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SEA-GULL LODGE/
GLACIER WILDERNESS
GUIDES
PRESENTS
SEA-GULL
LODGE
SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR
THE CAMPER IN EVERYONE
ROCKY MT. HIKING/
RAFTING TRIP (July 3 - 14)
TEEN:
NEW HAMPSHIRE TREK/
MAINE SEA-KAYAK TRIP (Aug. 7 - 18)
FAMILY:
LAKE SUPERIOR PROVINCAL
PARK - PARENT/CHILD
CANADIAN CANOE TRIP (Aug. 2 - 6)
FAMILY:
FAMILY CAMP, at SEA-GULL LODGE on
Beautiful Lake Charlevoix (July 17 - 23)
WOMEN:
ADULT WOMEN HEALTH SPAS, at
SEA-GULL LODGE on Lake Charlevoix
(July 2 - 9 and Aug. 19 - 26)
Enjoy the great outdoors with professional staff,
quality food, and 40 years of experience.
For Further Information - Contact
Bill or Jack Schulman - (810) 855-5873
5680 Euclid, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
(iti)
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TAKING YOU
OUT-OF-DOORS
SINCE 1955
TANUGA IS ... Located in Northern Mich.;
on Manistee Lake; in its 4th decade of op-
eration; for girls & boys 6-15 years old; nur-
turing staff at a 1:4 min. ratio; home of the
most progressive, creative overnight tripping
program that features — Rock Climbing, Sea
Kayaking, Mt. Biking, Sailing, Female & Male
traveling Sports teams, Hiking, Climbing Wall,
Canoeing, Fishing & more; campers choos-
ing their own activity schedule in a struc-
tured environment; an all-inclusive family.
Come talk with the people that have suc-
cessfully combined "old time" camping tra-
dition with modern day programming!
Come "experience the Magic" of Tanuga.
Family camp also available.
■ 3 and 6 week sessions
■ 7th week trip available
■ Individualized Tripping Programs
For more information
call 810-553-2140
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Theme Camps
Specialized camps provide varied opportunities.
SUZANNE CHESSLER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS
hink of a summer activity usually don't know each other,
a youngster might wish to and we use ropes to build teams,"
try in 1995, and there is a said Ms. Bruch, who lists special
good chance of finding a lines, harnesses and helmets as
special camp to grant that wish. safety equipment. "Campers
Camps offer guidance to move along cables with peers sur-
youngsters as they cycle up to the rounding them on the ground. As
peaks of high mountains, fly they go along, they gain confi-
planes, swim through the ocean dence in themselves and in their
depths and try their creativity peers."
Man and His Land Expedi-
with state-of-the-art computers.
Many of these programs have tions in Grafton, Wis., has other
been accredited by the American ways of helping campers reach
Camping Association (ACA), the heights — mountain biking
which works to ensure safe, and rock climbing. No previous
healthy and developmentally rich experience is necessary.
"What they really need is en-
experiences.
"Most camps that offer spe- thusiasm," said owner/director
cialized programs do so within an Don Gibson. 'They also must not
environment of traditional camp be afraid to fail."
Before accepting campers for
experiences," said Shirley Boltz,
ACA public relations manager. adventure trips, Mr. Gibson or
"Recently there's been a lot of his representative meets with
T
Specialty camps offer diverse opportunities.
growth in adventure experiences both the teen-agers and their
families to make sure that
— travel, caving, bicycling.
"The biggest growth has been prospective participants have the
in ropes programs, which are de- maturity and proper family sup-
signed to teach decision making port to proceed.
Where available, the camp
and teamwork as climbing
youngsters rely on other campers uses formal guide services.
Staff members are given safe-
to help them through ropes
ty training, and all must be first-
strung between trees."
Learning the ropes is an im- aid certified. A nurse or
portant "Challenge by Choice" at emergency medical technician ac-
Brush Ranch Camps for Girls & companies each group.
For those who prefer traveling
Boys in Tererro, N.M. The Ropes
Challenge Course is offered to higher, there is Culver Summer
older campers, who enter and ad- Camps in Culver, Ind., where
vance with this activity accord- flight school is available to young-
ing to their individual sters between the ages of 13 and
17.
preferences.
The camp has six Piper Chero-
Becky Bruch, associate direc-
tor, reports that interested young- kee aircraft and two runways,
sters start out on cables that are one grass and another concrete.
strung close to the ground and A Frasca Link Trainer helps par-
move up to higher levels as they ticipants through simulated flight
training.
feel ready.
III:Eiger, director of avi-
"When the kids arrive, they
ation, reports that 16-year-olds
can solo and 17-year-olds are el-
igible for a private pilot's license.
Youngsters whose curiosity
draws them to flatlands to find
out about other forms of life can
immerse themselves in the Na-
tional Wildlife Federation's
Wildlife Camp, which is based in
Hendersonville, N.C.
"We really are an environ-
mental awareness camp," said
Chris Lichty, who has been a
counselor, program assistant and
registrar. "We focus on what's in
the area by going on field hikes,
and we have found that the kids
love to search with nets."
The camp offers explorations
according to natural science
quests, which they have titled:
"Incredible Insects," "Wading Into
Wetlands," "Wildlife Wonders,"
"Avian Adventures," "Boul-
der Builders," "Home Is
Where the Habitat Is,"
"Wild and Rare" and
"Creepy Crawlies."
Traditional activities of-
ten are related to the
youngsters' quests. For ex-
ample, if they are studying
birds, craft time would in-
volve building bird feeders.
The human experience is
the emphasis at Geneva
Glen Camps in Indian
Hills, Colo., where outdoor
activities are pursued in
historical contexts. Each
session is devoted to one of
several themes.
During "American Her-
itage," youngsters learn
about frontier life and In-
dian traditions. The
"Knighthood" segment pre-
sents stories of King Arthur
and opportunities to share
in pageantry, tournaments and
fairs to reflect that era.
"World Friendship" simulates
a meeting of the United Nations
General Assembly, awards a
peace prize and organizes com-
petition by Olympic categories.
"Myths and Magic," for children
between 6 and 8, builds activities
around classic stories familiar to
that age group.
If a camper prefers water to
land, Seacamp, in Big Pine Key,
Fla., offers marine science expe-
riences, reef exploration, scuba
diving, windsurfing and fishing.
"Our approach is to observe
and not disturb," said registrar
Betsy Marshall. "If campers col-
lect items to study, they must re-
turn them to the same spots
before they leave."
The camp provides a room
with 40 saltwater tanks and as-
signs three or four interested