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Spring & Spring Break Special Needs Camps, Programs, Workshops, & Classes in Michigan are Starting in March, 2024

Many of our Michigan Special Needs Camps offer Spring & Spring Break Special Needs Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in March, 2024.

Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Special Needs Camp you're interested in a call to check on Spring & Spring Break dates, times and availability.

Spring & Spring Break 2024 Special Needs Camp Open Houses & Reunions

Many of our Special Needs Camps will be hosting Spring & Spring Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Spring & Spring Break 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 March, 2024.

Best Michigan Spring & Spring Break Special Needs Day Camps Starting in March, 2024

Looking for a Great Michigan Special Needs Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Michigan Day Special Needs Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.

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Special Needs Camps, Classes & Special Needs Programs

Many of our Best Michigan Summer Special Needs Camps also offer Year Round Special Needs Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Special Needs Programs, too.

Best Michigan Spring & Spring Break Special Needs Camp Jobs

Searching for Michigan Special Needs Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Special Needs Camps are now listing their 2024 Spring & Spring Break 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 "Spring & Spring Break Employment Opportunities" pages.

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Ignite Learning Academy Virtual Summer Camp
Online Camp

Visit Our Ignite Learning Academy Virtual Summer Camp Website
480-660-6474
info[AT]ignitelearningacademy.com
Virtual - Online

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Ignite Learning Academy Virtual Summer Camp Video

CAMPER AGES: 3-17, depending on camp

TYPE OF CAMP: Online. M-Th, 2 hours/day

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Summer camps are a great way to have fun, socialize, create, and explore! With new themes each week, there's sure to be a camp that excites your child! Weekly camp themes include cooking, art, LEGO, science, wizards & magic, around the world, coding, and many more! All camps take place via Zoom and one registration covers all children in the same household!

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Children with special needs are welcome to attend!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, and more. See Specialty Camp Info Below

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.

Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.

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Habonim Dror Camp Tavor
Three Rivers, MI

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:
Watch Our Habonim Dror Camp Tavor Video

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:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, 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.

Habonim Dror Camp Tavor is a Top Special Needs Summer Camp located in Three Rivers Michigan offering many fun and educational Special Needs and other activities, including: Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Basketball and more. Habonim Dror Camp Tavor is a top Special Needs Camp for ages: 8-18.
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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.

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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Special Needs Camps in MI
Offer Day & Overnight Options

Some Michigan Special Needs 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 Special Needs 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.




Camp FAR Out
Birmingham, Michigan

Visit Our Camp FAR Out Website
(248) 646-3347
camp[AT]far-therapy.org
1669 W Maple
Birmingham, Michigan 48009

CAMPER AGES: 5-15

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp FAR Out is an inclusive two-week creative arts camp. All groups, alongside therapists and volunteers, will explore fun filled therapeutic experiences including music, art, recreation and movement centered around weekly themes.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation services to individuals of any age, any diagnosis. This camp is also open to siblings of children with special needs.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more. Special Needs.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our summer camps are led bycredentialed Art, Music, Dance and Recreational Therapists to provide a supportive and meaningful camp experience.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation provides services year round.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Monday-Friday
July 25-August 5
9:00-11:30am&

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Camp Crystal
Frankfort, Michigan

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:
Watch Our Camp Crystal Video

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:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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:
Check our website for the latest information.
Our Camp Website Link: www.crystalconferencecenter.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Lifeguard, cooks assistant

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Camp Wego
Michigan Location(s)

Visit Our Camp Wego Website
352-445-2044
352-249-6783

info[AT]campwego.com
Florida Locations

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

CAMPER AGES: 14-65

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Travel Tours Camp

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Wego offers high-quality tours for teen and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are unforgettable adventures. We are not your ordinary travel Camp! On our exciting, supervised educational travel programs, individuals learn new skills, make lifelong friends and explore extraordinary cultures in United States and abroad.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Wego is a Travel camp serving teens and adult with special needs ages 14-65. We are a small travel special needs camp that travel in the United States and abroad. We are able to provide low staffing ratios, 1 to 4. (1:1 if needed) We have highly credentialed and experienced staff so each individuals needs are met. We add new and innovative travel and activities each year.

