2021 Mushing Camp for Kids! 

"Rookie Camp"  August 1-3,  Suggested for Ages 7-10  

"Veteran Camp"  August 4-7,  Suggested for Ages 8-12

Mushing camp for kids is an awesome way for kids to be immersed into sled dog life, camp fun, and hanging out in the UP!  Lodging for the camp is at Musher's Village.  There is separate lodging for boys/girls and plenty of space if kids want to bring their own tents.  All meals and transportation to and from activities are provided. Camp is limited to 10 campers.  Tasha leads all camp activities and stays overnight with the kids.  An additional 2-3 volunteers also assist with camp.  

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"Rookie Camp" is a two night camp deigned for younger campers who are a bit apprehensive to be away from home or are coming to mushing camp for the first time.  Suggested ages are 7-10. New and repeat campers are welcome Cost: $400, $200 due as deposit. 

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 "Veteran Camp" is a three night camp designed for repeat campers or kids who are comfortable being away from home for an extended amount of time.  Suggested ages are 8-12, new and repeat campers welcome, open to both boys and girls. 

Cost: $600, $300 due as deposit.  

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Contact Tasha Stielstra at Nature's Kennel, 906-748-0513 or

Click here for registration form.

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Sample activities, a complete itinerary will be posted at a later date.  

Making Tye-Dye group t-shirts

Dog Chores and Puppy Loving each morning and evening

Working together to pull a sled

Mushing Olympics

Sled dog themed art

Veterinary activities and journals

Group games

Swimming

Camp chores and cooking

Wild Blueberry picking

Group Stories