Location
Onekama, MI
Starting At
$285
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 2 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
Games for entire family
Adult bible study
Day/Night camp for kids up to the age of 12
Day trips to near by sites
Guest Speaker
Jared Van Voorst
Jared in his own words:
Daily Schedule
A Typical Day at Family Camp 2
Every day is packed with real fun, faith, and friendship! Here's what a typical day looks like at camp.
| Time | Activity Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am | MORNING | Cool Beans open for espresso, lattes, & coffee |
| 8:00 am | BREAKFAST | Breakfast Buffet |
| 9:30 am | MORNING CHAPEL/ DAY CAMP | Chapel time with worship music & teaching by the week’s speaker. (Nursery for ages 0-2, Day Camp for ages 3-18) |
| 11:00 am | MORNING ACTIVITY | Camper vs. Staff Sport Event or Family Activity |
| 12:30 pm | LUNCH | Lunch Buffet |
| 2:30 pm | FREE TIME | Various areas open such as the high adventure course, waterfront, climbing wall, arts ‘n crafts, cool beans (coffee shop), gift shop & canteen (for snacks, ice cream, etc.). |
| 6:00 pm | DINNER | Dinner Buffet |
| 7:00 pm | CHAPEL/ NIGHT CAMP | Chapel time (Nursery for 0-2 & night camp activities for 3 yrs to 5th grade available) |
| 7:30 pm | After CHAPEL | Canteen, Cool Beans, & Gift Shop open |
| 8:15 pm | EVENING PROGRAMMING | Misc. activities such as skits, open mic night, Camper vs. Staff sports, group games, campfires, etc. |
See It In Action
Family Camp 2 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
$285
per camper
AGE 12-18
$490
per camper
AGE 19 & UP
$650
per camper