Adventure Camps
Bohemian Adventure
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Address
4143 N 10th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Contact Information
Websites: http://www.campkzoo.com/
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Name: Tyler Tree
Phone: (616) 430-9750
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Bohemian Adventure offers kids ages 9 - 15 an active travel camp filled with exploration, learning and discovery. Bohemian Adventure utilizes Michigan's public bike trail and campground system to provide an incredible experience at a cost more than three times less expensive than private residential camps. Campers journey from Kalamazoo to the Lake Michigan coast (and back) via the Kal-Haven trail. Tuition is $175 per four day session and includes camping accommodations and meals. Campers provide their own bicycle, helmet, and tent. Program areas include mountain biking, hiking, swimming, outdoor cooking, beach sports, arts & crafts, team building, and wilderness education. As West Michigan's only adventure travel camp, we provide a unique chance for kids to step out of their routine and connect with the natural world. Camperships available to low-income families.
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Boy Scouts of America, Gerald R. Ford Council
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Address
3213 Walker Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
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Websites: http://www.bsagrfc.org
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gerald-R-Ford-Council-Boy-Scouts-of-America/109107552448169?ref=ts
https://twitter.com/#!/BSAGRFC
Name: Aaron Gach
Phone: 616.785.2662
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Camp Beechpoint
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3212 - 125th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
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Websites: http://www.beechpoint.com
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Name: Sonya Wentzel - Registrat
Phone: 1.800.991.CAMP
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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 Blodgett
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Address
1545 Buchanan Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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Websites: http://www.campblodgett.org
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Name: Susan Doughty
Phone: 616.949.0780
Email:
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Camp Blodgett primarily serves children in Kent County. Camp Blodgett is located 45 minutes outside of Grand Rapids at 10451 Lakeshore Dr. in West Olive.
Financial Assistance: To ensure that all children have the opportunity to attend summer camp, fees for attending Camp Blodgett are based on family income. If needed, transportation is also provided to and from Grand Rapids and camp.
Click here for the registration form.
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Camp Cran-Hill Ranch
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14444 17 Mile Road
Rodney, MI 49342
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Websites: http://www.cranhillranch.com
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Name: Scott Barger
Phone: 231.796.7669
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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 Geneva
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3995 Lakeshore Dr. N
Holland, MI 49424
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Websites: http://www.campgeneva.org
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https://twitter.com/#!/campgeneva
http://www.campgeneva.org/shores/tour.html
http://www.campgeneva.org/pines/tour.html
Name: Kevin VanderKlok
Phone: 616.399.3150
Email:
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Family Camp: Camp Geneva offers a family camp program over Labor Day weekend. All families, including single parent families are welcome to participate in this annual event.
Transportation: is provided to Camp Geneva's day camp programs. Please call for details.
Special Needs: Camp Geneva provides a special needs coordinator to evaluate the appropriateness of the camp experience and assist staff members in making the necessary adaptions to accommodate special needs campers.
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Camp Henry
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Address
5575 Gordon Avenue
Newaygo, MI 49337
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Websites: http://www.camphenry.org/
http://www.facebook.com/CampHenryMI
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http://www.youtube.com/user/CampHenryMichigan
Name: Jennifer Robelli
Phone: 616.459.2267
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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
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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
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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:
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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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5333 S. Centerline Road PO Box 610
Newaygo, MI 49337
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Websites: http://www.campnewaygo.org
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Name: Jalisa Johnson, Program Director
Phone: 231.652.1184 x103
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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 O'Malley
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Address
7360 Thornapple Dales Dr. SE
Alto, MI 49302
Contact Information
Websites: http://www.campomalley.org
http://www.facebook.com/campomalley?ref=ts
https://twitter.com/#!/CampOMalley
Name: Becky Reed Missad, Director
Phone: 616.233.9370 ext. 106 or 616.871.6551
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Camp O'Malley is located just 25 minutes southeast of Grand Rapids on the beautiful banks of the Thornapple River. We are an educationally focused, residential summer camp that serves kids ages 6-17 from West Michigan. Scholarships are available based on a sliding fee scale which is located on the registration form. Forms can be accessed on our website, through email, or by mail.
