A Customized Experience for every group
We don’t work off a set template for your field trip or overnight visit. Each school and youth organization is unique and deserves an experience that meets their needs. Our professional staff work with you to design a schedule and pick activities to meet your goals for your visit. Are you looking to focus on nature and the environment? Teambuilding? Recreation? A little bit of everything? We build a program with you that meets your needs and integrates our experiential education practices, ensuring your students have a great time learning and growing outdoors.
Some of the Activities available at Camp Newaygo
Your students can study water samples, climb on the ropes course, and canoe on Lake Pickerel. Our activity offerings range from options at the waterfront, recreation, arts, large group games, outdoor skills and environmental science. Our science classes meet national standards. Below are some of the classes we offer. We cater the classes to your groups goals, so if you don’t see something you are looking for, contact us!
| Adventure | Science | Waterfront | Recreation | Arts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Ropes: Power Pole | Forest Ecology | Canoeing | Archery | Arts and Crafts |
| High Ropes: Giants Ladder | Animals and Birds | Kayaking | Outdoor Living | Tye dye |
| High Ropes: Rock Wall | Water Quality | Swimming | Nature Hikes | Nature Drawing |
| Low Ropes | Wetland Tail Walk | Water Safety | Orienteering | Campfire Songs and Skits |
| Team Building | The Earth’s Surface | Fishing | Outdoor Cooking | African Drumming |
Zip Line
Camp Newaygo’s new Zip Line Canopy Tour is a three zip line course through the wooded canopy. The zip lines total 1,000 feet, is 90 feet in the air, and participants can expect to go over 20 miles an hour! There is an additional cost per student for the zip line.
Sample Schedule
Many activities vary in their suggested time. We will help build a schedule that meets all of your goals. A typical schedule has 2-3 activity periods before lunch, 2-3 activity periods (AP) after lunch, and one evening program after dinner. Working with when you plan to arrive and how long your stay is, we will cater to the needs and goals of your group.
| Outdoor Education | |
| 8:30 | Arrival, Orientation/ Breakfast |
| 9:30-10:30 | 1st AP, Wetland Trail Walk |
| 10:45-12:15 | 2nd AP, Low Ropes |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 1:15-2:15 | Recess/ Rest |
| 2:30-3:30 | 3rd AP War Canoeing |
| 3:45-4:45 | 4th AP Animal Ecology |
| 5:00-6:00 | 5th AP Outdoor living skills |
| 6:30 | Dinner |
| 7:30-9:00 | Evening Program |
| 9:00-10:00 | Shower/ Get ready for bed |
| 10:00 | Lights Out |
Youth Group Pricing
Our school and youth group pricing starts at $20 per person for a half day and $40 per person for a full day with complimentary participation for teachers and reduced rates for chaperones. Our professional staff work with you to develop and deliver a great visit! Meals are also available at reduced, youth group rates.
Contact us about other pricing options and programs at your location:
Scott Lakin, Associate Director
scott@campnewaygo.org
(231) 652-1184