camp arcadia: it's about time.

Camp Arcadia is valued time. Time to grow, time to learn, time with family, time with friends, time with community, time for self, time for great food, time for fellowship, time for nature, time to further spirit, time to further mind.
And most of all, time with God.

Then and Now, A View From Lake Michigan

February 21, 2012
Then and Now, A View From Lake Michigan

The 2012 season marks Camp Arcadia’s 90th Anniversary. In the photos below, the central camp area has changed over the years. Most notably, trees have grown and the Wigwam was added in 1946-7. The top photo is circa 1930 courtesy of the Arcadia Archives Department (ID # 01-02-1159). The bottom photo was taken in July [...]

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Squares

February 21, 2012
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Squares

Special thanks goes to many staff members who have helped re-tool this recipe over the years. Here is the updated recipe for Peanut Butter-Chocolate Squares   Share this with friends:

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Alpha Teen Retreat

February 16, 2012

When: June 10-16, 2012 Who: Any teen entering 9th or 10th Grade Why: To play, pray, eat, learn and worship for an unforgettable week in a community of believers Cost: $325 per person (scholarships are available) Register: Register online or call (231) 889-4361. COME TO THE ALPHA TEEN RETREAT, 2012. REGISTER NOW. We want teens [...]

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It’s Okay to Treat Yourself…

February 16, 2012
Click here to view photos from the 2011 Women's Retreat

It IS okay to treat yourself to a faith-renewing and invigorating weekend. When you attend a 2012 Women’s Retreat, you can expect to find renewed contentment and purpose while basking in fellowship with women who are going through similar life experiences. “We all came with all our stormy lives in stormy/rainy/windy weather. We left with [...]

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Jon’s Story

February 14, 2012
Jon & Kelsey in 2003

Jon Spagnuolo shares his story about Camp Arcadia and love. “The most beautiful day that northern Michigan had to offer was laid out before me as I passed through the doors of the Inn and onto the worn deck that encompassed the front of the building. Camp Arcadia, nestled serenely on the shore of Lake [...]

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It’s ‘Better Than Par’ in This Arcadia Community

February 6, 2012

by Kyle DeWees As the program director at Camp Arcadia, I get to work closely with the communities that form each week at camp. I believe that it is mostly these communities — made up of guests, staff, and the dean — that make the Camp Arcadia experience so special for us. Admittedly, it is [...]

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Megan’s Scheumann’s Story

February 6, 2012
Megan lives and works in Tegucigalpa, Honduras as a missionary/teacher.

I still remember the day clearly. I was sitting on the patio in front of the Inn talking with Kurt Harvey, my then boss, as I was a member of the kitchen staff. He asked what my future looked like and what I wanted to do after I finished school that fall. I replied, “Go [...]

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Green Beans with Garlic and Ginger

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Here is chef Kurt’s recipe for green beans with garlic and ginger for you to enjoy. Asian Green Beans with Garlic-Ginger Sauce Recipe Beans prepared this way are often featured in Asian restaurants. Though Camp has never featured this recipe before, look for them on the menu in 2012. They might pair nicely with roasted [...]

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Chocolate-Almond Scones

January 19, 2012
Chocolate-Almond Scones at Camp Arcadia

Here is our recipe for you to enjoy! Chocolate-Almond Scones Scones are generally served once a week at Arcadia. Alongside these and other scones, we serve our made-from-scratch blueberry muffins and locally-made strawberry freezer jam from Miller’s Northwood Market. Miller’s is located south of Arcadia on M-22. Bonnie Miller is the maker of this delicious [...]

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Full Season Staff Needed

January 16, 2012
Full Season Staff Needed

Camp Arcadia needs the right people to work as Full Season Staff this year. Full Season Summer Staff work at Arcadia from Memorial Day through late October. Generally, they are recent college graduates or interns. Camp Arcadia is willing to consider a wide variety internship placements that span from three to six months.  In the [...]

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