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Camping Ministries

Continuing a Sacred Tradition

Community of Christ has a rich camping and retreat tradition dating back to the 1800s. We are proud to continue this wonderful tradition at three beautiful campgrounds located across the state.

UPCOMING CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES

Campgrounds
Linda Stanbridge

Blue Water Winter Family Retreat

Join us March 1-3, 2024 for a weekend of family fun! With activities, crafts and games for kids and grown-ups, this is a laid-back weekend for families and friends of all kinds! Registration coming soon!

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Campgrounds
Linda Stanbridge

Park of the Pines Family Nature Retreat

Join us February 9-11, 2024 for a weekend of family fun! With activities, crafts and games for kids and grown-ups, this is a laid-back weekend for families and friends of all kinds with a nature and outdoor focus. Registration coming soon!

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Camping Ministries
Linda Stanbridge

Exploring fAIth Youth Retreat

You don’t want to miss this chance to be together with old and new camp friends! Directors Annika White and Julia Wismer are planning an amazing weekend filled with fun and friends! Mark your calendars for February 9-11 and look for more details to follow soon! Check out the Facebook event here: https://fb.me/e/1l29WAMBf

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Events
Linda Stanbridge

2024 Family Camps Schedule

June21 to 27 – Family Camp @ Sanford22 to 29 – Family Camp @ Blue Water July5 to 12 – Family Camp @ Park of the Pines Community of Christ members and friends of all ages gather annually in fellowship and learning experiences called family summer camps or reunions. This relaxed and casual atmosphere provides space for spiritual growth, personal

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Camping Ministries
Linda Stanbridge

Summer 2024 Youth Camps

Mark your calendars for 2024 youth camps at Blue Water (Lexington), Park of the Pines (Boyne City) and Sanford Campgrounds! Registration forms will be available in the spring at www.michiganyouthcamps.org. Our youth camps provide an opportunity to connect with nature, form relationships and grow spiritually. Through games, sports, arts, music and so much more, our camps change lives! June8 to

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Camping Ministries
Dan Nowiski

2024 Online Child Protection Training Dates

Community of Christ Child Protection Training will be offered in the Michigan Mission Center via Zoom on the following dates in 2024: Thursday January 18, 7:00 ZOOM Wednesday February 7, 7:00 ZOOM Tuesday March 5, 7:00, ZOOM Thursday April 25 7:00, ZOOM Saturday April 27, in person at Park of the Pines Camp Prep Day Time TBD Saturday May 11,

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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPING PROGRAMS

Community of Christ Campgrounds in Michigan are licensed and inspected by the local health department, the fire marshal, and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The camping programs are licensed and inspected by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

Family Camps

Community of Christ members and friends gather annually in fellowship and learning experiences called reunions or family camps. This relaxed and casual atmosphere provides space for spiritual growth, personal discernment, incredible amounts of fun, deeper commitment, new and renewed relationships, and so very much more!

We offer family camps at three campgrounds throughout Michigan. With locations near Boyne City, Lexington, and Sanford, there’s a little something for everyone!

Youth Camps

Youth camps sponsored by Community of Christ in the Michigan Mission Center are planned to allow opportunities for all youth to make lasting memories as they experience a peace-building community, while enjoying nature, fun, fellowship and friends. Campers develop as disciples through worship, learning, relationships, and adventure.

All youth camps are staffed by individuals who are Community of Christ Children & Youth Workers and pass both a state criminal background check and child abuse registry clearance.