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Oakland County Parks and Recreation

Wild Adventures Outdoor Camp

T.O.G.A. EXTREME
T.O.G.A. (Teens Outside Great Adventures) combines outdoor leadership, adventure teambuilding and outdoor recreation into five days full of fun and excitement! Adventure racing, kayaking, canoe swamping, climbing, geocaching knockout, longhouse teambuilding challenge and mountain biking are just the beginning. On Thursday, enjoy a day-long river canoe trip followed by a cookout, campfire, and campout under the stars at Camp Wilderness. The week ends with a fun and relaxing Beach Bash – sand sculptures, limbo contest and more. Bring your friends and take it to the EXTREME!

Class # Day Dates Time Fee Age Location
9012 M-F July 19-23 *9:30 - 3:30 p.m. $175 12-17 Rochester Municipal Park

*These are camp times, not pick up times.  Campers will be picked up around 8am. Exact times will be posted as soon as available.

 

CAMP H20
Spend five days kayaking & snorkeling the lazy river, boogie boarding & rafting in the wavepool, aquatic safety teambuilding activities, and more at Red Oaks Water Park. Enjoy relaxation and fun on the many parks attractions. Show off your wild side with your own hand-made tie dye t-shirt. Test your skills with relays, penny diving, and Camp H2O-lympics. Don’t forget to bring your friends, a swimsuit, and towel! 

Class # Day Dates Time Fee Age Location
9013 M-F July 26-30 *9:30 - 3:30 p.m. $175 12-17 Rochester Municipal Park

*These are camp times, not pick up times.  Campers will be picked up around 8am. Exact times will be posted as soon as available.

Wild Adventures
Fun and safe outdoor activities to bring learning and fun together as one – geocaching scavenger hunts, star lab, big wheeling, fishing and fort building to name a few. From “Uck, Yuck and Muck” nature education activities to camouflage (a new twist on hide & seek) to crafts to climbing towers to waterparks the adventure never ends!  Give your child a chance to create memories and great stories for them to take back to school this year!

Class # Day Dates Time Fee Age Location
9014 M-F Aug 2-6 *9:30 - 3:30 p.m. $140 5-12 Rochester Municipal Park

*These are camp times, not pick up times.  Campers will be picked up around 8am. Exact times will be posted as soon as available.

 

Participants will be picked up at the Rochester Municipal Park near the Police Station and bussed to Independence Oaks County Park and back. Pick up time and drop off times will be available at registration time. Extended care is available from 7:00 a.m. – until camp starts and from when they get dropped off until 6 pm. Latchkey is $3.00 per hour, per child. Please look at our punch card system under the RARA Day Camp Information. ENROLLMENTS ARE LIMITED, REGISTRATION IS TAKEN IN PERSON ONLY! Upon registration, please bring with you the following information: child’s doctor’s name and phone number, date of last tetanus shot, medical information, name of insurance company, address, and group policy number.

RARA * 108 E. Second Street * Rochester * MI * 48307 * 248-656-8308