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Camp Beechpoint

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Address

3212 - 125th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010

Contact Information

Websites: http://www.beechpoint.com
http://www.facebook.com/beechpoint?ref=ts

Name: Sonya Wentzel - Registrat
Phone: 1.800.991.CAMP
Email:

Details

Beechpoint is an action-oriented Christian camp for youth ages 8-14. Each camper will have a blast while they swim, tube, fish, zip-line, or wall-climb. They will enjoy the archery, riflery, crafts, go-carts and boating. The pinnacle benefit, however, is that they will be motivated, challenged, and changed through their relationships with their counselors and through what they learn about God's love for them. We are convinced that lives are changed at Camp! Our hope is that boys and girls from every background will have the opportunity to attend summer camp. To help to make this possible, scholarship assistance is available to qualifying families.

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Camp Cran-Hill Ranch

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Address

14444 17 Mile Road
Rodney, MI 49342

Contact Information

Websites: http://www.cranhillranch.com
http://www.facebook.com/CranHillRanch?ref=ts
https://twitter.com/#!/cranhillranch

Name: Scott Barger
Phone: 231.796.7669
Email:

Details

It is located one hour north of Grand Rapids. Cran-Hill Ranch has a variety of ministries for all ages and is devoted to being a ministry through which God transforms lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats, and Adventure Experiences. Discover 8 unique weeks of summer camp, over 120 RV sites, horseback riding, climbing tower, swimming, and much more!

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Camp Henry

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Address

5575 Gordon Avenue
Newaygo, MI 49337

Contact Information

Websites: http://www.camphenry.org/
http://www.facebook.com/CampHenryMI
https://twitter.com/CampHenryMI
www.statigr.am/camphenry37
www.youtube.com/user/CampHenryMichigan

Name: Jennifer Robelli
Phone: 616.459.2267
Email:

Details

Located on Kimball Lake in Newaygo, Camp Henry sits on over 200 acres of forests, fields and wetlands. Providing the perfect environment for summer fun! We offer week long camps that include specialty programs such as Wakeboarding & Waterskiing, Soccer, Music, and Horse Camps: offsite adventures to South Manitou Island and a Michigan Mystery Trip: Service and Leadership opportunities for teenagers: plus Day and Mini Camps for younger campers.
The majority of our campers come for "Regular" camp, our traditional overnight summer camping program where campers have the chance to experience all of the Camp Henry favorites like boating, archery, arts & crafts, and riding on our Big Banana as well as the opportunity to select their favorites from over a dozen land and water activities. We serve campers from ages 5 - 17, with many deciding to enroll in more than one session each summer.
Camp Henry has had the privilege of serving campers, families, and guests since 1937. We believe that a camping experience at Camp Henry has the capacity to transform lives in many ways. With such a concentrated amount of time, a beautiful natural environment, intentional camp programs and activities, opportunities to try something new, and campers being surrounded by positive Christian role models - the combination is perfect for enhancing and positively changing the lives of campers and guests who come to Camp Henry.
Camp Henry welcomes campers of all faiths as well as no faith at all. We don't require, assume, or expect that all campers are Christians or come from Christian families. Our hope is to simply be Christian toward everyone who comes to camp. Our staff members are truly awesome - energetic, encouraging, compassionate, fun-loving, dedicated, hard-working, and full of joy - and can hardly wait to welcome you to Camp Henry - please join us!

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Camp Manitou-Lin, YMCA

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Address

1095 Briggs Rd N.
Middleville, MI 49333

Contact Information

Websites: http://www.campmanitou-lin.org
http://www.facebook.com/pages/YMCA-Camp-Manitou-lin/98133686539?ref=ts
https://twitter.com/#!/grymca

Name: Greg Dodd
Phone: 269.795.9163
Email:

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OVERNIGHT CAMP . Ages 7-12
A week away at camp is a very special time and is remembered forever. Hidden among the awesome adventures of new friendships, outdoor water sports, horses, climbing walls, and campfires are enriching experiences that teach responsibility, confidence, and self-discipline.

DAY CAMP . Ages 6-11
Our Day Camp program is the perfect way to fill your child's summer with nonstop activities like canoeing, swimming, nature hikes, climbing the tower, sports, horses, and adventure. Our caring professional counselors supervise kids from one jam-packed day of fun to another.

