2021 Season Update
The snow is melting and spring is right around the corner. The Camp Arcadia team is working hard to prepare for the 2021 season and are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to serve you. Here is an update on Camp Arcadia’s season including the impact of COVID-19, registrations, staffing, the Arcadia experience, financial situation and lake […]
Beach Crisis Update – Dec. 14 by Chip May
“You of little faith, why are you afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” – Matthew 8:26 – 27 During the beach crisis I have […]
A Winter Beach in Video & Pictures – Dec. 12
We have had some significant waves in the past few weeks, but with it has come colder temperatures. The colder weather and waves have caused ice to form on the shore making it harder for the sand to erode. Now we await even colder temps so the lake will freeze close to the shoreline eliminating […]
Leah Sallach is Camp’s Operations Director
We are excited to welcome Leah Sallach to Camp Arcadia’s management team as the operations director. Leah, who is from the Buffalo, NY area, spent eight years at Pioneer Camp & Retreat Center in NY as their program director. She brings a wealth of experience with managing staff, developing and implementing programs, marketing, and assisting […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #16
Wonder #16: The Joy of Bridging Generations (Part II) One of the most obvious hallmarks of the Camp Arcadia experience is connection within the generations of a family. Camp has long been described as a “generational place.” I don’t know about you, but it always surprises people when I tell them that it’s not uncommon […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #15
Wonder #15: It’s Better Than Disney We all know where the happiest place on Earth is…. Or do we? In a poll of children who have experienced both places, 9/10 kids would choose a vacation at Camp Arcadia over a vacation at Disney. “Disney is cool,” said Ben, age 11, “But archery is low key […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #14
Wonder #14: The Joy of Bridging Generations (Part I) One of the priorities of Camp’s ministry is to develop and care for our seasonal summer staff – investing in their leadership development and offering mentorship and connection during their time at Camp. Last summer, Michelle Gilbertson (longtime family Camper and new Arcadia Cottage Colony resident) […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #13
Wonder #13: Camp Lives Up to the “Hype” John and Cindy had been hearing about Camp Arcadia from friends at church for years. “You have to go! You’ll love it!” They finally decided to give it a shot last summer, attending with one of the families at church. They had an incredibly pleasant arrival at […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #12
Wonder #12: The “Right Time – Right Place – Right Space” Spiritual Learning Have you ever sat in the Dean & Lecturer’s Program and thought, “Wow, that was exactly what I needed to hear,” or “Are they speaking directly to me?” Or have you ever learned or re-learned something through a conversation with someone on […]