Adventure Camp
- Summer Activity
- Open to Ages 5-12
- The Highlands
Summertime Fun
Adventure Camp registration will open at noon on March 16.
Get ready for a summer of excitement, where your kids can explore the great outdoors, make new friends, and enjoy a variety of fun activities.
Important Information
Ages: 5-12, must be fully potty trained and willing to participate
Camp Dates: Adventure Camp is June 15 through August 14
Days & Time: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
Pricing: $79 per day/$319 per week
We are only offering week-long camp registrations. If available, single-day registrations will be made available 2 weeks out from the available date.
Adventure Camp
Important Information
Items to pack:
(Please make sure to label all of your child’s belongings)
- LUNCH & SNACKS
- Water Bottle - please make sure your child’s name is on their water bottle.
- Sunscreen - Adventure Camp will not provide any type of SPF.
- Bug Repellent - Adventure Camp will not provide any type of repellent.
- Hat and/or Sunglasses
- Closed-Toe Shoes (Tennis Shoes, Hiking Shoes, etc) - Crocs and Keens are not appropriate footwear for camp
- Weather Appropriate Clothing - The mornings are usually cooler than the afternoons.
- Spare Clothing
- Swimsuit and towel on Monday-Friday
Please ensure that your child is wearing clothing that is okay to get messy. We spend the majority of our time outdoors and do crafts that can sometimes result in a mess.
Items NOT to pack:
- Any Electronic Devices (Cell phones, Nintendo’s, iPods, iPads, Game Boy, etc.) If a child brings any of these items to Adventure Camp they will be kept at the Director's desk and returned to the parent at pick up.
- Pets
- Personal Items (Toys, blankets, valuables, etc.)
- Pokémon/Trading Cards
*** The Highlands Adventure Camp is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Please leave all personal items at home!
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Drop-offs and Free Play Stations
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Roll Call/Camp Expectations & Schedule Review
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | Morning Stretching/Daily Challenge (Counselors Set Up Stations)
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | Bathroom Break/Snack
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Activity Stations with Age Groups/Craft/Gross Motor Games/Woods/Theme Activities
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM | Bathroom Break/Grab Lunches
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch and Outdoor Free Play/Hike
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Bathroom Break/Change
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Swimming on Mon, Tue, & Wed/Water Activity Thu & Fri
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Bathroom Break/Change
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Outdoor Games/Activities with Age Groups
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Snack Time
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Daily Camper Awards/Kindness Cash Prize
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Camp Clean Up/Parent Pick Up/Outdoor Free Play/Music
- June 15-19 | Space Week
- June 22-26 | 1/2 way to Holiday
- June 29-July 3 | Happy Birthday America
- July 6-10 | Heart & Community
- July 13-17 | Survival Week
- July 20-24 | STEM Week
- July 27-31 | Spooky Vibes Week
- Aug 3-7 | Camp Olympics - Highlands vs Boyne Mountain
- Aug 10-14 | Puzzle Palooza Adventure
The Highlands Adventure Camp encourages campers to participate in all activities during camp. At times, campers may not want to participate in any given activity due to any number of reasons. Camp Counselors will work with each individual to find the reasoning behind this and encourage their participation. The expectation is that even if the individual chooses not to participate, they must stay with the group to ensure the safety and supervision of the camper.
Daily Activities
- Weekly Themes
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Chairlift Rides | Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday only
- Group Sports
- Natures Hikes
- Obstacle Courses
- Scavenger Hunts
- Sensory Play
- Slip 'n Slide | Thursday & Friday only
- Swimming | Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday only
- Team Building Activities
Due to a historic ice storm in northern Michigan, some camp activities may not be available.
