Apple Scouts Summer Camp 2021

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Apple Scouts Summer Camp 2021

Apple Scouts connect with nature through hiking, mapping, building, creating and exploring local natural areas and trails.

By Apple Playschools

Location

West Side United Methodist Church

900 South 7th Street Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

About this event

Camp Sessions:

Session 1 | June 14-18, 21-25 | Into the Wild - Practice your outdoor survival skills while discovering the wonders of using nature as your playground. Climb, crawl, stomp, sneak, track, trek, build and seek as you venture into the wild.

Session 2 | June 28- July 2, July 6-9 | Exploring Ecosystems - Explore your world from canopy to forest floor. Visit natural areas around town to discover more about the plants and animals that are your neighbors.

Session 3 | July 12-16, 19-23 | Finding Your Way - Take the lead in this session of wayfinding adventures. Use navigation tools, maps, compasses, landmarks and trail signs to find your way or leave your own trail of clues.

Session 4 | July 26-30, August 2-6 | Nature Art - The Earth is your canvas as you search for patterns, colors, and amazing architecture in nature that will inspire your own marvelous works of art around town. Build shelters, create a forest of funny faces and collect items to make your own natural works of art.

Session 5 | August 9-13, 16-20 | In the Sky and Underground - Feathered, furred or lacy winged - look up to discover animals that fly, flit, flap and fall. Slimy, shelled or super small - dig down to investigate animals that creep, crunch, curl and crawl.

Session 6 l Aug 23-27 l Summer Bucket list!-Have something you really wanted to do this summer at camp but haven't done it yet? Let's check it off your bucket list. You'll help take the lead as we brainstorm together a list of amazing adventures we want to do to end Summer 2021 with a blast.

If the session you are hoping to register for is SOLD OUT, add your name to the WAITLIST!

Registration Information:

Sessions are open to youth who have completed Young 5's/Kindergarten-5th grade. Campers will be assigned to one of two mixed-age groups for each session. All sessions are two weeks long. Camp runs 8:30am-3:30pm daily.

  • $555 for any two-week session
  • $1055 for any 2 two-week sessions
  • $1540 for any 3 two-week sessions
  • $2000 for any 4 two-week sessions
  • $2325 for all 5 two-week sessions
  • $280 for Session 6, “Summer Bucket List” one-week session

A $50 non-refundable deposit per session is due upon registering through eventbrite. Apple Playschools will send you an invoice for remaining camp fees. Full payment is required within 30 days of receiving your invoice or at least 4 weeks before your camp session whichever is earlier.

Please visit our website to review Payment and Cancellation Policies as well as our Family Policy Handbook!

Key Features of the Apple Scouts Summer Camp Experience

  • Deep dive into place-based environmental education, ecology, and stewardship
  • Camper-initiated activities, field trips, and lots of time devoted to open-ended play
  • Outdoors 99% of the day, in all weather conditions
  • Visits to multiple local parks and natural areas
  • Opportunities for independent problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Encouragement to take risks, build skills, make mistakes, and get messy
  • Small, child-centered, multi-age group with a maximum 1:8 staff to camper ratio
  • Knowledgeable, passionate, and enthusiastic staff with CPR/First Aid certification

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