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Curriculum & Activities

Our desire is to utilize our diverse natural setting to provide hands-on experiences that build on standards being covered in the classroom.  All of our curriculum is linked to the Michigan and Indiana academic standards.
Content Courses Include:
  • "Web of Life" - Relationships in Nature
  • "Rock On" - Geology
  • "You Eat Like a Bird" - Bird Adaptations
  • "Lagoon Snoop" - Macroinvertebrates
  • "A Walk on the Wild Side" - Marsh Study
  • "Historical Pictionary" - Native American Picture Writing
  • "Nature, Up Close and Personal" - Nature Center
  • "Slimy and Scaly" - Reptiles and Amphibians
  • "Stepping Back in Time" - Life of the Pioineers
  • "Tear It Up!" - Paper Making and Recycling
  • "Who Goes There?" - Animal Tracks and Signs
  • "Frosted Flakes" - Science of Snow (Winter Only)

Skills Courses Include:
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Co-Op Course
  • Archery
  • Orienteering
  • Ice Fishing (Winter)
  • Cross-Country Skiing (Winter)
  • Winter Survival (Winter)

Other Activities Include:
  • Night Hikes
  • Native American Games
  • Nature Game (Predator / Prey)
  • Popcorn Campfire
  • Outdoor Cooking
  • Creative Writing
  • Disc Golf
  • Arts and Craft Nature Project
  • Fire Building and Safety
  • Scavenger Hunt

Michigan State Standards

Fall and Spring Curriculum

Winter Curriculum

Indiana State Standards

Fall and Spring Curriculum

Winter Curriculum
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Amigo Centre
26455 Banker Road  Sturgis, Michigan 49091
p: 269.651.2811  f:  269.659.0084  info@amigocentre.org
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Staff & Board
    • Employment
    • Mission & History
  • Plan A Retreat
    • Facilities
    • Family Retreats
    • RV & Tent Camping
    • Lodging
    • Retreat Planning Guide
    • Lake Activities
    • Directions
  • Programs
    • Youth Programs >
      • Summer Camp >
        • Camp Descriptions
        • Summer Employment
        • Day Camp
        • Coming to Camp
        • FAQ
      • Winter Youth Retreats
    • Adult Programs >
      • Amigo Golf Scramble
      • Women and Girls' Retreat
      • Men's Retreat
      • Amigo Bike Michiana
      • Scrap, Craft & Quilt Retreat
      • Transitional Ministry Training
  • Outdoor Ed
    • About Our Program
    • Teacher Information
    • Curriculum & Activities
    • Parent/Chaperone Info
    • Homeschool Program >
      • K-5th Curriculum
      • 6th-8th Curriculum
    • Amigo Trails
    • O/EE Training Videos
    • Suggested Reading
    • CAMP AT HOME
  • Donate
    • Events
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Wishlist
  • Contact Us
  • Amigo Park