Preparing for 4-H Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp
What’s the 4-H Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp Schedule Like?
Camp begins with check-in from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday and ends with campers’ departure at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Here’s a tentative daily schedule:
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7 a.m. * |
Wake-Up (optional early morning activities include fishing, polar bear swim, running and bird watching) |
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8 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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8:30 a.m. |
Camp and Personal Area Clean Up |
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9 a.m. |
Great Lakes Ecology Exploration Sessions (attend a different session each day) |
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Noon |
Lunch |
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12:45 p.m. |
Announcements, Group Meetings, Personal Time |
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1:30 p.m. |
Recreation Learning Options |
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3:30 p.m. |
Swimming and Beach Activities |
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5:30 p.m. |
Supper |
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7 p.m. |
Group Recreation |
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8:15 p.m. |
Evening Program |
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9:15 p.m. |
Snack |
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9:30 p.m. |
Campfire |
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11:15 p.m. |
Curfew – Campers Must Be in Their Assigned Cabins |
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* 1st time campers rise earlier one day to go charter fishing | |
Great Lakes Ecology Exploration Sessions
Coastal Wetlands – Use GPS technology and photography
to explore and interpret unique coastal wetland habitats along the Lake Huron
shoreline. Discover and experience the coastal processes, plants, and
critters of these unique shoreline habitats.. - Charter Fishing and Fisheries – First-time campers go charter fishing then learn about and fillet their catch. Returning campers sample local lakes and streams for native fish and other aquatic life and see these organisms and their habitats up close.
- Shipwrecks and History – Dive into history through underwater remnants of the Great Lakes past – shipwrecks! See what it’s like to be a sailor in a storm or a SCUBA diver exploring a shipwreck site. Work with underwater archeologists to learn about underwater exploration of shipwrecks as a way to preserve the past and bring our maritime history to life.
- Watersheds & Lakes – Study water samples, explore an inland lake from aboard a boat, and learn about the freshwater version of marine biology! Collect mud from the lake bottom using scientific equipment, see what pollutes our lakes and learn ways to help protect our waters.
- Wild About Wildlife – Experience what it is like to be a wildlife biologist! Explore the woodlands in search of the animals that call these habitats home. Discover different tools and methods used to study Michigan’s unique wildlife, their behaviors and their habitats.
Recreation Learning Options
You’ll attend five different options. For first time campers, this includes filleting fish caught during charter fishing. Your choices include archery, air rifle shooting, crafts, fly-tying, hiking, canoeing, photography, a sea lamprey research presentation, rock and fossil hunting at a local quarry, lighthouse tour, outdoor survival, orienteering and swimming enhancement for those who can’t swim well or at all. Strong swimmers will also have the chance to go kayaking, sailing and snorkeling.
What to Bring . . . And What NOT to Bring to Camp
Be sure to label everything you bring to camp with your name.
| Definitely bring the following items with you to camp: | Consider bringing the following items with you to camp: |
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| Leave the following items at home: |
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Directions to Camp
Camp Chickagami is located along Lake Huron in the northeast corner of the Lower Peninsula in Presque Isle (between Rogers City and Alpena.)