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Many of our Michigan Leadership Camps offer Winter & Winter Break Leadership Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in December, 2024.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Leadership Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.
Many of our Leadership Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for December, 2024.
Looking for a Great Michigan Leadership Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Michigan Day Leadership Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Michigan Summer Leadership Camps also offer Year Round Leadership Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Leadership Programs, too.
Searching for Michigan Leadership Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Leadership Camps are now listing their 2025 Winter & Winter Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL MI Camps with Winter & Winter Break Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
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FEATURED LEADERSHIP CAMP
Camp Pillsbury
Owatonna, Minnesota
507-214-2200
Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Pillsbury is a unique summer camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 17. Strong offerings in Theater, Circus, Music, Dance, Sports, Magic, Technology, and more. More than 100 activities! Campers choose their activities daily, making each day special for each individual camper. Five, 2 WEEK sleepaway sessions begin June 14th to August 23rd. Enroll now at CampPillsbury.com.
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Visit Our Twistars USA Summer Camp Website
517-322-0360
twistarsoffice[AT]twistarsusa.com
9410 Davis Hwy
Dimondale, Michigan 48821
CAMPER AGES: 7-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Housing can be available for those under 9th grade
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Gymnastics, and more. Camp Includes 5-6 Hours Of Gymnastics/dance Training Plus Evening Activities (such As Bowling, Mini Golf, Water Park Etc)
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 15 minutes from the Lansing Michigan airport, 90 west of the Detroit Metro Airport, 45 minutes east of the Grand Rapids Airport and 45 minutes southwest of the Flint Airport.
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CAMP FACILITIES: State of the art gymnastics facility that features some of the most accomplished club and collegiate coaches in the USA.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are a camp that is focused on teaching gymnastics skills in a safe yet high energy environment. This is a working camp but we still have time for FUN! This is the home of 2011 World Champion Jordyn Wieber and the camp is directed by 2011 World Team Head Coach and 2012 Olympic Team Head Coach, John Geddert
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Coaches attend free and are encouraged to participate and learn.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1- June 15-18 (Boys and Girls)
Session 2- June 19-22 (Girls)
Session 3- June 23-26 (Girls)
Session 4- June 27-30 (Girls)
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Experienced coaches may apply to USATwistar[AT]aol.com.
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Twistars USA Summer Camp
Be sure to ask each Michigan Leadership Camp about the amount of leadership instruction and the overall intensity of their leadership program.
Some Top Michigan Leadership Camps offer rigorous daily leadership training and lots of intensive leadership experience. Other great Michigan Camps offer leadership as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Camp Mirage Website
734-420-4655
campmirage[AT]live.com
39500 Five Mile Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
CAMPER AGES: 4 - 14
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Day Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Football, Cheerleading, Soccer, Golf, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Technology, and more. Football, Soccer, Field Trips, Day Spa, Hollywood Movie Making, Street Hockey, Tasty Science & Much More!
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Plymouth, MI off of Five Mile Road and 1-275.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Vacation with us this Summer! Camp Mirage, rated one of the top summer day camps in Michigan, offers 36 exciting day camps for children ages 4-14. Our camp is built around one simple idea � the feel, excitement and camaraderie of an overnight camp in a day camp setting. Our unique offerings encourage children to develop self-confidence and independence.
Our After-Camp program has a community center feel, offering a super cool place to "hang" out in the afternoons. Check out Harry Potter, Football, Golf, Hollywood Movie Making, Babysitter's University, LEGO Star Wars, Nerf Zombie Land, Tasty Science, Bedroom Makeover, Day Spa Girls Retreat, World Cup Soccer, Water and Theme Park Bonanza Field Trip, Pottery, Model Making, Hoops and much more.
Prices start at $125 per week. Join the Camp Mirage family and arrange your child's entire summer, a few weeks or a one-week experience with us. We're going to make this summer the best yet!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Call about our Leadership Programs.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Week long programs starting at $125.
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Camp Mirage
Some Michigan Leadership Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Michigan Leadership Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Lake Ann Camp Website
231-275-7329
info[AT]lakeanncamp.com
18400 Maple Street
Lake Ann, Michigan 49650
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Mailing Address: PO Box 109 Lake Ann, MI 49650
CAMPER AGES: 4th-12th grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in beautiful north western Michigan, betweenTraverse City and the National Sand Dunes. Our camp is situated on 320 acres of property, including nearly a mile of lake front on Lake View, Lake. Camp photos and a virtual tour are available on our web site at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeanncamp.com
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CAMP FACILITIES: Here is how previous campers have described our property: "Beautiful buildings," "Comfortable cabins," "Clean bathrooms," "Great food," "Awesome lake front activities and swimming." We work hard to maintain great looking, quality buildings that are clean, comfortable and functional for overnight camping. We don't want our message to be distracted by our structures. Our lake is a great place for swimming and has numerous activities to keep campers engaged and relaxed. Outdoor basketball courts, open fields, disc golf and dozens of other on site activities help make Lake Ann Camp a place for great activities and making awesome summer camp memories!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Lake Ann Camp focuses on helping campers by utilizing a facilitator-led model. In other words, our counselors and program staff receive over 100 hours of training in order to help campers unpack God's truth on their own. To do this, we use every part of our program, from free time to chapel, from meals to high ropes course, in order to engage campers every day. Our camp was established in 1948, and our full time staff has years of camping experience. Since 1948, we have grown in both size of property, and number of campers we see each year, and we continually seek to create life-changing experiences for every individual and group. You can view staff profiles and history about Lake Ann on our web site.
We are certified with the ACA (American Camping Association), a process that demands excellence and care in all that we do. You can be confident we do our best in keeping your campers safe in every activity we present. We are also members of the CCCA (Christ Camping and Conference Association. Our camp happily complies with the ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) in order to demonstrate financially responsible bookkeeping. Lake Ann Camp is rated as a "Best Christian Workplace", a certification that examines and rates each facet of employment here at the camp. Lake Ann Camp is well known for its use of low and high ropes initiatives for both Sr and Jr High campers.
We also have special programs geared toward students in transition. For example, as part of our regular summer programming we have camps geared specifically for 6th and 9th grade students. 6th grade students, preparing for the transition into middle school, enjoy an amazing week soaking in God's creation through a tailor made program focusing on God's power. They stay in cool tree forts, enjoy a creation walk in a nearby stream, tube rides down the river, hikes up (and down!) the sand dunes as well as an unforgettable experience on our camp bog. 9th graders, gearing up for entering high school, start on camp property Monday and Tuesday, but Tuesday afternoon take off for a 3-day river rafting trip. While camping on the banks of the river and learning how to cook and prepare food as a team, campers learn confidence in God and His provisions, as well as crucial team-working skills.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Participants who have graduated at least one year prior to the start of camping season, are eligible to apply to work on staff as a counselor or program director. Both of these positions are paid and come with excellent training (over 100 hours!) before campers arrive on site. Many of our former staff continue to use their Lake Ann Camp training in their vocations, both full-time ministry and in the work force.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available on a camper by camper basis. Please contact the camp with a request, and we will discuss your needs discretely and professionally with an aim to assist.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: While we are most known for our summer programming, Lake Ann Camp offers year-around camping opportunities. Our snowy winters make for great group retreats and winter camps, and we host not only youth camps, but couples, pastors and men's and women's retreats throughout the year.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Lake Ann Camp is visited by campers from all over the country. In 2014 alone, campers experienced a week or weekend event at LAC from all over the country, including 23 states and over 12 countries. If you are interested in Lake Ann Camp for a week a weekend or to book your own group activity, please contact us through our web site at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeanncamp.com.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Each week of Lake Ann summer camp summer features 5 different programs, for ages 4th - 12th grade: Juniors (4th-5th), Jumpstart (6th), Junior High (7th-8th), Freshstart (9th) and Senior High (10th-12th). In 2015, our first week of camp is June 15th - 20th. We have camping sessions for 8 consecutive weeks, concluding with our last week August 3rd - 8th. Prices range from $350 - $430 depending on the week and the age. Please visit our web site for more details and information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeanncamp.com.
