Spring 4-H Outdoor Education Workshop

April 12, 2025 - April 13, 2025

Registration Deadline: March 27, 2025 - 11:59PM

Camp Newaygo 5333 S. Centerline Rd. Newaygo, MI 49337

Contact: Joseph Kreider

April 12-13, 2025

Camp Newaygo
5333 S. Centerline Rd. 
Newaygo, MI 49337

Arrival/Check-in:

There are two options for check-in:

  • Option 1: Arrive Friday evening (April 11) between 4:00pm and 8:00pm (Dinner is on your own Friday evening)
  • Option 2: Arrive Saturday morning (April 12). Breakfast is served at 8:30am. Classes begin promptly at 10:00am. 

Upon arriving, please park where indicated and head to the main camp building (larger building with red doors). 

Who:
Adult 4-H volunteers who have been approved by their county MSU Extension 4-H Staff person and who have an interest in providing Outdoor Education/Recreation opportunities for 4-H youth.

What:
Join 4-H volunteers and staff from across the state to build skills in Outdoor Recreation and Education, receive updates on current 4-H Outdoor Recreation policies and opportunities, and learn tips and tricks for working with youth in the outdoors as part of a 4-H program! April 12th and 13th at beautiful Camp Newaygo, participants can choose from two learning tracks- "Paddling with Youth Basics" focuses on paddling safety and leading groups of youth on the water, and "Project Learning Tree and More!" will cover DNR and 4-H Environmental and Outdoor Education curricula that can be used at 4-H camps, clubs, SPIN Clubs, and more! Project Learning Tree participants will receive certification as Project Learning Tree (PLT) facilitators and be introduced to additional 4-H curriculum. Participants in the "Project Learning Tree and More!" track will receive full curriculum guides for all curricula covered. To register, use the link below. All non-MSU staff participants must complete the Volunteer Screening Process to become a GOLD volunteer prior to attending. Please work with your county 4-H Program Coordinator to complete this in Volunteer Central. 

Cost:

$150.00 - includes lodging, meals, and materials.
Lodging includes dormitory style lodging. Meals included are Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday. Breakfast is served on Sunday with the workshop ending by noon.

Persons canceling without a replacement after April 4th and those who do not show up at the workshop will be billed the full registration fee.

Learn more and register at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/2025OutdoorEdWorkshop/

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