Family Camp
FamilY Camp 2020 is July 10 - 17. see 2019 program info below.
Click here to download a pdf of our program for 2019.
Click here to download our menu and all of our food options.
WE PROVIDE A FULL WEEK OF FAMILY FUN FOR SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN WHAT YOU'D NORMALLY PAY FOR A FAMILY VACATION WITH SO MANY OPTIONS! EACH REGISTERED GUEST WILL RECEIVE A WRISTBAND WHICH WILL ALLOW HIM OR HER TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES!
We're so excited about the Family Camp Program. To make a reservation, contact our office at 517-688-3783 or complete the form at the bottom of this page.
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Family Camp Kick-Off
We'll kick off Family Camp with a festival by the big tent on Saturday afternoon. It will run from 4:00 - 6:00.
Come play games, go crazy on inflatables, visit the photo booth and reunite with Family Camp friends!
Tickets for games are $.25 each and will be sold until 5:30 PM. Dinner will be available for purchase. Saturday, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
That evening, come to the big tent at 7:00 for a show featuring the magic of John Russell!
Registered Family Camp guests
can participate in all of the following:
This information is from Family Camp 2019.
Check back for Family Camp 2020 info this winter.
RECREATION
Swimming and beach activities, Boating, Hiking, Archery, Rec Equipment, Disc Golf, Carpetball, Ga-Ga Ball
SPECIAL EVENTS
There will be many events throughout the week!
If you'd like to participate, be sure to sign up in the Welcome Center during your stay.
The Magic of John Russell : Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
Staff vs. The World Softball game: Monday, 2:00 p.m.
Sandcastle Building Contest: Monday, 3:00 p.m.
Disc Golf Tournament: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.
Family Canoe Races: Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Sewing for MIssions Tea: Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Basketball Tournament: Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.
Beachside Minute to Win it: Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.
Fun Run/Walk: Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
Camp Soccer Game: Thursday, 2:00 p.m.
Disc Golf Tournament: Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Family Movie Night: Thursday, 9:00 p.m.
CRAFTS
Both children and adults can enjoy making crafts in the Craft House, the brown building next to the tennis courts.
There is a fee for crafts.
Saturday, 10 AM - 12 PM
Tuesday, tie-dye t-shirts, 2 PM - 4 PM
Thursday, 2 PM - 4 PM
Morning and Evening Services
This information is from Family Camp 2019. Check back for Family Camp 2020 info this winter.
Our speaker this year is Pastor Thomas Ramundo. Pastor Ramundo has served in the ministry of the Free Methodist Church forty-nine years. A former pastor and conference superintendent, he currently carries a full speaking schedule. On August 23 of this year, Thomas and his wife, Noni, will be married 50 years. They have two daughters and three grandchildren.
We're excited to welcome Paul Sunderland back as our worship leader again this year. Paul is an Assistant Professor of Worship Arts at Greenville College. Prior to coming to Greenville College, Paul was employed as a full-time Worship Leader for 15 years at a church in Ohio. Paul has performed full-time as a professional musician. He has led and coached bands in multiple arenas, written several worship songs and spoken at music industry and denominational seminars on music and worship in the church.
Stan Garn will be teaching our morning Bible studies. In this study, he will cover significant people in the history of the Christian church and the FM church who have spread Christianity around the globe. This would include (1) The Taylor Family (5 generations of missionaries to China). (2) William Tyndale (Translator of the Bible into English), (3) Dietrich Bonhoeffer (WW2 pastor and Martyr), and (4) Jacob DeShazer (WW2 POW and FM Missionary).
Click here to download an official 2019 program. This information is from Family Camp 2019. Check back for Family Camp 2020 info this winter.
SATURDAY
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Open Recreation
12:15 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Family Camp Kick-Off
7:00 p.m. Magic Show by John Russell
9:00 p.m. Snack Specials
SUNDAY
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
10:30 a.m. Family Worship with Jerry Jacoby
12:15 - 1:00 p.m. Dinner
12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Beach Open
4:00 p.m. Baptismal Service
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Evening Meal
7:00 p.m. Evening Worship w/ Rev. Thomas Ramundo
(Nursery Available for up to age 4)
Children's Program
(Children will attend evening service with their parents and be taken to their program by tram.)