Our travel is designed to enhance social, friendship, culture, and other vital life skills that promote independence. Camp Wego helps travelers make new friends while traveling in a safe, fun and educational environment.

We offer high-quality supervised tours for teens and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are specialized for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Asperger's syndrome.

Individuals must be ambulatory and be able to take care of personal hygiene needs.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, and more. Travel, Travel Abroad, Cruises, Camping, Sightseeing, Theme Parks, Culture

CAMP LOCATION: Our year-round office is located in Florida. Our trips depart and operate from many of domestic and international locations. Our staff training is held every year in Florida.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

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Motor City Youth Theatre Bard Bums Academy
Livonia, MI

Visit Our Motor City Youth Theatre Bard Bums Academy Website
313-535-8962
motorcityoutheatre[AT]gmail.com
Motor City Theatre
27555 Grantland
Livonia, MI 48150

CAMPER AGES: 8 - 18

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Saturdays from May 5 to June 16. Day Camp rehearsals June 18-29 weekdays.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: MCYT Bard Bums will dive into Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (and meet the Hatfields and McCoys), using character analysis and scene study by participating in theatre games and other fun and exciting activities before presenting full length performances at Motor City Theatre.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Special needs campers are invited to participate in this program.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.

Motor City Youth Theatre Bard Bums Academy is a Top Special Needs Summer Camp located in Livonia Michigan offering many fun and educational Special Needs and other activities, including: Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Musical Theater and more. Motor City Youth Theatre Bard Bums Academy is a top Special Needs Camp for ages: 8 - 18.
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CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Livonia, MI. ; Five miles west of Detroit.

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful black box theatre (seating for 100) with an attached playground for outdoor activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: MCYT acting camps are open to students of all skill levels and emphasize character development, stage presence, voice skills, and ensemble work. Classes will be taught by Nancy Florkowski and other experienced teachers/drama specialists.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Available when the occasion arises in particular workshops.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Two major plays or workshop productions per year in addition to specific workshops. Varies from year to year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Look us up at Our Camp Website Link: www.mcyt.org or on FACEBOOK.

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Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake
Roscommon, MI

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:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, 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.

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 Zip
Ypsilanti, Michigan

Visit Our Camp Zip Website
313-405-7041
info[AT]campziprec.com
900 Oakwood St
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48187

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 16-62

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Zip is dedicated to providing opportunities to adults with disabilities. Our staff works year round to ensure that your experience at Camp Zip meets your needs and exceeds their expectations! Our goal is to be the best!

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Campers will be presented with the opportunity to try new things and stretch themselves to be the best they can be! Camp Zip operates on the values of providing meaningful recreation opportunities while incorporating job skill development, socialization and life skills!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Basketball, Baseball, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Technology, Adventure, and more. Cooking Classes.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located on the campus of Eastern Michigan University to include interaction with peers their age

CAMP FACILITIES: We use the entire city, parks, bus lines, swimming pools, movie theaters, campus facilities including the gym.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Staff members include professionals skilled and experienced in working with adults of varied abilities. Over and above their impressive credentials, our staff bring a myriad of skills to Camp Zip. Their strengths include training and experience in special education, psychology, atheletics, cooking, vocational skills, life skills and recreation.

The foundation for the success of our programs at Camp Zip is the quality of our staff. Each of our programs have 3 to 1 staff ratio. The staff and volunteers are trained professionals - teachers, psychologist, social workers, speech pathologists or teaching assistants in adult programs or college students going into special education. We are fortunate to have so many dedicated and caring people as part of our Camp Zip family.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have year round cooking classes at Knights Kitchen in Ann Arbor

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for our current offerings that include overnight camps, cooking classes and day camps.