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Lake Ann Camp
Visit Our Camp Tannadoonah Website
574-387-6095
info[AT]tannadoonah.org
14751 Harvey St.
Vandalia, Michigan 49095
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Tannadoonah Video
CAMPER AGES: 5 to 17 years
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Overnight and day camp programs, and offer weekend stays between sessions
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Camp Fire
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Tannadoonah offers a traditional resident camp program with all the highlights of summer camp: swimming, boating, archery, nature, sports, crafts, and most of all, FUN! Owned and operated by Camp Fire River Bend, our camp is located just outside of South Bend, IN. We offer programs for campers ages 5 to 17, boys and girls. Lots of great activities, specialty programs, and leadership CIT programs, too!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We are generally able to accommodate campers with special needs. Before registering, please contact us so we can discuss your camper's needs, and determine if we are the right fit for your child.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Waterskiing, Wake Boarding, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Leadership Programs, Flag Football, CSI, Volleyball, Guitar, Lego Robotics, Canoe Trips On The River, Cooking, Baking
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Tannadoonah is a traditional residential summer camp for youth ages 5 to 16. We are located 45 minutes north east of South Bend, IN. Camp Tannadoonah has 45 acres atop a hill on beautiful Birch Lake, in Vandalia, MI. Each week has different specialty activities, as well as all the basic activities that are offered every week (archery, nature, sports, crafts, drama, dance, photography, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, stand up paddle boards, waterskiing, and many more! Check out our website (tannadoonah.org) for photographs and videos, as well as registration information.
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CAMP FACILITIES: 9 camper sleeping cabins, large dining hall that seats 200, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, amphitheater, 900 feet of waterfront on Birch Lake (one of the cleanest lakes in Michigan)
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Tannadoonah offers a traditional resident camp program with all the highlights of summer camp: swimming, boating, archery, nature, sports, crafts, and most of all, FUN! Camp Tannadoonah is owned and operated by Camp Fire River Bend, and is located just outside of South Bend, IN. We offer programs for campers ages 5 to 17, boys and girls. Check out our website for much more information!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a 2- to 4-week-long Counselor in Training Program. We know that the best campers make the best counselors in the future, and want to provide as much training as we can for campers who wish to learn about being a counselor.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Full or partial "Camperships" (scholarships for camp) are available. Funds are allotted based on demonstrated financial need. Please see the financial aid portion of the website for details.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have two family camp weekends, one in the fall and one in the spring. More information about these programs is available at register.tannadoonah.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have monthly council-sponsored activities that are open to all youth. These include fall camp, a harvest party, craft workshops, bowling outings, a fun fair and fun run, and many others!
We also operate the extended day program at Good Shepherd Montessori School in South Bend, IN, and an after school program at Sam Adams Elementary in Cassopolis, MI.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The 2020 season runs from June 14 through August 8. One-week sessions cost $650, and include all activities except waterskiing, wakeboarding, and canoe trips. Check out our website for more details, and registration information.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We will be hiring for the following positions in 2020:
Kitchen Manager
Waterfront Director
Cabin Counselors
Program Leaders
Maintenance Assistant
Assistant Cook(s)
Dishwasher(s)
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.CampFire.Simplicant.com for applications.
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Camp Tannadoonah
Visit Our Summer Art Camps and Workshops Website
510-353-0860 or 925-353-2877
jessica[AT]ichenartacademy.com
43319 Mission Blvd
Fremont, California 94539
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Ichen Art Academy, Fremont School
43319 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
Ichen Art Academy, Pleasanton School
4430 Willow Road, Suite I
Pleasanton CA 94588
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Summer Art Camps and Workshops Video
CAMPER AGES: Art Camps (5-8), Digital Illustration(9+), Workshops(11+)
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Online. Weekly summer art camps and workshops and weekend art classes
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Both online and in-person art camps for ages 5-9.
Digital Illustration online camps for ages 9+;
Art workshops for ages 11+.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: 4430 Willow Road, Suite I
Pleasanton, CA 94588
We also have over 100+ online summer art camps and workshops for K-12 students.
Please visit our Facebook webpage Our Camp Website Link: Facebook.com for camp photos for the past five years. You will be amazed by the high quality of our students artworks.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.
Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.
Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):
--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)
Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com
OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com
Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com
Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com
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Summer Art Camps and Workshops
Visit Our Crystalaire Adventures Website
(414) 803 7080
(231) 352 7589
micah[AT]crystalaireadventures.com
info[AT]crystalaireadventures.com
Buena Road
Frankfort, Michigan 49635
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Michigan, Wisconsin & Canada Adventure Trips
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 1129
Frankfort, MI 49635
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Crystalaire Adventures Video
CAMPER AGES: 9 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Adventure-based programs
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): No religious affiliation
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Crystalaire Adventures is an adventure travel and education program in northern Michigan. We believe in offering playful, inclusive outdoor experiences in wild places that offer meaningful experiences. We are part of a larger coalition of programs that focus on designing fun and engaging social networks that let participants define and dictate the experience that they have. Rather than filling our trips with adult-developed programming, our participants get to help co-lead and create the experience on every trip.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Please learn more about our ability to accommodate special needs on trips at: Our Camp Website Link: www.crystalaireadventures.com
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Canoe / Canoeing
Kayak / Kayaking
Climb / Climbing
Cave / Caving
Bike / Biking
Backpacking
Hiking
Sailing
Community Service
CAMP LOCATION: We operate out of Camp Lookout, alongside the Lake Michigan shoreline in Frankfort south of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Our trips take place around the country and region, into the Upper Peninsula, and even into Canada.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our philosophy is based around designing inclusive social groups that allow for participants to express themselves and have a say in the experience. Participants will set the schedule, control the route, and are given the freedom to develop their own games and activities while on our programs.
Participants will sleep in tents (excepting sailing programs, where accommodations are typically on the boats themselves). Participants will typically travel daily, learning to prepare their own meals on fires and camp stoves, setting up their own schedules, learning outdoor skills (survival skills, map and compass, etc...), and learning about group dynamics.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Crystalaire has been offering alternative outdoor adventure education experiences for almost a century. Our staff are highly trained, and will have lifeguarding and wilderness medicine certifications as well as prior experience. We believe in creating playful and inclusive trips in wild places that offer meaningful experiences for all participants. We consider each trip to be a "microsociety," and give our participants the chance to weigh in and decide how they want that "microsociety" to function, how they want people to be treated, and how they want group decisions to be made.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: 16 and 17 year old campers are welcome to join us on our Cojourn, a 3-week outdoor leadership intensive that focuses on our group management and social dynamics curriculum. More information can be found online.
18 - 21 year old applicants can join our Apprenticeship program for a 4-6 week intensive training in outdoor leadership. This is a paid internship.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We provide scholarships based on your own assessment of your need. Let us know what help you need, we'll believe you and will do what we can to meet it.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camps can be created using the Choose Your Own Adventure option.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We plan trips year round, and are willing to work with you to plan a trip during a spring break, fall break, weekend, or other time of year. We also offer after school programs, can contribute to classroom curriculum or field trips, or can offer training and certifications throughout the year.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Trips vary widely, ranging from 2-days to 3-weeks. For a complete set of programs, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.crystalaireadventures.com
2015 trips include backpacking (2 days, 5 days, 2 weeks, 3 weeks), canoeing (2 weeks), community service (2 weeks), and sailing (1 week).
We also offer a "Choose Your Own Adventure" program, where groups of kids (or adults!) work with us to plan a trip specific to their needs.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are currently accepting jobs for outdoor adventure guides. More information can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.crystalaireadventures.com
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Crystalaire Adventures
Visit Our 4-H Camp Kidwell Website
269-521-3559
campkidwell[AT]btc-bci.com
39000 1st Ave
Bloomingdale, Michigan 49026
CAMPER AGES: 4-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): 4- H
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Kidwell is a youth camp for children 4-16 yrs old. We offer day camps, and overnight camps. Each week has a new theme and exciting activities for the children to learn, grow, and explore the world around them.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Science, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. We Offer Canoeing, Archery, Drama, Horseback Riding, Water Trampoline, Ropes Course, Nature Exploration, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Campfires & So Much More!
CAMP LOCATION: We are located West of Kalamazoo, East of South Haven, North of Paw Paw and South of Grand Rapids, MI.
From Grand Rapids MI:
1. Take US 131 South to the Otsego exit and turn right on M-89 (west)
2. Take M-89 to Jefferson Rd. and turn left
3. Take Jefferson Rd. to 21st St. and turn left (south)
4. 21st St. will turn into 102nd Ave. (west)
5. Take 102nd Ave. to 40th St. and turn left (south)
6. Take 40th St. to 1st Ave. and turn left (east)
7. Camp will be on your left.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 66 beds in heated cabins (great for winter camps), 20 beds in unheated cabins. We are located on Eagle Lake for wonderful water activities. Recreation/dining hall, and bathrooms with 4 showers each for boys and girls.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff attends team building and other educational programs to help teach the children.
Each staff member is CPR certified.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have CIT and LIT programs.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have numerous scholarships available. Visit our web to register.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Memorial Day Breakfast and Supper
Annual Golf outing
Halloween Festival
Festival of Trees
Winter Camp
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our camps start on June 26 and run weekly thru August 19, 2016.
