Mountain Activities

June 9 - September 3, 2012

Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa is northern Michigan's home for summer fun. You'll find activities for everyone in the family–young and young at heart.

No advance reservations needed unless stated. Drop-in programs require parental supervision. In case of inclement weather, call the Park at Water's Edge at 800.968.7686 ext. 7000 for back-up location or programming.

This Week At Crystal

Crystal Quest  

Crystal Quest

This interactive family journey sends you in many enchanted directions. Create a magic wand, discover magic powers and seek to be crowned as you discover the secrets of the Mountain. Complete the Quest and continue the journey with the new Quest Master.

Hours: Daily at the Park at Water's Edge
Cost: $10 per Quest

VIP Mountain Badge  

VIP Mountain Badge

Buy this badge and save on mountains of fun! Includes:
  • Build-a-Buddy Kit
  • Two-hour Bike Rental -OR-
Two rides down the Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide
  • Two climbs on the Vertical Edge Climbing Wall
  • Crystal Quest Scavenger Hunt
  • Ice Cream Cone
  • Choice of 1 Mountain Activity:
Tie-Dye, Candy Craze, Kites, Puppets, Chairlift Ride, or Camp Craft
    Hours: Available daily at Park at Water's Edge or Mountain Adventure Zone
Cost: $45 per person

Volleyball  

Family Field Games

Sign up for some intense family excitement! Field games for all ages including volleyball, disc golf, kickball and more.

Hours: Tuesdays & Fridays: 6:30pm
Cost: Free to Houseguests

Family Campfire  

Family Campfire

Share stories and roast marshmallows under the stars with family and friends.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday at 8pm
Cost: Free to Houseguests
   

GeoCaching  

GeoCaching & GPS Scavenger Hunt

The ultimate in hide-and-seek. Rent a GPS unit at the Mountain Adventure Zone or use your own. Pick up the coordinates and find the hidden cache. Or try your skills at the new GPS scavenger hunt!

Hours:: Available daily at the Mountain Adventure Zone
Cost:: $10 for two-hour GPS rental

Chairlift Rides  

Chairlift Rides

Ride our Crystal Clipper chairlift and enjoy panoramic views of three counties and top of the mountain attractions including live musical entertainment, a family sand box, face painting, snack bar, cash bar and more.

Hours: Available select evenings June thru October. View Schedule
Cost: $5 per person. Ages 8 and under ride free with a paying adult.

NEW! Full Moon Chairlift Rides - July 2 & 31, 9-11pm

Luau Party  

NEW! Monday Night Luau

Gather for an evening of relaxing summer time fun! Enjoy live music, drink specials, yard games, face paiting and more from 8-10pm on the front lawn!

Hours: Select Mondays in June, July & August, 8-10pm

Build a Buddy  

Build-A-Buddy Workshop PLUS!

This workshop gives kids the opportunity to create and adopt a stuffed bear, moose, elephant and more. These cuddly creatures will warm the hearts of all ages.

Hours: Mondays & Fridays, 5:30-6pm
Cost: $24 kit includes a Crystal Mountain logo t-shirt for your buddy and birth certificate.
Additional wardrobe selections "to-go" kits and accessories are also available for purchase at the Park at Water's Edge.

Puppets & Pillows

Join us for an interactive puppet and pillow workshop. Create your own handpuppet or stuff a soft pillow.

Hours: Mondays & Thursdays, 4-5pm
Cost: $6 per puppet or $10 for puppet & pillow

Beads and Crafts  

Camp Crafts

Remember the joy you felt at summer camp? Revisit those memories by creating a unique camp craft. Crafts vary by week.

Hours: Thursdays & Sundays, 7pm
Cost: $6 per craft

NEW! Meet the Reptiles

Meet our newest reptile friends. Get up close and personal with a turtle, snake or lizard!

Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 4:30pm
Cost: Free to Houseguests

Family Tie-Dye  

Tie-Dye Time

Explore your creativity with our tie-dye workshop. Enjoy bright colors and original designs on bandanas, hoodies, totebags, t-shirts and more. It's fun and easy for the whole family.

Hours: Tuesdays & Saturdays, 5-6pm
Cost: Items starting at $10

Kite Building  

Kite Building

Construct, decorate and fly your very own personalized kite.

Cost: $6 per kite kit

Outdoor Movie  

Outdoor Movie Under The Stars

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and snuggle up for a big screen feature film under the stars. Check the This Week at Crystal flier.

Hours: Tuesdays & Fridays, Dusk
Cost: Free admission, snacks available for purchase

Mountain Memories By Natural Images Photography

Capture your Crystal Mountain memories with the help of a professional. Private sessions are available by request. Prints available for purchase.

Reservations required. Call 800.968.7686 ext. 7000.

 

 

Recreation Equipment, Board Games & Movie Rentals

• FREE Recreation Equipment Sign-Out: Enjoy croquet, soccer, bocce ball, basketball, kickball, sand volleyball, badminton, horseshoes and more. Available at the Park at Water's Edge.
• FREE Board Game Sign-Out: For an evening of family fun, choose from Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders, Trivial Pursuit and many other games. Available year-round at the Park at Water's Edge.
• Giant Checkerboard:Stop by the Mountain Adventure Zone for a free game of checkers. Held outdoors on the lawn.
• Movie Rentals: Select a movie from a variety of family classics, children's favorites and new releases. $3 per day. Available year-round at the Park at Water's Edge.

Activity Schedule subject to change.
800.968.7686 ext. 7000
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12500 Crystal Mountain Dr. - Thompsonville, Michigan 49683 | (800) 968-7686