7th Grade Camps

Native American Connections Camp Kinawind
Grades 3-8. Learn about Native American culture and activities. Cost: $162
August 8 @ 5pm - August 11 @ 5pm. Event: CK0808-NA. Deans J & D Johnson

Explorers Judson Collins Center
Grades 6-8. Explorers are always searching the outer bounds of their exciting camp program.  Join them as they explore new horizons.  Group options for Explorers include GPS/orienting, geocaching, swamp hikes, sleep out under the stars, night hike, more advanced cookouts, canoe to Iron Lake and St. Joseph Shrine, challenge course, horseback riding, photography, making prayer candles, and other crafts. Cost: $335.
June 20 @ 3pm - June 25 @ 3pm. Event: JC0620-E
June 27 @ 3pm - July 2 @ 3pm. Event: JC0627-E
July 4 @ 3pm - July 9 @ 3pm. Event: JC0704-E
July 11 @ 3pm - July 16 @ 3pm. Event: JC0711-E
July 18 @ 3pm - July 23 @ 3pm. Event: JC0718-E
July 25 @ 3pm - July 30 @ 3pm. Event: JC0725-E

Explorers Plus Horse Judson Collins Center
Grades 6-8. Start with the basics and learn about how to groom saddle and ride at the riding stables. You’ll start learning beginners’ skills and progress on to levels of safety, obstacle courses, games, and trotting.  Riding will be held off-site. Cost $440.
July 11 @ 3pm - July 16 @ 3pm. Event: FULL
*July 18 @ 3pm - July 23 @ 3pm. Event: JC0718-EH* New!

Explorers Plus Horse Sampler Judson Collins Center
Grades 6-8. Want to try horse camp out and see what it is like? Then this is your program! You will learn the basics of grooming, how to saddle and ride. You will experience all the fun of camp while saving a few mornings for riding. Riding will be held off-site. Cost $415.
July 4 @ 3pm - July 9 @ 3pm. Event: JC0704-ES

Explorers Plus Ranch Judson Collins Center
Grades 6-8. Saddle up, cowboys and cowgirls, round up those doggies.  You will spend time each day off-site riding a horse and learning how to care for it.  You will get a chance to meet a veterinarian, learn how to toss a lasso from a semi-pro roper, see what a pro-rodeo cowboy does in real life, and have the chance to test your ability to stay on a mechanical bull. You will live at the farm learning about and taking care of the animals like a real rancher. Cost: $440
July 18 @ 3pm - July 23 @ 3pm. Event: JC0711-ER

BabySitters Camp Kinawind
Ages 11-14. Become an American Red Cross certified babysitter. This camp includes training in First Aid, CPR and Babysitter Training as well as traditional camp activities like swimming, boating and cookouts. Participants must pass skills tests and written tests to receive certifications. Cost: $379
July 11 @ 4pm - July 17 @ 10am. Event: CK0711-BT. Dean H Laskos

GuardStart Camp Kinawind
Ages 11-14. This program will teach water safety and the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard as well as First Aid and CPR. However, this course will not certify anyone to be a lifeguard. It will build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills in preparation for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. Also included in the week are traditional camp activities like swimming, boating and cookouts. Participants must pass skills tests and written tests to receive certifications. Cost: $379
July 11 @ 4pm - July 17 @ 10am. Event: CANCELLED. Dean H Laskos

Girls Horse Camp Kinawind
Grades 6-8. This camp is for horseback riders who want an introduction in riding, terminology, safety, and fun! Horsemanship will be taught daily as campers get to know the horses and practice riding in the ring with an instructor. Other camp activities may include boating, hiking, swimming, cookouts, Bible study and sleepouts. Campers will spend 3 hours off site daily with the horses. Cost: $480
July 25 @ 4pm - July 31 @ 10am. Event: CK0725-GH. Dean F Elmore

South Manitou Camp Kinawind
Grades 6-9. Arrive at Kinawind, travel by ferryboat across Lake Michigan, and backpack a short distance to a beautiful group site for two nights, three days, on historic South Manitou Island. Learn about God while exploring His creation, cooking out, swimming and tenting with your small group. Cost: $370.
July 18 @ 4pm - July 24 @ 10am. Event: CK0718-SM. Dean J Smith

Mackinac Island Camp Kinawind
Grades 6-9. Whether you’re a camping veteran or a newcomer you can liven up your summer with the camp that gives you all the fun of a Woods Camp AND a day trip to Mackinac Island.
July 25 @ 4pm - July 31 @ 10am. Event: CK0725-MI. Dean J Mannschreck

Water Adventure Camp Kinawind
Grades 6-9. Do you like the water but are too old for water games camp? Then come experience the water in a whole new way with this camp! We will be in, on, and around the water while swimming, canoeing, kayaking, learning about God, and more! We will start on Thumb Lake, but will work our way up to the ultimate water adventure on an overnight river trip. River trip will be off site. Cost: $348
August 1 @ 4pm - August 7 @ 10am. Event: CK0801-WA. Dean W Thomas

Dune Survivor Camp Kinawind
Grades 7-10. Come be a "Survivor" at this woods camp! Your group will be presented with exciting challenges throughout the week, including the ultimate challenge of a one day field trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Cost: $342
July 11 @ 4pm - July 17 @ 10am. Event: CANCELLED. Dean D Huseltine

Night Owl Camp Kinawind
Grades 7-12. Do you enjoy staying up late? Do you like to share nights with friends, gazing at the stars, cooking out over a campfire, hiking in the moonlight, playing in the dim light, and sitting around the glow of a campfire at the foot of a cross, sharing faith stories and studying God’s Word? If so, then this is the camp for you and your friends! Register today for this memorable night adventure. Included is a mid-week field trip. Cost: $342
July 11-17 CK0711-DS Dean D McMunn