Each week has a special theme and activities, visit our website to register for the camp of your choice.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are hiring for our summer camps. Please visit our web page at Our Camp Website Link: www.campkidwell.org or email us at campkidwell[AT]btc-bci.com
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4H Camp Kidwell
Visit Our Habonim Dror Camp Tavor Website
269-215-1399
Randy[AT]camptavor.org
info[AT]camptavor.org
59884 A.L Jones Road
Three Rivers, MI 48201
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
4444 Second Avenue
Detroit, MI
98201
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Habonim Dror Camp Tavor Video
CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Spend your summer swimming, boating, crafting, camping and having fun while learning to be a leader! Camp Tavor is an inclusive and nurturing community where you will cultivate a strong sense of social justice, environmental responsibility, a connection with Israel and a positive personal Jewish Identity. Call today for more information or chat with us online.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We are a nut-free environment that can accommodate allergies and special diets.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, and more. Our 2-week & Longer Programs Offer Camping & Canoe Trips To Lake Michigan & The Sand Dunes In Indiana. We'll Teach Campers How To Camp Properly Leaving No Trace, Respecting The Environment.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Tavor is nestled on 68 acres of pristine Michigan woodlands on Kaiser Lake in Three Rivers about 30- minutes from Kalamazoo and 2.5 hours from both Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our youngest campers live in bunks while our older campers experience nature in our large canvas tents that can sleep up to 10! Camp Tavor has a working farm, swimming pool, basketball court, and soccer fields, as well as an outdoor amphitheater for campfires and talent shows. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos and videos!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Tavor is all about youth-empowerment and teaching our campers how to be the change they want to see! Our Tzevet (staff) are almost all former campers who understand what camp is like, they are bringing their favorite activities and programs to a new generation. Learning while laughing!
At Camp Tavor, our campers learn to be critical but independent thinkers while creating a caring community.
Caring for it whether they're working on the farm or cleaning bathrooms or prepping meals! They will experience pride and ownership while learning and building skills and friendships that will last a lifetime!
We work closely with the Foundation for Jewish Camp and JCamp180. We are accredited by the American Camp Association.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Tavor offers a 7-week CIT program for campers entering grade 12, called Madatz. In the first half of the program, the Madatz participants learn with seasoned camp staff. In the second half of the program, participants are placed in a cabin or tent and are working directly with campers.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: At Camp Tavor, money should never be a reason to not come to camp!
We will work with you to find all grants that may be available through Temple's, JCC's, Jewish Federations.
Camp Tavor also offers a need-based scholarship program and we work with the Foundation for Jewish Camp to provide first-time camper grants up to $1000.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Not ready for the summer yet? Come learn about Camp Tavor as a family!
We'll celebrate Shabbat together on a weekend getaway from cell phones, television, and other life distractions!
Family Camp is the perfect opportunity to play, swim, learn, sing, and create new camp memories with your family and friends!
Check Our Camp Website Link: www.camptavor.org for more or call us!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Tavor offers two year-long opportunities. We operate a "Ken" which we use as Nest in Ann Arbor, MI, and Chicago, IL, and Columbus, OH. Kids of all ages are invited to experience our programming and have fun whether it's Ice Skating, Soup-er Bowl, or Havdallah game night.
We also have year-long programming for 9th-12th graders called Bonimot Tzedek. This program focuses on social justice education rooted in Judaism. Leadership development, social action, and organizing.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Tavor's farm has been verified by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).
MAEAP Verified farms are recognized by the state of Michigan for following all laws having to do with agriculture practices, as well as all GAAMP's in Michigan (Generally Accepted Agricultural Management Practices.)
The real value in this for Camp Tavor is the demonstration that we are raising generations of kids who care about agriculture and doing it the right way.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer 5-day, 2-week, 3-week, 4-week, and 7-week sessions. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.CampTavor.Org for more information on Dates & Rates.
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Visit Our Camp Crystal Website
(231) 352-9311
mdirksen[AT]cascadechristian.com
media[AT]michigandisciples.org
2365 South Shore Dr
Frankfort, Michigan 49635
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 4-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Family Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Non-Denominational
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Crystal offers overnight summer camps for children and youth ages 7+. We also have a day camp for younger campers who might not be ready to spend a night away from family just yet. We also have a few different family camp options for all ages.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We have well-trained staff who are equipped to handle a myriad of special needs campers and are excited to do so. We follow an integrative model, so special needs campers feel welcomed into the community we build at camp throughout the week. We have adaptable programming and follow a challenge-by-choice model that encourages all campers to reach to their greatest potential.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Dodgeball, Gaga Ball, Hiking
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 35 miles west of Traverse City on the south shore of Crystal Lake in Frankfort, MI.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 3 cabins each with 4-5 different bunk rooms. We also have a chapel, a multipurpose building, 3 cottages, a dining hall, and quarters for the camp director and nurse.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are ACA accredited and do comprehensive training for all of our staff, along with recuring training before each session.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Please contact Michael Dirksen at mdirksen[AT]cascadechristian.com to apply to be a CIT.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have a significant amount of Scholarships available. Please contact Michael Dirksen at mdirksen[AT]cascadechristian.com to apply.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have two family camp sessions, one is an extended weekend and the other is a traditional full week. Check our website for the latest information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check our website for the latest information.
Our Camp Website Link: www.crystalconferencecenter.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Lifeguard, cooks assistant
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Visit Our St. Francis Camp on the Lake Website
(517)-688-9212
campadmin[AT]saintfranciscamp.org
10120 Murrey Rd
Jerome, Michigan 49249
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our St. Francis Camp on the Lake Video
CAMPER AGES: 8+, no restriction on age of adult campers
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): International Order of Alhambra, Knights of Columbus
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: St. Francis Camp on the Lake is a 501-(c)3, non-profit organization committed to providing the ultimate camp experience to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Jerome, Michigan, St. Francis Camp on the Lake provides campers with personalized programs that promote personal growth and emotional and physical well-being.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
and more. Camp For Children & Adults With Developmental Disabilities.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Jerome, Michigan, off of Route 12. We are 30 minutes South of Jackson and 1 hour Southeast of Ann Arbor.
For more information, about St. Francis Camp on the Lake and our programs contact our Camp Director.
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CAMP FACILITIES: St. Francis Camp on the Lake provides campers with personalized programs that promote personal growth and emotional and physical well-being. St. Francis Camp on the Lake’s 36-acre site includes 195 feet of waterfront located on the shores of Goose Lake, sandy beach, rustic woods, developed nature trails, sports area, adventure course and two beautiful cedar lodges where campers and counselors are housed.
St. Francis Camp on the Lake is the premier camping facility for those with special needs. We provide week long summer camp programs which are aimed at inspiring individual campers to be potent, loving, contributing human beings. Our specially designed programs truly empower the individual camper.
Activities include: swimming, boating and tubing on Goose Lake; arts & crafts; sports; leisure activities; waterslide; trampoline; nature crafts and education.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: St. Francis Camp on the Lake provides residential and day camps to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Separate one-week camp sessions begin in June and run through August with a maximum of 35 campers per week. We maintain a 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio.
St. Francis Camp on the Lake offers a personalized camping experience to meet the individual needs and interests of each camper. To ensure the emotional and physical well-being of the campers we serve, our staff is specially trained to meet each camper's behavioral, medical and dietary needs. Specialty dietary services and 1:1 care are available, please contact the camp for more information.
St. Francis Camp on the Lake offers individualized attention to our campers’ medical conditions. Each staff member is trained in CPR, First-Aid, AED use, diabetic care, seizure response and camper direct care. We have a Health Officer on site 24 hours a day and an office and infirmary equipped to handle basic medical needs. The camp’s physician is on call 24 hour a day in case of a medical emergency.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: St. Francis Camp on the Lake provides 1 week CIT programs throughout the summer. Our CITs represent a wide range of individuals who include past and current campers, local high school students, and volunteers from the community. CITs receive a stipend for the week and assist with program facilitation, activity planning, and other camp related tasks. All CITS are required to complete a ca-mper application and have a clear criminal background check if over the age of 18. For more information, please -contact the Camp Director at 517-688-9212 or campadmin[AT]saintfranciscamp.org.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Need-based Camperships are available. Please call or email to request a campership application form.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Day Camp: $250
June 16-19 8:00 am-3:00 pm Daily
Residential Camp: $495
Week 1: June 15-20
Week 2: June 22-27 (Youth Week: Campers under 17)
Week 3: June 29-July 4
Week 4: July 6-11
Week 5: July 13-18
Week 6: July 20-25
Week 7: July 27-August 1
Week 8: August 3–8
Week 9: August 10-15
For complete information, please visit our website or call (517) 688-9212.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
St. Francis Camp on the Lake takes pride in recruiting the highest quality of staff members. In order to provide the best camper care and quality programs, St. Francis Camp on the Lake searches out individuals with a unique blend of compassion, selflessness, flexibility, creativity and the desire to live and play together in dignity, respect and love.
