Overnight Camp

As a nature detective, you will dig into the mysteries of nature and science first-hand. The forest, hills and mighty river will be your playground for orienteering, constructing shelters, and tracking animals. Climb rock walls, zoom on a high ropes course on a trip away from camp, and get up close to live animals with a professional wildlife specialist. Earn and receive an outdoor badge for your age level.

Five-Night: June 17-22
Three-Night: June 19-22
1 Day: June 18

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math is part of almost everything we do, especially baking and cooking. If you mix vinegar and baking soda, you create a volcano, instead of a great dinner. Jump into our extreme cook-off challenge and find out what happens if you add too much baking powder or just the right amount of cilantro . . . and what on earth is yeast? You will cook over the campfire, make yummy snacks inside, and plan a special meal for your family when you go home! Visit a local group to see how food really goes all the way from the farm to your table. 

Five-Night: June 24-29
Three-Night: June 26-29
1 Day: June 25

Let your imagination run wild as you make creations inspired by nature.  Draw, paint, and create as you take in the beauty of the great outdoors.  You’ll splatter paint during archery art, tie-dye, create sparkling paint bombs, produce dreamy stargazing galaxy art, and sculpt with clay. Let nature be your inspiration! Visit the famous John Michael Kohler Art Center. Earn and receive an art badge for your age level.  

Five-Night: July 8-13
Three Night: July 10-13
1 Day: July 9

Enjoy all that water has to offer and get your fingers more wrinkly than they have ever been! Take a sunset swim in the pool, look for aquatic creatures in the Mullet River, go kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding in Crystal Lake, and have a floating lunch! You will stay cool by making slushies and playing water balloon battleship. Sail on beautiful Lake Michigan during your trip to SEAS - The Sailing Education Association. 

Five-Night: July 15-20
Three-Night: July 17-20
1 Day: July 16

Grab your cape and save the day. Camp Evelyn is being attacked by zombies and they are lurking everywhere! Figure out your own special superpower and use it to save your sister Girl Scouts at camp. In addition to your superpower, you’ll use fire, water, ropes, and food to meet the challenge and tempt the enemy. Using your group’s “out-of-the-box” thinking, you’ll have everything you need to save the camp.

Five-Night: July 22-27
Three-Night: July 24-27
1 Day: July 23
Camp Manitou 1-Day: July 25

Be part of the distinguished Camp Evelyn Camp Scene Investigation Unit. The camp director has gone missing. We will be using secret code, disguise, and other tricks of the trade along the way. Using the science of fingerprints, fibers, tool marks, and suspect sketching, help solve the mystery. Grab your magnifying glass and uncover skills for investigative minds!

Five-Night: July 29-August 3
Three-Night: July 31-August 3
1 Day: July 30
Camp Manitou 1-Day: August 1

It’s not an either/or thing! You’ll get to do all those activities they say, “don’t try this at home,” along with learning computer aided design and 3D printing. You’ll also relax, unwind, and feel good inside and out at Spa Evelyn! Practice yoga, take a mud bath (a.k.a river stomp), sample tasty snacks, make your own beauty products, and study the science of color-changing nail polish. You will have a swanky indoor slumber party while trained consultants share all the secrets to natural healthy skin. 

Five-Night: August 5-10
Three-Night: August 7-10
1 Day: August 6
Camp Manitou 1-Day: August 8

Pack your bags as we go on a fantastic journey “around the world” and “travel” to different places by learning games, art, recipes, music, and stories from all over the world! Visit a different country each day without the hassle of a passport and jet lag and learn about the people and places! You’ll will visit the Aviation Heritage Center at the airport to get inside an airplane hangar and even conduct a preflight inspection.  

Three Night: August 12-15
1 Day: August 13

CIT I & II - 12 Nights: $720

If you think someday you would like to work at camp, these sessions are for you. Travel and work at both Camp Evelyn and Camp Ehawee, and, together with CIT’s from both camps, you’ll discover and build skills to be a top-notch camp staff member. CIT I’s have the option to complete the American Red Cross babysitting certificate. CIT II’s have the option to participate in the American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding course for a sneak peek into what it takes to become a lifeguard (not lifeguard certified.) CIT I is open to girls entering grade 9-12 and CIT II is open to girls entering 10-12. Completion of CIT I is the prerequisite for CIT II.  

CIT-I: 12-Night: July 29-August 10
CIT-II: 12-Night: July 15-27

Entering grades 2-12 in fall: $875

Congratulations, you have graduated to the next level of summer camp . . . the BIG 12-Nighter. You will enjoy two super fun sessions at Camp Evelyn “Just Add Water” AND “Wonder Women.” Over the weekend, you’ll call home and do laundry (Yes, we will help). You will also get extra time to swim, have a slumber party and sleep in just a tad bit later!

12-Night: July 15-27

Entering grades 5-12 in fall: $380

Let your inner horsewoman shine! Learn basic horseback riding, grooming, and stable management. We will start from the beginning and build your equestrian skills, spending at least 2 hours a day at the stable. You’ll have plenty of time to explore Camp Manitou and Serenity Lake, to swim, kayak, stand-up paddle board, hike, geocache and play disc golf. There will be plenty of room for your horse riding gear, including long pants and sturdy shoes with heels, because you will “camp” in a Camp Manitou building during this session. Earn and receive the appropriate equestrian badge for your age level. 
(Limited capacity)

Three-Night: June 24-27

Entering grades 5-12 in fall: $260

Your dreams of living your life on a beach are about to come true. You’ll wake up, and the first step out of your tent will be onto Serenity Beach.  You’ll canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, fish, and compete for the best sand sculpture! You’ll travel to Woodland Dunes Nature Center to explore waterfronts and wetlands, and take action to keep them clean and healthy for wildlife. 

Three-Night: July 29-August 1