2020 Mushing Camp for Kids! 

"Rookie Camp"  July 30-August 1, 2020.  Suggested ages 7-10, boys and girls

"Veteran Camp"  August 3-7, 2020.  Suggested ages 8-12, boys and girls

Mushing camp for kids is an awesome way for kids to be immersed into sled dog life, camp fun, and hanging out in he 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 is provided. Both camps are limited to 10 campers.  Tasha leads all camp activities and stays overnight with the kids, and 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 welcome, open to boys and girls.  Cost: $400, $200 due as deposit. 

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"Veteran Camp" is a four 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.  

 

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.  

Day 1

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 and games

Campfire fun

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