There are many opportunities available to work at St. Francis Camp on the Lake including Health Officer, Assistant Director, Cabin Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks, and Culinary Aides. Although many of our staff are students in the education and human service fields, experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is not required.
For more information on staff positions and how to join our summer camp staff please call the Camp Director at (517) 688-9212.
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St Francis Camp on the Lake
Visit Our Circle Pines Center Website
269-623-5555
summercamp[AT]circlepinescenter.net
8650 Mullen Road
Delton, Michigan 49046
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): American Camp Association (ACA)
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Circle Pines Summer Camp is an immersive cooperative experience. Through shared work and play, campers learn the value of inclusivity and compassion for people of all backgrounds, faiths, colors, incomes, and beliefs. Healthy meals, time in nature, and strong community fosters a spirit of helpfulness, engagement, and social consciousness that stays with campers well after they go home.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Circle Pines strives to meet the needs of all interested campers, but our facilities and programming may not be accessible to everyone. Email us to find out what accommodations we can make for campers of different cognitive, behavioral, or physical abilities. Cooperation and support from guardians and caretakers provides us with the best chance of meeting a diversity of camper needs.
For any questions please email: summercamp[AT]circlepinescenter.net
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Academics, and more. Ultimate Frisbee. Nature Hikes. Discussion Groups.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in southwest Michigan, 25 miles northeast of Kalamazoo and 35 miles southeast of Grand Rapids on 300 arces of rolling hills in beautiful Barry County, near the Yankee Springs Recreation Area.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Located on 300 acres of woods and fields and along the shores of spring-fed Stewart Lake, we have four cabin groups for our summer campers, miles of trails, a sandy beach for swimming, playing fields for sports, a historic farmhouse with dining hall and kitchen, and a stone pillered pavilion for theater, dances and other camp activities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our co-ed residential camp program, open to youth ages 7-17, combines elements of a traditional summer camp (swimming, sports, campfires, hikes, theater, dance, arts and crafts) with cooperative work projects (construction, organic gardening, trail maintenance and cleaning). In addition, educational activities focus on topics like climate change, food politics, social justice, ecosystems and the importance of critical thinking. Our focus on cooperation as an interpersonal strategy and viable economic alternative is embodied in our daily chores, work projects, decision making, camp store and other activities. We strive to build an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, incomes, faiths, ethnicities, and gender identities.
We also offer several weekend programs for families throughout the year, such as Maple Syrup Weekends, Apple Cider Weekends, Spanish Immersion Weekends, and the Buttermilk Jamboree music festival. For more information, visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.circlepinescenter.org.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Young Adult Leader or YAL program serves campers who are 16 or 17 years old. They work closely with counselors to design a schedule that allows them to assist in various areas of camp like the waterfront, kitchen, or construction site, to get an idea for what type of camp employment they might seek in the future. While still participating in camp activities, they have some added responsibility to help lead programming and provide supervision.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Apple Cider weekend, Maple Syrup weekend, and Spanish Immersion weekend are just a few of the programs that Circle Pines Center offers throughout the year to people and families of all ages. See our web site for more details, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.circlepinescenter.org.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Buttermilk Jamboree folk music festival, June 16-18, 2017.
People's Institute family/adult camp, August 29 - September 4, 2017.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Circle Pines is committed to supporting sustainable agriculture and the slow food movement. Kitchen staff members work hard to provide delicious and nutritious meals from scratch using primarily local and organic ingredients. We source camp food from over 15 local farm families in Southwest Michigan. Meat dishes are prepared using pasture fed and humanely raised animals. Given advance notice, CPC can accommodate most dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2017 Summer Camp dates and rates:
Session 1: July 9-22, two weeks, $1200.
Session 2: July 23-29, one week, $700.
Session 3: July 30-Aug 12, two weeks, $1200.
Camp rates change depending on the date of registration. For more information go to: circlepinescenter.org
For information on financial aid please contact us at: summercamp[AT]circlepinescenter.net
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Jobs:
Counselors
Health Officer / Camp Nurse
Kitchen Manager / Head Cook
Kitchen Assistants
Work Project Leaders: Construction, Garden
POC and LGBTQ+ candidates encouraged to apply!
For complete summer jobs info, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.circlepinescenter.org.
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Visit Our Van Buren Youth Camp Website
Ph: 269-521-3855
Fax: 269-521-6668
director[AT]vbyc.org
mail[AT]vbyc.org
12370 45th Street
Bloomingdale, Michigan 49026
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
403 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Van Buren Youth Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 6-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Affililated with Van Buren County United Way, Accredited by the American Camp Association
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Traditional Camp activities include archery/riflery, crafts, nature, canoeing/kayaking, swimming, song & dance, and sports. Living and working together at camp develops communication skills and helps to develop other life skills like critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation. Our 6 day sessions fill up fast...call now for more info.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Song/Dance/Drama
Nature
Low Ropes/Initiatives
Traditional Folk Dancing
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 45 minutes west of Kalamazoo on Great Bear Lake in Bloomingdale, MI. Our camp occupies just over 100 acres of wilderness. Visit our website for photos and a site map.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have an outdoor Rec Area with a full basketball court, dining hall, outdoor stage with bleacher seating, 15 rustic cabins, modern bath house, 100 acres of woodland areas with trails for exploring, streams for critter catching, open areas for orienteering and all camp games.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Van Buren Youth Camp has been known since 1950 for its successful residential summer camp programs for children and teens. These programs are designed to develop the leadership abilities of today’s youth — encouraging personal growth, self-confidence, positive relationships, and individual and group responsibility.
All staff are certified in CPR/AED/First Aid and properly certified/trained for their specific area of responsibility. They have gone through extensive training in child development, camp safety, recreational games, team building and magic making. All Program staff must be at least 18 years old. Cabin Counselors are volunteers from our Leadership Workshop (or have counseled for us in the past). Both groups must go through an application and interview process, provide letters of recommendation/references and clear required background checks.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Leadership Workshop is a one of a kind amazing program! Our high school age campers volunteer to assist with the planning of the week each year. From selecting the theme, to developing topics for General Sessions and Clinics, to recruiting the speakers to present this information to the group...they are involved in every aspect of the program development. There are no cabin counselors at Leadership Workshop...the campers select a different "Counselor of the Day" who will take on additional responsibilities and meet with the Leadership Counsel. The week is designed to see how far we can stretch them outside of their comfort zone while trying to foster a sense of community responsibility. To Lead Is To Serve is our "motto" but the theme of the week each year is different. This is the first session offered each year and where we recruit our volunteer Cabin Counselors
We also offer a CIT opportunity. Counselors In Training volunteer alongside a Cabin Counselor for the majority of the week. On the last day of the session, the CIT will take over the leadership of the cabin to get a real taste of making the decisions and coaching the group through the daily schedule.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
We offer full or partial "camperships" of 25, 50, 75 or 100% of tuition coverage is available based on need. Please follow the financial assistance link on the home page of our website for details.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): The last weekend of September each year is Women's Wellness Weekend (W3). This event is designed for women to come together in a nurturing environment where we do all the cooking and cleaning! We also provide wellness sessions/professionals, yoga, massages ($), manicures/pedicures/facials, craft classes, hiking, biking, and bird watching. Spend the weekend alone with a good book, with friends playing cards or join in on the group activities...it is your weekend to do whatever rejuvenates You!!! Check out our website for details.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Leadership Planning Committee/Advanced Leadership is the only program we offer all year. These kids, in addition to planning the Leadership Workshop, help us to give back to our communities by supporting local organizations that support school age children and their families.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For Session Dates/Descriptions please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.vbyc.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please login to Our Camp Website Link: www.VBYC.org for job postings or to fill out an application
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Van Buren Youth Camp
Visit Our Grace Adventures Website
231-873-3662
grace[AT]graceadventures.org
2100 N Ridge Rd
Mears, Michigan 49436
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Grace Adventures is a non-profit Christian Camp and Training Center whose mission is to Impact People with Jesus Christ. Grace specializes in summer camps for kids, year-round retreats, leadership training, team-building experiences, family camping, and a summer community worship service. Find out about how we can serve you at Our Camp Website Link: www.graceadventures.org
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Volleyball, Adventure, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located about 30 minutes north of Muskegon, MI or an hour and a half north west of Grand Rapids, MI.
We have 400 acres of land that borders the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We are located on Upper Silver Lake and have an overall capacity of over 300 people.
We have indoor and outdoor facilities for all seasons and serve groups all year long.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer summer servant leadership camps for high school students ages 14-17.
