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Youth recreation classes cover hobbies and sports over land and water. These camps emphasize experiential learning as students explore new topics and build new skills.


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Adult & Child: Charter Fishing Experience (Grades 4-8) 

ID:5922
Catch big fish on the big lake! You and an adult will experience deep-water fishing aboard the 'Farfetched.' Join Captain Scott Anderson for a fun mor ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 6/14/2026, ending 6/14/2026

Cost: $399.00

Instructor : Capt. Scott Anderson 

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Location: Elmwood Township Marina Location : 
  Elmwood Township Marina.

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America's Boating Course (Grades 7-12) 

ID:5989
In a boating emergency, quick thinking is vital to survival. Become a safe and confident boater with this fundamental U.S. Power Squadron course. Succ ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 6/15/2026, ending 6/18/2026

Cost: $249.00

Instructor : Multiple

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Location: Great Lakes Campus Location : 
  Great Lakes Campus.

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Walk as One: Build Your Connection With Dogs (Grades 6-12) 

ID:5929
Have you always had a special connection with dogs? Perhaps they gravitate to you, and you to them? Or maybe you are a dog-sitter for your neighbors? ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 6/15/2026, ending 6/18/2026

Cost: $199.00

Instructor : Dianna Walker 

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Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

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Come Dance With Me (Grades 1-3) 

ID:5952
New! Explore a vibrant version of creative dance! Learn warm-up moves and stretching techniques designed for kids your age. Explore stories and solve ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 6/15/2026, ending 6/18/2026

Cost: $249.00

Instructor : Dorothy Eisenstein 

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Location: Physical Education Building Location : 
  Physical Education Building.

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  Expanding Awareness in Nature (Grades 4-6) 

ID:6039
New! Outdoor lovers, this one is for you! Go beyond hiking by developing skills designed to bring us into closer connection with nature and with ourse ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 6/15/2026, ending 6/18/2026

Cost: $249.00

Instructor : Julie Horvath 

Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

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Adult & Child: Charter Fishing Experience (Grades 4-8) (Option 2) 

ID:6225
Catch big fish on the big lake! You and an adult will experience deep-water fishing aboard the 'Farfetched.' Join Captain Scott Anderson for a fun mor ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 6/21/2026, ending 6/21/2026

Cost: $399.00

Instructor : Capt. Scott Anderson 

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Location: Elmwood Township Marina Location : 
  Elmwood Township Marina.

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Camp Adventures (Ages 4-6) 

ID:5927
Calling all happy campers! Experience the great outdoors as you go on nature hikes and scavenger hunts, then create cool crafts out of the wonderful t ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 6/22/2026, ending 6/25/2026

Cost: $249.00

Instructor : Olivia Meyer 

Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

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You Through the Eye of a Horse (Grades 9-12) 

ID:5928
New! Horses live in the moment—now it's your turn. Learn to be your own best friend and strongest advocate in a unique and supportive environment. If ...  View More

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   ClassRoom: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 4 sessions starting 6/29/2026, ending 7/2/2026. 
   Lab: Fri 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 1 session on 07/03/2026. <

Cost: $249.00

Instructor : Dianna Walker 

Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

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  Water, Woods & Wonders! (Grades 4-6) 

ID:6028
New! SEEDS staff will welcome you at Historic Barns Park where you will connect with nature at the SEEDS Farm, along park trails, and even in the wetl ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 7/13/2026, ending 7/16/2026

Cost: $249.00

Instructor : SEEDS Staff 

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Location: Historic Barns Park, Grand Traverse Commons Location : 
  Historic Barns Park, Grand Traverse Commons.

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Walk as One: Start a Dog Business (Grades 9-12) 

ID:6035
New! Do you have the confidence to take care of other people’s dogs? Would you like to start a dog-sitting and walking business? If the answer to thes ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 7/13/2026, ending 7/16/2026

Cost: $199.00

Instructor : Dianna Walker 

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Location: Scholars Hall Location : 
  Scholars Hall.

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Hip-Hop Fundamentals (Grades 3-7) 

ID:6040
New! Explore the world of Hip-Hop and freestyle dance while learning fundamental moves to create your own style of expression. This class will teach b ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 7/13/2026, ending 7/16/2026

Cost: $249.00

Instructor : Julie Horvath 

Location: Physical Education Building Location : 
  Physical Education Building.

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Pet Lovers (Grades 3-5) 

ID:6174
How can you tell if your pet dog, cat, bird, or reptile is happy or sad? What do they like and dislike? Join a former zookeeper and current animal tra ...  View More

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 7/20/2026, ending 7/23/2026

Cost: $249.00

Instructor : Jennifer Loup 

Location: Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Location : 
  Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.

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