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For-Mar is a pet and smoke-free facility.

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Our Eagle group is for grades 5th – 8th.

TIME: 9am-3pm

COST: $200 per week (Week 6 Adventure Week is $250)

Pre-registration and camp paperwork is required two weeks prior to the start of camp.

DROP OFF/PICK UP: DeWaters Educational Center – 5360 Potter Rd. Burton, MI 48509

DATE

THEME

FIELD TRIP

WEEK 2

Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19

$200

ALL ABOUT ANIMALS

It’s animal week at CAMP! Join us as we learn about awesome animals and even meet some of For-Mar’s animal ambassadors! Throughout the week, we will be exploring the For-Mar trails, learning camp songs, and playing fun animal themed games and activities. On Thursday, we will take a fieldtrip to Wilderness Trails Zoo to see what roams their trails.

Wilderness Trails Zoo

WEEK 4

Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2

$200

WILD ABOUT WATER

Come make a splash at camp as we explore creatures that dwell in the water! Throughout the week, we will be exploring the Kearsley Creek that runs through For-Mar, learning camp songs, frog catching, and playing fun water themed games and activities. On Thursday, we will take a fieldtrip to Bluegill Boat Lauch where campers will learn to kayak.

Bluegill Boat Launch

WEEK 6

Monday, August 12 – Friday, August 16

$250

EAGLES: ADVENTURE WEEK

Do you have a camper who loves to learn new outdoor skills, this week’s camp is filled with new outdoor adventures! During the week campers will be kayaking, fishing, meeting new animal friends, and team building! Adventure week is sure to have your camper leaving with a new set of skills and memories that will last a lifetime. Adventure week will feature three field trip experiences!

ADVENTURE WEEK!

Kayaking, Disc Golfing, Archery, Fishing, & Outdoor Cooking Skills.

 

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Backpack
  • Closed-toed Shoes
  • Sack Lunch
  • Extra Snack
  • Refillable Water Bottle
  • Extra Clothes/Socks/Shoes
  • (Optional) Spray Sunscreen & Bug Spray
  • Dress to be outside Rain or Shine

PLEASE AVOID BRINGING:

  • Electronics or any valuable items not needed for camp.
  • For-Mar is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items.

SCHEDULE

9am – 9:15am Start Time
9:15am – 9:45am Morning Game/Song
9:45am – 10:30am Team Building Activity
10:30am – 11:00am Snack/Bathroom Break
11:00am – Noon Nature Hike/Adventure
Noon – 12:30pm Lunch
12:30pm – 1:00pm Calming Activity
1:00pm – 2:30pm Themed Activity
2:30pm – 3:00pm End of Camp Meet Up/Pick Up

 This is a sample schedule and does not reflect field trip days.

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