Youth, Family & Adult Camps 2010

Presbyterian Camps is accredited by the American Camping Association, licensed and inspected by the State of Michigan, and overseen by the Presbytery of Chicago.

Our food is prepared on site with fresh vegetables, baked goods and fresh fruit under the leadership of Brad Fries, our Food Service Supervisor.

Our location is a bit of paradise with the rolling waves of Lake Michigan, the soft sands of the shoreline dunes, the solitude of 130 acres of woods, and the artistic flare of Saugatuck.

Our camp is a mission and ministry of the Presbytery of Chicago.

Our staff are screened and are required to complete extensive training. They hold certifications and/or degrees in First Aid, CPR, life guarding, low ropes use, archery, fire fighting, culinary arts, theology, educational administration, and elementary education.

Our staff is called to do ministry with integrity. Our shared mission with you is to "celebrate creation, renew the spirit, nurture faith, and build community, where all are welcome to grow in Christ."

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We will be accepting registrations for Summer Camp 2010 starting 2/20/10. The 2010 program is listed below as well as the grades campers must have completed to be eligible.

Date	Program - click on program to learn more	Grade (completed)	Camp
6/20-6/23	Mini Camp I	1-4	Gray
6/20-6/26	Outdoor Adventure Camp with High Ropes	6-8	Kema
6/23-6/26	Mini Camp II	1-4	Gray
6/27-7/10	Two Week Grand Adventure Camp	8-10	Kema
6/28-7/2	Day Camp I	1-5
7/5-7/10	Discovery Camp I	3-5	Gray
7/5-7/9	Day Camp II	1-5
7/11-7/17	Senior High Leadership Camp	8-12	Kema
7/11-7/17	Discovery Camp with Horseback Riding	4-7	Gray
7/12-7/16	Day Camp III	1-5
7/16-7/18	Family Camp Weekend	Families	Westminster Woods
7/18-7/24	Family Camp Week	Families	Westminster Woods
7/18-7/24	Sports & Games Discovery Camp	4-7	Gray
7/18-7/24	Outdoor Adventure Camp with Horseback Riding	6-8	Kema
7/25-7/31	Discovery Camp II	3-5	Gray
7/25-7/31	Outdoor Adventure Camp I	6-8	Kema
7/31-8/3	Family Camp Long Weekend	Families	Westminster Woods
8/1-8/7	Mission Council 8 Discovery Camp	3-5	Gray
8/1-8/7	Outdoor Adventure Camp II	6-8	Kema
8/5-8/8	Summer's End Family Camp Weekend	Families	Westminster Woods

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Summer Day Camp at Presbyterian Camps includes 5-day sessions with two meals per day including breakfast and lunch. Fun-filed activities at Day Camp include climbing wall, archery, camp fires, games, nature walks, arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing and more!

Day Camp Session I
Dates: June 28 – July 2
Completed Grades One through Five
9am to 5pm daily Monday through Friday
Cost: $135.00

Day Camp Session II
Dates: July 5 – July 9
Completed Grades One through Five
9am to 5pm daily Monday through Friday
Cost: $135.00

Day Camp Session III
Dates: July 12 – July 16
Completed Grades One through Five
9am to 5pm daily Monday through Friday
Cost: $135.00

Presbyterian Camps, located in Saugatuck, next to Oval Beach

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If questions, call 269-857-3751.

Mini Camp is an introductory camp for our youngest brothers and sisters. The staff vs. camper ratio will be lower as campers will enjoy four days of discovering God's creation on the shores of Lake Michigan. Campfires, arts and crafts, sand castles, swimming, and fun with new friends.

Mini Camp I
June 20 - June 23
Completed Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4

Mini Camp II
June 23 - July 26
Completed Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4

Location: Camp Gray
Cost: $250.00

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Discovery Camp features a week of programs for middle to upper elementary school age children. It’s a complete week at Camp, where you’ll discover a world of spirit-filled activity including swimming in Lake Michigan, canoeing, kayaking, archery, hiking, crafts projects, campfire skits and stories, plus a mix of outdoor and indoor games. Our Mission Council 8 Discovery Camp is staffed and run by parent volunteers with support from Presbyterian Camps summer staff.

If you’re a 3rd to 5th grader, it’s a great time to get outdoors and get an opportunity to spend a full week building friendships, learning about nature, sharing and discovering all the good stuff in God’s creation..