Campers are taught principles of Biblical servant leadership and are able to put those into practice through service weeks where they help our summer camps run.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer camper scholarships on a needs basis. Please apply at graceadventures.org or call our office.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Dunes Harbor Family Camp is our Christian family campground next to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
We offer family camping experiences where families can get away together and create new memories. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.dunesharbor.org to reserve your campsite or for more information.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We run year-round retreats for schools, churches, businesses, and families. Please visit graceadventures.org for more information and pricing to bring your group to Grace Adventures.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We run many different programs for students, adults, churches, and schools all year long. Please visit graceadventures.org for more information on programs, dates, and pricing.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire seasonal staff every summer to help run our summer camp program on our Main Campus, Paradise Ranch, and Dunes Harbor Family Camp.
Interested people may apply online at Our Camp Website Link: graceadventures.org
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Visit Our American Youth Foundation - Camp Merrowvista Website
603-539-6607
merrowvistacamps[AT]ayf.com
147 Canaan Rd
Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire 03816
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Camp Miniwanca, Michigan
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 8-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: As a leader in youth development, Merrowvista inspires campers to be their best selves. We work together to create an inclusive community where individuals are respected, and where our values guide our actions. Merrowvista Campers find a progression of age appropriate challenges, adventures and opportunities waiting for them.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Arts & Crafts (ceramics, Jewelry Making, Painting, Drawing, Woodworking, & Many Other Crafts); Sports (field Hockey, Frisbee, Frisbee Golf, Archery, Kickball); Outdoor Adventure (rock Climbing, Forest Exploration, Outdoor Survival)
CAMP LOCATION: Merrowvista is located in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, two hours north of Boston, Massachusetts. Situated on 600 acres in the pristine Ossipee Mountains, Merrowvista draws you into a life that is rustic, uncomplicated and filled with excitement. Trails lead through forests to peaks just waiting to be explored. Dan Hole Pond, a crystal clear lake, is the hub of waterfront activities. Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ayf.com to take a virtual tour.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The Merrowvista facility includes beloved older structures as well as many newly constructed facilities, such as bathrooms, camper cabins, eating lodge, and our indoor adventure center. Younger campers live in cabins with electricity in the center of camp, while older campers live in more rustic cabins in the woods.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers 8-13 build their day around activities ranging from sports, windsurfing, sailing, woodworking, performing arts, nature, arts and much more! Campers 14-17 challenge themselves on 4-21 day wilderness adventure trips - bicycle touring, canoeing, and backpacking throughout New England and Canada.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Applicants for our Leader in Training program must be 18 years old or just graduating from high school.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Need based scholarships available
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Groups visit Merrowvista year-round as part of our Community and School Programs to learn leadership and teamwork skills, and experience the outdoors.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ayf.com or e-mail merrowvistacamps[AT]ayf.com to request dates, tuition rates, and program availability.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
E-mail merrowvistacamps[AT]ayf.com for more information about summer positions.
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Visit Our Bair Lake Bible Camp Website
269-244-5193
information[AT]blbc.com
12500 Prang St
Jones, Michigan 49061
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Bair Lake Bible Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 5-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. CCCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Bair Lake Bible Camp is an awesome camp for all ages. Dynamic one week camps and even 1/2 week for the youngest campers. Campers grow through new experiences and relationships in a safe setting. Call today for more info.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Adventure, and more. Your Campers Will Be Introduced To Many Great Activities & New Experiences. But Camp, Is About People. Your Child Will Grow In Awareness, Regard & Respect For Others.
CAMP LOCATION: Bair Lake is located in beautiful Southwest MI on the shores of Bair Lake, 2 hours from Detroit and Chicago. Visit our website for photos.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Bair Lake has modern cabins with A/C, gymnasium, great open playing fields, a 200 acre lake, Adventure Course, tons of activities, an an outdoor pool.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Bair Lake is an all around camp program, introducing our camper to new experiences, people and spiritual issues. We believe that people matter the most and will invest in your child. Many of our staff have a long history with Bair Lake and are chosen base on their love of camp and people. All are interviewed, references checked and pass security clearances.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: A training week begins our summer. A 5 year program, it is a Christian discipleship program, with a service component. Upon successful completion campers may return to serve.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available at Bair Lake. Contact the office for an application. information[AT]blbc.com
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): One week Family Camp offered the 4th of July week, and a long weekend over Labor Day. We will do all the cleaning, cooking and provide great entertainment/activities so you can spend time with your kids!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year around programs include Winter Retreats for youth, a fall women's retreat and spring Men's. Rental opportunities are also available at Bair Lake.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out Our Camp Website Link: www.blbc.com for full listing of camps and dates.
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Bair Lake Bible Camp
Visit Our Sherman Lake YMCA Camp Website
269-731-3000
lorries[AT]ymcasl.org
6225 N. 39th St.
Augusta, MI 49012
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Sherman Lake YMCA Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 4 - 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Day, Overnight, High School Leadership
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): YMCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: At Sherman Lake YMCA Camps, campers experience the power of living through HCRR (Hick-er). The Y's four core values - Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility - are emphasized in each camp program. Through discovery of the great outdoors, skill development and guidance in the importance of building healthy relationships, campers leave with a sense of achievement, belonging, confidence and courage to try new things.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Sherman Lake YMCA is the host site for MDA Camp of SW Michigan and also Camp Discovery, of the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. We believe in Inclusion for our special needs campers and will work with parents to provide the best experience.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Specialty Camps: LARP Quest, Culinary Camp, Thrills & Chills, Wet & Wild Water Sports, Gilmore Piano Camp, Lights, Camera, Action, Dance, Dance Revolution, Weird Science.
CAMP LOCATION: Located in SW Michigan just minutes north of I94 halfway between Detroit and Chicago. 360 acres of woodlands on the shores of Sherman Lake - explore our state-of-the-art facilities while enjoying a peaceful setting perfect for a camp adventure.
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CAMP FACILITIES: 18 modern cabins, indoor recreation center with swimming pool, climbing wall, high ropes course, stage, outdoor courts, amphitheater, lake with 2 swimming beaches and boating - off-site riverfront outpost for teen adventures.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Recipient of the Eleanor P Eells award for program excellence by the American Camp Association. Campers experience the power of living through HCRR (Hick-er). The Y's four core values - Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility - are emphasized in each program. Through discovery of the great outdoors, skills development and guidance in the importance of building health relationships, campers leave with a renewed sense of self.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer 2-week programs in High School Leadership Development and also Counselor In Training, Wrangler in Training and Lifeguard In Training programs.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available, please visit our website for forms. Our Camp Website Link: www.shermanlakeymca.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We work with over 50 schools to provide an experience rich in character education through our Integrated Education programs. For more information see: Our Camp Website Link: www.shermanlakeymca.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Resident Camp (Sunday-Friday) ($575-$725):
July 5-7
July 9-14
July 16-21
July 23-28
July 30 - August 4
August 6-11
August 14-1913-18
Day Camp (Monday-Friday) - 7 sessions ($230-$435)
June 26-30
July 5-7
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31 - August 4
August 7-11
August 14-18
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Sherman Lake YMCA Camp is seeking well-qualified Camp Counselors, Horse Barn Coordinator, Wranglers, Lifeguards, Summer Health Officer and Summer Camp Specialist positions. Summer positions available in day camp, resident camp and high school leadership programs. Candidates must be able to role model honesty, caring, respect and responsibility through actions and words.
Serving 2,000 campers in day, resident and high school leadership programs each summer. Day camp counselors must be high school graduates, resident camp counselors must be one year post high school and leadership candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
Competitive summer camp salaries, on-site housing available and summer YMCA gym membership at Sherman Lake YMCA included.
Please email logistics[AT]ymcasl.org for more information, or call 269-731-3030 or visit Our Camp Website Link: www.shermanlakeymca.org for more information.
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Visit Our Huron Forest Camp CedarRidge Website
989-739-3571
info[AT]campcedarridge.org
1154 W. River Road
Oscoda, MI 48750
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 700283
Plymouth, MI 48170
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Family Weekends
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: A place for you to be real, to become, and to belong. A rustic but unique camp environment provides a place to get away from the distractions of everyday life. Campers participate in high-energy activities, learn new skills, gain confidence, and build lasting relationships. Our low camper to staff ratio is ideal for individual character development.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: HFCC is located on 120 acres in the middle of the Huron National Forest 17 miles west of Oscoda Michigan and about 2 miles east of Lumberman's Monument along River Road. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campcedarridge.org and our Facebook page: Huron Forest Camp CedarRidge
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CAMP FACILITIES: HFCC houses campers in Cabins or tents within short walking distance to one of 3 bathhouses. Other facilities include a swimming pool, dining hall, rec hall, craft cabin, health center and our camp store which we call the "Tuck Shop." We also have a corral and riding ring, low-ropes course, archery and rifle ranges.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer day camp, girls only camp weeks, a boys only camp week, horse camp, leadership programs, and a wilderness canoe trip. Please see our website for more information.
