JUNE 22ND – 27TH     |     AGES 9 TO 12     |     $750

In survival skills week, campers will begin their journey of learning to survive in the natural world by using the resources around them. We will explore the acres of the Cedar Lake Outdoor Center through hiking and plant identification. Campers also get the chance to learn how to set up a campsite, and sleep in a tent one night during their week at camp.

The Michigan Hunter Education Course is offered during this week. Campers arrive Sunday at 4 pm and leave Friday at 10 am.

Tentative Activities:

– Swimming, Kayaking, Fishing

– Archery and Shooting Sports

– Shelter Building and Fire Crafting

– Hiking

– Leave No Trace Curriculum

– Animal and Plant Identification

– Orienteering

 (All activities and programs are subject to change based upon staff, weather, schedule changes, etc.)

JUNE 29TH – JULY 1ST     |     AGES 9 TO 12     |     $375

This 3-day program is perfect for a first-time overnight camper. We will introduce campers to all we have to offer at Cedar Lake, having programming similar to our conservation connection day camps. After this short week, they will definitely want to come back for a full overnight week next year!

Campers arrive at 4 pm on sunday and depart at 4 pm on Tuesday.

Tentative Activities:

– Hiking

– Archery

– Swimming

– Kayaking

– Fishing

– Low Ropes Course

– Intro to survival skills

 (All activities and programs are subject to change based upon staff, weather, schedule changes, etc.)

JULY 6TH – 11TH     |     AGES 13 TO 15     |     $750

Grab a tackle box and a fishing pole and get ready to fish your way through Waterloo! This week of camp offers an introduction to fishing and wetland ecology and provides them with the opportunity to look at angling in a new way. Campers will learn not only about different fish species, but we will dive into Michigan wetlands, lakes, and rivers and meet some other aquatic species. Many campers will have “fished” before, but we take them through a different lens of what fishing is and give them the resources to become real life anglers.

The Michigan Hunter Education Course is offered during this week. Campers arrive 4 pm on Sunday and depart 10 am on Friday.

Tentative Activities:

– Fishing

– Fly Fishing Introduction

– Wetland Ecology

– Lure Making

– Hiking

– Archery

– Guest Speakers

– Swimming

 (All activities and programs are subject to change based upon staff, weather, schedule changes, etc.)

JULY 7TH – 11TH     |     AGES 6 TO 11     |     $325

The Angling Adventure day camp is perfect for our campers who want to expand their conservation knowledge to fishing! Campers during this week will get a variety of outdoor education programs with a focus on angling, water ecology, and Michigan waterways curriculum. This camp runs Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pm each day. A sample schedule can be found on our registration tab.

Tentative Activities:

– Swimming

– Wetland Activities

– Introduction to Archery

– Fishing

– Shelter Building and Fire Crafting

– Light Hiking

– Low Ropes Course

– Fish Identification

– Lure Crafting

– Art in Nature, Crafts, Painting

 (All activities and programs are subject to change based upon staff, weather, schedule changes, etc.)

JULY 13TH – 18TH     |     AGES 13 TO 15     |     $750

This program is designed to explore the history of hunting, fishing, and trapping. They will spend their time learning about the different game animals in Michigan, studying to complete their Michigan Hunter Education Course, and getting out on the shooting and archery range for some target practice. Campers during this week will also participate in our one-night introduction to backpacking program, where they will hike the trails of Waterloo, set up camp with tents at a neighboring campsite, and hike back to Cedar Lake in the morning.

The Michigan Hunter Education Course is offered during this week. Campers arrive  4 pm on Sunday and depart 10 am on Friday.

Tentative Activities:

– Archery & 3D Archery

– Shooting Sports

– Backpacking

– Trapping Demonstrations

– Waterfowl introduction and duck calling

– Fishing

– Swimming

– Outdoor survival skills

 (All activities and programs are subject to change based upon staff, weather, schedule changes, etc.)

JULY 21ST – 25TH     |     AGES 6 TO 11     |     $325

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The conservation connection day camp is perfect for a first-time camp goer or a camper who wants to learn more about conservation and what that word means. Campers during this week will get a variety of outdoor education programs. This will allow them to find what topics they like best, so when they are ready for an overnight program, they know which themed week they want to attend! This camp runs Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pm each day. A sample schedule can be found on our registration tab. No two weeks of camp are the same, so even if your camper attends Session 1 of this program, they can attend Session 2 and participate in different programs, games, activities, etc.

Tentative Activities:

– Swimming

– Introduction to Archery

– Outdoor/Nature Related Games

– Shelter Building and Fire Crafting

– Light Hiking

– Low Ropes Course

– Animal and Plant Identification

– Introduction to Fishing

– Art in Nature, Crafts, Painting

 (All activities and programs are subject to change based upon staff, weather, schedule changes, etc.)

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JULY 27TH – AUGUST 1ST     |     AGES 9 TO 12     |     $750

This program is known as our Riley Wilderness Youth Camp week. Youth who are selected for the scholarship will participate in our Hunting Heritage themed program, which is designed to explore the history of hunting, fishing, and trapping. They will spend their time learning about the different game animals in Michigan, studying to complete their Michigan Hunter Education Course, and getting out on the shooting and archery range for some target practice.

JULY 27 – AUGUST 1      |    AGE 16     |     $750

Those that are age 16 will begin their journey as a leader for the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp while participating in the hunting heritage themed week. This camp will prepare them to become junior counselors for next summer’s camp. Counselors-in-Training (CITs) will refine their knowledge on camp curriculum while learning various skills, techniques, and attitudes for working in the outdoors and with children. We also focus on the importance of teaching and sharing with others the importance of conservation ethics. 

The Michigan Hunter Education Course is offered during this week. Campers arrive Sunday at 4 pm and leave Friday at 10 am.

AUGUST 3RD – 8TH     |     AGES 9 TO 12     |     $750

Grab a tackle box and a fishing pole and get ready to fish your way through Waterloo! This week of camp offers an introduction to fishing and wetland ecology and provides them with the opportunity to look at angling in a new way. Campers will learn not only about different fish species, but we will dive into Michigan wetlands, lakes, and rivers and meet some other aquatic species. Many campers will have “fished” before, but we take them through a different lens of what fishing is and give them the resources to become real life anglers.

The Michigan Hunter Education Course is offered during this week. Campers arrive at 4 pm on Sunday and depart 10 am on Friday.

Tentative Activities:

– Fishing

– Fly Fishing Introduction

– Lure Making

– Fish ID

– Hiking

– Swimming

– Archery

– Guest Speakers

(All activities and programs are subject to change based upon staff, weather, schedule changes, etc.)