Join us to prepare for the summer camping season! Learn about the camping program, register for camp, volunteer as a camp staff member, help with spring cleaning and summer preparations on the campgrounds.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00am – Summer Camps 2024: Who, What, When, Where & Why
10:30am – How You Can Staff and Support Camps
11:00am – Keynote Presentation from James VandenHeuvel on MI Camp Licensing
11:30am – Campground Facility Updates & Afternoon Overview
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Campground Cleaning Projects or Child Protection Training for Camp Staff
3:30pm – Treats & Wrap-up
The morning information sessions will be streamed at Blue Water Campground, Park of the Pines, and Sanford Campground. We are excited to have James VandenHeuvel as a keynote presenter. James is the lead camp licensing consultant for the State of Michigan in the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (LEAP).
Winnie Johnston, camping coordinator for Community of Christ in the Michigan Mission Center, will lead the initial morning sessions and offer the child protection training during the afternoon for those interested. Campground staff and campground board/committee members will guide volunteers with cleaning and service projects.
Please register below if you plan to attend so we can prepare enough food for lunch and have supplies ready for projects. Contact Winnie Johnston at winnie@cofchristmi.org with any questions.