REGISTER FOR CAMP
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.
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 free, safe, accessible transportation for each camp session.
Tiered pricing for this program begins at $300. Scholarships available.
This is a silent retreat. Not silent like a library—silent like a sanctuary. A place where you step away from constant noise and return to your own voice.
You'll arrive at camp as autumn paints Michigan's trees. You'll walk through forests, sit by the lake, journal in quiet spaces. Each morning and evening, you'll gather briefly for a centering session and a simple liturgy. The rest of the time is yours—guided only by prompts for reflection and the rhythm of the day.
It's not about pushing yourself to spiritual enlightenment. It's about stopping long enough to listen. To yourself. To God. To the quiet. To whatever your soul needs.
You'll eat meals together—that's the only shared time (besides opening and closing sessions). Otherwise, you're alone. And in that aloneness, something often shifts. Clarity emerges. Healing happens. You remember who you are beneath the noise.
Additional information about registration, program structure, what's included, staffing & safety, making camp accessible, scholarships, inclusion, draft schedules, and an in-depth FAQ can be found on our website.
We hire a team of about 25 camp counselors each summer and are always looking to expand our team!
If you or someone you know is interested in working at camp this summer, we would welcome your application! If you have previously volunteered or worked with Camp Chickagami or Episcopal Youth Camp, we would love to have a conversation about you coming back to camp this summer without needing to make a full-summer commitment. All of our camp counselors are paid staff, unless they choose to volunteer their time.