| Summer Camp Activities |
Advanced Sailing
Calling all sailors! If you have experience sailing and want to learn some more advanced skills, this is the class for you! *Campers must pass the swim test to participate. | |
Bejeweled
Do you love to express yourself through arts and crafts? Whether using beads, wood, or cloth, campers will spend this session using their creativity making various jewelry projects. | |
Campcraft
Campcraft is defined as skill and practice in the activities relating to camping. In this class campers will learn knot-tying, plant identification, fire-building, how to set up a campsite, planning a hike or trip, and more. | |
Canoe Trip
Take a morning paddle on the Saint Joseph River! Canoers will paddle from Mottville, MI to Bristol, IN – approximately 8 miles down the Saint Joseph River. *Campers must pass the swim test to participate. | + $50.00 |
Canoeing
Campers will learn to paddle a canoe on Birch Lake. Practice paddling techniques, steering, safely changing places in the boat, and learn to safely capsize and right the canoe. Canoeing is the perfect starter-class for campers who haven't boated before! *Must pass the swim test to participate. | |
Cooking and Baking
Do you dream of becoming a famous chef? Or just want to learn how to read a recipe and prepare a meal for your family? Sign up for this cooking class and learn to create 5 great recipes! | |
CSI
Learn crime solving techniques like fingerprinting, proper evidence collection, and witness interviewing. Use your new found skills to solve a camp crime!
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Dance
Campers who sign up for dance will get their groove on all week long! Throughout the week, campers will develop and learn a dance to be performed at Council Fire on Friday night. Our dance instructors work with the campers to choose the music and choreograph the routine. No dance experience necessary! | |
Fishing
Campers can spend a lazy morning fishing from our dock on beautiful Birch Lake. Learn how to bait a hook, cast a line, and reel in the catch of the day! Campers can earn the “Golden Bobber” award for the most fish caught, or largest fish caught during the week. Common Birch Lake fish include sunfish, bluegill, perch, and trout. | |
Flag Football
Learn the rules of flag football and develop your skills! Practice throwing and catching, learn some plays, and play a scrimmage against another team. | |
Iron Chefs
Learn how to make California Egg Scramble, Foil Dinners, Pie Irons, Pizza Bread, and many more recipes (all over a fire!). Rain or shine, campers learn how to build their fire, prepare a recipe, and cook it all over the fire. Campers also spend time learning about food preparation and care. | |
Kayaking
Kayak around the lake, practice paddling techniques, steering, and learn to safely capsize and right the kayak. Kayakers might race or maneuver a boating obstacle course on the lake, too! *Must pass the swim test to participate. | |
Lacrosse
Learn the rules of lacrosse and basic skills! Practice throwing and catching, drill work, and adapted games to learn about the "fastest game on two feet!" | |
Low Ropes (Teambuilding Challenge)
Low Ropes activities are designed to improve communication, build cohesiveness, and challenge campers to work together with their peers. Small groups (approximately 10 campers and 2 instructors) will work through a series of challenges, such as the "Yogurt Bridge" or the "Giant's Thumb" or the "All Aboard" throughout the week. | |
Photography
Learn the basics of digital photography. Campers will learn how to frame images, determine appropriate lighting, and select their best images. We recommend that campers bring their own digital camera, but we do have cameras to borrow. | |
Pickleball
Ever wonder what Pickleball is? Come find out and learn how to play! After you learn the basics, play against fellow campers and share your new love of Pickleball! | |
Sailing
Let's catch some wind! Learn the basics of sailing on a Barnett 1400 sailboat - perfect for beginning sailors! Campers will learn to rig the boat, identify the parts of the boat, capsize and right the boat safely, and how to captain a sailboat. *Must pass the swim test to participate. | |
Soccer
Practice your footwork, hone your skills, and up your game during this week-long soccer camp! | |
Swimming Lessons
Swim lessons are appropriate for campers of all ages and swimming abilities! We follow a Red Cross Learn to Swim Curriculum for all swim lessons, and our instructors are all Lifeguard certified and trained by Miss Amber, who is a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Instructor. Campers who plan to take lessons are tested on Sunday evening to determine to which of the 6 Red Cross Swimming levels they will be assigned. | |
Tennis
Learn the fundamental rules and skills of the game of tennis. Campers will have to opportunity to play singles and doubles matches against other campers and their instructors. Campers are encouraged to bring their own rackets, but we do have rackets available to borrow if needed. | |
Ukulele
Learn the basic chords or improve your ukelele skills! Campers will perform at Council Fire on Friday evening at the conclusion of this program. You can bring your own uke, or use one of the ukuleles for the week. | |
Volleyball
Practice your serve, learn to serve overhand, and develop your skills. Volleyball camp will help new players learn the rules of the game, and experienced players work on technique. | |
Wakeboarding
Learn how to wakeboard on Birch Lake! Wakeboarding is the water-version of snowboarding, and has become very popular in recent years. *Must pass swim test to participate. | + $140.00 |
Waterskiing
Learn how to waterski on the crystal clear waters of Birch Lake! The lake is quite empty during the week, so it’s the perfect opportunity to teach beginners the fundamentals. Trainer skis (attached at the toes) will be available for campers, if needed. Depending on skill level and experience, campers may even try slalom skiing by the end of the week! *Must pass the swim test to participate. | + $140.00 |