Following the Service Snack Specials
MONDAY - THURSDAY
7:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Morning Swim
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Family Devotions
9:30 a.m. - Noon Kids Program
Nursery for children through Age 4
9:45 - 11:45 a.m. Adult Morning Sessions
9:45 Topical Workshops
10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 Bible Study with Stan Garn
9:45 - 11:45 a.m. Teen Morning Sessions
12:15 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Open Recreation
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. DInner
7:00 p.m. Evening Worship with Rev. Thomas Ramundo
(Nursery Available for up to age 4)
Children's Program
(Children will attend evening service with their parents and be taken to their program by tram.)
Following the Service Snack Specials
8:45 - 9:30 p.m. Evening Swim
Children's Programs
This information is from Family Camp 2019. Check back for Family Camp 2020 info this winter.
Back by popular demand, Jerry Jacoby (kid entertainer and motivator) will be speaking to our children, pre-K through 5th grade in the Field House each morning and evening, beginning Sunday evening. Jerry shares the good news of Jesus while entertaining and delighting children!
Mornings will also include hayrides, crafts, snacks and more!
Jerry, and his wife Michaela, will lead a family worship time in the Big Tent on Sunday morning.
NURSERY
Children up to 4 years old are welcome in the nursery during all adult programs beginning Sunday.
Teen Programs
This information is from Family Camp 2019. Check back for Family Camp 2020 info this winter.
Youth in grades 6 - 12 can spend their mornings and Monday evening in the Teen Tent. .
Monday - Thursday Mornings, 10 AM - Noon
Wednesday Night Live
5:00 SAU sponsored cookout
7:00 Ice breaker and worship
8:30 Nukem, yard games, and ice cream
9:00 Hayrides and bonfire begin
Speaker: Ben Kono
Music: Wellspring
Adult Programs
This information is from Family Camp 2019. Check back for Family Camp 2020 info this winter.
Adults can participate in topical workshops each morning, followed by a morning Bible study.
WORKSHOPS
Life of a Champion Ministries
Lyle & Ginger Wensley
Monday at 9:45 a.m. in the Big Tent
Come hear from Lyle and Ginger Wensley about how they’re using the sport of soccer to connect and build the Kingdom in Costa Rica.
The Enneagram & Spiritual Practices
Mary Darling
Monday - Thursday at 9:45 a.m. in Red Oak Lodge
During our sessions we will explore how we can best live in loving relationship with God and others through an understanding of the different Enneagram types and the best spiritual practices for each one. Although you need no knowledge of the Enneagram for these workshops, we will also be exploring the common tendency of those who know the Enneagram to mistype themselves, and how to discover your predominant number so you can have healthier relationships with yourself, God, and others.
Worship Ministry Q & A
Paul Sunderland
Tuesday & Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. in the Big Tent
Pastors, worship leaders, and volunteers come meet with Paul for an open discussion on worship, ministry and the church.
Throughout the day, adults can enjoy recreation, beach and relaxation with their families.
Food Service
This information is from Family Camp 2019. Check back for Family Camp 2020 info this winter.
Food Service is available throughout the week!
PACKAGES
This information is from Family Camp 2019. Check back for Family Camp 2020 info this winter.
All Packages include access to morning and evening programming for children, teens and adults, beach access (including boating), organized recreation, including archery, tournaments and competitions, and more!
CAMPING PACKAGE
Our camping packages include all camping fees, all programming fees, beach and recreation access, a coupon booklet with discounts on food, zipline, crafts, and other activities, 20 free tickets to use at the Family Camp Kick-Off Party and more! The package covers up to 6 people. $46.00/night (electric), $32.00/night (non-electric)*
LODGING PACKAGE
Our lodging packages include all lodging fees, all programming fees, beach and recreation access, a coupon booklet with discounts on food, zipline, crafts, and other activities, 20 free tickets to use at the Family Camp Kick-Off Party and more! The package covers up to 6 people. $130/1st night & $85 for each additional night*
DRIVE-IN PACKAGE
Our drive-in packages include all programming fees, beach and recreation access, 10 free tickets to use at the Family Camp Kick-Off Party and more! $4/person/day or $19/family/day OR Week-long Family Day Pass - $75.00 (Saturday - Thursday)*
*There is an additional $5 non-refundable fee for all registrations.
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