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Many of our Michigan Sailing Camps offer Fall Sailing 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 Sailing Camp you're interested in a call to check on Fall dates, times and availability.
Many of our Sailing 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 Sailing Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Michigan Day Sailing Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Michigan Summer Sailing Camps also offer Year Round Sailing Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Sailing Programs, too.
Searching for Michigan Sailing Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Sailing 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 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:
Sailing, Adventure, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Team Sports, Basketball, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, 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
Be sure to ask each Michigan Sailing Camp about the amount of sailing instruction and the overall intensity of their sailing program.
Some Top Michigan Sailing Camps offer rigorous daily sailing training and lots of intensive sailing experience. Other great Michigan Camps offer sailing as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Crystalaire Adventures Website
(414) 803 7080
(231) 352 7589
micah[AT]crystalaireadventures.com
info[AT]crystalaireadventures.com
Buena Road
Frankfort, Michigan 49635
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Michigan, Wisconsin & Canada Adventure Trips
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:
Sailing, Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, 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
Some Michigan Sailing 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 Sailing 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 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:
Sailing, Adventure, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Travel, Horses/Equestrian, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, 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:
Sailing, Adventure, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Academics, Science, Technology, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Soccer, Tennis, Team Sports, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Football, 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 Assistant
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 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:
Sailing, Adventure, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Travel, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Theater, Soccer, Team Sports, Volleyball, 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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Camp Lookout
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:
Sailing, Adventure, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Travel, Academics, Science, Technology, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Dance, Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Team Sports, 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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Visit Our Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake Website
(989) 821-9474
info[AT]campwestminster.com
116 Westminster Drive
Roscommon, MI 48653
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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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:
Sailing, Adventure, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Travel, Academics, Science, Math, Technology, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Soccer, Tennis, Team Sports, Basketball, Volleyball, 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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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:
Sailing, Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Travel, Academics, Science, 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 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:
Sailing, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Travel, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, 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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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:
Sailing, Adventure, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Soccer, Team Sports, Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Baseball, Football, 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 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:
Sailing, Adventure, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Science, Music/Band, Dance, Musical Theater, Volleyball, 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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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:
Sailing, Adventure, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Academics, Science, Computers, Technology, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Dance, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Soccer, Team Sports, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Football, Weightloss, 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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CYC Camp Rosenthal
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269-423-3091 - summer
847-242-0009 - winter
info[AT]lwcgwc.com
84600 47 1/2 Street
Decatur, Michigan 49045
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
650 Vernon Ave. #202
Glencoe, IL 60022
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 6-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Sailing, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Computers, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Dance, Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Baseball, Football, Weightloss, and more. Culinary Arts, Recording Studio, Go Carting, Riflery, Archery, Lacrosse
CAMP LOCATION: Half way between Chicago (2 hours) and Detroit (3 hours) located on a beautiful sand bottom lake; Lake of the Woods. Our camp sits on 80 acres filled with fabulous fields and facilities.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have modern cabins with bathrooms and showers inside. Other facilities include a heated swimming pool, recreation lodges, 8 tennis courts, 4 basketball courts, a fitness studio, culinary arts studio, recording studio, and a beautiful sand bottom lake
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Featured in Family Life Magazine as "One of Ten Recommended Camps in America". Founded in 1935, we have been the home away from home for boys and girls ages 6-15 for 80 years and counting! We customize a program for each camper based on his or her interests. Campers are able to specialize in an activity of their choosing as well. Campers may attend a 2, 4 or 8 week session.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp is 6 days of fun-filled activities for you and your entire family. Spend quality time with your family participating in activities that you enjoy most such as water skiing, golf, tennis, climbing and much more! Each night we have a different evening program from Top Chef Contests to Family Bowling night.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For dates and fees, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.Lwcgwc.com
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Lake of the Woods and Greenwoods Camps
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313-897-1965
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