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Here's what we do
Wake up & Breakfast Formation time Eucharist (on Friday we have an evening Campfire Eucharist) Lunch & Rest hour Activity Choice & Swimming/Boating Dinner Full camp activity Bed time (time varies by cabin group. Everyone gets at least 8 hours ) Each day will be slightly different because of the weather &/or the Holy Spirit. |
Our camps focus on building a Christian Community. Children entering grades 3-12 are invited to live in a cabin environment with others their age and 2 adult counselors. They play games, swim, canoe, worship, sing and have a lot of fun!
Activities may include: Frisbee, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Balloon games, hikes, playing cards, arts & crafts, music, large group games, camp wide outreach activity.
Activities may include: Frisbee, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Balloon games, hikes, playing cards, arts & crafts, music, large group games, camp wide outreach activity.
Waterfront: Swimming and boating are available most days in the afternoons. Swimming tests will occur on Sunday afternoon (of treading water 5 minutes for the intermediate & 10 minutes for advanced along with competency swimming). The waterfront will be run by the staff at camp from which we rent They are certified in Lifeguarding and licensed by the State of Michigan and the waterfront is American Camp Association accredited.
Health Service: The infirmary is staffed with a licensed health care provider. Physicians are on call 24 hours a day for consultations and hospitals are close by.
Meals & Snacks: The dining hall is run by the camp from which we rent (Camp Newaygo or Cran-Hill Ranch), which are inspected and licensed by the State of Michigan. Campers are served three hearty meals each day and snacks are usually available. Please note all allergies, food restrictions and other dietary needs on your child’s forms, and talk to Gennie Callard before camp if you have specific dietary needs. All snacks brought or sent to camp should be given to the cabin counselor and will be shared with the entire cabin or camp. If you have specific food for your camper that won’t be shared with the entire camp, you can give it to the health services during check in. No food is to be kept in the cabins.
Showers and personal care: The campers are required to shower daily. We find that a shower caddy or a travel bag helps greatly when shower time comes around. For many campers, they are not used to bathing, brushing their teeth or dressing without the help of parents. While we do our best, there are generally 5 children to one adult, so we can use your help ahead of time! Please help them by making sure they are used to showers, wash themselves thoroughly and know how to rinse all of the shampoo out of their hair, before coming to camp. For children with long hair, please help them learn how to brush and care for it.
Bedtime: Bedtime and getting to sleep is very difficult for many children. It may help to talk to your children about it before they go to camp. Getting them into a routine, such as reading, praying, or journaling right before they sleep may help. If your children are accustomed to listening to noise when falling to sleep, such as music or the tv, please be aware that isn't on option at camp and help them prepare for that.
Health Service: The infirmary is staffed with a licensed health care provider. Physicians are on call 24 hours a day for consultations and hospitals are close by.
Meals & Snacks: The dining hall is run by the camp from which we rent (Camp Newaygo or Cran-Hill Ranch), which are inspected and licensed by the State of Michigan. Campers are served three hearty meals each day and snacks are usually available. Please note all allergies, food restrictions and other dietary needs on your child’s forms, and talk to Gennie Callard before camp if you have specific dietary needs. All snacks brought or sent to camp should be given to the cabin counselor and will be shared with the entire cabin or camp. If you have specific food for your camper that won’t be shared with the entire camp, you can give it to the health services during check in. No food is to be kept in the cabins.
Showers and personal care: The campers are required to shower daily. We find that a shower caddy or a travel bag helps greatly when shower time comes around. For many campers, they are not used to bathing, brushing their teeth or dressing without the help of parents. While we do our best, there are generally 5 children to one adult, so we can use your help ahead of time! Please help them by making sure they are used to showers, wash themselves thoroughly and know how to rinse all of the shampoo out of their hair, before coming to camp. For children with long hair, please help them learn how to brush and care for it.
Bedtime: Bedtime and getting to sleep is very difficult for many children. It may help to talk to your children about it before they go to camp. Getting them into a routine, such as reading, praying, or journaling right before they sleep may help. If your children are accustomed to listening to noise when falling to sleep, such as music or the tv, please be aware that isn't on option at camp and help them prepare for that.
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