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Camp Sing Out
Birmingham, Michigan

Visit Our Camp Sing Out Website
(248) 646-3347
camp[AT]far-therapy.org
1669 W Maple
Birmingham, Michigan 48009

CAMPER AGES: 13-26

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Sing Out is a musical theater inclusion for teens and young adults with special needs. Unique to Camp Sing Out is FAR's Theater Buddy program, matching campers with typical peers. Campers and their buddies learn every aspect of putting on a show. After the performance, performances will celebrate their success with a cast party. This popular camp fills up every year so claim your spot early.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Sing Out is a musical theater inclusion for teens and young adults with special needs.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Sing Out is led by credentialed Art, Music Dance and Recreational Therapists to provide a supportive and meaningful camp experience.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation provides services to individuals of any age, any diagnosis year round.

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Sherman Lake YMCA Camp
Augusta, MI

Visit Our Sherman Lake YMCA Camp Website
269-731-3000
lorries[AT]ymcasl.org
6225 N. 39th St.
Augusta, MI 49012

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Sherman Lake YMCA Camp Video

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:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, 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.

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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Computer Kids Club
Online Camp Bear, Delaware

Visit Our Computer Kids Club Website
302-438-1318
computerkidsclub[AT]aol.com
Delaware
P.O. Box 246
Bear, Delaware 19701

CAMPER AGES: Ages 5-12

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Online. M-F 8:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. OR 12:45-4:00 p.m.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: HALF-DAY Computer Camp in Delaware for Ages 5-12. Students use computer arts to design a POKEMON or UNICORN city and a RUBIK's cube! TYPING, CODING with MINECRAFT, MOANA, STARWARS & More. Engineering & Math activities. Build a Rover & Rocketship and learn the GOOGLE programs.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Special Needs are welcome.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Camps will be held at All Saints Catholic School, 907 New Road, Wilmington, DE or Newark, Delaware location which is pending.

CAMP FACILITIES: The camps will be held in New Castle County schools in their computer lab.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$235.00 for Monday-Friday Camp
Choose the A.M. OR P.M. camp for this fee

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Seeking part-time technology coaches to assist with the summer camp hours. 

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Camp Tannadoonah
Vandalia, Michigan

Visit Our Camp Tannadoonah Website
574-387-6095
info[AT]tannadoonah.org
14751 Harvey St.
Vandalia, Michigan 49095

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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:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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 Tannadoonah is a Top Special Needs Summer Camp located in Vandalia Michigan offering many fun and educational Special Needs and other activities, including: Basketball, Academics, Dance and more. Camp Tannadoonah is a top Special Needs Camp for ages: 5 to 17 years.
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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.

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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Dr. Hallowell's ADHD Family Summer Camp
Glen Arbor, Michigan

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:
Dance, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Golf, Swimming, Team Sports, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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.

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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Circle Pines Center
Delton, Michigan

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:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Academics, and more. Ultimate Frisbee. Nature Hikes. Discussion Groups.

Circle Pines Center is a Top Special Needs Summer Camp located in Delton Michigan offering many fun and educational Special Needs and other activities, including: Fine Arts/Crafts, Musical Theater, Theater and more. Circle Pines Center is a top Special Needs Camp for ages: 7 - 17.
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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.

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! 

For complete summer jobs info, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.circlepinescenter.org.

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Camp Living Waters
Luther, MI

Visit Our Camp Living Waters Website
231-797-5107
536 E 6 Mile Rd
Luther, MI 49656

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MOST RECENT UPDATE:
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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:
Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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

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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St. Francis Camp on the Lake
Jerome, Michigan

Visit Our St. Francis Camp on the Lake Website
(517)-688-9212
campadmin[AT]saintfranciscamp.org
10120 Murrey Rd
Jerome, Michigan 49249

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CAMPER AGES: 8+, no restriction on age of adult campers

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): International Order of Alhambra, Knights of Columbus

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: St. Francis Camp on the Lake is a 501-(c)3, non-profit organization committed to providing the ultimate camp experience to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Jerome, Michigan, St. Francis Camp on the Lake provides campers with personalized programs that promote personal growth and emotional and physical well-being.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
and more. Camp For Children & Adults With Developmental Disabilities.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Jerome, Michigan, off of Route 12. We are 30 minutes South of Jackson and 1 hour Southeast of Ann Arbor.

