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
CONTACT US
CLARE LOCATION
3201 S Clare Avenue
Clare MI 48617
info@mittenoutdoors.org
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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) | |