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A Summer of Fun and Adventure for Teens and Young Adults!

Get ready for a summer of non-stop fun at our camp! Each day brings a new adventure, filled with outdoor exploration, dance parties, singing your heart out, and unleashing your crafty side—it’s all up to you! Dive into “splashtastic” pool days, hang out with your buddies, and let the good times roll as you learn, create, and make lifelong memories with awesome new friends. Summer’s about to get a whole lot more exciting!

A group of CEL summer camp members swimming at local pool.

Weekly Summer Camp Activities

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A photo of CEL member with staff swimming in pool.
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A picture of CEL member swimming and smiling on the swing.
A photo members with staff having a fun time at the planetarium museum.

• Sensory & Relaxation: Start off the day with morning mindfulness and explore new ways to create art, move your body, and get in tune with your senses.
• Mix it Up Monday: We’ll head to our local bowling alley or Nickel City, the choice is yours!

• Theme Tuesdays: We will explore a new theme each week. The possibilities are endless, whether it be High School Musical, Barbie, or Star Wars!

• Pool Day: We’ll head to our local pool for some splashtastic fun!

• Healthy Recipes: For this fun activity, one group will head out to the grocery store and buy all the items needed for a recipe while the other group will stay back to learn and prepare for the recipe!

• Events & Excursions: In the afternoon we will head out and check out cool places in our community or enjoy fun activities such as our annual camp Olympics or talent show!

•Out and About: In the morning we will head out and check out cool places in our community!
• Pool Day: We’ll head to our local pool for some splashtastic fun!

• Friday Funday: Learning and exploring new places in our city and community!

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Registration for Camp begins in early Spring and fills up quickly!

We would love to see you at next year’s camp, and in the meantime you can can check out the 2024 Summer Camp Guide.

During the school year, teens and young adults have plenty of other opportunities to get involved in fun CEL programs.

Click “Become a Member” to get started!

Don’t Miss These Great Programs for Teens and Young Adults Happening All Year!

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Fun Fall Trip Sept. 28-29

Experience a fun-filled weekend at Great Wolf Lodge! We’ll eat lunch at nearby Rainforest Café, enjoy the indoor water park, and have some fall fun at Kroll’s Farm.
A group of CEL summer camp members playing activity in the gym smiling.

Afternoon Hangouts

Join your friends for an afternoon of fun! After school, head over to CEL for games, crafting, and so much more. A snack will be provided each afternoon.
A group of CEL summer camp members smiling as they visit Target.

Weekend Fun

Join your buddies and keep the fun alive all year long with programs on the weekend, including exploration of the coolest places in our local communities.

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Programs are centered on YOU! Choose from a wide range of social, recreational, and educational enrichment programs available seven days a week. Check out our program guide and learn how to get started today!

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