Camp is Back

lschultz • February 4, 2022

After two years of being unable to operate our traditional programs, we are excited to announce camp is back. The Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth camp will be resuming its traditional overnight week-long programming for the summer of 2022. We are looking forward to once again hosting nearly 400, 5-15-year-olds at the Cedar Lake Outdoor Center. Registration for the 2022 season begins on February 6th.

To kick off the 2022 season, we have a new Camp Director, Ashley Carmichael Read more about her background  here . We have also added an extra week of programming for our older campers and have made a few facilities upgrades during the off-season.

Along with the usual first week of day camp programming for 5-8 year-olds, we will be returning to our traditional week-long programs and hosting 9-11-year-olds one week and 12-15-year-olds on alternating weeks. Boys and girls will be able to choose from a variety of themes. In the 9-11 age range campers can choose conservation connection, fishing, wetland wonders or fantastic forests as programs weeks. 

The 12-15-year-olds will choose from wilderness survival camp, hunting heritage, fur harvesters, stewards in training or counselors in training. No matter which theme your child chooses, they will all spend a day on the archery and riflery range as well as a day learning wilderness survival techniques. Each camper will have the opportunity to complete the Michigan Hunter safety course while at camp too. More information on each program can be found on the camp  website .

Scholarships are available through the generous support of the George Riley Foundation and SCI-Novi as well as the generous contributions of the Connor Shea Family. For more information on scholarship opportunities, please visit  scholarships .

Finally, to operate our program, we must have staff. We are hiring 15 people who would like to spend their summer outdoors teaching youth about Michigan’s natural resources. We are looking for counselors, kitchen staff, maintenance, camp nurse, waterfront/lifeguard and range officers. All of these positions are paid and come with housing and meals included. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about our jobs or apply. Send a resume to Ashley at  acarmichael@mucc.org

We look forward to seeing you and your camp back in Chelsea, MI this summer.

The post Camp is Back appeared first on Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

Recent Posts

On the Ground Junior: Fall Event Recap

By Olivia Triltsch • October 16, 2025
In 2025, the On the Ground program conducted 8 junior projects with schools involving 316 students from across the state. From tree plantings to invasive species removal, these students worked to enhance 39.3 acres of public land after contributing over 200 volunteer hours. Visit our website to learn more information about our On the Ground program and On the Ground Junior . To wrap up the 2025 field season, the On the Ground program worked with two classrooms to enhance wildlife habitat and recreational access. Junior programs like these allow teachers to get their students out of the classroom and into hands-on learning about the importance of habitat work while meeting individuals in the field.

October NRC Recap

By Justin Tomei • October 9, 2025
The Natural Resources Commission met today, Thursday, October 9th for their October meeting. The commission reaffirmed its intent to allow for lethal year-round coyote management on public and private land via a unanimously passed resolution before passing fisheries orders, and tabling more for consideration in November. The commission passed Fisheries Orders 210.26 , and 254.25 before tabling 206.26, 219.26 , and 253.26 . Commissioner John Walters provided an amendment to the fisheries order to expand underwater spearfishing opportunities to most of the Great Lakes, allowing for some spatial closures for the protection of particularly sensitive areas. The commission took steps to make good on their promise to allow year-round coyote management, unanimously passing a resolution more clearly stating their intent and what the pending wildlife conservation order will look like. The next meeting is Thursday November 6 in Lansing.

October NRC Meeting Preview: Wildlife, Habitat, and Regulation Updates on the Agenda

By Justin Tomei • October 7, 2025
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will convene for its October meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Michigan Technological University’s Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts in Houghton, MI. This monthly gathering brings together commissioners, Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff, and the public to discuss policy decisions and updates impacting the state’s natural resources, wildlife, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The meeting will begin with Coffee with Commissioners from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by the formal session at 9:30 a.m. Attendees can park for free in Lot 10, located east of the Rozsa Center. The meeting will open with a presentation from DNR leadership, including several notable updates and informational reports: Spring Turkey Regulations: Wildlife Division staff will present proposed changes to spring turkey hunting regulations for 2026. Wildlife Habitat Grants : Program leads will outline new habitat grant initiatives and highlight ongoing restoration efforts across the state. Moose Population Monitoring: A presentation will cover results from the most recent moose survey and discuss ecological and environmental factors limiting population growth. White-Nose Syndrome: The Wildlife Division will provide the latest data on the spread and impact of white-nose syndrome on Michigan’s bat populations. New Business The commission will consider a range of new proposals and action items, including: Oil and Gas Lease Auction: Approval for a proposed October 21, 2025, lease auction for energy development on state-managed lands. Land Transactions: Consideration of multiple land sales, acquisitions, and donations, including parcels in Tuscola, Wayne, St. Clair, and Luce counties. Wildlife Orders: Review of spring turkey regulations for the 2026 hunting season . Old Business The NRC will also revisit several regulatory items from previous meetings, including proposed amendments to a number of Fisheries Orders. This includes an amendment further expanding underwater spearfishing to larger portions of the Great Lakes. All orders and amendments for consideration can be found at the NRC agenda, HERE .
More Posts