June 21-23, 2024
You don’t want to miss it!
You don’t want to miss it!
It‛s that time of the year when we get away from our normal schedules and get to know each other and God better.
THERE WILL BE LOTS OF: • Swimming • Boating • Fishing • Hiking • Talking • Coffee • Games • Ping-pong • Teaching • Praying • Laughing • Running • Campfires • Singing • Food • Fellowship • God's Nature & Each-other
Basically a great weekend of fun & fellowship!
Sunday's service on the 23rd will be at camp.
There will be a water baptism on the beach following the service.
6475 Wilkins Rd, Hastings, MI 49058 (for cabins, chapel, dining hall)
or
5800 Head Lake Rd, Hastings, MI 49058 (for campsites)
The camp is located just 5 miles south of Hastings on M43. Take Head Lake Road west about one mile to Wilkins Rd, and go south .7 miles to the main entrance on the left.
NOTE: GCF Church Camp will have different guidelines and may not be using all the amenities offered by Michawana
2024 Itinerary
Arrival time (not before) 3:00 pm Friday
Camp must be cleared by 3:00 pm Sunday
Friday, June 21
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm–Arrive at camp
5:45 pm (until gone) – Pizza served in the dining hall
10:30 pm - 12:00 am–QUIET TIME
12:00 am – No one outside of sleeping quarters and no noise
Saturday, June 22
8:00 am - 9:30 am – breakfast in the dining hall
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – lunch in the dining hall
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm – supper in the dining hall
7:00 pm – “Adults” only co-ed softball game
10:30 pm - 12:00 am–QUIET TIME
12:00 am – No one outside of sleeping quarters and no noise
*Several activities are available on Saturday: Zip Line, Archery Tag, Blob, Slip n Slide, Miniature Golf, Boating, Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Softball, and Children’s Crafts. Please bring desired equipment: gloves, bats, balls, rackets, and baby soap (for slip-n-slide). Signups for Zip Line are at registration!
Sunday, June 23
8:00 am - 9:00 am – breakfast in the dining hall
10:00 am – morning service in the chapel (followed by baptism)
*Lunch will be served following the morning service/baptism. We must be off the campground by 3:00 pm.
We need everyone’s help!!
Every able-bodied adult is required to volunteer for a specific job during camp. The exceptions would be if you are only attending the Sunday service/lunch, or if you are the only caregiver at camp for your young children. There are many areas of help needed: meal prep, meal cleanup, Sunday service set-up/tear-down, Sunday afternoon grounds cleanup, and other random jobs.
SWIMMING: Boating and swimming are permitted only while lifeguards are on duty. BATHING SUITS: One-piece suits for ladies/girls are preferred. *Any females that have a 2 piece and it shows the midriff, MUST wear a non-see-through T-shirt.
NO DOGS, CATS, or other pets; NO MOTORIZED bikes or scooters. NO MINORS (UNDER 18) in the kitchen; NO UNDERAGE driving of cars.
All meals are provided; however, you may bring snacks or purchase them (with cash) at the Trading Post. Please keep personal items out of the refrigerator with the exception of refrigerated medication. (Trading Post is subject to the camp staff's availability)
Check out our Camp Info Sheet for lots more helpful information!