A few weeks ago I was speaking with a waitress at a local restaurant. I got to tell her about a pastor who drives 12 hours to bring his students to Lake Ann. She said, … Read More
Juniors Camp (4th-5th grade only!)
Like each program we offer, our Juniors program is targeted to make it a great age-appropriate experience for 4th-5th graders. With cabins located in the central part of camp easily in view of the Junior chapel, dining … Read More
Senior High Camp…Better than Ever!
Summer is the highlight of a high school student’s year. Their summers are full of special moments with friends and family at the beach, grilling hot dogs and hamburgers. Or at the ballpark watching America’s … Read More
It’s time for a Fresh Start [9th graders only!]
Fresh Start is a program unlike any other at Lake Ann in that its designed exclusively for high school freshmen. Campers experience God’s creation on a three-day rafting and camping trip on the Pine River, … Read More
Jump Start your life this summer! [for 6th graders only]
I remember my week as a Jump Start camper very vividly. Some people think that’s crazy because 6th grade was 10 years ago for me! But the reason it stands out so clearly in my … Read More
Why come to Junior High camp this summer?
Our Programs Each week of the summer, Lake Ann Camp offers programs for five different age groups. This means churches or families or schools can send all their campers to the same week of camp. … Read More
Power of Camp and Cell Phone Use
Power of Camp and Cell Phone Use On average, kids spend 3.5 minutes in meaningful conversation with their parents each week. (www.csun.edu/science/health/docs/tv&health.html) Kids age 8-18 spend an average of 7.5 hours a day using … Read More
Reflections
Life as a Lake Ann intern comes with numerous opportunities for reflections and learning. If you complete an internship here without learning something, it’s your own fault. The program is also structured so that we’re … Read More
What is Integrity?
Emily Anderson, one of our year-long LIFT apprentices, shares insights from the book, Integrity, on this week’s blog. Think you know what integrity is? Read on! Doing The Right Thing When No One Else Is … Read More
The Budgeting Season
As guest-related activities start to slow down my duties as the Director of Finance begin to increase. Lake Ann Camp, along with the rest of the country traditionally celebrates four seasons, spring, summer, fall and … Read More
Where does the Red Canoe money go?
One of the things we say a lot around here is that we are a camp with purpose, and we mean it. Not only do we have a purpose with our summer programs, but we … Read More
Things I Learned at Lake Ann Camp
I had the opportunity to serve at Lake Ann Camp for 6 summers of my life (93-97, 99). Each summer was a growing, stretching, and exciting experience. I truly believe that Lake Ann is a … Read More
Does Life-Change Stick?
We recently attended a combined meeting of pastors from Michigan and Ohio. Our job was to help promote what God is doing at Lake Ann with an open invitation to attend. It was great to … Read More