Campers enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, sports, canoeing, climbing wall, high ropes course, low ropes course, arts & crafts, nature exploration, tubing, swimming, dance, camp fires, singing songs, and much more!
Click here for the registration form.
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Camp Pendalouan, YMCA
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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
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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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Camp Roger
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8356 Belding Rd.
Rockford, MI 49341
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Websites: http://www.camproger.org
http://www.facebook.com/camproger?ref=ts
https://twitter.com/#!/YMCACampRoger
Name: Doug Vanderwell
Phone: 616.874.7286
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Camp Tall Turf
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Address
816 Madison Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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Websites: http://www.tallturf.org
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https://twitter.com/#!/tallturf
Name: Kyle Lim
Phone: 616.452.7906
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Transportation: Free busing is provided for all summer camp sessions from Grand Rapids.
Family Camp: Each summer Camp Tall Turf offers a Latino Family Camp Weekend and, in partnership with area churches, Tall Turf also offers a Single Parent Family Camp Weekend. Registration information for both sessions can be requested from our office in early spring.
Translation Services: All registration materials are available in Spanish.
Individuals fluent in Spanish are available to assist with registration and answering questions.
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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
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Website: http://www.gsmists.org/
Name: Jenn Cook
Phone: 616.784.3341
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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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John Ball Zoo Summer Zoo Camp
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1300 W. Fulton St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Websites: http://www.facebook.com/JBZSociety?ref=ts
http://www.jbzoo.org
https://twitter.com/#!/JBZSOCIETY
Name: Kathy Kemp
Phone: 616.336.4310
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John Ball Zoo's Summer Zoo Camp is a unique, hands-on learning experience for children ages 3 years to those entering 9th grade! Each class follows a specific wildlife theme and uses a variety of methods to stimulate the learning process (role-playing, behind the scenes tours, games, stories, songs and more). Special projects are often brought home throughout the week. Each class has their own room with a qualified instructor and educational aide, and will frequently spend time in the zoo and park setting. Day camp and overnight programs are designed for the age students will be at the start of class or for the grade level students will be entering in fall 2013. Class sizes are strictly limited to provide a high quality experience.
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Spring Hill Camps
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PO Box 100
Evart, MI 49631
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Websites: http://www.springhillcamps.com
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Name: Registration
Phone: 231.734.2616
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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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The Salvation Army Little Pine Island Camp
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Address
6889 Pine Island Dr. NE
Comstock Park, MI 49321
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Website: http://www.lpicamp.org/
Name: Les Chase
Phone: 616.784.1404
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EVERY. CAMPER. SHOULD.
- Cook over a fire
- Canoe or paddle boat on the lake
- Attend a campfire meeting
- Take a boat ride
- Catch a fish
- Learn to shoot a .22 rifle
- Watch the sun rise and set
- Go stargazing
- Take a hike
- Triumph the high ropes course
- Explore with a GPS
- Participate in a conservation Project
- Use a compass
- Learn to shoot a bow and arrow
- Finish the challenge course
- Swim in the lake
- Be a good citizen
ENJOY GOD'S CREATION!
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YMCA Camp Pinewood
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Address
4230 Obenauf Rd.
Twin Lake, MI 49457
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Websites: http://www.facebook.com/YMCACampPinewood?ref=ts
http://www.camppinewood.com
Name: Erik Bengston
Phone: 231.821.2421
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Camp Pinewood is a YMCA camp located in northeastern Muskegon County. Since 1925 Camp Pinewood has served the children of Michigan through summer, youth group, school, and retreat programs. Our summer programming provides a wonderfully diverse setting for children to develop relationships with their peers from across the world. Camp Pinewood provides both one and two weeks sessions for campers ages 5-17. We teach dozens of outdoor classes utilizing our beautiful 200 acre property and 45 acre lake.
Transportation from Grand Rapids may be available upon request. We never turn away campers for a lack of funding - please see our Financial Aid application on our website!