We are accredited by the American Camping Association, and are members of the Association of Cedarbrook Camps.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a 2 season CILT(Camper in Leadership Training) for teenage girls and BUILT(Boys Under Intense Leadership Training) for teenage boys.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships available online
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We are offering a Father Daughter weekend and a Family Camp Weekend in 2018.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our summer camp weeks are posted on our website under Summer Programs and 2018 Dates and Rates. You may register online.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Available Camp Jobs:
Business Manager
Photo/video Manager
Tuck Shop Manager
Activity Specialist
Pool Manager
Staff-Kid Manager
Program Assistant
Activity Staff
Head Counselor
Counselor
TE Counselor
Cook
Health Officer
Lifeguard
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Visit Our Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake Website
(989) 821-9474
info[AT]campwestminster.com
116 Westminster Drive
Roscommon, MI 48653
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. We offer one and two week, overnight summer programs for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Day camp is also available to those who live nearby or may be vacationing in the area July 21-25. Overnight sessions run Sunday through Saturday.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake was established in 1925. For 90 years we've been offering stellar summer camp programs for children and youth. Spend a week on Higgins Lake making new friends, building confidence and having fun!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Free to Be: Camp with an allergen-free diet is available for children and youth with food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances including gluten free/casein free diets. More info: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Gluten Free/casein Free, Sailing, First Timers, Worldwide Sports, Rock Climbing, Cooking, Leadership Development, Extreme S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math), Backpacking
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake is located in Michigan's lower peninsula about 1 hour south of Traverse City. The camp is situated on 42 acres of rustic forest and beautiful lake front.
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CAMP FACILITIES: 11 waterfront cabins; beautiful waterfront dining hall; 2 bathhouse facilities; log cabin craft cabin; waterfront outdoor chapel; outdoor basketball and tennis courts; sand volleyball court; nature cabin; low ropes course; high ropes course with zip line; lighthouse climbing wall; Adventure Village containing three yurt lodgings in the trees; pristine lake for swimming and sailing.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For every consecutive summer since 1925, Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake in northern Michigan has been offering a solid summer camp program with a rich history of diversity, openness to change and adaptation, and the greatest memories a camper could have! We offer one and two week, overnight summer programs for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Day camp is also available to those who live nearby or may be vacationing in the area July 21-25.
First time away from home? Our First Timers session is perfect for first-time campers. Caring and experienced counselors provide a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. Sailing, swimming, fishing, hiking, archery, high ropes, low ropes, Bible Quest, silly songs, and wacky games are just some of the activities your child will enjoy, all on the shores of beautiful Higgins Lake. They can even climb to the top of the lighthouse climbing wall! Themed sessions are available for campers who are interested in sailing, music and drama, rock climbing, cooking, or sports.
Feeling adventurous? With the guidance of our trained and experienced staff, your child can spend a week backpacking through South Manitou Island, or Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; or they can climb real rock during an expedition to Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin.
Campers with food sensitivities and allergies are encouraged to register for Free to Be, a worry-free week of camp designed for children with gluten and casein intolerances.
No matter which session you choose, you and your child are sure to love the Camp Westminster experience. Just look at what other parents have to say! "Camp Westminster provides an unparalleled experience of a traditional camp merged with spiritual underpinnings, all in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable."
Register online at Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for an unforgettable camp experience.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LifeWorks Leadership Development Program: Are you ready for a rewarding summer that combines fun, faith, and self discovery? LifeWorks is designed with you in mind! In the whirlwind of college applications, resumes, and interviews, more and more people are realizing the importance of standing out! Colleges are looking for individuals who engage in extramural activities, community service, and unique experiences.
The LifeWorks program promotes personal growth and self discovery through hands-on activities and experiential learning. More info: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships available. Please contact the camp office.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp Westminster’s Family Camp was created over 50 years ago to give families time together, away from the hectic pace of everyday life. Family Camp and Family Mission Camp are available. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for more information.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Westminster is the perfect place for a getaway! We welcome retreat groups and conferences year-round. More info: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Like us on Facebook! Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com Read the camp blog at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
One and two week sessions are available throughout the summer beginning mid-June and ending mid-August. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for the complete summer schedule and registration information. Early bird discounts are available for early registration.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For more information on applying for a summer staff position, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com.
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Visit Our Camp Newaygo Website
(231) 652-1184
5333 Centerline RD
Newaygo, Michigan 49337
CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Water-skiing, Yoga, Tubing, Zumba, Paddleboarding, Windsurfing, Water Polo, Kayaking, Outdoor Cooking, Fencing, Pottery, Synchronized Swimming.
CAMP LOCATION: Our 101 acre camp rests along Pickerel Lake which is snuggled in the Manistee National Forest region, near the town of Newaygo, Michigan. If you like spending time in the outdoors, enjoying the sun, having fun on the water, and making life long friendships, Camp Newaygo is the place for you.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 9 Adirondack cabins, tree houses, platforms tents, and a newly renovated 2.5 million dollar lodge. So your girls can experience rustic camping - with beautiful bathrooms!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1926 campers from around the country and throughout the world have enjoyed fun filled summers at Camp Newaygo Girl's Resident Camp.
Camp Newaygo's primary program is girls resident camp, which provides campers the opportunity to have an adventure they couldn't get anywhere else. Being an all-girl's camp, our staff and campers feel free to be themselves, and are celebrated for their personalities. Staff at Camp Newaygo have three primary responsibilities: to teach daily classes (everything from swimming to sign language), to live in the cabins and tents with campers, and to lead outdoor trips - both backpacking and paddling.
You will never find a more genuine, compassionate, or caring environment for youth and staff. We pride ourselves on inclusion, and are always seeking adventures. If you are looking for the best summer of your life, congratulations, you've found it at Camp Newaygo.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Leader in Training group are exceptional young women who share the spirit of teamwork, adventure and individual challenge, while working closely with senior counselors. Young women entering the 12th grade that exhibit leadership potential are selected to participate in this unique program.
L.I.T.s will live in the cabins to learn from counselors. They will also lead activities, learn about group dynamics and become certified in Waterfront Lifeguarding, CPR, and basic first aid. Participate for as few as 3 weeks or as many as 7 weeks.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): My Mom & Me (or Grandma, too!) Specifically designed for young children and their mom's, grandmothers, aunts or another special female adult. The program offers an opportunity to introduce children (boys and girls) to the joys of camping. Singing around the campfire, canoeing on Lake Pickerel, catching their first fish, or doing crafts together are more fun together when all the planning and preparation are done for you. And, no cooking all weekend! Programs run Saturday at 11am to Sunday at 3pm.
My Dad & Me (or Grandpa too!) Specifically designed for young children and their dads, grandfathers, uncles or another special male adult. You and your "son or daughter" will be busy having fun trying archery, canoeing, games, and enjoying the woods and water. Dad's - get ready for a stress free weekend of special bonding with your child. The program runs Saturday at 11am to Sunday at 3pm.
Family and Friends Camp
Coming in 2014! Experience Camp Newaygo with all your loved ones. Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, and any other relatives will enjoy a weekend of programs to strengthen family bonds. Tube down the Muskegon River, or shoot some bullseyes at archery. Somewhere between canoeing and scavenger hunts you'll realize you're making lifelong memories together as a family. Bring two adults and at least one child and get ready to have a blast!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We run rental groups, community events, weddings, and off-site catering.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session I : Mini Camp June 25-28 (4 days, 3 nights), $298
7 Year Olds through 7th Grade Only
This shorter session is perfect for girls just getting started at �overnight camp.� Mini Camp is tailored specifically to elementary and middle school kids. Girls will chose three different activities each day, letting them see everything Camp Newaygo has to offer. If your daughter has never been away from home before, this is a perfect way to ease your family into summer camp. Our mini campers choose three new classes every day - so they get to sample as much of Camp Newaygo as possible. Our mini campers do not go on an overnight camp-out, and instead spend the entire week in our adirondack cabins.
We have two Mini Camps each summer - our first mini camp includes an early bird discount of $10!
Session 2- June 29-July 5 (7 days, 6 nights), $514
Ages 7 years - 11th grade
Session II is a perfect way to start off your summer. Celebrate July 4th at Camp! This seven day session allows campers to enjoy their three class choices all week long. They can tune their tennis form, celebrate their artistic genius in pottery, and excel in fencing. In the evenings, campers participate in all-camp programs like scavenger hunts, battle of the bands, and marshmallow paint wars. Each cabin (girls below 7th grade) will sleep out in tents on camp property on Tuesday night and each unit (7-11th graders) will head off site for backpacking, paddling, or tubing. These overnights give the girls an experience unlike any other. Cooking over and fire and sleeping under the stars, your daughter will build unique friendships with her cabin-mates.Session II is also includes Science Camp. Girls enrolled in science camp will let their curiosities run wild with Fran Gibbs, from Lincoln Heights Elementary in Greenville, MI. Science Campers will love daily curriculum prepared specifically for Camp Newaygo. Study everything you love about science � outside of the classroom. Science campers also enjoy one activity choice, evening programs, and plenty of time to swim in the lake. Science camp helps girls remember that being smart is cool. Session II also includes our tradition of Wish Lanterns. On the night of July 4th, each cabin sets off a Wish Lantern at the waterfront. Our lanterns are joined by 500 others from around the lake. Start your summer wishes off at Camp Newaygo!
