CPC's summer program emphasizes cooperation, community building and peace while taking an ecological approach to rural living. Participants take part in daily work projects and meal chores. Campers work on individual projects in the areas of the arts, nature study, swimming and gardening, as well as in groups for work projects, singing, drama, cooperative games, storytelling, folk dancing and the operation of a cooperative store.
| Name | Circle Pines Center Cooperative Summer Camp |
|---|---|
| Location | Delton, MI |
| Year-round Contacts | 269-623-5555 |
| Program Focuses & Features | Aquatics, Basketball, Canoeing, Chess, Community Service, Conservation, Cooking, Crafts, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Ecology, Exploration, Farming, Hiking, Music, Outdoor Education, Peace/Cross-cultural Studies, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Work, Yoga |
| Grade Range (rising grades) | 2-12 |
| Age Range | Residential — Coed Ages 7-17 |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Director | Tom VanHammen, Director |
| Residential Fee | $600-1200, 1-2 weeks. |
| Year Established | 1938 |
| Dates & Sessions | July-Sept; 3 sessions, 1-2 weeks long |