Discovery Camp I
July 5 - July 10
Completed Grades 3,4 & 5

Discovery Camp II
July 25- July 31
Completed Grades 3,4 & 5

Mission Council 8 Discovery Camp
August 1 - August 7
Completed Grades 3,4 & 5

Location: Camp Gray
Cost: $365.00

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This camp will include the addition of two trips of horseback riding along trails in the Allegan State Forest. It will also include all the activities available in Discovery Camps I and II.

Discovery Camp with Horse Riding
July 11 - July 17
Completed Grades 4,5,6 & 7
Location: Camp Gray
Cost: $420.00

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This camp offers a variety of sports and games, including softball, soccer, basketball, archery, volleyball, canoeing and kayaking. The emphasis will be on fun rather than competition and the camp will feature several off site 1/2 day trips to use local sports facilities.

Sports & Games Discovery Camp
July 18 - July 24
Completed Grades 4,5,6 & 7
Location: Camp Gray
Cost: $375.00

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This is a Christian Adventure Camp with lots of action. Be ready to kayak on Lake Michigan, canoe on the Kalamazoo River, work your way up our climbing wall, and try your skill on our ropes course. This camp will include an off site trip to use a high ropes course.

Outdoor Adventure Camp with High Ropes
June 20 - June 26
Completed Grades 6,7 & 8
Location: Camp Kema
Cost: $400.00

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The camp will include all the programs in Outdoor Adventure, plus two trips off site to ride the trails of Allegan State Park on horseback.

Outdoor Adventure Camp with Horseback Riding
July 18 - July 24
Completed Grades 6, 7 & 8
Location: Camp Kema
Cost: $420.00

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Outdoor Adventure Camp will include orienteering, outdoor cooking, kayaking, river canoeing, low ropes, swimming, campfires, and lots more.

Outdoor Adventure Camp I
July 25 - July 31
Completed Grades 6,7 & 8

Outdoor Adventure Camp II
August 1 - August 7
Completed Grades 6,7 & 8

Location: Camp Kema
Cost: $380.00

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NEW in 2010! This camp brings back two weeks of high adventure with a series of off-site day trips including a high ropes course, kayaks on the Kalamazoo River, and a canoe trip to Pine Trail Camp to use the zip line and pool.

Two Week Grand Adventure Camp
July 27 - July 10
Completed Grades 8, 9 & 10
Location: Camp Kema
Cost: $725.00

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This leadership development camp offers a great opportunity to explore faith and make lifelong friends. Opportunities for adventure program on the low ropes course, beach volleyball, late night campfires and hikes, and swimming in Lake Michigan will highlight this camp. We'll also explore opportunities for Mission Work, including a Camp project.

Senior High Leadership Camp
July 11 - July 17
Completed Grades 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12
Location: Camp Kema
Cost: $390.00

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Family Camp

Family Camp is a wonderful time to enjoy camp as a family with a large variety of optional programs provided by the camp staff and volunteers. Come to swim, worship, sing at campfires, eat great meals, boat on the lake and river, work on crafts, and much more.

The Friends of Presbyterian Camps donate funds, time, and prayer to support this ministry. To sign up please contact the camp.

• Register Online - Registering for camp is simple with our online registration form. Registering online is the preferred way to register, making the process easier for you and our staff! Our online system is secure and easy. Online payment options include electronic check, Visa, Master Card, and Debit card. Your balance is due prior to the first day of Camp.register online: Youth/Family Camps
  

• Register by Mail - Mail the registration form with your $100 deposit (or pay in full). If writing a check, please write a separate check for each child attending the youth program or per family unit registering for family camp. Indicate the child's name and camp in the memo. Make check's payable to Presbyterian Camps. Mail the registration form and deposit to:

Presbyterian Camps
Attn: Camp Administrator
631 Perryman Street
Saugatuck, MI 49453

For more information please call the camp registrar line at
(800) 728-1164.

Download and print our summer registration form

Registration form

Cancellation Policy - Refunds (minus deposit) will be granted with two weeks written notice prior to the scheduled camp.

Confirmation - Confirmation will be sent in writing or e-mailed upon receiving the registration with deposit. Session spots are filled on first come first served basis. A waiting list will be activated once a camp reaches capacity. An informational packet will be mailed prior to your camping session.

Scholarship Information/Financial Aid - Scholarships are available on an as needed basis. Call 1-800-728-1164 to request an application. Or, click here for the Scholarship Policy (PDF) and click here for the Scholarship Request Form (Word doc).

Cabin Pal Request - We will attempt to accommodate cabin pal requests. Cabin pals must request each other on the registration form or on the on-line registration form. Campers are usually divided into cabins/tents by age. If cabin pals are not the same age, the older cabin pal will be moved to the younger age cabin/tent.