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Visit Our Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake Website
(989) 821-9474
info[AT]campwestminster.com
116 Westminster Drive
Roscommon, MI 48653
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CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. We offer one and two week, overnight summer programs for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Day camp is also available to those who live nearby or may be vacationing in the area July 21-25. Overnight sessions run Sunday through Saturday.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake was established in 1925. For 90 years we've been offering stellar summer camp programs for children and youth. Spend a week on Higgins Lake making new friends, building confidence and having fun!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Free to Be: Camp with an allergen-free diet is available for children and youth with food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances including gluten free/casein free diets. More info: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Gluten Free/casein Free, Sailing, First Timers, Worldwide Sports, Rock Climbing, Cooking, Leadership Development, Extreme S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math), Backpacking
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake is located in Michigan's lower peninsula about 1 hour south of Traverse City. The camp is situated on 42 acres of rustic forest and beautiful lake front.
CAMP FACILITIES: 11 waterfront cabins; beautiful waterfront dining hall; 2 bathhouse facilities; log cabin craft cabin; waterfront outdoor chapel; outdoor basketball and tennis courts; sand volleyball court; nature cabin; low ropes course; high ropes course with zip line; lighthouse climbing wall; Adventure Village containing three yurt lodgings in the trees; pristine lake for swimming and sailing.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For every consecutive summer since 1925, Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake in northern Michigan has been offering a solid summer camp program with a rich history of diversity, openness to change and adaptation, and the greatest memories a camper could have! We offer one and two week, overnight summer programs for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Day camp is also available to those who live nearby or may be vacationing in the area July 21-25.
First time away from home? Our First Timers session is perfect for first-time campers. Caring and experienced counselors provide a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. Sailing, swimming, fishing, hiking, archery, high ropes, low ropes, Bible Quest, silly songs, and wacky games are just some of the activities your child will enjoy, all on the shores of beautiful Higgins Lake. They can even climb to the top of the lighthouse climbing wall! Themed sessions are available for campers who are interested in sailing, music and drama, rock climbing, cooking, or sports.
Feeling adventurous? With the guidance of our trained and experienced staff, your child can spend a week backpacking through South Manitou Island, or Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; or they can climb real rock during an expedition to Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin.
Campers with food sensitivities and allergies are encouraged to register for Free to Be, a worry-free week of camp designed for children with gluten and casein intolerances.
No matter which session you choose, you and your child are sure to love the Camp Westminster experience. Just look at what other parents have to say! "Camp Westminster provides an unparalleled experience of a traditional camp merged with spiritual underpinnings, all in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable."
Register online at Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for an unforgettable camp experience.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LifeWorks Leadership Development Program: Are you ready for a rewarding summer that combines fun, faith, and self discovery? LifeWorks is designed with you in mind! In the whirlwind of college applications, resumes, and interviews, more and more people are realizing the importance of standing out! Colleges are looking for individuals who engage in extramural activities, community service, and unique experiences.
The LifeWorks program promotes personal growth and self discovery through hands-on activities and experiential learning. More info: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships available. Please contact the camp office.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp Westminster’s Family Camp was created over 50 years ago to give families time together, away from the hectic pace of everyday life. Family Camp and Family Mission Camp are available. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for more information.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Westminster is the perfect place for a getaway! We welcome retreat groups and conferences year-round. More info: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com.
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CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
One and two week sessions are available throughout the summer beginning mid-June and ending mid-August. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for the complete summer schedule and registration information. Early bird discounts are available for early registration.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For more information on applying for a summer staff position, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com.
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