Outdoor Adventure Team

  • July 14 - 17, 2025

  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

    500 West Fletcher Street
    Alpena, Michigan 49707
Ticket Price $40.00 Register Here
Description

Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary hosts this summer program which introduces high school students to the numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation and education within the region of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and encourages them to engage with the world around them through place-based education practices. Through the lens of history, stewardship, and filmmaking, youth will explore the natural and cultural resources that shaped northeast Michigan and learn ways to participate in and preserve these treasures for future generations. On the final day, participants will join a filmmaking workshop to create a one-minute documentary of their experience. Cameras and filmmaking equipment provided. 

This program is for students entering 9th - 12th grades. 

This program runs daily, Mon - Thu, from 8:00AM - 4:00PM.

This is a full, four-day adventure to various locations including, North Point Nature Preserve,  Rockport State Recreation Area, Besser Natural Area, and more! It will include activities like hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and exploration of the Sanctuary. 

Lunch and snacks are provided. Transportation is also provided. 

Date & Time

Jul 14, 2025 8:00 AM - Jul 17, 2025 4:00 PM

Venue Details

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

500 West Fletcher Street
Alpena, Michigan 49707 Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Established in 2010 by local community leaders, the Friends of TBNMS is a nonprofit 501(c)3. Its founders envisioned the significant opportunity the sanctuary offered for protecting our Great Lakes and their rich maritime history, hands-on educational experiences for area students, and local economic development. Today, that vision has become a reality with the Friends of TBNMS sharing a close working relationship with the sanctuary staff, playing a critical role in funding the sanctuary’s education programs, community outreach efforts, unique museum experiences, and research.


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