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

We're committed to helping participants uncover the inner strengths, build confidence, and form deep connections with their peers. Our camper-led approach to outdoor exploration is grounded in 3 core principles:

Creativity

Participants are given autonomy to choose everything from the trails we hike to the food we eat. Our guides provide the safety framework and skill instruction, then step back to let campers lead the way. We celebrate new ideas and "outside the box" thinking.

Collaboration

Exploring the outdoors is a team sport and we all have important roles to play. We work together to ensure everyone is safe, feels supported, and included; we focus on communication, co-creation, and shared problem-solving to ensure all voices are heard.

Community

We're intentional about cultivating inclusive and supportive group dynamics. We emphasize clear and respectful communication so that we can foster trust and connection within our group. We make decisions by consensus and celebrate each participant's unique skills and perspectives.

Meet our team

Curtis McFall

Owner

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Lisa Schlumbohm

Director

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Morgan Hassall

Director

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Sanchze Mack

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!"