Location
Onekama, MI
Starting At
0
Group Size
Cabins With Your Families
Activities
15+ options
For Parents
Top Concerns Answered
Sending your child to camp is a big decision. Watch this video to hear how Portage Lake creates a safe, memorable, and fun experience for young campers.
What Makes Family Camp 3 Special?
Family Camp at Portage Lake is a vacation unlike any other! There is something for everyone!
In the morning after worshiping together, adults are challenged in Bible study while kids and teens divide into age-based small groups for a lesson and some games. Throughout the afternoon enjoy all that Portage Lake has to offer: waterfront, climbing wall, arts & crafts, the Canteen, high ropes course, canoe trips on the Manistee & Pine Rivers, flying squirrel, carpetball, Cool Beans coffee shop, water trampoline, dune hike and much more.
A favorite of Family Camps is always the camper vs. staff sports. Take on our summer staff in basketball, softball, baseball and volleyball. After evening chapel, the staff always has something memorable planned-like a family game show in the Chapel or a special outdoor movie.
Family Camp is all inclusive! It’s a chance to be together as a family, in a place unlike any other. Your family will share experiences that you will never forget.
There is limited space in Family Camps, call the camp office at 231-889-5911 or email Ruth@portagelake.org for availability.
What campers will experience
Swim in the beautiful lake
Make lifelong friends in small cabin groups
Create crafts and memories
Try exciting outdoor activities
Enjoy silly skits and campfire songs
Experience God's love in nature
Guest Speaker
Pastor Jerry Foster
Jerry in his own words:
“For the last 30 years I have served my local church as an elder, deacon, lay pastor, teacher, and small group leader.
During that time I was also the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of a software company, where I led our research and design initiatives while also traveling around the world speaking at various conferences as a keynote speaker.
I am now retired and live just outside Lansing, Michigan, with Angie, my wife of 33 years, and our obnoxious cat, Simon.
We have been blessed with four kids, two son-in-laws, and two grandchildren. We are members of Red Cedar Church in Okemos, Michigan.”
Daily Schedule
A Typical Day at Family Camp 3
Every day is packed with real fun, faith, and friendship! Here's what a typical day looks like at camp.
| Time | Activity Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am | BREAKFAST | Campers & counselors eat together as a cabin |
| 10:00 am | MORNING CHAPEL/ DAY CAMP | Worship & message from the speaker/Kids Spend time in age specific activities |
| 11:30 am | MORNING ACTIVITY | Campers will be led in a safe & fun game or skill! |
| 12:30 pm | LUNCH | Campers & counselors eat together as a cabin |
| 1:15 pm | REST HOUR | Campers spend time relaxing and digesting in the cabin |
| 2:30 pm | FREE TIME | Waterfront, ropes elements, sports, crafts, and more! |
| 5:30 pm | DINNER | Campers & counselors eat together as a cabin |
| 6:30 pm | CHAPEL/ NIGHT CAMP | Worship & message from the speaker/Kids Spend time in age specific activities |
| 7:30 pm | CANTEEN TIME | Snack shop open & fun cabin hangout time |
| 8:15 pm | EVENING PROGRAMMING | Campers will participate in an age-specific activity designed for their camp |
| 11:00 pm | LIGHTS OUT | Time to sleep! |
See It In Action
Family Camp 3 in Pictures
Get a glimpse of the fun, friendship, and adventure waiting for your camper!
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Our caring staff are trained to help young campers adjust to being away from home. We create a warm, supportive environment where homesickness is addressed with compassion and understanding.
Registration
Camp Pricing & Dates
Register early and save! All pricing includes meals, lodging, and activities.
Age 0-2
FREE
per camper
AGE 3-11
$190
per camper
AGE 12-18
$330
per camper
AGE 19 & UP
$435
per camper