Clear Lake Camp

Clear Lake Camp Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center - Clear Lake Camp offers residential school camp trips, day field trips, and group facility rentals.

Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center - Clear Lake Camp offers the serenity of a rural environment less than an hour's drive from Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Our 175-acres of forests, fields, and lake shore provide the perfect setting for over 8,000 participants annually from public & private schools as well as many corporate and other adult groups to connect with nature.

During staff training week, our instructors practiced running our climbing tower.
09/06/2026

During staff training week, our instructors practiced running our climbing tower.

Instructors practiced tying figure 8 knots, belaying and climbing our tower during staff training week.
09/05/2026

Instructors practiced tying figure 8 knots, belaying and climbing our tower during staff training week.

Goats ate poison ivy and brush behind the directors house. Goats are used in conservation grazing to manage invasive spe...
08/31/2026

Goats ate poison ivy and brush behind the directors house. Goats are used in conservation grazing to manage invasive species such as multiflora rose and honeysuckle.

Boletes mushrooms are a common diverse group of fleshy pore fungi found across Michigan woodlands.
08/29/2026

Boletes mushrooms are a common diverse group of fleshy pore fungi found across Michigan woodlands.

Students with the Kalamazoo Climate Crises Coalition participated in our Climbing Tower as part of their retreat at the ...
08/27/2026

Students with the Kalamazoo Climate Crises Coalition participated in our Climbing Tower as part of their retreat at the OEC, Clear Lake Camp.

In 1980, there was a reunion at Clear Lake Camp for all past and present staff members. This was a celebration of 32 yea...
08/21/2026

In 1980, there was a reunion at Clear Lake Camp for all past and present staff members. This was a celebration of 32 years as the Battle Creek Public Schools Outdoor Education Center. Participants visited the Pioneer Cabin, climbed the barn wall, canoed Clear Lake and participated in other current programs. Who attended this staff reunion?

Portage Soccer Club stepped off the field and joined us at Clear Lake Camp for some fun group-building activities to hel...
08/20/2026

Portage Soccer Club stepped off the field and joined us at Clear Lake Camp for some fun group-building activities to help strengthen teamwork, communication, and boost team spirit. Go team, go! ⚽️

Friends of Clear Lake Camp launching hot air balloons from the 6 - socks field. 🎈
08/19/2026

Friends of Clear Lake Camp launching hot air balloons from the 6 - socks field. 🎈

Everyone is invited to our annual Fall Harvest Potluck Dinner on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Campers, past staff members, ...
08/16/2026

Everyone is invited to our annual Fall Harvest Potluck Dinner on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Campers, past staff members, families and community members are welcome to attend. Dinner begins at 5 pm in the lodge. Stay for a campfire. Please share.

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10160 S M 37 Highway
Dowling, MI
49050

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(269) 721-8161

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