For more information, about St. Francis Camp on the Lake and our programs contact our Camp Director.

CAMP FACILITIES: St. Francis Camp on the Lake provides campers with personalized programs that promote personal growth and emotional and physical well-being. St. Francis Camp on the Lake’s 36-acre site includes 195 feet of waterfront located on the shores of Goose Lake, sandy beach, rustic woods, developed nature trails, sports area, adventure course and two beautiful cedar lodges where campers and counselors are housed.

St. Francis Camp on the Lake is the premier camping facility for those with special needs. We provide week long summer camp programs which are aimed at inspiring individual campers to be potent, loving, contributing human beings. Our specially designed programs truly empower the individual camper.

Activities include: swimming, boating and tubing on Goose Lake; arts & crafts; sports; leisure activities; waterslide; trampoline; nature crafts and education.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: St. Francis Camp on the Lake provides residential and day camps to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Separate one-week camp sessions begin in June and run through August with a maximum of 35 campers per week. We maintain a 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio.

St. Francis Camp on the Lake offers a personalized camping experience to meet the individual needs and interests of each camper. To ensure the emotional and physical well-being of the campers we serve, our staff is specially trained to meet each camper's behavioral, medical and dietary needs. Specialty dietary services and 1:1 care are available, please contact the camp for more information.

St. Francis Camp on the Lake offers individualized attention to our campers’ medical conditions. Each staff member is trained in CPR, First-Aid, AED use, diabetic care, seizure response and camper direct care. We have a Health Officer on site 24 hours a day and an office and infirmary equipped to handle basic medical needs. The camp’s physician is on call 24 hour a day in case of a medical emergency.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: St. Francis Camp on the Lake provides 1 week CIT programs throughout the summer. Our CITs represent a wide range of individuals who include past and current campers, local high school students, and volunteers from the community. CITs receive a stipend for the week and assist with program facilitation, activity planning, and other camp related tasks. All CITS are required to complete a ca-mper application and have a clear criminal background check if over the age of 18. For more information, please -contact the Camp Director at 517-688-9212 or campadmin[AT]saintfranciscamp.org.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Need-based Camperships are available. Please call or email to request a campership application form.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Day Camp: $250
June 16-19 8:00 am-3:00 pm Daily

Residential Camp: $495
Week 1: June 15-20
Week 2: June 22-27 (Youth Week: Campers under 17)
Week 3: June 29-July 4
Week 4: July 6-11
Week 5: July 13-18
Week 6: July 20-25
Week 7: July 27-August 1
Week 8: August 3–8
Week 9: August 10-15

For complete information, please visit our website or call (517) 688-9212.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
St. Francis Camp on the Lake takes pride in recruiting the highest quality of staff members. In order to provide the best camper care and quality programs, St. Francis Camp on the Lake searches out individuals with a unique blend of compassion, selflessness, flexibility, creativity and the desire to live and play together in dignity, respect and love.

There are many opportunities available to work at St. Francis Camp on the Lake including Health Officer, Assistant Director, Cabin Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks, and Culinary Aides. Although many of our staff are students in the education and human service fields, experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is not required.

For more information on staff positions and how to join our summer camp staff please call the Camp Director at (517) 688-9212.

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Crystalaire Adventures
Michigan Location(s)

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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Michigan, Wisconsin & Canada Adventure Trips

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 1129
Frankfort, MI 49635

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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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:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, 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.

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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http://www.michiganscouting.org/
Dauch Scout Center
1776 West Warren Avenue
Detroit, MI 48208-2215
313-897-1965

Troy Scout Center
1155 East Long Lake Road
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 253-9596

Grand Rapids Service Center
3213 Walker Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544-9775
616-785-2662

Traverse City Service Center
1499 Business Park Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686-8741
231-947-7071

For more info visit the website.


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