Specialty activities are offered only a few times each summer. Each session offers a variety of specialty choices. All of the specialty activities require pre-registration because we schedule them in advance, and because there is limited space in each class.
| Session 1 | Soccer | Basketball | Cooking & Baking | STEAM | Advanced Fishing* |
| Session 2 | Flag Football | Volleyball | Art in Nature | Ukulele | Canoe Trip* |
| Session 3 | Soccer | Flag Football | Cooking & Baking | Astronomy | Advanced Sailing* |
| Session 4 | Basketball | Yoga | Musical Theater | STEAM | Advanced Fishing* |
| Session 5 | Soccer | Volleyball | Cooking & Baking | Ukulele | Canoe Trip* |
| Session 6 | Flag Football | Lacrosse | CSI | Bejeweled (ages 8+) | Advanced Sailing* |
| Session 7 | Soccer | Yoga | Astronomy | STEAM | Canoe Trip* |
| Session 8 | Basketball | Volleyball | Theater | Art in Nature | Advanced Fishing* |
* Specialty Waterfront activities are open to ages 12 and older + must pass swim test. The Canoe Trip has an additional fee of $50.
Do you love to fish? Want to step up your fishing game? Try fishing out of a kayak and in different parts of Birch Lake. *Campers must be at least 12 years of age and pass the swim test to participate.
Calling all sailors! If you have experience sailing and want to learn some more advanced skills, this is the class for you! We will be sailing on MC Scow sailboats, which are a racing class boat. *Campers must be at least 12 years of age and pass the swim test to participate.
Creating art in nature is about connecting with your environment and being inspired by nature. Join us in exploring nature craftsmanship, and the many ways to utilize natural materials to create a wide variety of artistic works.
Do you love the stars? Have you always wanted to know more about them? Learn about the constellations and study them at night during the week. Take a hike one night to Lawless Park, a certified Dark Sky Park! Campers must be 10 and older to participate.
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. Campers must be 8 and older to participate.
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 be at least 12 years of age and pass the swim test to participate. *Additional fee of $50.
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!
Calling all detectives-in-training! Kids love solving a good mystery. This week campers will build critical thinking skills and learn about forensic science.
Learn the rules of flag football and develop your skills! Practice throwing and catching, learn some plays, and play a scrimmage against another team.
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!"
Campers will experience the excitement of singing and dancing as they work together in an ensemble to create a final performance for closing campfire on Friday night.
Practice your footwork, hone your skills, and up your game during this week-long soccer camp!
STEAM is the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Campers will learn examine each of these topics throughout the week, through science experiments, building, nature-math, the art of science, and much more.
Start practicing your lines! Join our Theater class to work on a Camp T production and perform at the end of the week!
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.
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.
