March 1, 2007           

Experience 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp 2007

Go charter fishing! Hike through the forests! Wade through the wetlands! Explore the dunes! These are just a few of the many exciting activities planned for the 2007 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp scheduled for July 29–Aug. 4.

The annual camp is a pre-college program that promotes environmental science and leadership skills. Each year, teens from around Michigan gather at Camp Chickagami on the shores of northern Lake Huron to learn about Michigan’s diverse wildlife and natural resources – especially as they relate to the Great Lakes. Campers grow in awareness, appreciation and understanding of natural resources and management and explore career opportunities such as marine biology. Teens also experience the great outdoors doing fun camp activities such as swimming, fishing, boating and campfire.

4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp is open to all teens aged 13 to 15. Participants do not need to be a 4-H member to attend.  The camper fee is $250 for campers who are 4-H members and $260 for campers who are not 4-H members. Financial support for additional camp costs is provided by the Michigan 4-H Foundation and its donors, Michigan Sea Grant and MSU Extension. Some additional scholarship funds are also available. 

Teens interested in attending 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp can pick up an application packet at their nearest MSU County Extension office. Completed applications and registration fee must be returned to the County MSU Extension office by May 1, 2007 along with a deposit ($100 for 4-H members; $110 for applicants who are not 4-H members). Space is limited, so don’t delay! Late applications will be accepted through June 28 with a $25 late fee if space is still available.

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