Parts of the property have been developed for Activity Programs. The use of some of these areas requires the presence of a Camp Cavell certified instructor which can be arranged through our Main Office.
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• WOODSHOP
• EDUCATIONAL & NATURE
• ARTS & CRAFTS
• HORSEBACK RIDING
•TREE CLIMBING
• HAY RIDE
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WOODSHOP (not heated)
A great place to create a wood project. Projects from last year for the
younger children included pencil holders, cutout
flowers, and rubber band paddle boats. Projects
for the older children and adults included birdhouses,
clocks, and jewelry boxes.
Ages: 7 & up
Time Needed:
One and a half hours
best.
Building:
One large room
Screened windows
Woodworking tools
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YURT (not heated)
Educational &
Nature Programs
Use the camp environment to learn
move about our world. We can offer
programs that help relate science,
reading, writing, math, physical education,
and other areas to the natural world we
live in. Sessions are always geared
 toward learning using a fun, hands on
approach. With a diverse property that
includes the lake shore, open meadows,
young and old growth forest, two
streams and a turtle pond, we are able
to offer a variety of sessions at the
same time. One to two hours depending
on program choice and fee.
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CRAFT CABIN
(not heated)
Our staff is happy to provide creative Arts & Craft
activities for your group. We have many projects
that can fit any age level, children and adults alike.
Some of our most popular projects last year were
beach shale necklaces, tetrahedral kites, leather craft,
printing, bead animals, dream catchers, and picture
frames. You can contact Camp for more projects!
Time Needed:
One hour
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RIDING STABLES
Horseback riding is available from Memorial Day
to Labor Day. We
ride English style in a riding ring. Participants who
are new to riding can be led until they, the horse,
and the staff feel comfortable with their riding
experience. We provide riding helmets that must be
worn and everyone must follow the camp riding
policies. Riders will not be allowed to ride without  long pants and sturdy shoes. A sample ride lasts
about 10 minutes, but you will be at the equestrian
area for 1/2 to 1 hour. Sometimes we have time
for actual riding lessons, call to make arrangements.
Our riding schedule fills up quickly
so contact us for
availability.
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Area:
Stables with 10 stalls
Storage barn and feed room
Drinking water
Riding Ring & Corral
Latrine
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Ages: 7 & up
Time Needed:
1/2 to 1 hour
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TREE CLIMBING AREA
This activity is an exciting program. Climbers use arborist
safety equipment that includes a rope system and
harness to work their way up a tree. We climb up
to 35 feet up in our beech trees. Kids get to climb
up to twice their age in feet (12 year old and older can go to the
top if they wish). Most beginners spend about 30
minutes actually in the air climbing, but classes run
one hour.
Ages: 7 & up
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HAYRIDE
Our hayride takes you for an enjoyable tour out into
the rural community for a 30-50 minute ride. It can
hold up to 25 people and has straw bales to sit on.
We ask that you do not throw hay along the way; it
gets in the eyes of the people at the back of the
wagon. When the wagon returns people who do not
like hay fights disembark and then the rest of the
gang has a supervised hay fight. Singing is
required. A 25 people minimum.
Ages: Open to everyone
Time Needed:
Generally one hour
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ARCHERY RANGE
Try your hand at Archery! It is offered all season. We provide a trained instructor
who will give basic instruction and a safety
orientation. The archery range is located at the
north end of the dining hall.
Ages: 7 & up
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Group Initiatives &
Cooperative Activities
These activities are goal orientated and are used to
develop an aspect of group dynamics such as cooperation, team building, communication,
problem solving, etc. This activity is open to any
age. During the session, the group is first given
an orientation, then they are given a challenge that
the group as a whole must overcome. Each
activity is processed at the end to bring out
valuable lessons learned during the interaction in
the group.
Time Needed:
One to two hours depending on
program choice and fee.
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BOATING
Kayaking and Canoeing
This program is offered from the late
spring too early fall. Ages for boating are 10
years old and up. If the lake is too rough, we can
transport the boats into the local town of Croswell
about 7 miles inland and paddle on a slow open
river/pond. The kayaks we use are Old Town Loons and are special kayaks that are very stable
for the beginning kayaker. We will do introductory
lessons and we will go over boating safety to help
ensure that no one tips. Everyone must wear a life
preserver and stay near the lifeguard.
Time Need:
One to two
hours depending on program choice and fee.
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GREAT LAKES SESSION
Our Great Lakes Session is a walk and talk on the
Great Lakes. We take about 15 minutes for an
orientation and then spend the rest of the hour
looking for treasures along the shore. We cover
topics such as fossil identification, how sand is
formed, beach mechanics, lake formation, zebra
mussel invasion, mining for iron ore in the sand, and
much more.
Time Needed: one hour
Plastic bags for collecting provided.
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Waterfront
(a ramp to the beach)
Basketball Courts
Volleyball Nets
Large Recreational Field
Cookout/ Campfire Sites
Nature Trails
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TRADING POST
Sweat-shirts, T-shirts and Hats, Film, Batteries, Flash lights, Post cards, Stamps, Note paper, Stuffed animals, Toys, Toiletries |
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