A Reflection by Camp Wakeshma Staff Members
Storm Relief for Camp Wakeshma
On June 13th, a severe storm struck southwest Michigan, leaving damage across the region. Camp Wakeshma was impacted by this storm, uprooting many trees, knocking out electrical power, and causing damage to buildings and structures around the camp. We are grateful that all campers and staff are safe. The Camp Wakeshma Board of Directors [...]
2022 Camp Online Store Pop Up
I am excited to announce a pop up online store for our 2022 Camp Wakeshma new clothing items! These are being sold in the camp store, but you're guaranteed to get your desired sizes this way AND they'll be shipped directly to you! Click the link below, make your selections, and submit your order [...]
Camp Storm Update
Camp Storm Update: All campers and staff are safe! We have a lot of trees down, no electricity, or phone lines. We will continue to update via social media, email, and this website as the situation further develops. -Liz
Helpful Information for Band Camp
Hello Band Camp! We are so excited to see you at camp tomorrow! Here's a few helpful reminders(be sure to scroll all the way through the email as there's a special reminder from our band directors): Check-In is on Sunday, June 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, and Check-Out is on Saturday, June 18, from 8:30 [...]
Camp Cleanup 2022 Was A Success!
Thank you to those who participated in Camp Cleanup 2022! We had a lot of fun and got to know some of our new staff! There was a lot of raking, leaf blowing, tarp filling, lifting, and dropping, Corey Orchard donuts, Jimmy Johns subs, and of course FUN! Looking forward to showing off some [...]
CAMP CLEANUP- MAY 7th- All Hands On Deck!
Attention Camp Wakeshma Family! Get your rakes and gloves ready. It's that time of year again when we will clean up camp to get ready for the summer! SATURDAY, MAY 7! Board Members, Staff, Former Staff, Campers - Bring your friends and family! All are welcome to come help for the day. Lunch and laughter [...]
100% Capacity Approved!
I am SO excited to announce that our generous Board of Directors have approved our request to up capacity for this summer to 100%. That means, those of you who have been patiently waiting on the waitlists, may be receiving notification soon via email with an opportunity to register! HOW DOES THIS WORK? We [...]
Camp Registration/Waitlist Updates
Hello from your Executive Director, Liz! I know many of you have been waiting for answers about registration, waitlists, and the option of 100% capacity at camp this summer so I wanted to update you with the information that I have and hopefully that will help answer most of those questions. I apologize again [...]
2022 Camp Registration Information
Parents of Wakeshma Campers, We are so excited for the summer of 2022! IMPORTANT: Because of the uncertainty of the pandemic we are going to be keeping registration at 80% capacity and plan to reevaluate in April with the hopes of opening up at full capacity. That being said, PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST if [...]