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Forest Endeavors
A nature-based enrichment program
Huron Academic Endeavors bring you Forest Endeavors - the Blue Water Area's first and only forest school.
Forest Endeavors supports a student's education with a focus on the outdoors. The entirety of the program is outdoors, in our woods and on the trails, working in the gardens or playing on the playground.
Classes, camps and programming will be held at HAE's campus, in Smiths Creek, Michigan. There is more than 11 acres of woods and outdoor area to range!
We invite you to explore Forest Endeavors!
Reach out to forestendeavors@huroncoop.org to learn more.
Summer Camp 2026
Forest Endeavors is expanding its campus to encompass our full 11-acre property! Summer Camp will have new nature stations to explore and a larger space for hiking and nature studies!
Students of all ages will spend time in the Forest Endeavors woods for nature stations, exploration and free play.
Summer Camp schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
2 4-week sessions:
Session 1: June 2-25
Session 2: July 14-August 6
*no class July 28
Students can enroll for one session or a group discount for enrolling in both sessions.
Summer Camp is recommended for ages 3 (fully potty-trained) - 13 years.
Forest Endeavors
Leadership Institute
A High School Science Study and Research Program
Summer FELI Session
High school students
6-week summer program
Tuesday, Thursdays
9:30-11:30 a.m.
June 16, 18, 23, 25
July 14, 16, 21, 23, 30
August 4, 6
HAE Campus: 1963 Allen Road, Kimball
Cost is $225 per student for the entire summer session! This registration includes all guest speakers and research materials.
Stay tuned for additional FELI programs throughout the school year!
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Wild Things
A Young Learner's Day Camp
A weekly nature-based enrichment program
for young students, 3-5 years old
Wild Things Day Camp offers forest-learning and play for our youngest learners. Join Forest Endeavors as we embark on school in a different way - a natural way, a full way, an embracing way.
During class, Wild Things students will engage with a nature-based curriculum that introduces letters, phonics, numbers, science and more. Classes will also host walking adventures, snacks, outdoor games, hands-on science projects, and nature art.
Wild Things is a movement and play-based camp for the curious and adventurous preschooler!
Wednesday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Drop-off begins at 9:15 a.m.
Follows the HAE school calendar. Please visit here for more information.
Classes begin September 17, 2025 - May 20, 2026
Class is designed for students 3-5 years old
Must be fully potty-trained and able to use to the restroom on their own.
$95 per month, for 9 months (tuition-based. Invoices will be issued each month.)
Registration is limited to only 10 students! Don't miss out!
Adopt-A-Tree Campaign
Grow with Forest Endeavors!
As our students and trees get taller and wiser, Forest Endeavors will continue to develop new programs, events and student clubs.
Support your community's first and only forest school!
With a one-time, $200 donation, you will be able to name a tree in the Forest Endeavors woods. Commemorate your family; sponsor for a business; memorialize a loved one. A plague will be added to your adopted tree. Plaques and signs are metal and fitted to stand the test of time.
Your tree adoption will also be recognized on HAE's social media and the HAE website!