Giving to Arcadia

In order to make improvements and additions to Camp, we rely on your support and generosity.  Last year, Camp received approximately $50,000 in donations. That is amazing! Thank you, thank you, and thank you again to all of the generous donors.

This year’s goal has been set at $75,000.  Please know that gifts of any amount are helpful in meeting our goal.  Camp Arcadia continues to thrive and meet its mission to renew our guests in spirit, mind and body because of the support we receive from you.  Thank you, and if you can’t contribute at this time, please keep Camp’s ministry in your prayers.

You may make your donation by printing a Camp Arcadia Donation Form and mailing it to us, or by calling our office during business hours (231) 889-4361.  (We are temporarily unable to take donations via the website.)  We can take credit card donations over the phone.

Are you interested in becoming a monthly donor?  Payments may be made using this form: Monthly Donor Authorization Form

Plans for 2010

A Better First Impression

As they say, you only have once chance to make a first impression.  Camp’s entrance sign and surrounding landscape needs some attention.  We will be replacing the old sign and adding additional signs to help new guests find their way into Camp more easily.  We will also be replacing the sidewalk as you come into Camp from Juniper cottage, sprucing up the landscaping along the drive as you come into Camp, and adding better lighting.

Craft Shop Goes Cave Dwelling

The craft shop will be expanding to a portion of the cave – the area below the craft shop.  We will be installing sinks, work tables, and drying racks for the more messy crafts like tie-dye, fabric and spray painting.

Scholarships for Campers

Sometimes the ones that need Camp the most are the ones who can’t afford it.  Your gifts to the Camp Arcadia’s scholarship fund gives every child, youth, and family the opportunity to attend Camp Arcadia, regardless of their ability to pay.  This past year Camp gave out the most money in scholarships ever – $14,100.

New Inn Dressers

We have been slowly replacing some of the older, broken dressers in the Inn.  Believe it or not, these old dressers (you know… the ones that don’t close all the way, or have wood veneer peeling off) are not actually made very well.  We are working with a local craftsman to build fifteen new dressers that fit our unique dimensions and fit with the Inn décor.  This craftsman is the same one that built the new wooden cubbies that were installed a few years go.

What’s the Weather Like at Camp?

Have you ever wondered what the weather is like at Camp Arcadia?  Well, if you go to the internet it will give you the weather at the Frankfort airport, 15 miles away.  We will be installing a weather station on the top of the Wigwam and then streaming that information to you via the Camp website.

Cottage Facelift

The decorative style of the Camp cottages (Juniper, Spruce, Cedar, Aspen and Birch) leave something to be desired.  To be honest with you, most of the furnishings in the cottages are leftovers and hand-me-downs from years gone by.  It is time we give the cottages a face lift.  We will be replacing and refurbishing cottage fixtures (lighting, window blinds, etc.) and furnishings (couches, end tables, standing lamps, tables, and chairs.)

New Mattresses

Every year Camp replaces some of its old mattresses—this year is a banner year. We will be replacing twenty single mattresses (some are twenty years old!) and five queen mattresses.  We have decided to go up a notch on the bed quality, so that they are more comfortable and last longer.

Inn Room Noise

No we aren’t going to be able make dad stop snoring, but we will be reducing the noise that comes from the Inn’s water heaters and the Kitchen’s hood ventilation.  These noises can be disruptive to a handful of the Inn wood’s side rooms.