Summer Camp
Camp Discovery REGISTRATION OPEN!
2020 Camp Information!
COVID-19 Update:
Our June 22-26 and June 29-July 3 sessions have been
cancelled.
We have opened camp with the July 6-10 session, (including CIT) and will continue operate through August
21, provided we are not prohibited from doing so by order of state/local
authorities, and our admin team remains confident that we can meet or
exceed health and safety standards.
Any additional changes to upcoming sessions will be made with at
least 2 weeks’ notice.
As we are all forced to adapt to a "new normal," our camp
experience will be a bit different than what we had planned. The most
likely changes are detailed below:
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We are planning
activities that maintain safe physical distance, eliminate interaction between
groups, and limit the sharing of supplies among group members.
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We will enforce
strict hygiene and sanitation protocol among staff and campers.
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required to wear masks under certain circumstances.
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Campers will be
subject to a daily health screening including temperature checks.
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We will not be able
to offer before or after camp extended care, and both camp overnights have been canceled.
For more information see our Covid-19 Preparedness and Response Plan.
If camp sessions are cancelled for health and safety reasons
as directed by local, state or national health officials, full refunds will be
issued, including deposits. If you are in need of
financial assistance due to the COVID-19 outbreak, please complete a scholarship request.
Camp Discovery (Grades PreK-7th)
Camp
Discovery at Woldumar Nature Center is a safe place for campers to make
friends, learn about nature, and participate in structured and unstructured
play. 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. We foster positive
learning and community-building experiences which allow children flourish in an
inclusive atmosphere that values curiosity and diversity.
Summer
camp is a place where science comes alive and lasting friendships are built as
children explore and discover the natural world. Safety is and always will be
our first priority. All staff are certified in CPR, AED, First Aid, and trained
in child development.
Camp Discovery is a place where kids get and stay active as we play classic games like capture the flag, sing silly songs, and create crafty art projects. In addition to daily S.T.E.M lessons, each day your camper will have a memorable camp experience they soon will not forget. Whether you're a returning camper or new, we welcome you to share your summer at Woldumar.
June
22-26: Nature Detectives
June
29-July 3: Creepy Critters
July
6-10: Primitive Wilderness Survival (Optional
Campout)
July
13-17: Wet n Wild: Wild Waters
July
20-24: Modern Wilderness Survival (Optional
Campout)
July
27-31: Wet n Wild: Rockin’ Rivers
August
3-7: Eco-Warriors
August
10-14: Wild Engineering
August 17-21: Blast Off
A half-day option is available every week for PreK and Kindergarten campers. The session themes are the same, but all activities are modified for a younger audience by our Early Childhood Development Specialist.
July 6-10 & July 13-17 Counselor In Training (Grades 8-10)
The
Counselor in Training (CIT) program is a longstanding tradition at Woldumar.
CIT prepares teens to assume some of the responsibility of guiding younger
campers through their experience at summer camp. CIT’s leave our program
prepared to do great things with youth, whether that’s tutor, coach, babysit,
or even become a counselor right here at Woldumar.
In week one, CIT’s will spend time bonding, developing leadership skills, and having fun learning games, crafts, and what it takes to be a summer camp counselor. In week two CIT’s shine by leading the games and crafts they have mastered. Following the completion of CIT training, participants will be offered opportunities to continue their development by participating in a Community Eco-Career Speaker series throughout the summer. Volunteer opportunities at Camp Discovery for the remainder of the summer will be determined by Camp Staff and is reserved for those who excel in the program.
What to Expect: To begin the week, campers are placed in counselor groups by grade level, with around ten campers per adult counselor. Each counselor designs age-appropriate activities specifically for their own group, based on the weekly theme. A brief outline of planned activities will be available to parents on Monday morning. Daily activities include hikes, games, crafts, nature lessons, teambuilding, exploration and nature discovery!
What to Bring: Each day, campers should dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring a water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, a sack lunch (for full-day campers), and a smile! Michigan summers can be HOT! Please pack a swimsuit and towel for water play and bring a backpack to carry it all.
Some
items to leave at home include trading cards, personal electronics, and
anything else that may distract from camp activities.
Payment:
Woldumar members (even new members) receive 15% off these prices!
- 1/2 Day (PreK-K) $135.00/wk
- Full Day (PreK-7th) $195/wk
- Counselors in Training (8th-10th) $350 includes both weeks
A non-refundable $50/camper/session deposit is due at the time of registration. Full payment is due by June 1. After June 1 full payment is due. 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 1 will forfeit their deposit. Woldumar cannot offer any refunds after June 1st. If spaces are available, registration can be changed to a different week during the 2020 summer camp season at no additional cost. If camp sessions are cancelled for health and safety reasons as directed by local, state or national health officials, full refunds will be issued, including deposits. If you are in need of financial assistance due to the COVID-19 outbreak, please complete a scholarship request.
Waitlist: Once a session has filled a waitlist will be created. To be added to the waitlist once one is created email programs@woldumar.org. This is first come, first served.
Please see our 2020 Camp Discovery Brochure for program dates, activities, pricing and other details.