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Located in Dowagiac, Michigan, Camp Rosenthal is one of only five remaining camps in the Midwest dedicated to the needs of low-income, at-risk children and offers a unique program designed to provide kids ages 8–15 with opportunities to become familiar with and appreciate the natural world and experience positive life-altering experiences. The same Positive Youth Development model that is the foundation of program curriculum in the centers is applied at camp to help the children improve the social and life skills that will help them succeed in school and in life.
At Camp Rosenthal, many children experience for the first time how spectacular a starry night is away from city lights, fall asleep and wake up where the only sounds come from nature, and learn to interact successfully with a diversity of new friends under the committed care and guidance of thoroughly trained youth workers. Teen members can attend as campers or participate in weekend programs at Camp Rosenthal during the pre- and post-camp months—starting as early as late April and continuing with week-end groups, weather permitting, until mid-October.
Summer 2008 Schedule
Campers attend for long-week-end, week-long, and two-week sessions. With the exception of Session #5, which is reserved for 13-15 year olds only, children ages 7-12 are eligible for any session. Session #6 is also Family Camp, for children and parents to experience camp together by putting the Fun in Parenting, the Play in Childhood and the Unity in Family. Spend quality time with your child enjoying the adventure of camping and strengthening the parent/child bond. Parents are encouraged to visit prior the residential season from March to June 8.
Session # 1 June 23– July 1 Session #2 July 7-15 Session #3 July 18-25 Session #4 July 28- Aug 7 Session #5 August 11-21 Session #6 August 25-29
Activities Children participate in a variety of activities according to the daily schedules they select, including … swimming … canoeing … paddle-boating … and fishing in beautiful Rowe Lake plus archery … adventure-based challenge courses … arts and crafts … talent shows … plays and skits … creative writing … hiking … biking … cookouts … and campfire storytelling. And new in summer 2007 are hands-on activities in environmental education.
Counselors and Village Life There are four cabins per village, and the villages are designated either all girls or all boys. Two counselors sleep in each cabin of eight campers. Because this camping experience occurs within a residential setting, the sense of community and the social and athletic skills that are developed have a lasting impact—as do the close friendships that are made. Camp fees*
Camp fees are determined on a sliding scale in accordance with individual financial circumstances and are subsidized by grants from both the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago. For more detailed information, please contact cyccamprosenthal@qtm.net or 269.424.5272 or a local camp registrar at any "CYC Center."http://chicagoyouthcenters.org/programs_services/locations/
To Register or Get More Information You can register your child directly through the camp please contact Mary Dempsey at cyccamprosenthal@qtm.net or 269.424.5272 or through the local camp registrar at any "CYC Center.":http://chicagoyouthcenters.org/programs_services/locations/ |
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“I wish I lived in Michigan with the whole Camp Family.” —Michael Watkins, Lodge Village, July 3-7, 2006 |
