Location
Onekama, MI
Starting At
$530
Group Size
Small Cabins
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 Trailblazers 1 Special?
Trailblazers is a week full of energy, friendship, and tons of fun! It’s a completely unplugged week in an unforgettable setting. Trailblazer campers experience new activities and skills, make lifelong friends, and learn about the love of Jesus Christ on a daily basis. For many, this is the age where first-time commitments to Christ are made! The counselors and other staff members spend all week teaching, having fun, and listening to campers as they experience the love of joy of Jesus together.
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 Jessica Springer
Jessica Springer is the denominational Director of Children and Family Ministries for the Evangelical Covenant Church. She serves alongside other staff with Serve Locally, working to strategize, develop, and lead discipleship resources, programs, and initiatives to promote spiritual growth for ministry teams working with children and families in Covenant churches and ministry partners. Jessica has more than two decades of experience doing pastoral work with children and family ministries, including more than ten years serving Community Covenant Church in Lenexa, Kansas. She also has experience in publishing curriculum for children, both with Foundry Publishing as well as being a contributor to the Covenant Kids Helping Kids curriculum.
More on the ECC’s Children & Family Ministries
Daily Schedule
A Typical Day at Trailblazers 1
Every day is packed with real fun, faith, and friendship! Here's what a typical day looks like at camp.
| Time | Activity Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | WAKE UP IN CABINS | Time to start the day! |
| 8:25 am | FIRST WORD BY THE LAKE | Short devotional as a whole camp |
| 8:30 am | BREAKFAST | Campers & counselors eat together as a cabin |
| 9:15 am | MORNING WATCH | Individual Bible reading/prayer time (each camper is given a guide) |
| 9:45 am | CABIN CLEAN-UP | Each cabin takes time to tidy their cabin |
| 10:00 am | MORNING CHAPEL | Worship & message from the speaker |
| 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 | Worship & message from the speaker |
| 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 |
| 9:45 pm | CABIN REFLECTION | Wrap up the day talking about Jesus! |
| 10:00 pm | LIGHTS OUT | Time to sleep! |
See It In Action
Trailblazers 1 in Pictures
Get a glimpse of the fun, friendship, and adventure waiting for your camper!
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We accept rising 2nd graders, AKA kids who will be going into 2nd grade in the fall.
Registration
Camp Pricing & Dates
Register early and save! All pricing includes meals, lodging, and activities.
BEST VALUE!
Super Early Bird
Register by Dec 31st
$530
per camper
Early Bird
Jan 1st - Feb 28th
$545
per camper
Regular
Mar 1st - May 15th
$560
per camper
Late Registration
Register by May 16th
$575
per camper