Adventure Camp
- Summer Activity
- Open to Ages 5-12
- The Highlands
Summertime Fun
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-$99 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.
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 - 9:30 AM | Morning Activity/Daily Challenge
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Pool (M, T, W)/Activity Stations with Age Groups (TH)
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Bathroom Break/Change/Snack
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Activity Stations with Age Groups
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/Transition
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Afternoon Activity Stations with Age Groups
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Indoor Down Time/Outdoor Movement
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Large Group Activity or Adventure Blocks
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Snack Time
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
- 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
- Field Trips
Field trips occur on Fridays, except for our July 23 trip. A bus will pick up campers at The Highlands and will return in the afternoon. These field trips give our campers a chance to explore the local area, learn new things, and have fun. Please review the schedule below for the full itinerary.
| Destination | Bus Arrives at The Highlands | Bus Leaves The Highlands | Bus Arrives at Destination | Bus Leaves Destination | Bus Arrives at The Highlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Sky Park | June 19 | 9:45 AM | 10 AM | 10:45 AM | 1:15 PM | 2 PM |
| Pirates Cove/Spring Lake Park | June 26 | 9:45 AM | 10 AM | 10:15 AM (Pirate Cove)/12 PM (Spring Lake Park) | 11:45 AM(Pirate Cove)/1 PM (Spring Lake Park) | 1:15 PM |
| Bosma's Tree Farm | July 3 | 9:45 AM | 10 AM | 10:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 12:30 PM |
| Avalanche Bay | July 10 | 9:45 AM | 10 AM | 10:45 AM | 1:15 PM | 2 PM |
| Petoskey State Park | July 17 | 9:45 AM | 10 AM | 10:15 AM | 12:45 PM | 1 PM |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts | July 23 | 12 PM | 12:15 PM | 12:45 PM | 3:30 PM | 4 PM |
| Burt Lake State Park | July 31 | 9:45 AM | 10 AM | 10:30 AM | 1 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Boyne Mountain | August 7 | 9:45 AM | 10 AM | 10:45 AM | 3:15 PM | 4 PM |
| Avalanche Bay | August 14 | 9:45 AM | 10 AM | 10:45 AM | 1:15 PM | 2 PM |
Schedule is subject to change.