Add On Programs

At the beginning of the session, campers choose their own activities, including Swimming, Archery, A&C, Canoeing, Drama, and more! We do offer four concentration classes which allow campers to experience a more advanced and thorough curriculum for the following activities: Sailing, Horseback Riding, Water-skiing, and Climbing Wall. These concentration programs are available at an additional cost and the camper must be registered before camp begins. All concentration programs are available for both one-week or two-week sessions, except Climbing Wall, which is only available the second week of a two-week session. You can register your camper for these programs the same way you would register for a regular AGQ session. 

Due to the popularity of concentration programs, campers will only be eligible to sign up for one pre-registered concentration class per week for their time at AGQ. We want to ensure that as many campers as possible can experience an add-on program, while also preserving the benefit of camper-elected activities for hours where they are not in their concentration. This way, campers can gain independence, and spend time in hours with friends and cabin-mates.

Please note that parents are not required to sign their camper up for an add-on activity. These are recommended for campers who are interested in enhancing their skills in these areas since each will run for two periods, rather than the standard one period. They will have the choice to choose from a variety of activities at camp that do not cost extra. They will also have the opportunity to go to the climbing wall with their cabin group at some point throughout their session.

Horseback Riding concentration

Campers will spend their morning or afternoon up at our barn learning about the care of horses and riding techniques. The camper will go through a series of lessons with our Barn Staff over the course of the week.

For those who are not signed up for Horseback Riding, AGQ offers Trail Rides for an additional fee out of the camper’s Store Account.

sailing concentration

Campers signed up for Sailing Concentration will spend their afternoon on Burt Lake mastering the art of sailing! We have a variety of boats in out fleet, perfect for campers of every skill level. Our sailing staff allow campers to have hands-on experience and independence on the water as campers develop their sailing skills over the week. Will you get your Admiral’s Award this summer? Sign up to find out!

waterskiing concentration

Campers will be assigned to certain blocks (AM or PM) throughout the week to go out on our ski boat and waterski! Out Ski Staff are trained in helping campers who are beginners and challenging those who are pros! Will you be able to get up on one ski this summer? We sure think you can!

AGQ Stayover Camp

Stayover camp is the only add-on offered that is not a concentration program. It is an overnight camping experience facilitated by 2-3 staff members where campers who are staying for one of the following *session pairs listed below will be supervised between sessions. Stayover campers will stay on camp for the evening but during the day will be able to explore local towns, do laundry, and enjoy the beauty that is northern Michigan in the summer..

Session 1 to 2 (6/22-6/23)

Session 2 to 3 (7/6-7/7)

Session 3 to 4 (7/21-7/22)

Session 4 to 5 (8/10-8/11)

Session 5 to 6 (8/11-8/17)

Due to the structure of these sessions, there will be a day in between each starting in Summer 2024. Campers can either get picked up for the day in-between or sign up for our Stayover Camp. Stayover camp is listed as an ‘Add-On’ in the registration platform, but will not count towards the camper’s allocated add-on sessions. Spots are limited so please make sure to register early.