Special Populations

Acorn Camp Widewater Retreat Center
Ages 9-23. Physically challenged campers will enjoy a full schedule including games, crafts, swimming, campfire gatherings, worship experiences, music programs, and a talent show that is geared toward the age levels and abilities of physically challenged youth and young adults. Our aim is to pair each camper with a same-gender buddy to give assistance, offer companionship, and experience camp life together. A questionnaire will be sent to applicants and must be returned prior to acceptance. Widewater Retreat Center, in Liberty Center, OH, is approximately 30 minutes south of the Michigan border. This camp is offered as a joint event with West Ohio Conference. Cost: $375
July 11 @ 4pm - July 16 @ 3pm. Event: WW0711-AC. Deans Stone & Snyder

Acorn Buddies Widewater Retreat Center
Ages 16-College. For the spiritually and emotionally mature young adult. You will befriend and give assistance to at least one physically impaired camper throughout the week. Please come prepared to serve; buddies will help campers have an enjoyable time, make new friends, have new experiences, care for themselves, and grow in faith. It can be challenging, energizing, exhausting, hilarious and wonderful in nearly every way. An orientation/planning session is conducted the day before campers arrive. Space for buddies is limited and dependant on how many campers sign up. Please register soon for event planning purposes. Widewater Retreat Center, in Liberty Center, OH, is approximately 30 minutes south of the Michigan border. This camp is offered as a joint event with West Ohio Conference. 3 Reference forms will be mailed to you after registration and must be completed at least 2 weeks prior to camp. Cost: $150
July 10 @ noon - July 17 @ 11am. Event: WW0710-AB Deans Stone & Snyder

Camp New Day Camp Albright
Ages 9-14. For children who have an incarcerated parent. Canoe & tube down the river, swim in the pool, hike, sing, worship and play games! We will experience life together as God’s beloved children, enjoying God’s world! Sponsored by West Michigan Conference and held at Camp Albright in Reed City, MI. July 18-23. $339 (scholarships available). To register contact Nancy Bitterling 989-466-2979 or njbit1@yahoo.com.

God’s Treasures Lake Huron Retreat Center
Ages 18 & Older. God’s Treasures is a camp experience designed for adults who are mentally and physically challenged. Campers experience a variety of activities including crafts, recreation, swimming, music, Bible stories, campfires and more! The Talent Show is a camp highlight, along with the Closing Program, which is open to family and friends. Campers stay in Littleton and Ragland Lodges and are assigned counselors according to basic care needs. A questionnaire is sent to applicants and must be returned prior to acceptance. Cost: $275
June 15 @ 10am - June 19 @ 11am. FULL Deans Beebe & Emerson
July 13 @ 10am - July 17 @ 11am. Event: FULL Deans Beebe & Emerson

Summer Fun Judson Collins Center
Ages 18 & Older. This event is for developmentally challenged adults who are capable of meeting their own basic self-care needs. Spend time with us making new friends, singing your favorite songs, and taking part in lots of exciting (developmentally appropriate) camp activities! Sign up and make this a summer of fun. A questionnaire to assess needs and abilities/skill levels will be sent to applicants and must be returned before being accepted into this program. Cost: $345.
July 5 @ 10am - July 9 @ 3pm. Event: JC0705-SF.