Camp Daggett
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Camp Daggett is a not-for-profit
children's summer camp in Petoskey, Michigan
on Walloon Lake
. The camp is open and staffed year 'round. It is not affiliated with any group or religious organization, but is independent. Daggett offers a High Ropes course, with an indoor and outdoor facility, team building activities, and more.
. Part of the duties as teacher was to run a summer boys camping program. In 1923 MacMillan holds a ten day boys camp south of present day Camp Daggett on Walloon Lake. In 1924 another ten day boys camp was held, this time north of present day Camp Daggett. In 1925 Camp Daggett opens as a boys camp. The land a gift from the Daggett Family.
In a Quit-Claim Deed dated 22 September 1924, the parcel in Charlevoix County, Michigan described as "Lot four, less five acres off the north side thereof, of section twenty one, in township thirt-four north of range six west" was deeded to held for a camp and it would be known as "Daggett Camp".
In a week at camp campers will learn how to sail, canoe, and swim. They will also be involved in arts and crafts, nature and recreation classes. At night time campers will have a night active, favorites including Mario night, Gettysburg, camp skits, camp concerts and many others. One night out of the week each cabin along with their brother or sister cabin will go to one of the wonderful camping sites, during this the campers will learn how to put up a tent, cook food over a fire and bond with there fellow campers. Meals are served family style in Mac Hall, a beautiful log cabin located in the middle of camp. Through out the week campers will learn life lessons that they can take with them long after their week at camp is done.
Non-profit organization
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children's summer camp in Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey is a city and coastal resort community in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 6,080. It is the county seat of Emmet County....
on Walloon Lake
Walloon Lake
Walloon Lake is a glacier-formed lake and the headwater for the Bear River located in Charlevoix and Emmet counties in Northern Michigan. It is now home to many vacation homes and cottages.-History:...
. The camp is open and staffed year 'round. It is not affiliated with any group or religious organization, but is independent. Daggett offers a High Ropes course, with an indoor and outdoor facility, team building activities, and more.
History
In 1922 Walter J MacMillan was hired as the physical education teacher at Petoskey High SchoolPetoskey High School
Petoskey High School is a high school located in Petoskey, Michigan. The school has 1,077 students. The alternative public high school in Petoskey is Concord Academy, a K-12 public charter School of Excellence focused on integration between the arts and academics.-Student Information:Student...
. Part of the duties as teacher was to run a summer boys camping program. In 1923 MacMillan holds a ten day boys camp south of present day Camp Daggett on Walloon Lake. In 1924 another ten day boys camp was held, this time north of present day Camp Daggett. In 1925 Camp Daggett opens as a boys camp. The land a gift from the Daggett Family.
In a Quit-Claim Deed dated 22 September 1924, the parcel in Charlevoix County, Michigan described as "Lot four, less five acres off the north side thereof, of section twenty one, in township thirt-four north of range six west" was deeded to held for a camp and it would be known as "Daggett Camp".
Summer Camp
The summer camp runs for 8 weeks out of the summer, from the middle of june to the middle of August. The camp is made up of boys and girls ranging from age 8-14. Campers are only able to go for 1 week out of the summer due to such high demand. Campers arrive at 3:00pm and leave on Sunday and lave at 9:00am on Saturday.In a week at camp campers will learn how to sail, canoe, and swim. They will also be involved in arts and crafts, nature and recreation classes. At night time campers will have a night active, favorites including Mario night, Gettysburg, camp skits, camp concerts and many others. One night out of the week each cabin along with their brother or sister cabin will go to one of the wonderful camping sites, during this the campers will learn how to put up a tent, cook food over a fire and bond with there fellow campers. Meals are served family style in Mac Hall, a beautiful log cabin located in the middle of camp. Through out the week campers will learn life lessons that they can take with them long after their week at camp is done.