4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp

Young teens have fun and amazing outdoor hands-on learning experiences as they go charter fishing, snorkeling, sailing, hike through forests, wade through wetlands, explore dunes and more! This really fun MSU pre-college program could be the highlight of your summer – it could even change your life!

Learning sessions and recreation are designed to:

• Increase teens’ appreciation and enjoyment of the outdoors, natural resources, and science.
• Increase teens’ knowledge about the Great Lakes, natural resources ecology and management issues.
• Develop strong attitudinal attachment to Michigan’s unique natural resources and bioregional features.
• Foster scientifically rooted environmental stewardship.
• Develop and expand career and personal interests.
• Develop leadership skills and self-confidence.
• Increase social and academic skills needed for a successful transition to college and life as an adult.

Download the 2018 Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp brochure. Learn more by reviewing the one-page 2017 impact summary.

Who should attend?

The camp is for teens aged 13 to 15, or going into 8th-10th grades in the fall, who are functioning at grade-level or above. (We use the public school cut-off date for school-year eligibility which is that 2018 campers must be born before 12/01/2005 to be entering 8th grade in the fall.)  You don’t need to be a 4-H member to attend.

So each camper can have the best experience possible, each camper must be able to fully participate in grade-level appropriate small group science learning sessions as well as very active large group recreation. It’s an action-packed week of fun and learning! (Campers who are unable to meet these expectations will be dismissed from camp at the parent/guardians expense.)

Maximum camper capacity is 70 campers, so apply early to increase your chances of getting a spot. Promotional materials and applications will be available in February.

Where is the Camp?

The camp is held at a place called Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle, near the shores of Lake Huron between Alpena and Rogers City. The state-licensed camp has dormitory-style cabins, a dining hall, and toilet and shower facilities. Meals are all prepared by a qualified cook and served right in the dining hall.