Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp

Fisheries, wetlands, and coastal processes were among the many topics covered in outdoor education sessions at the annual Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp, sponsored in part by Michigan Sea Grant.

Held at Camp Chickagami on the shores of northern Lake Huron, the one-week camp introduces young people to Michigan’s natural resources through a variety of hands-on learning and recreation activities. In follow-up evaluations, the camp has been shown to stimulate participants’ interest in natural resources and influence academic choices.

Sixty-nine young people from 21 Michigan counties participated in the 2005 camp. Sea Grant Extension Educator Brandon Schroeder, Extension Program Leader John Schwartz, and Extension Specialist Mike Klepinger taught sessions on Great Lakes fisheries and coastal processes, and led sailing and other recreational activities.

See Registration: 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp