Unlike most day camps where teens feel "too old" or they are limited from a lack of services, the MLDC features the most comprehensive and engaging program of its kind.



The Teen Exploration Camp is for campers who will be entering the sixth through tenth grades in the coming fall. The camp operates from 9:00am-4:00pm and is the only 100% free choice program for teens. This exciting and innovative program allows campers to choose ALL of their activities each day based on their skill development. Campers can specialize in artistic, athletic, technology based activities or they can choose other, varied interests. This concept allows us to provide a great experience for every type of camper versus having to have the camper strive to assimilate into a program that may not be a good match for him or her.



Twice a week, campers can further customize their camp experience by choosing two-hour electives. These workshops allow campers to refine existing interests or discover new pursuits. Featuring a wide variety of electives, courses range from hands-on educational classes to recreational hobbies. Examples of electives and daily activities campers can choose from may include:



Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Batick, Bike Hike, Candle making, Canoeing, Candle Making, Card Making, Cheerleading, Clown Arts, Community Service, Creative Collage, Dance, Disc Golf, Drawing, Fencing, Fitness (circuit training), Fishing, Flag Football, Gardening, Geology, Golf, Hair Design, Hiking & Orientieering, Hockey, Improvisation, Jewelry Making, Karate, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Lanyards, Leather craft, Lyrics, Magic, Nature studies, Newsletter, Outdoor Cooking, Painting, Paper mache, Photography (digital/35mm), Ping-Pong, Robotics, Rock Climbing, Red Cross Swim Lessons, River Navigation, Rocketry, Rowing, Sailing, Science Projects, Scrapbooking, Sculpting, Singing, Softball, Tennis, Scooter Hockey, Skits, Soccer, Swimming, Stamp Art, Teambuilding, Tie-dye, Track Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Video Production, Volleyball, Weather Station, Woodworking.