2010 High School Camps
2010 High School Camps
Camp Kinawind: Big Islands – Big Lake – Big Adventure
No Camp #: July 25-31
Grades completed: 8-12
Dean: Dan Duncan, dand@umcdunes.org
Co-Dean: Chris Lane, chris.christolane.lane@gmail.com
Camp Site: Camp Kinawind as base camp; Beaver Island
Cost: $379
Check in: 2:00 pm/ Check out: 10:00 am
Big Islands – Big Lake – Big Adventure: Kayak Camp Explore the beautiful Beaver Island archipelago by sea kayak. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about kayaking to journey between these “Emerald Islands,” as well as to share a cool adventure with others. No experience required. Wilderness camping, hiking, and exploring complement our daily reflections on the life of faith.
For information and to register, go to www.umccamps.org or call 1-800-334-0544 and ask for Camp Registrar.
Lake Michigan Camp: Mission Adventure! Group Missions Trip
#8638: Dates available from June 28-July 4Grades Completed: 7-12
Co-Dean: Your group leader
Cost: Starts at $100 for two days/two nights
Mission Adventure!
Design your own mission trip! With your youth leaders and Lake Michigan Camp assistance, structure your Oceana County Mission Project(s) to fit your group’s interest, skills, funds, and age group. Set the date and length of stay (2-6 nights.) Add camp and local activities to your adventure too! Share the Dining Hall and beach time with other camps/groups.
*Lake Louise: Holy Ground: Branded!
Date: June 27-July 3
Grades Completed: 9-12 Cost: $356
Dean: Brian Norton & Marla Gerber
Branded! Are things in life heating up and trying to make their mark on you? Discover what it means to be “branded” spiritually. Learn to ride the ropes of life as we cut trail through Spirit Mountain Pass, worship under a bowl of stars, and drive your faith Northward to new territory waiting for you!
*Lake Louise: Choir Camp
Date: July 4-10 Cost: $377
Grades Completed: 4-12
Deans: Terry and Dave Gladstone
We are community! Most of our campers start with us and come back every year. That’s because of wonderful counselors, great achievements, and fantastic, supportive new friends. We become friends through singing, great evening events, hilarity, cabin mates, wonderful counselors, fun activities, challenging thoughts, and all of this while singing God’s praise surrounded by God’s creation. At the end of the week we put on an awe-inspiring concert.
*Lake Louise: R12:10
Date: July 11-17
Grades Completed: 9-12 Cost: $356
Deans: Liz and Matt Carr
“Hey, God, what’s up?” How do you talk to God? What’s your conversation like? Could it be better? Join us as we explore how to talk – and listen – to God through the Lord’s Prayer and applying it to ourselves and our community. As always, there will be memorable fire bowls, reconnecting with friends, and plenty of camper/counselor games.
*Lake Louise: Radical Community: Dirt
Date: July 18-24
Grades Completed: 9-12 Cost: $356
Deans: Jeremy Williams and Kelly Houghtaling
Radical Community Rocks! Bring your dirt with you. You are accepted here. For one week, find out what it’s like to be surrounded by God’s radical community. Together we’re trying to live what God wants: acceptance, peace, and joy. Every year, people say this is the best week of their lives. One week can change everything.
*Lake Louise: L.I.F.E. – Living In Full Effect The Calling - Discerning God's Voice
Date: July 25-31
Grades Completed: 9-12 Cost: $356
Deans: Brad Brillhart and Inge Whittemore
Living In Full Effect – come to L.I.F.E. Camp to make new friends and renew old friendships. Enjoy God’s creation with outdoor sports like swimming, kayaking, and sand volleyball. Participate in fun activities like music, crafts, and tie-dye. L.I.F.E. Camp is a refuge, a safe place where you are free to be accepted for who you are, free to experience God’s love, free to have a week of fun, rest, and relaxation.
Wesley Woods: Conference Youth Council (Youth Assembly)
#3073 June 27 - July 3
Grades Completed: 6-12 Cost $369
Dean's name: Matt Mills mattcmills@yahoo.com
A camp-based leadership training experience for youth serving on the District and Conference. Apply to your District Coordinator, as listed at www.westmichiganconference.org.
Wesley Woods: Live Out Loud – Seeing Things Upside Down
# 8973: June 20-26
Grades Completed: 9 -12
Check-In: 3:00 – 4:00pm / Check-Out: 10:00am
Cost: $369
Live Out Loud – Seeing Things Upside Down: 99 out of 100 captive Ecuadorian llamas agree that this camp will be the best week of your summer! Laugh, doubt, wonder, be quiet, run around, make stuff, and think. Consider what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Lake Michigan Camp: High School Extreme Challenge: The Tabernacle of Faith
#8645: June 27-July 3
Grades Completed: 9-12
Dean: Jared Kram, jaredteach@yahoo.com
Co-Dean: Brian Michael, bmikes51@yahoo.com
Check-in: 2:00–4:00pm / Check-out: 10:00am
Cost: $369
High School Extreme Challenge: The Tabernacle of Faith
High Schoolers – prepare for an Extreme Summer Adventure! Explore the “Tabernacle of Faith” Bible study. Play basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Take a trip to the Silver Lake Dunes to go sand dune surfing, and challenge yourself on the team-building course. Mountain biking, archery, beach Olympics, ultimate Frisbee, and hanging out on the beach are just a few of our exciting activities!
* Register for all Lake Louise Camps at www.lakelouisecommunity.org