Details & What-to-Bring
All the answers to all your questions about this summer's programs
Have more questions? Call 231-668-8220 or email right.tree19@gmail.com
Our events are phone-free.
Phones will be stored by staff and are accessible to participants if they need to call parents
Contact numbers are listed at the bottom of this page in case you need to get ahold of us.
Last minute changes or weather restrictions will be noted on HERE.
Middle School
7th-9th grade next fall
High School
10th-12th grades next fall
June 19 6-10:30 pm
This is a drop-in event
No registration needed
Suggested donation: $5
Arrive & depart from Dam Beach
Bring:
swimsuit
towel
weather appropriate clothes (warm) outdoor
We will provide:
dinner
snacks
Dam Beach Summer-Kick-Off-Hot-Dog-Roast-Games-on-the-Beach Bonfire Night!
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
-alcohol or any kind
-drugs of any kind
Back by Popular Demand!
June 2 10:00am-5:30pm
Suggested donation $10
Depart & return to Rotary Park boat launch
We will be stand-up paddleboarding from the boat launch around Meguzee Point, to the home of Lou & Nancy Sanford, 441 Meguzee Point. This is a great trip for beginners. After lunch girls will have the opportunity to go tubing behind the Sanford's boat. If girls don't wish to tube, they are welcome to ride along.
Bring:
swimsuit
towel
weather appropriate clothes to for on shore and on the boat
We will provide:
lunch
snacks
sunscreen
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-presciption medications not listed
on the registration form
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
The Sanford's number is 231-264-0013
9am June20-5pm June 21
Suggested donation $50
Depart & return from:
Art & Connection
965 Green St.
next to K&K Heating & Cooling
IF I HAD A HAMMER...
Bring
-sleeping bag
-pillow if desired
-clothing for 2 days - clothes that can get dirty + are appropriate for weather + warm
enough for evenings outdoors
-rain gear
-flashlight
-water bottle
-toiletries - toothpaste, toothbrush, hair
products, feminine hygiene products, etc.
-swimsuit and towel
-eyeglasses, contacts, + solutions
-prescription medications - in the
prescription bottle with instruction to
the staff on the registration form
-close toed shoes are required
-stuffed animals are permitted :-)
We provide
-tents
-sleeping mats
-all camping gear
-sleeping bags (if needed)
-work gloves (if needed)
-all meals and snacks
-tools & equipment
-sunscreen
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-presciption medications not listed
on the registration form
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
We will be camping in the group campsite at Traverse City State Park 231-922-5270.
Dam Beach
BEACHIN' BONFIRE
June 27 6-10:30pm
Drop-in event
No registration needed
Suggested donation $5
Arrive & depart from Dam Beach
Bring:
swimsuit
towel
weather appropriate clothes (warm) outdoor
We will provide:
dinner
snacks
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
-alcohol or any kind
-drugs of any kind
Dam Beach Summer-Kick-Off-Hot-Dog-Roast-Games-on-the-Beach Bonfire Night!
9am June 22-5pm June 23
Suggested donation $50
Depart & return from:
Art & Connection
965 Green St.
next to K&K Heating & Cooling
The PERFECT Pair!
Bring
-sleeping bag
-pillow if desired
-clothing for 2 days - including weather appropriate clothes for climbing the dunes + outside in the evenings
-rain gear
-flashlight
-water bottle
-toiletries - toothpaste, toothbrush, hair
products, feminine hygiene products, etc.
-swimsuit and towel
-eyeglasses, contacts, + solutions
-prescription medications - in the
prescription bottle with instruction to
the staff on the registration form
-shoes for climbing the Dunes
-stuffed animals are permitted :-)
We provide
-tents
-sleeping mats
-all camping gear
-sleeping bags (if needed)
-tubes & float mats
-sunscreen
-all meals and snacks
-all admissions
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-presciption medications not listed
on the registration form
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
We will be camping in the D.H Day group campsite at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 231 326-4700 or (231) 334-4634
4pm June 29-
noon June 30
Suggested Donation $20
Depart & return from:
Art & Connection
965 Green St.
next to K&K Heating & Cooling
SLEEP?!
Who Needs It?
