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4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp
Camp Chickagami, Presque Isle, Michigan
For teens 13–15 years old

Have Fun Outdoors:

  • Experience and enjoy natural resources, such as fishing, sailing, swimming and beach activities or bird-watching and hiking.
  • Grow in awareness, appreciation and understanding of natural resources, and related careers, such as marine biology.
  • Explore and take part in 4-H and other outdoor natural resource projects, including community service.

About Camp
Camp Chickagami, is located between Alpena and Rogers City, Michigan. Camp Chickagami has dormitory-style housing, small cabins, a dining hall, toilet and shower facilities. Meals will be prepared and served in the dining hall by a qualified cook. See sample Camp Schedule below.

The camp is leased for this program by Michigan 4-H Youth Development from the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Michigan. It is operated as a camp licensed by the State of Michigan and directed by Michigan 4-H Youth Development. You do NOT need to be a 4-H member to attend.

Fees
Camp fees include meals, lodging, program and activity costs. Note that nearly half of the expenses of the program are covered by sponsors (see sponsors below). Some scholarships are available. See specific camp fees, deposit and payment information below.

Sponsors

  • Michigan Sea Grant Extension
  • MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
  • MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs
  • Michigan Division, Women's Farm & Garden Association
  • Michigan 4-H Foundation
  • Pharmacia & Upjohn Animal Health
  • Lessard Family

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Photo: Campers looking at marsh grassPhoto: snake

"I have learned new things every year here and hope to use them in the future."

Registration
See: MSU Extension (MSUE)

Camp Contact
Judy Ratkos
Program Leader, 4-H Youth Development
Michigan State University
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
ratkos@msue.msu.edu
(517) 432-7613

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Updated: 11/11/09