Specialty activities are offered only a few times each summer. Each session 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. Some specialty activities take up more than one activity period.
2024 Specialty Activities
Session
Session 1
Advanced Fishing*
Cooking / Baking
Volleyball
Session 2
Advanced Sailing*
Astronomy (ages 12+)
Ukulele
Session 3
Canoe Trip*
Movie Making
Flag Football
Session 4
Advanced Sailing*
Knight Class
Bejeweled (ages 8+)
Session 5
Canoe Trip*
CSI
Basketball
Session 6
Advanced Fishing*
Archaeology
Yoga
Session 7
Canoe Trip*
Glee (ages 8+)
Soccer
Session 8
Advanced Sailing*
STEM
Pickleball
* Open to ages 12 and older + must pass swim test
Specialty Activity Descriptions
Advanced Fishing
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.
Advanced Sailing
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.
Archaeology
Do you like learning about fossils and the past? See what treasures camp has buried as you "excavate"!
Astronomy
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!
Basketball
Do you love to play basketball? Practice your shooting and dribbling skills at camp while playing fun games like Around the World, Knockout, and much more!
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. Campers must be 8 and older to participate.
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 be at least 12 years of age and pass the swim test to participate. *Additional fee of $50.
Cooking & 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!
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.
Glee Club
Do you like to sing and dance? Join the Camp T Glee Club! Work together as a group to come up with an arrangement and practice it through the week. Show off your awesome skills and perform at Closing Campfire!
Knight Class
Learn how to be a knight; make a shield and chainmail for armor! Learn about coat of arms and come up with your own. Become knights of Camp T!
Movie Making
Do you like to sing and dance? Join the Camp T Glee Club! Work together as a group to come up with an arrangement and practice it through the week. Show off your awesome skills and perform at Closing Campfire!
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!
Soccer
Practice your footwork, hone your skills, and up your game during this week-long soccer camp!
STEM
STEM is the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Campers will learn examine each of these topics throughout the week, through science experiments, building, robotics, nature-math, and much more.
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.
Yoga
Take time to relax in nature! Learn yoga poses and become more flexible.