Ryan Ginniani Park is owned by the Chalfonte Foundation and located on 5 acres off Barnes Rd. There are 2 rustic cabins + plenty of trees for setting up hammocks.
Bring
-sleeping bag
-pillow if desired
-hammock if desired (we have some)
-clothing for overnight - including weather appropriate clothes for being outside at night
-rain gear
-flashlight
-water bottle
-toiletries - toothpaste, toothbrush, hair
products, feminine hygiene products, etc.
-eyeglasses, contacts, + solutions
-prescription medications - in the
prescription bottle with instruction to
the staff on the registration form
-appropriate shoes for running in the woods at night
-stuffed animals are permitted :-)
We provide
-sleeping mats
-sleeping bags (if needed)
-meals and snacks
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-presciption medications not listed
on the registration form
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
Two for One
SUP-er Deal!
June 24 10:00am-5:30pm
Suggested donation $10
Depart from and return to:
Rotary Park Boat Launch
We will be stand-up paddleboarding from the boat launch around Meguzee Point, to the home of Lou & Nancy Sanford, 441 Meguzee Point. This is a great trip for beginners. After lunch girls will have the opportunity to go tubing behind the Sanford's boat. If girls don't wish to tube, they are welcome to ride along.
Bring:
swimsuit
towel
weather appropriate clothes to for on shore and on the boat
We will provide:
lunch
snacks
sunscreen
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-presciption medications not listed
on the registration form
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
The Sanford's number is 231-264-0013
Double Decker Fun!
July 8 10:00am-4pm
Suggested donation $10
Depart & return from Rotary Park boat launch
Bring:
swimsuit
towel
weather appropriate clothes to for on the boat
We will provide:
lunch
snacks
sunscreen
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-presciption medications not listed
on the registration form
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
Pontoonin'
June 28 10:00am-4pm
Suggested donation $10
Depart & return from the floating transient docks along the boardwalk on Dexter St.
Bring:
swimsuit
towel
weather appropriate clothes to for on the boat
We will provide:
lunch
snacks
sunscreen
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-presciption medications not listed
on the registration form
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
Open Side of the Kayak Up!
July 11 10:00am-5pm
Suggested donation $10
Depart & return from:
Art & Connection
965 Green St.
next to K&K Heating & Cooling
Bring:
swimsuit
towel
weather appropriate clothes to for on shore afterwards
shoes that can get wet or sandals are helpful while kayaking
weather appropriate jacket or sweatshirt to wear while kayaking
We will provide:
kayaks
lunch
snacks
sunscreen
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-presciption medications not listed
on the registration form
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
We will be launching at the Forks State Forest Campground launch on Brown Bridge Rd., south of M-72 and taking out at Scheck's Place State Forest Campground launch.
It's way more fun
in the Dark!
4pm July 1-noon July 2
Suggested donation $20
Depart and return to
Art & Connection
965 Green St.
next to K&K Heating & Cooling
Ryan Ginniani Park is owned by the Chalfonte Foundation and located on 5 acres off Barnes Rd. There are 2 rustic cabins + plenty of trees for setting up hammocks.
Bring
-sleeping bag
-pillow if desired
-hammock if desired (we have some)
-clothing for overnight - including weather appropriate clothes for being outside at night
-rain gear
-flashlight
-water bottle
-toiletries - toothpaste, toothbrush, hair
products, feminine hygiene products, etc.
-eyeglasses, contacts, + solutions
-prescription medications - in the
prescription bottle with instruction to
the staff on the registration form
-appropriate shoes for running in the woods at night
-stuffed animals are permitted :-)
We provide
-sleeping mats
-sleeping bags (if needed)
-meals and snacks
Don't bring
-ipads or other laptop devices
-ipods or other musical devices
-headphones
-presciption medications not listed
on the registration form
-knives or weapons of any kind
-snacks
Row...Row...Row Your Kayak
July 9. 10am-5pm
Suggested donation $10
Depart from and return to the Art & Connection building
965 Green St, Elk Rapids
next to K&K Heating & Cooling
Bring:
swimsuit
towel
weather appropriate clothes to for on shore afterwards
shoes that can get wet or sandals are helpful while kayaking
weather appropriate jacket or sweatshirt to wear while kayaking
We will provide:
kayaks
lunch
snacks
sunscreen