Crystalaire Adventures

Wilderness Expeditions for Ages 8-18

2026 Trips

A breath of fresh air

Since 1920, Crystalaire Adventures has helped young people explore the great outdoors in a fun, inclusive environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and community. Our wilderness expeditions encourage participants to unplug from the modern world so that they can build confidence in themselves and meaningful connections with their peers.

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Join us in 2026

Join us in the summer for an exciting adventure in Northern Michigan or on one of our extended expeditions.

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The Crystalaire philosophy

At Crystalaire Adventures, we empower young people through experiential learning. Our unique programming model emphasizes creativity, exploration, and community building. Our goal is to make a positive impact on each member of our community by building connections to self, others, and the natural world.

In all that we do, we embrace 5 central ideals:

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Collaboration

We empower campers to co-create their camp experience through teamwork and creativity

Non-Competition

We prioritize participation, inclusion, and community-building over competition

Unplugged

We disconnect from screens to reconnect with ourselves and others in an authentic way

Free Time

We believe creativity thrives when we have unstructured time to dream and play

Playfulness

We view play as a form of self-expression and an encourage silliness, creativity, and joy

Meet our team

Curtis McFall
(He/Him)

Owner

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Morgan Hassall
(He/Him)

Director

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Sanchze Mack
(He/Him)

Director

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Lisa Schlumbohm
(She/Her)

Director

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Megan M., Parent

"I can't say enough good things about this program. We sent our son on this trip thinking he'd make some new friends and enjoy being outside, but it was SO much more than that. He came home a more confident, more grounded version of himself and full of excitement for the future. We both can't wait for his next trip!"