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FLAVOR Your Week with Adventure and Nature
Join us for a week of immersive games and nature-inspired activities that celebrate our beautiful surroundings! Take on the “Tasty Mix-Up Challenge,” where you and your friends will craft custom trail mixes using delicious, nutritious ingredients. Explore and connect as you boost your vocabulary with descriptive writing, embark on scavenger hunts, and enjoy engaging outdoor games along the stunning Red Cedar River. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the great outdoors!
HERE’S WHAT’S ON THE MENU THIS WEEK:
Trail Mix Masterclass
Take on the “Tasty Mix-Up Challenge” by creating your own personalized trail mix recipes! Balance flavors and textures while writing fun recipe cards to share with others.
Race in Scavenger Hunts
Join forces to uncover fascinating facts and hidden treasures inspired by nature. It’s a perfect blend of critical thinking and teamwork!
Storytelling with a Twist
Turn trees, rivers, and animals into relatable characters with unique personalities. This is a fun and creative way to explore personification and storytelling!
Write Adventurous Stories
Use creative writing prompts to paint pictures with words, crafting vivid descriptions of your outdoor experiences and sharing them with your peers.
Level Up Your Skit Skills
Engage in acting, improvisation, and stage presence as you perform dynamic skits that bring your nature stories to life for your audience.
Get Active Outdoors
Experience nature-inspired team games and outdoor challenges along the Red Cedar River at Michigan State University. Enhance your physical wellness while deepening your connection to the environment!
KEEP YOUR BRAIN FLOWING WITH IDEAS THIS SUMMER!
Communication and Presentation Skills
- Deliver Confident Research Presentations: Develop skills to present findings with assurance and clarity.
- Negotiate and Listen Actively: Participate in discussions by practicing negotiation skills and attentive listening.
- Engage Audiences: Use vivid, expressive language to captivate and connect with listeners.
- Reflect and Debate Thoughtfully: Engage in meaningful debates and reflections, encouraging respectful dialogue.
Creative Writing and Expression
- Personify Nature: Use imagination to bring trees, rivers, and animals to life through creative expression.
- Create Adventurous Pieces of Writing: Craft exciting and imaginative narratives that take readers on thrilling journeys.
- Enhance Work with Vivid Imagery: Utilize rich imagery and metaphors to make stories come alive.
- Develop Characters Through Skits: Experiment with character creation and development in engaging, interactive skits.
Leadership and Teamwork
- Tackle Leadership Challenges: Engage in exciting challenges that promote leadership skills and confidence.
- Collaborate in Scavenger Hunts: Work together in teams to solve puzzles and achieve common goals.
- Inspire and Encourage Others: Foster a supportive environment by motivating and uplifting fellow campers.
- Demonstrate Accountability: Learn the importance of responsibility by working toward shared objectives.
Critical Thinking and Nature Exploration
- Solve Problems in Treasure Hunts: Undertake thrilling challenges that enhance teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Expand Vocabulary: Play Trail Mix Match games to learn new words in a fun and interactive way.
- Practice Active Reading: Develop reading comprehension skills through various engaging activities.
- Observe Nature Mindfully: Explore the outdoors to notice and appreciate the details and patterns in nature.
WHAT YOUR CAMP FEE COVERS
Recipe cards
Writing and art supplies
Supplies for nature-related activities
Educational games that promote critical thinking and teamwork
Engaging role-play materials
Prizes for competitions/participation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tasty Mix-Up Challenge?
The Tasty Mix-Up Challenge is the centerpiece cooking activity of the week. Campers experiment with combinations of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and other nutritious ingredients to invent their own original trail mix, then write recipe cards to share with friends and family.
Will activities take place outdoors? What about weather?
This week incorporates outdoor games, scavenger hunts, and time along the Red Cedar River when conditions allow. On rainy days or during severe weather, activities move indoors with adapted versions of the same projects. Campers should come prepared with comfortable outdoor clothing and water bottles.
Are all ingredients halal-certified? What about allergens?
Yes, the camp fee includes high-quality, halal-certified ingredients for all cooking activities, ensuring dietary needs are met. Trail mix recipes can include nuts, so please note any allergies on the registration form so we can accommodate alternative ingredients for your camper.
How are prayer times accommodated?
Camp ACTIVATE includes designated time for the 2 PM prayer, allowing campers to fulfill their spiritual obligations while fully engaging in the program.
What is the daily schedule like?
Our camp runs Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM, packed with engaging activities designed to maximize both learning and fun.
Where can I learn more about Camp ACTIVATE?
Visit our About page to learn more.
Ready to Reserve Your Spot?
Scroll up to complete the camper details form, then add the session to your cart.
Space is limited — reserve yours today.
