Lake Louise Camps
Summer 2013
Join us for a summer you will never forget at Lake Louise. Our camp offers real log cabins nestled in the piney North woods on a crystal clear lake. Our programs nurture Christian community and encourage diversity and inclusiveness. Click here for a full description of all camps, here for registration and here for rebate forms (see form for eligibility). A $50 rebate is available to first-time campers and any returning camper who brings a first-time camper with them. Lake Louise Camp is owned, programmed, and staffed by the Lake Louise Christian Community, a United Methodist affiliate ministry.
| Camp Name: | Big Ticket Festival weekend (Youth groups and families looking forward to Big Ticket Festival) |
| Dates for Camp: | June 20-23 |
| Leadership Team: | Hillary Thurston-Cox |
| Cost: | $57 per person in cabins or $75 per person in semi-private hotel rooms (includes all three nights!) |
| Check in Time: | noon Thursday |
| Check out Time: | 10am Sunday |
| Camp Description: | Going to the Big Ticket Festival in Gaylord? Why not stay with us? With an affordable price, clean showers, waterfront activities, and comfy rooms, Lake Louise can make your concert experience even better. Located just off I-75 fifteen minutes from the festival site, our amenities will make a great weekend even better. |
| Camp Name: | Holy Ground (grades completed 8-12) |
| Dates for Camp: | June 23-29 |
| Leadership Team: | Brian Norton and Marla Gerber |
| Cost: | $376 |
| Camp Description: | MIGHTY2SAVE - What is at the heart of a superhero - behind the mask and beneath the cape? POWER - power to save, power to love, power to change. While we all feel pretty "super" at times, there are still battles we all must fight. Join us for a week of action packed adventures as we develop our own super abilities by following Christ's mighty life of faith! |
| Short Description: | Might2Save - following Christ's might life of faith! |
| Camp Name: | Choir Camp (grades completed 3-12) |
| Dates for Camp: | June 30-July 6 |
| Team Leader: | Christie Brewster |
| Cost: | $396 (includes music packet) |
| Camp Description: | Make lifelong friends while joining voices praising God, playing crazy games, and appreciating everyone's unique gifts! A closing celebration concert moves the spirits of all who experience it. Come once and find that Choir Camp is where you want to come for life! |
| Short description: | Community in harmony. We laugh, play, and praise God while making lifelong friends. Join us! |
| Camp Name: | R12:10 (grades completed 8-12) |
| Dates for Camp: | July 7-13 |
| Team Leaders: | Liz and Matt Carr |
| Cost: | $376 |
| Camp Description: | In the chaos of life are you looking for answers? Would you recognize the truth if you saw it? Or are you wondering what the questions are? We may not have all the answers, but join your friends for fun and discover the tools (scripture, tradition, experiences, and reason) to build your faith. |
| Short description: | A high school camp exploring faith in action. |
| Camp Name: | Youth Leadership Academy |
| Dates of Camp: | July 16-20 |
| Leadership Team: | Bridget Nelson, Rev. Tom Anderson |
| Cost: | $199 |
| Camp Description: | The leadership journey takes faith. Young leaders from around Michigan will plan activities which enrich servant leadership. Teens will experience team building, peacemaking, and prayer. Set in a fun, creative atmosphere, Youth Leadership Academy will change lives. We learn leadership and faith one step at a time. (Encompassing West Michigan and Detroit CCYM) |
| Short Description: | Camp for teens from all of Michigan to learn Christian leadership. |
| Camp Name: | Elementary Bears (age 4 through grades 6) |
| Dates of Camp: |
1st step is Teddy Bear (Age 4- Grade 2, w/adult); children and adults are housed and participate in activities together. 2 sessions: July 14-17 and August 4-6 2nd step is Black Bear (grades completed 1-4) children and adults are housed Separately, but participate in activities together and separately. 2 sessions: July 14-17 and August 4-7 3rd step is Polar Bear (grades completed 3-6) for older elementary children who Participate in a full week of camp independently. 1 session: August 4-10 |
| Leadership Team: | Kendall Janka, Rev. June Smith, Rev. Kathy Pittenger, Sheryl Foster, and Rev. Jeremy Peters |
| Cost: |
Teddy Bear $141 per person Black Bear $201 per person Polar Bear $376 |