HORSE CAMP . Ages 8-15
Horse camp allows campers to not only ride, but learn more about all aspects of horses. Campers learn about tacking, grooming, riding and the responsibilities related to horses. Each day campers will have a chance to try out a traditional camp activity.

TRANSPORTATION: We offer daily bus routes for our Day Camp programs. We also offer transportation for some of our Overnight Camp sessions. Please check out our website for more information

FAMILY CAMPS: Bring the whole family out for a wonderful bonding experience. We offer extended family weekends over Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends.

SPECIAL NEEDS: We offer Day Camp Programs for Individuals with Specials needs throughout the summer. These programs are tailored to create lasting memories and wonderful experiences with a smaller , appropriate ratio.

FINANCIAL AID: We offer financial assistance for individuals based on annual income and number of people in the household. Please visit our website for more information and an application.

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Camp Miniwanca-American Youth Foundation

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Address

8845 West Garfield Road
Shelby, MI 49455

Contact Information

Websites: http://www.ayf.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Youth-Foundation/375202990713
https://twitter.com/#!/Miniwanca

Name: Liz Marshall and Luke Petsch, Girls and Boys Camp Directors
Phone: 231.861.2262
Email:

Details

The mission of the American Youth Foundation inspires people to discover and develop their personal best, to seek balance in mental, physical, social and spiritual living and to make a positive difference in their communities and in the wider world.

AYF programs seek to enhance not only a child's skills, but their confidence in themselves and their future, their character, and their connections to other people. Our outstanding staff work to create communities where youth feel supported and empowered to discover who they are and what they are capable of achieving.

As a leader in youth development, Miniwanca inspires people to be their best selves. We achieve this by creating a fun and safe environment where campers will learn new skills and make new friends-and we believe much more is possible! Campers 8-17 will find a progression of age appropriate adventures and opportunities waiting for them. Our philosophy of "Best Self", "Balanced Living" and "Healthy Friendships" is intentionally interwoven throughout the camp experiences.

Miniwanca campers will:


  • Leave with newly gained confidence in themselves

  • Be able to talk about who they are and what they are capable of achieving

  • Discover and develop their personal best

  • Act in ways consistent with their values

  • Help to create a community where trust, cooperation and respect are the foundation


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Camp Newaygo

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Address

5333 S. Centerline Road PO Box 610
Newaygo, MI 49337

Contact Information

Websites: http://www.campnewaygo.org
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NCCS-Camp-Newaygo/46713818122?ref=ts

Name: Jalisa Johnson, Program Director
Phone: 231.652.1184 x103
Email:

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Resident Camp
Your home away from home - Camp Newaygo has a long history of traditions built on caring and excellence. Our foundation of providing exceptional programs in a rustic camp setting for girls, women and families dates back to 1926. Through cabin and unit living, resident campers learn to share and live cooperatively as a group. And at the center of it all is our newly renovated Lang Lodge, including new bathrooms with 16 private showers, and an expanded dining room. Being an all-girl's camp, our campers feel free to be themselves, and are celebrated for their personalities. 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.

We feature a beautiful wetland trail, a high and low ropes challenge course, basketball and tennis courts, horseback riding, pottery, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking/canoeing, an archery range, a mile-long waterfront, and many other fun and adventurous activities!

Family Programs
Discovery family at Camp Newaygo! Our Mom & Me and Dad & Me Programs offer moms/dads, aunts/uncles, grandmothers/grandfathers or other special female/male adults a memorable opportunity to step away from their hectic life and spend a little quality with your son, daughter, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or other special young person. Have a great time hitting the beach for swimming, boating, sandcastles and fishing, and follow with archery, arts and crafts, bog jumping, hiking, or nature to name a few options. Finish an active day around the campfire singing and roasting s'mores. Spend the night in camp's newly renovated Lang Lodge or in one of our quaint rustic cabins. Don't worry about your meals; we take care of all of that for you.

Be sure to check out our website at www.campnewaygo.org for all the up-to-date information including dates, rates and pictures showing the great time you can have at Camp Newaygo!

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Camp Pendalouan, YMCA

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Address

1243 E. Fruitvale Rd.
Montague, MI 49437

Contact Information

Websites: http://www.pendalouan.org
https://www.facebook.com/camppendalouan
https://twitter.com/#!/CAMP_PENDALOUAN
http://pendalouan.blogspot.com/

Name: Bruce Spoelman, Executive Director
Phone: 231.894.4538
Email:

Details

The summer camps at Pendalouan are where imagination and adventure come alive. With over 80 years of creating great summer memories, Camp Pendalouan has the foundation to provide a safe and treasured summer camp experience. Our traditions build friendships that go beyond a canoe ride to Turtle Bay or sharing a bench and watching flickering stars above the campfire. At Pendalouan, we specialize in helping kids make life-long friends.