Session III A, July 6-12 (7 days, 6 nights), $514
Ages 7 years- 11th grade
Session III A is perfect for campers wishing to stay for one week. You may choose to come for one or both weeks of this session (III A & B). Come enjoy Newaygo in the heart of the summer. Sail across Lake Pickerel in the Hobie Cat, relax in the hammock garden, and sleep under a tent. Our one-week campers can look forward to evening programs like Capture-The-Flag, All Camp Scavenger Hunts, and lots of campfires.
Many campers in this session are returning, and many of them experiencing Camp Newaygo for the first time.
Session III B, July 13-19 (7 days, 6 nights), $514
Ages 7 years - 11th grade
Session IIIB is another option for campers wishing to stay only one week.
You may choose to come for one or both weeks of this session (III A & B). Come enjoy Newaygo in the heart of the summer. Come sing songs on the dinning porch, paddleboard to Turtle Island, and play glow-in-the-dark GaGa ball.
Our Session IIIB campers can also look forward to "Christmas In July", a whole day of Christmas excitement. Campers are serenaded awake by Christmas Carols and spend the morning decorating trees, making cookies, and preparing for a Christmas Feast. Make sure to bring some red and green clothing to get in on the Holiday spirit.
Many campers in this session are returning, and many of them experiencing Camp Newaygo for the first time.
Session III All, July 6-19 (14 days, 13 nights), $928
Ages 7 years - 11th grade
Session III is a two-week long session. On the Saturday and Sunday in between Sessions IIIA and IIIB, campers enjoy a full day of program including picnics on the beach, a drive in movie (where campers build their own cars out of cardboard), and the 85-year-old tradition of Sing On The Lake.
During Sing On The Lake, every camper loads into canoes and paddles across the lake to serenade our friends at Little Switzerland Resort. Session III is perfect for campers who are staying two weeks, but have friends who are only coming for one week.
During Session III we have two week cabins and two week units. Most of our unit campers (7th grade and above) choose to stay for two weeks.
Holdover - July 19-20 (1 day, 1 night), $85
Ages 7 years - 11th grade
For some campers, two weeks of Camp Newaygo is just not enough!
For those who want to attend three or four weeks of camp, you can attend Session III (both weeks) or Session IIIB (the second week) and Session IV.
The holdover option allows you to do that, without having to travel home. During holdover, we'll spend the day at Lake Michigan relaxing, preparing for the next two weeks. You may do laundry at this time (available only to campers selecting the holdover option).
Session IVA - July 20-26 (7 days, 6 nights) $514
7 years - 7th grade Only
This one-week long session is for "cabin" campers only (7years-7th grade).
During this session, campers choose three classes, and attend those three classes all week long. Campers can learn how to use a pottery wheel, perfect their tennis serve, and learn how to fence like Captain Jack Sparrow. Our one-week campers can look forward to evening programs like Capture-The-Flag, All Camp Scavenger Hunts, and lots of campfires.
Most of our campers during this session are experiencing Camp Newaygo for the first time.
Session IVB, July 27-30 (4 days, 3 nights) $308
7 years - 7th grade Only
Our Second Mini-Camp of the summer is perfect for girls just getting started at �overnight camp.� Mini Camp is tailored specifically to elementary and middle school kids. Girls will chose three different activities each day, letting them see everything Camp Newaygo has to offer. If your daughter has never been away from home before, this is a perfect way to ease your family into summer camp. Our mini campers choose three new classes every day - so they get to sample as much of Camp Newaygo as possible. Our mini campers do not go on an overnight camp-out, and instead spend the entire week in our Adirondack cabins.
We have two Mini Camps each summer - our first mini camp in June includes an early bird discount of $10!
Session IV All, July 20-Aug 2 (14 days, 13 nights), $928
Ages 7 years - 11th grade
When Camp Newaygo Alumni look back on their best memories of summer, they think about Session IV. Somewhere between outdoor cooking experiments and listening to the rain fall on your tent, lasting friendships are built.
All girls attending Session IV will stay for two weeks. During that time Wakonda (girls entering (9th and 10th grade) and Pioneers (Girls entering 11th grade) will head to the Manitou Islands for the backpacking adventure of a lifetime. Girls in younger units will also enjoy trips down the Pere Marquette or the Muskegon River. You will take part in ceremonies that date back generations, including the Candle Dipping Ceremony, Wishing Boat Ceremony, and the final campfire where the camp torches are lit and the summer Logbook and its honorees are presented. If you�re looking for two weeks of camp packed with unbelievable evening programs, unique traditions, wild campouts, and unforgettable friendships � then Session IV is for you!
Speciality Camp Add-On's
4th grade Science Camp
During Session II, Girls entering 5th Grade in fall of 2015
Do you love science? Here is a chance for you to do cool hands on experiments and activities every morning and all camp activities like swimming and arts and crafts the rest of the day. An extra $40 fee is applied. Sign-up for this program during registration.
Creativity Plus
During Session II, IIIA, & IVA, Girls 7-11th grade
If you want an opportunity to use advanced materials to create original artwork, sign up for Creativity Plus to let your artistic side go wild. In creativity plus, your daughter will spend two of her class sessions with our Arts and Crafts Director creating special art work pieces. At the end of the week, she will display her work in an art show for parents. An extra $40 fee is applied. Sign-up for this program during registration.
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Visit Our 4-H Camp Kidwell Website
269-521-3559
campkidwell[AT]btc-bci.com
39000 1st Ave
Bloomingdale, Michigan 49026
CAMPER AGES: Day Camp 4-7 years old, Residential Camp 7-16 years old
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. 5 day camp Sunday through Friday
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Kidwell is a summer youth camp that welcomes children ages 4 to 16. We offer both day and resident camps. Whether it is horseback riding camp, ropes camp or traditional summer camp children who come to Camp Kidwell have a great time and learn so much! Camp sessions start on June 21 and run thru August 14.
We offer many unique, fun and memorable programs that allow children freedom to learn and grow and explore the world around them. Each session features and creative theme with many fun and exciting activities intertwined. Kids have a chance to enjoy Swimming, Great Food, Archery, Arts and Crafts, Drama, Canoeing, Memories, Nature Exploration, Horseback Riding, Sports, Games, Campfire, Singing, Water Trampoline, Friends and so much more!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We have cabins for lodging, over one half mile of lake frontage on beautiful Eagle Lake, a dining lodge for meals, sports fields for a variety of fun activities, and a modern bathhouse. We have sleeping arrangements for over 90 guests, with approximately 70 of those being in our heated cabins for cold weather use.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 7 cabins, 1 main dining hall lodge, half mile of lake front, a large sports field, outdoor horseback riding arena, basketball court, arts and crafts cabin and drama cabin.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have many camp programs including archery, drama, arts and crafts, horse back riding, swimming, canoeing, team building, nature, and sports and recreation. Our staff are trained in their specific area and are ready for fun.
We offer many unique, fun and memorable programs that allow children freedom to learn and grow and explore the world around them. Each session features and creative theme with many fun and exciting activities intertwined. Kids have a chance to enjoy Swimming, Great Food, Archery, Arts and Crafts, Drama, Canoeing, Memories, Nature Exploration, Horseback Riding, Sports, Games, Campfire, Singing, Water Trampoline, Friends and so much more!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have Counselors in Training (CITs) as a part of our staff. C.I.T.'s spend time with counselors and other staff members to observe how camp programming works and gain valuable experience. This job shadowing program ranges from living in the cabin with the counselor and campers and sharing meals with the cabin group to assisting in activities.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship funding and discounts may be available to those who qualify. Please visit our website for more information.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: 4-H Camp Kidwell has served as a meeting place for families, churches, and various other groups for over 20 years. Hosting a number of family reunions, friendship gatherings, and church outings each year. Our facilities are available for use year round and can be set up to meet the needs of many different events and activities.
We also have a team building program to help any type of group from work teams, classes and youth groups Each activity is designed to help your group work together to solve problems to achieve the desired end results. Our Ground Initiatives will enhance your group’s problem solving skills while being close to the ground. The 40’ Climbing Tower is a test of an individual’s will as well as a test of trust. Each member will scale the wall with the assistance of the other members of your group. The high ropes course will encourage your group to work together to overcome the fears that reside within all of us. It is an individual activity that requires participation and involvement from everyone on the team.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekly themes add fun and excitement to each week. Campers always have the opportunity to participate in our core activities of swimming, archery, drama, teambuilding, crafts, canoeing, horses and recreation games but the theme enhances these activities and make each week unique, fun and memorable. You can find more information about specific sessions online.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Email us at campkidwell[AT]btc-bci.com for further jobs information.
