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Summer Camp Discovery (Grades PreK-7th)

Camp Discovery's summer camp is open to those entering grades Pre-K through 7th grade. We also offer special sessions for teens and a STEM internship program for high schoolers. It is a safe place for campers to make friends, learn about nature, and participate in structured & unstructured play. Whether you're a returning camper or new, we welcome you to share your summer at Woldumar!

What to Expect:

With special themes running each session, counselors design age-appropriate activities for their group. Silly songs, fun games, and STEM lessons bring nature alive during the week. Woldumar's forest, wetland, and prairie habitats serve as our playground and science lab. Campers experience the excitement of science through pond dipping, bug catching, shelter building, bird watching, and fishing. All staff are certified in CPR, AED, First Aid, and trained in child development throughout a compressive week-long staff training.

Pick up and Drop off:

• Drop off at 9:00 am

• Pick up is at 4:00 pm

Full online payment by credit card is due at the time of registration. If you have been awarded a scholarship or need to pay with check or cash, you need to contact operations@woldumar.org within 24 hours to make payment arrangements. Unpaid registration and registrations without arrangements will be canceled after seven days. PLEASE check your schedule before registering and be careful when choosing options. We are very low tech, and changes are made by a human, a very time-consuming (and costly) endeavor. Please review our refund policy below.

Scholarships Are Available!

Our scholarship program aims to help families with financial needs. We want all children to experience the benefits of spending a week outdoors at Woldumar. 

Please follow this link to fill out a scholarship request.

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations before June 1st, will result in a 50% refund. Any cancellations after June 1st will not receive a refund. If spaces are available, registration can be changed to a different week during the current summer camp season at no additional cost. If camp sessions are canceled for health and safety reasons as directed by local, state, or national health officials, full refunds will be issued. 

2023 Weekly Themes:

(Full descriptions can be found by downloading the catalog.)

June 12 - 16: Michigan Critters 

June 19 - 23: Wilderness Survival 

June 26 - 30: Creepy Critters

July 5 - 7: Weather Wonders

July 10 - 14: Aquatic Adventures

July 17 - 21: Nature Detectives

July 24 - 28: Survival of the Fittest

July 31 - August 5: Rapid Rivers

August 7 - 11: Wild About Engineering 

August 14 - 18: Blast Off

August 21 - 25: What’s the Buzz?

Camp Discovery Teen (Grades 8th-10th)

Teen programming is a longstanding tradition at Woldumar. This summer, we are reimagining our program to meet the needs of the youth in our area. Our goal is to assist teens in becoming great leaders and have fun while learning about the natural environment. Teens will spend time bonding and making friends while learning valuable skills that they can use for a lifetime.

July 10 - 14: Ready, Set, Adventure

July 24 - 28: Young Leaders Retreat

What to Bring:

Michigan summers can be HOT! Campers should:

• dress for the weather

• wear closed-toe shoes

• bring a water bottle

• have sunscreen and insect repellent

• a sack lunch

  
  

Please pack a swimsuit, towel, and water shoes for water play and bring a backpack to carry it all. Some items to leave at home include trading cards, personal electronics, stuffed animals, and anything else that may distract from camp activities.

Lunch & Snack:

There are no food restrictions on what campers may bring from home. We ask that campers do not share food with each other. Woldumar provides a prepackaged snack in the afternoon for every camper and water available all day. Sending a light morning snack is recommended.

Camp Store:

We will send an order form home with campers for the Woldumarket. Please bring exact change for your order. We will not be issuing any change and overpayment will go into donations. 

Extended Care:

Because of the limitation of staffing and space, we are unable to offer extended care this summer. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. 

COVID-19 Update:

Camp Discovery follows Guidelines for Camp Operations During COVID-19 For Use in Licensed Children’s Camps in accordance with Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). These practices were created by MI LARA and could change as the pandemic situation develops.