Great Lakes Episcopal Camping & Retreats
experience a Summer that is shaped by friendships, faith, and paying attention to who you are becoming
Programs
Camp Chickagami is the main program home for Great Lakes Episcopal Camping & Retreats — the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes' unified camping and retreat ministry. Each summer, young people, families, and adults gather here on the shores of Lake Huron for programming that combines classic camp fun with meaningful faith formation.
Programming is offered at two beautiful lakefront locations: Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle and Stony Lake Camp in New Era. Whether you're a returning camper or exploring camp for the first time, there's a place for you.
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For rising 1st through 12th graders
Overnight camp sessions, day camp, Counselors in Training, and Pioneer Adventure — at two beautiful lakefront locations. Campers swim, try archery, create art, and play games while exploring faith and building lifelong friendships.
No child is turned away for financial reasons: tiered pricing, scholarships, and free transportation are available.
→ Learn more at greatlakesepiscopalcamping.org →
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For families, intergenerational groups, and all-ages gatherings
Opportunities for all ages to gather together for creation care, spiritual renewal, and memories built across generations. Come with your family, your congregation, or as a solo traveler — there's room for everyone at the table.
→ Learn more at greatlakesepiscopalcamping.org →
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For adults seeking rest, renewal, and reconnection
Somewhere between childhood and old age, most of us stop slowing down. Adult retreats at Camp Chickagami create space for what's often missing: real time to rest, create, reflect, and be in community.
Programs include a Contemplative Fiber Arts Retreat and Retreat in the Colors — a silent fall retreat.
→ Learn more at greatlakesepiscopalcamping.org →
Access & InclusionNo one is turned away for financial reasons. Great Lakes Episcopal offers tiered pricing, no-questions-asked scholarships, and free transportation for many sessions. You and your family are welcome here — whatever your background, identity, or ability. → Full program details and enrollment at greatlakesepiscopalcamping.org →
Work at CampInterested in joining our staff team? Counselors, program specialists, chaplains, nurses, and leadership staff are hired each season through Great Lakes Episcopal: Camping & Retreats. → View open positions at greatlakesepiscopalcamping.org →
Spring Work Weekend
Join us any day or time between Thursday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 26, to help get Camp Chickagami ready for the summer season. Please register so we can plan for your arrival.
It takes many hands and lots of love to keep our beloved camp going. Volunteers of all types are welcome to share their gifts at Camp Chickagami.
Our schedule is flexible -- all we ask is that you let us know what meals you will be present for so we can plan appropriately, and if (and when) you'll need sleeping accommodations.
All volunteers will be provided with lodging. Prior to arrival, logistics about what to pack will be communicated via email.
All volunteers are provided with meals and lodging. Mealtimes will be 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. each day.
Fall Work Weekend
Join us any day or time between October 9 - October 11, 2026, to help put Camp Chickagami to sleep for another winter season. Please register so we can plan for your arrival.
It takes many hands and lots of love to keep our beloved camp going. Volunteers of all types are welcome to share their gifts at Camp Chickagami.
Our schedule is flexible -- all we ask is that you let us know what meals you will be present for so we can plan appropriately, and if (and when) you'll need sleeping accommodations.
All volunteers will be provided with lodging. Prior to arrival, logistics about what to pack will be communicated via email.
All volunteers are provided with meals and lodging. Mealtimes will be 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. each day.