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Visit Our CYC Camp Rosenthal Website
Phone - 269 424-5272
Fax - 269 424-3252
aperez[AT]camprosenthal.org
3384 Clawson Road
Dowagiac, Michigan 49047
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
3384 Clawson Road, Dowagiac MI 49047
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our CYC Camp Rosenthal Video
CAMPER AGES: 7-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Retreat center.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: At CYC’s Camp Rosenthal, our goal is to teach independent life, skills that each camper can take back home and implement into their daily lives. It is our hope that at the end of each camp session, we have changed a life or possibly saved a life by offering a service that is not obtainable back at home.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Sports - Rugby, Cricket, Flag Football,Teambuilding, Bike Program Academics - Reading/writing Program Computer Lab Outdoor - Nature/Camp Craft
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Rosenthal is a rustic summer residential camp located in Dowagiac, Michigan, just 115 miles (or 90 minutes) from Chicago, Camp Rosenthal is nestled within its 330 wooded acres and surrounded by a 30-acre lake. During the summer, it is home away from home to 350 young Chicago campers, where they make their introductions to the great outdoors while meeting new friends, learning new life skills and discovering their leadership potential.
Off season, Camp Rosenthal offers a beautiful landscape for private group retreats, weddings, corporate events and big family outings.
For more info please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.camprosenthal.org or visit us on Facebook under Chicago Youth Centers - Camp Rosenthal.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The camp is divided into four villages, each of which consists of cabins, a bathhouse and an activity building. Campers are grouped in villages by age and gender and sleep eight to a cabin along with two counselors who maintain a consistent, caring, and attentive presence throughout the day and night. The Camp dining hall is large enough for all campers to eat together family style. We have a fire circle that sits 150 people at a time, a huge open field, a private 30 acre lake, Nature center, art center, and a recreational hall that fits about a 150 people.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Activities include swimming, paddle boating, canoeing, fishing, arts & crafts, hiking, environmental education, bicycling, dance, group games, talent shows, plays & skits, singing and music, campfire storytelling, cook-outs, environmental education, archery, ropes courses, and creative writing! Campers make life-long friends, learn self-reliance, and learn more about the natural world and their place in it in a safe, beautiful environment.
CERTIFICATIONS - All of our staff are first aid/cpr trained. All of our swimming/boating staff are lifeguard certified. Our cooks are Serv Safe certified. We have three health coordinators that are all Wilderness First Aid certified and a RN Nurse on staff. AWARDS - ACA (American Camping Association) Accredited
HISTORY- Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) is Chicago's largest independent, locally based, multi-site youth services organization. It was founded in 1956 by two visionaries, Chicago businessmen Elliott Donnelley and Sidney Epstein, who wanted young people living in poverty to have an alternative to the streets.
CYC was born out of three boys' clubs that had fallen on hard times. With the merger of the American Boys Commonwealth Club and the Boys Brotherhood Republic in North Lawndale together with the South Side Boys Club (later renamed the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center) in Bronzeville, a new city-wide agency was formed: Camp Rosenthal has benefited thousands of Chicago children, ages seven to 15, since 1962.
Camp offers urban youth an opportunity to gain team-building, leadership and social skills as well as a sense of belonging and responsibility through hiking, sailing, canoeing, swimming and campfire storytelling.
PHILOSOPHY - At CYC’s Camp Rosenthal, our goal is to teach independent life, skills that each camper can take back home and implement into their daily lives. It is our hope that at the end of each camp session, we have changed a life or possibly saved a life by offering a service that is not obtainable back at home.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a year round Mentorship program for ages 13-18. The program is designed to influence and motivate teens to become more determined and productive individuals. We do this by focusing on goals that are created to monitor their progress and accomplishments throughout the year. These goals are directly created and monitored by the mentee, parent, and mentor. The mentor’s role is to meet with the mentee on a regular basis. During these meetings the mentor will focus on all the goals previously created to ensure they’re in lined with their everyday actions and attitude
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For individuals who qualify, we offer a variety of scholarships: -Title XX -SCOPE -Nebagamon. We also offer affordable prices through our sliding scale fee.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): TBD
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Retreat center - Chicago Youth Centers’ (CYC) Camp Rosenthal is a natural source of inspiration, and we invite you to host your event within our beautiful landscape. The perfect spot for private group retreats, weddings, corporate events and big family outings, this special secluded spot is nestled within 330 wooded acres and surrounded by a private 30-acre lake in Dowagiac, Michigan, just 115 miles (or 90 minutes) from Chicago. Mentorship Program - The Mentors is a program that fosters a unique opportunity for teens and young adults to recognize positive qualities in self, life and others. First Aid/CPR classes Teambuilding Ropes Course Archery
OTHER CAMP INFO: Chicago Youth Centers’ (CYC) Camp Rosenthal is committed to promoting our campers’ physical, mental, social and spiritual growth. Our team members take pride in knowing they make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve. We recruit professionals for various functions, including education, operations and many others.
Please email your resume, cover letter to aperez[AT]cyccamprosenthal.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
TBD
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
When looking for summer employment there are many camps to choose from, but which camp is the right one for you That is an important question to ask yourself when looking for a summer camp job. Picking the right camp can determine whether you have a great summer or decide that you never want to work for a summer camp ever again.
When selecting a camp for employment think about these questions;
What is the mission of the camp? Does that mission resonate with your beliefs? What kind of camp is it? Who do they serve and what kind of program is offered to the campers? Where is it located and how long has it been in-existence? Will you be able to handle the environment? Does it have a rich history? How invested is the organization or Camp Director in the camp? In other words are things falling apart at the camp or do they have the essential items in order to run an efficient program? How many staff from previous summers come back? Does the camp have a high ratio of returning campers?
All of these are important questions to ask when interviewing with a Camp Director and asking these questions shows that you are truly invested in where you spend your summer. The answers you receive may help you select a camp that is the right fit for you, but will they guarantee that your summer will be flawless with nothing but sunny days, no stress, good sleep, children that will listen at all times, amazing food, great communication between you and your co-workers, no sun burn, tons of fun, no homesickness, good sleep... Oh wait I said that already... The answer is....... NO!
While all of those questions are important to ask, the truth is your experience is what you make it and depends on how much you dedicate yourself to your role and the camp community. If you as a staff member have no interest in making the summer camp experience for your campers a memorable one then what is your purpose and how are you fulfilling the camp philosophy? What is your primary goal as a staff member and how much are you willing to invest your time and energy into your program?
Some of my best counselors when I was a camper made camp memorable by investing their time in me, by motivating me to step out of my comfort zone or by observing me and knowing exactly when I needed a nudge to bring my best foot forward. I wanted to be around that kind of counselor because it was usually that counselor who believed in me, even when I had lost all belief in myself. On the outside looking in I never really knew what stresses my counselors were facing, but I am sure they had their share of adversity as a camp counselor because it is the one job that will challenge you and help you discover things about yourself you never knew.
After years of being a camper, staff member, and a Camp Director I've come to realize that campers and staff go through the same situations every summer. For example, Campers get home sick, staff do too - Campers get nervous and stressed, staff do too - Campers have sleepless nights, staff do too - Campers get sick of the repetitive food, staff do too - Campers don't always agree with their peers, staff don't too - Campers have moments of wanting to give up and go home and guess what? Staff do too!
The only way you will truly know if you made the right decision is at the end of the summer when you reflect on your summer, look back at your experiences, take the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly and say to yourself... I can't wait to come back next summer! And guess what? Campers will too!
Here are the jobs we are currently recruiting for our 2014 Summer Camp Season.
-Male Cabin Counselors (7 slots are still open)
-Female Cabin Counselors (7 slots are still open)
-Floater staff (4 slot is still open)
-Nature Counselor (1 slot is still open)
-Camp Craft Counselor (1 slot is still open)
-Swim Instructors (2 slots are still open)
-Boating Instructors (2 slot is still open)
-Archery Instructors (1 slots are still open)
-High Ropes Couse Instructors (3 slots are still open)
-Head Cook (1 slot is open)
-Evening Cook (1 slot is open)
-Kitchen Aides (3 slots are still open)
-Assistant Behavior Coordinator (2 slot is still open)
-Program Coordinator (1 slot is still open)
If you are interested in one of these positions or know someone who might be interested. They must be 18 years or older and they should send a resume and cover letter to aperez[AT]cyccamprosenthal.org
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CYC Camp Rosenthal
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