To get a better sense of who we are, please take a look at our Facebook Page, Website, and Camp Blog. We think they will give you a great idea of what kind of experience you child will have at YMCA Camp Pendalouan.

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Girls Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, Camp Anna Behrens

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Address

3275 Walker Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Contact Information

Website: http://www.gsmists.org/

Name: Jenn Cook
Phone: 616.784.3341
Email:

Details

Scholarships are available to attend this camp.

Girls do not have to belong to a scout troop to attend Camp Anna Behrens. A $10 fee is added to the registration fee when girls who are not scouts sign up.

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Pine Ridge Bible Camp

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Address

8415 17 Mile Rd.
Cedar Springs, MI 49319

Contact Information

Websites: http://www.pineridgecamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/pineridgecamp?ref=ts

Name: Kevin Grifhorst
Phone: 616.696.8675
Email:

Details

Pine Ridge Bible Camp consists of two distinct camps, "The Oasis" and "The Ridge," stretching across 100 acres of beautifully wooded trails, open fields, marshes and beach front property on Pine Lake. Campers from ages six to 17 enjoy dozens of great activities as part of this camp's action-packed, innovative programs which are designed to share and model the message of Jesus Christ in a safe and relational atmosphere. We also have special programs for families and physically/mentally challenged campers of all ages.

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Spring Hill Camps

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Address

PO Box 100
Evart, MI 49631

Contact Information

Websites: http://www.springhillcamps.com
http://www.facebook.com/springhillcamps?ref=ts
https://twitter.com/#!/springhillcamps

Name: Registration
Phone: 231.734.2616
Email:

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SpringHill Camps
SpringHill Camps is a nonprofit inter-denominational Christian camp with more than 40 years of experience reaching and serving children. All of our programs reach kids through a very specific ministry model, the SpringHill Experience. The SpringHill Experience consists of being God-immersed, embracing, innovative, integrating, professional, and community focused. We possess a passionate commitment to reaching the lost and being relevant as we share Jesus' message of grace, hope and love. Currently, we reach kids through overnight camp property in Michigan and Indiana. We also provide SpringHill Day Camps hosted at local churches and schools in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio.

Mission
To create life-impacting experiences that enable young people to know and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Overnight Camp: Grades 1st-12th
At SpringHill we focus on bringing the message of Christ to our youth while offering a cutting-edge ministry. With unique programming, activities and housing, your child is sure to try new things, meet great friends and grow in their relationship with God.

Day Camps: Grades Kindergarten-4th
At SpringHill's Summer Day Camp kids have five full days of SpringHill fun right in their hometown. This is one week out of the summer they will never forget. From the Climbing Wall and Flying Squirrel to Six Square, wild water games and stretching their creativity through cool crafts - they will have more fun than they can imagine while meeting new friends and learning more about Jesus.

Family Camps:
At SpringHill, we've made it easy for you to build unity, have fun and experience God as a family! At our family camp you'll spend quality time with each other, have interactive sessions and learn how to strengthen your relationships as a family with Christ at the center.

-Memorial Day Weekend: May 25-28, 2012
-Summer Family Camp: July 13-15, 2012
-Labor Day Weekend: August 31 - September 3, 2012

Special Needs:
All young people are made in the imagine and likeness of Christ and deserve to feel complete worth regardless of where they are spiritually, physically, emotionally, or socio-economically. Our value of embracing all kids is something that constantly shows Christ's love throughout their experience at SpringHill.

Scholarships:
We understand the economy is uncertain. With discounts, friends for $50, scholarships and payment plans - we want to come alongside your family to help your kids experience camp this summer.

Retreats and Events:
SpringHill not only offers weeks of summer camp, but also short weekend retreats with that same SpringHill Experience condensed for groups and families.

Guest Groups:
Rent us! Have you ever considered bringing your Girl Scout troop or sports team to camp? Let us design an amazing retreat for you that will create a memorable experience for everyone. We have had several groups, churches and schools come to camp over the last few months that have had an amazing time!

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