actions that put health and safety of a participant at risk
10. Together with co-instructor, plan and implement evening program as needed
11. Management of financials and accounting including monitoring of expenditures, record keeping, advances, bookkeeping and end of trip summary of information
12. Management of gear, vehicles, inventory, storage, documentation and end of trip summary information
13. Evaluate co-instructor and perform reviews and summer end evaluations
14. Evaluate program and current season and make suggestions for following season
Dates of Employment
June through August seasonally - recommend early application.
Remuneration
Salary is commensurate with experience/certifications/qualifications. Your salary with The Road Less Traveled includes all food, lodging and transportation from the beginning through close of your trip. We also offer pro-deals on outdoor equipment from a variety of well-known manufacturers.
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Laura Dunmire-Director
2331 N Elston Court
Chicago, IL 60614
employment[AT]theroadlesstraveled.com
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com
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The Road Less Traveled
Visit Our "The Gate" of Garden Gate Montessori Website
810 632 2118
hsimmerson[AT]garden-gatemontessori.com
2100 Progressive Drive
Hartland, Michigan 48353
CAMPER AGES: 3-13
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. M-F 6:30-6:00
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Our theme each summer is matched with field trips to expand interests in specific areas.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Swimming, Volleyball, Academics, and more. We Do An Half-hour/ Hour Of Required Summer Work Each Day. Parents Must Provide Study Materials & Daily Work Expectations.
CAMP LOCATION: We are 1 mile east of US 23 on M-59 in Hartland, Michigan. We double as a Montessori school and child care center during the school year but have a large summer camp each year from June through August.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Small school setting with 2 small playgrounds and large wooded area for camp use.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: K-12 Years “Science and me/DIY Science”
Whether your child is 6-8 years old or 9 – 12 years old this year’s theme will capture their inner scientist. We will explore science, nature, Bouba-Kifi effect, Biodiversity, aerodynamics, art, space, building and much more! We will pack their days with field trips and developmental appropriate activities full of fun and adventure. Field trips will be planned 2 - 3 times a week; such as swimming, movies, planetarium, science centers, U of M football, ropes course, laser tag, and so much more! "
3-5 year old “The Science of Nature”
The preschooler's will enjoy each summer day exploring nature and the biodiversity around them. We will study plants, animals, and outdoor science. They will be making new friends, create and explore with their imagination, and enjoy in house field trips. In house field trips will have the children exploring – books, acting, sports, safety, geography, science, animals, and storytelling. Special Guests will join us throughout the summer and offer many amazing opportunities and new experiences.
*Field trips will be planned 2-3 times per week for K-12 only; Such as swimming, zip-lining, movies, planetarium, science centers, water parks, laser tag and so much more! We will do "In House" activities for 3-5 groups.
Time for Learning
The children will have a half hour /hour daily required each day for literacy. It will include writing, reading, listening to stories or making books. We use every opportunity in all of the activities we plan to incorporate learning. If there is a specific concern, please let us know and we will do our best to create fun learning experiences for your child. School age children will be asked to bring a summer work book.
Our program is hosted by teachers whom have a love for the outdoors and learning about the world around them. We are all CPR certified and understand what it means to have summer fun!
We have been awarded the 2016 Family Friendly Award from the CAP Council of Livingston County!
We were voted Best Preschool Program in Livingston County and given a Daisy Award!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Garden Gate is a Montessori program during the school year from infants through Pre-Primary School. We also host school age kids for day camps throughout the school year.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp begins June 15th and ends August 29th. We are open 6:30-6:00 Monday through Friday!
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for a couple dynamic camp counselors for summer for our 8-11 year old group! We would love an experienced camp leader or teacher that loves to have fun!
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The Gate of Garden Gate Montessori
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