Camp Rotary

Clare, MI | Camp Rotary

Welcome to Camp Rotary!  Located in the central part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Camp Rotary has one of our country’s clearest spring-fed lakes, scenic rolling hills, and fragrant pine trees, making it one of the most beautiful locations in the country.  With over 1,100 acres and abundant natural resources, we are here to serve you and your needs when it comes to outdoor education, conferences & retreats, and special celebrations.  We offer a wide variety of programs and welcome Scout groups, schools, churches, civic & fraternal organizations, small businesses, corporate groups, and MORE on a year-round basis. 

At Camp Rotary, a wide variety of program opportunities are available and can provide overnight lodging for up to 118 youth and adults in our four lodges.  Lodges include running water, bathrooms, showers, heat, stove, refrigerator, and microwave.  Also available is our Kepayshowink Lodge which can house 68 participants and offers state-of-the-art facilities for your next training, meeting, or conference. Meals can be available in our 325-person Central Dining Lodge or can be prepared outdoors on the trail.  Camp Rotary can provide your menu & complete food service.  

We hope that you will consider the staff and facilities of Camp Rotary when looking for a place to hold your next special program. 

Program Opportunities

Looking for an outdoor education destination?  Then look no further than the Camp Rotary Outdoor Education Center.  We offer customized and tailored programs to meet your school or educational institution’s needs.

Our educational programs meet State of Michigan Curriculum Standards for Grades K – 12.

  • Hiking Trails 
  • Overnight Lodging  
  • Nature Center  
  • Beebe Lake for environmental studies  
  • Classroom space
  • Food Service 
  • Wifi  
  • Climbing Tower/Team Building Activities  
  • Overnight Lodging  
  • Open Field Space 
  • Regulation Football field with goals 
  • Climbing Tower/Team Building 
  • Shotgun, rifle, and archery ranges  

Looking for an outdoor destination for your civic or service organization?  We offer customized and tailored programs to meet your service or civic organization’s needs.

  • Non-denominational Chapel overlooking the lake 
  • Classroom space  
  • Overnight Lodging  
  • Food Service  
  • Conservation and ecology service project opportunities
  • Large outdoor amphitheater overlooking the lake

Camp Rotary is a great place to host your next business retreat, conference, or team-building event.  Our comfortable lodging and meeting spaces are designed to accommodate your needs.  Customizable leadership programs and activities are available.

  • Wifi 
  • Meeting/breakout space 
  • Outdoor leadership training
  • Overnight lodging 
  • Food Service
  • Team-building opportunities

Camp Rotary can make your upcoming wedding or celebration perfect!  Weddings, birthday/anniversary parties, and other special moments would shine at Camp Rotary!

  • An assortment of celebration sites that will fit your needs
  • Food Service (or preferred catering lists)
  • Overnight Accommodations
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CLARE LOCATION
3201 S Clare Avenue
Clare MI 48617
info@mittenoutdoors.org

Testimonials

Thank you to the Camp Rotary staff for making this experience one to remember.  We look forward to coming back next year.

School Teacher

We selected Camp Rotary for our conference and were glad we did.   The facilities, program, and staff were great to work with.

Conference Leader

My daughter could not stop talking about her school trip to Camp Rotary.   She and her friends enjoyed every minute of it and are looking forward to going back again.

Parent

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Featured Rentals

Below are a few of our premier locations at our Clare venue.  Click each image for more details. Scroll to our Reservations section to see all available facilities.

Deer Lodge
Kepayshowink Lodge
Pike Lodge
Chipmunk Lodge
Dining Hall

Clare Location Reservations

Reserve your facilities below using our online booking system.  Click Log In to create a login to manage your bookings.

Daily rentals are 8am – 11pm unless otherwise noted on the facility.  For overnight bookings, check-in time is from 5-9:30pm at the Camp Office; check-out time is from 8:30am-noon.  Your director will work with you to best meet your needs.  No payment will be required until the camp director confirms your reservation.

For group rates and customized programs, or to rent a facility not available below, please contact us at info@mittenoutdoors.org.

