Camp Daggett
Camp Daggett is a not-for-profit childrens' summer camp in Petoskey, Michigan on Walloon Lake. The camp is open and staffed year 'round. It is not affiliated with any group or religious organization, but is independent. Daggett offers a High Ropes course, with an indoor and outdoor facility, team building activities, and more.
History
In 1922 Walter J MacMillan was hired as the physical education teacher at Petoskey High School. Part of the duties as teacher was to run a summer boys camping program. In 1923 MacMillan holds a ten day boys camp south of present day Camp Daggett on Walloon Lake. In 1924 another ten day boys camp was held, this time north of present day Camp Daggett. In 1925 Camp Daggett opens as a boys camp. The land a gift from the Daggett Family.
In a Quit-Claim Deed dated 22 September 1924, the parcel in Charlevoix County, Michigan described as "Lot four, less five acres off the north side thereof, of section twenty one, in township thirt-four north of range six west" was deeded to held for a camp and it would be known as "Daggett Camp".