God’s Treasures Ages 18 & Older Lake Huron Retreat Center
God’s Treasures is a camp experience designed especially for mentally and physically challenged adults. Campers experience a variety of activities including crafts, recreation, swimming, music, Bible stories, campfires and interaction with campers and staff. The talent show is a camp highlight and our closing program 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 completed and returned prior to acceptance. T-shirt and group photo are included. Each session is an identical program; campers are permitted to sign up for one session to ensure availability to all. Co-Deans: Rev. Grace Ann Beebe and Rev. Ann Emerson.
Date Event Cost
June 17@10am-June 21@11am ORM 3030 FULL
July 15@10 am-July 19@11am ORM 3430 FULL

Summer Fun Ages 18 & Older Judson Collins Center
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. June 30@10am–July 4@3pm. Cost $337. Event ORM 2255.Boys Full

Acorn Camp Ages 9-23 Widewater Retreat Center
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. July 27@4pm–August 1@3pm. Registration due by July 11. Deans B. Stone & C. Snyder. Event ORM 8711. Cost $337.

Acorn Buddies Ages 16-College Widewater Retreat Center
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 to 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 dependent 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. July 26@12pm–August 2@11am. Deans B. Stone & C. Snyder. Event ORM 8700. Cost $140.

Elementary Camp New Day, Camp Albright
Children who have an incarcerated parent and have completed grades 3-5 are eligible for this fantastic week of fun! Canoe & tube down the river, swim in the pool, hike, sing, worship and play games! Come join us as we 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. August 3-8. Dean Wendy Walter. Cost $339 (scholarships available). To register contact Nancy Bitterling 989-466-2979 or pastornancy@nethawk.com.

Teen Camp New Day, Camp Albright
Teenagers who have an incarcerated parent are eligible for this week of adventure. Swim, tube, canoe, and have great campfires along with other surprises as we discover and explore God’s unconditional love for us. Ages 12-14. Sponsored by West Michigan Conference and held at Camp Albright in Reed City, MI. July 6-11. Dean: Beverly Williams. Cost $339 (scholarships available). To register contact Nancy Bitterling 989-466-2979 or pastornancy@nethawk.com.