| Camp Description: | Our goal is to deepen the understanding of faith stories and provide experiences that move children toward independence, resilience, and confidence. We welcome diverse families, including parents, grandparents, aunt and uncles. |
| Short Description: | A camp for young children that encourages family involvement. |
| Camp Name: | L.I.F.E.- Living in Full Effect (grades completed 8-12) |
| Dates of Camp: | July 21-27 |
| Leadership Team: | Rev. Brad Brillhart, Inge Whittemore, and Ryder Jones |
| Cost: | $386 |
| Camp Description: | LIFE Camp is a senior high Christian Arts Camp. We explore expression though music and visual arts in things like Drawing, Poetry, Song Writing, Worship Band, Mandolin, Harmonica, Percussion, Movement Art, and Basketry. Discover acceptance, make friends, grow spiritually, and find healing all while having fun. It's gonna be great! |
| Short Description: | A community of artisans honoring God through creativity. |
| Camp Name: | Radical Community (grades completed 8-12) |
| Dates of Camp: | July 28-August 3 |
| Leadership Team: | Rev. Emily and Michael Beachy |
| Cost: | $376 |
| Camp Description: | "Avengers." What do you get when you throw a bunch of people together who have trouble fitting in? You get a Radical Community. Come find out what six unlikely heroes can teach us about understanding ourselves, living in community, and how we, too, can save the world. |
| Short Description: | A high school community where everyone fits. |
| Camp Name: | Middle School (grades completed 6-9) |
| Dates of Camp: | July 28-August 3 |
| Leadership Team: | Rev. Alicea Williams and Sara Lifsey |
| Cost: | $396 (includes off-site water adventure) |
| Camp Description: | At Middle School Camp will we explore stories that show with a LITTLE faith and an INCREDIBLE spirit, the KING can make all things possible. From July 28th - August 3rd 2013 whether you are a BEAUTY or a BEAST, you will have the opportunity to come to know the RESCUER of our salvation. Experience MSC where we will be FINDING faith, getting TANGLED UP in the fun of fellowship, and discovering a BRAVE community... after all, IT’S A SMALL WORLD. |
| Short Description: | A middle-school camp focused on fun and fellowship. |
| Camp Name: | Boyne Country Service Project (grades completed 7-12) |
| Dates of Camps: | June 16-22 and August 4-10 |
| Team Leader: | Rev. Dave Gladstone |
| Cost: | $376 |
| Camp Description: | Want a mission trip experience for your youth group? This is the camp for you. We work with local agencies for an in-state service project. Great accommodations, food, and all work supplies are included in the cost. Register as a church youth group. Serve God through serving others. For information on bookings contact Lake Louise. |
| Short description: | A mission experience for church youth groups. |
| Camp Name: | R3 |
| Dates of Camp: | August 8-11 |
| Team Leaders: | Mary Whitman, Sue Thumma, Kayte Aspray, and Laura Larson |
| Cost: |
$242 (single retreat center room, stay Thursday for extra $75) $174 (double retreat center room, stay Thursday for extra $41) $144 (cabin or lodge with roommates, stay Thursday for extra $26) |
| Camp description: | Refresh, Renew, Rejoice is a spiritual formation retreat for adults that includes relaxation, recreation, learning, reflection, and worship. Step back to enjoy God’s creation and God’s people through Bible studies, mission speakers, music, and fellowship. Speaker Rev. Dave Gladstone will explore “Living the Questions.” |
| Short description: | An adult retreat focused on renewal through recreation and worship. |
| Camp Name: | Family Camp for Clergy and Ministry Professionals |
| Dates of Camp: | August 18-23 |
| Leadership Team: | Rev. Amy Mayo-Moyle and Jen Peters |
| Cost: |
Cabins $263/$216 (adult/child 6+) Retreat Center: $314/$268 (adults/children 6+) Kids 3-5: $129 Children 2 and under are free. |
| Camp Description: | A time apart for ministry professionals. Time for families to worship together. Time for professional development. Time to connect with other families who share the joys and struggles of ministry. An engaging program for adults, an exciting program for elementary-aged kids, a nursery for younger children, and evening babysitting provided. |
| Short Description: | A family camp to encourage ministry families. |
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