Pathfinder Summer Camp

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2026 summer Camp Information

Camp Registration will open on December 2 at 8am

What We Offer

Hello Camp Families!

Please read the following information as some things have changed since summer 2024.

The Pathfinder Day Camp is a long-standing summer tradition in the Traverse City region. Our camp is a classic experience where kids are outside all day playing in the woods. All campers get a chance to swim in Cedar Lake every day. Voyagers and Adventure campers will all have the opportunity to go canoeing. Each week has a theme that our counselors design their lessons around. We offer four different age-group options. All programs are full day from M-F. Age groups are found below:

  • Explorers (4-5-year-olds) - Must be potty trained 

  • Discovery (6-7-year-olds) 

  • Voyagers (8-9 year olds)

  • Adventure (10-12-year-olds)

Each age group is split up into smaller groups of 8-12 campers depending on the age. 

Pricing

A session (week) of full day camp costs $435. This includes a non-refundable $100 deposit. The second week of camp will be prorated for the shortened week. You will be required to pay the $100 deposit during initial registration, but you can utilize a payment plan for the rest. If you would like to pay the remaining balance via check, please send us an email and we can waive the credit card fee from your account.

Schedule

Session 1: June 15- 19 Animal Exploration

Session 2: June 22-26 Wonderful Water

Session 3: June 29-July 2 (no camp on the 3rd) Space Week

Session 4: July 6-10 Secret Agent Week

Session 5: July 13-17 Pirates of Camp-ibbean

Session 6: July 20- 24 MAD SCIENTIST WEEK

Session 7: July 27-31 Inventors- Reduce Reuse Recycle

Session 8: August 3-7 Time Travelers

Programming runs from 9 am-4 pm each day. Receive a 10% discount when you register for all weeks of the camp.

We also offer extended child care for those who need it. Before-Care runs Tuesday - Friday 7:30am-9:00am, After-Care runs Monday - Thursday 4:00pm-5:30pm.

Food

Please make sure to send your child with a packed lunch and plenty of snacks for the day. All campers eat outside so there is no access to a microwave. Pathfinder does not provide food for campers in the form of snacks or lunch. Each Friday, campers will have the opportunity to roast a marshmallow and eat a s’more. If your camper has dietary restrictions, we can provide an alternative to the regular s’more.

Cancelation Policy

Cancellation received prior to 30 days in advance of the start of a registered session is eligible for a full refund minus the $100 deposit. A cancellation received less than 30 days in advance of the session start date is not eligible for a refund.

We are looking forward to another great summer. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at camp@thepathfinderschool.org.

Best,

The Pathfinder School

Camp Director