The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes offers transformative programming experiences at Camp Chickagami (Presque Isle) and Stony Lake Camp (New Era) for young people, families, and adults.

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You and your family are welcome here. As an Episcopal camp program, we strive to be a brave space where all campers belong. We celebrate and affirm diverse backgrounds, identities, beliefs, abilities, and family structures. We're also committed to removing barriers to access. Through generous partnerships with the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan and funding from the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes, we provide safe, accessible transportation for each camp session—ensuring that every camper can attend, regardless of where they live in our state.

 

Our overnight youth camp sessions combine classic camp fun with meaningful faith exploration. Campers swim, try archery, create art, and play games while building leadership skills, independence, and lifelong friendships. Each location offers unique experiences: Stony Lake Camp features high- and low-adventure courses, while Camp Chickagami offers field trips, including a Glass Bottom Boat tour and swimming at Ocqueoc Falls. Throughout the week, our Christian Formation team leads age-appropriate, engaging programs that help campers explore their faith and spirituality through shared experience and reflection.

 

For younger campers or those new to overnight camping, we also offer day camp at Camp Chickagami during overnight weeks. Day campers experience the same activities, programming, and community—swimming, archery, arts and crafts, adventure courses, and faith exploration—while being dropped off each morning and picked up each afternoon. It's an excellent introduction to camp for those not yet ready for an overnight experience.

 

Community is at the heart of camp. Each camper joins a cabin of 6–10 peers led by at least two trained counselors. Together, cabin groups explore our lakes, forests, trails, and outdoor spaces—and more importantly, they learn what it feels like to be fully accepted and celebrated for who they are.

 

We believe camp transforms lives. By the end of the week, campers leave with greater confidence, self-love, and creativity. They've developed empathy, a sense of responsibility to others, and resilience to face new challenges. Many discover a deeper connection to nature and a desire to become earth stewards.

 

Our team is carefully selected and trained. Counselors and staff are chosen for their creativity, kindness, energy, and maturity. All participate in specialized training on group dynamics, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, child development, equity, and activity leadership. Nurses, chaplains, and leadership staff provide ongoing support for your camper's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

 

Your camper's safety is our priority. Our camp programs and facilities are licensed by the State of Michigan and are member camps of Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers (ECCC). Camp Chickagami holds full American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation, and our Episcopal programming at Stony Lake Camp is pursuing ACA program accreditation.

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Email camping [at] greatlakesepiscopal [dot] org with any questions.