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FACILITY DETAILS

FACILITY CAPACITY AMENITIES
Chipmunk Lodge 30  
Deer Lodge 38  
Kepayshowink Lodge* 68  
Loon Lodge (A) 10  
Loon Lodge (B) 10  
Pike Lodge 30  
Adirondack Shelters – 3 24  
Campsite Varies  
Dining Hall (Upper Floor Only) 300  
Dining Hall (Entire Building) 300  
Nature Center 50  
Scoutcraft, PATH, or Trading Post Pavilion 50  
Fire Bowl 425  
Chapel 425  
ACTIVITY GROUP SIZE COMMENTS
SHOOTING SPORTS
Archery Min 8 Per person, per hour
BB Guns Min 8 Per person, per hour
Rifle (.22) Min 8 Per person, includes ammo (50)
Muzzle Loading Rifle Min 8 +$10.00 per person
Shotgun Shooting (.20 ga) Min 8 Per person, includes ammo (25)
Slingshots Max 24  
AQUATICS
Boating Combo
8 – 75
Per person
Swimming Per person
TOWER & ROPES / CHALLENGE COURSE
Low Ropes 5 – 10  
10 + Per person
High Ropes 5- 10  
10 + Per person
Tower 1 – 20  
Zipline (only) 1 – 20 +$2.00 per person
ACTIVITY AREA
Football Field N/A  
Gaga Ball Pits N/A  
Volleyball Court N/A  
CRAFTS    
Craft (With Instruction) 1 – 30  
NATURE PROGRAMS
Nature Program 1 – 30  
OUTDOOR SKILLS
Outdoor Skills Program 1 – 30 See Activities
OUTDOOR LIVING HISTORY
Outdoor Living History Program 1- 30  
WINTER SPORTS
X-Country Skis 1 – 20
No Instructor
Per person
Snowshoes Per person
X-Country Skis 1 – 20
With Instructor
Per person
Snowshoes Per person
ACTIVITY COMMENTS
CRAFTS
Art (drawing, coloring, painting) Per Person
Basket Weaving (Round or Square) Per Person
Bracelets (paracord) Per Person
Branding Per Person
Candle Making Per Person
Fingerprinting Per Person
Leatherworking Per Person (Rounder)
Per Person (Keychain)
Specialty Crafts (holiday / themed) Per Person
Tie-Dye Per Person (includes shirt)
Wood Burning Per Person
Wood Carving Per Person
Wood Working Per Person
NATURE PROGRAMS
Astronomy Per Person
Bird Study Per Person
Forestry Per Person
Geology Per Person
Owl Pellet Dissection Per Person
Pond Study Per Person
Soil & Water Conservation Study Per Person
Weather Studies Per Person
Guided Nature Hike (day or night) Per Person
Self-Guided Nature Hike Per Person
OUTDOOR SKILLS PROGRAM
Fire Building Per Person
Fishing Per Person
Geocaching Per Person
Map & Compass Per Person
Outdoor Cooking Demonstration Per Person
Signs, Signals, & Codes Per Person
Wilderness Survival Per Person
OUTDOOR LIVING HISTORY
Apple Cider Press (Seasonal) Per Person
Bead Loom Craft Per Person
Blacksmithing Demonstration Per Session (2-4 hours)
Branding Per Person
Butter Making Per Person
Candle Making Per Person
Colonial / Homestead Cooking Per Person
Colonial / Homestead Woodworking Demo  
Dreamcatcher Making Per Person
Garden Programs (Seasonal)  
Letter Writing Per Person
Maple Syrup Making (Seasonal) Per Person
Native American Cooking Per Person
Native American Storytelling  
Pioneer Games  
Pottery Per Person
Salt Clay Ornaments (Seasonal) Per Person
Silhouette Portraits Per Person
Sun Printing Per Person
Taffy Making Per Person
Tinsmithing (Punching / Can Lanterns) Per Person
Toy Making Per Person (Whirligigs)
Per Person (Jacob’s Ladder)