Welcome to Camp Batawagama
909 PENTOGA TRAIL * CRYSTAL FALLS
Important Camper Parent Information!
Sunday Camper Arrival Times At Camp (Central Time)
Camper's Age Group (9-12) ...... Arrival @ 2:00 PM
Family with Multiple Ages ...... Arrival @ 2:00 PM
Camper's Age Group (13-16) ...... Arrival @ 3:00 PM
No animals/pets are allowed on camp grounds. Animals or pets during registrations must remain in vehicles.
A youth camp staff member will meet each car at the camp entrance on Sunday at your designated camper arrival time. Parents and camper will be directed to their assigned section/cabin area. Parents will be allowed to help camper to their cabin and meet with the cabin counselor.
Saturday Camper Pick-Up Times At Camp (Central Time)
Camper's Age Group (9-11) ...... Pick-Up @ 10:00 AM
Camper's Age Group (12-13) ...... Pick-Up @ 10:00 AM
Camper's Age Group (14-16) ...... Pick-Up @ 10:30 AM
Family with Multiple Ages ...... Pick-Up @ 10:30 AM
Things To Bring To Camp
It is recommended that you bring the following: adequate clothing (including a nice casual outfit for the dance), toilet articles, towels, bedding (blankets, sheets, pillow, and extra sheet to cover the rubberized mattress), sleeping bag for overnights, swimming suit, goggles (if wanted for swim lessons), water shoes, and old shoes that can be worn in the lakes or rivers. Some nights are cool, and a sweatshirt or jacket comes in handy. Rain gear, extra shoes and socks (for hiking), sunscreen, tick repellent, hat or visor and water bottle, are all extra but useful. It is advisable to bring a long sleeve shirt, long pants, long socks for hiking in the woods.
Things Not To Bring To Camp
Campers are not permitted to have radios, cellular phones, smart watches, CD players, iPods, or electronic games of any type. Campers are not allowed to bring knives or hatchets. Please do not send any food, candy, gum, pop, etc. Food items or candy that are mailed to a camper will be held in the office until the camper goes home on Saturday. Only disposable cameras will be permitted. Camp provides three complete and wholesome meals to all campers each day. There is no need to send food or candy to campers. Campers have a canteen book and can purchase small quantities of sweets and craft supplies during the week. Food and candy in the cabins invite unwanted critters that can be very destructive to personal belongings and cabin facilities.
*Medication Information*
Prescription and over the counter medications MUST be in original containers (in zip lock bag with camper's name on containers and zip lock bag). Over the counter medications MUST be in a new, sealed container or box.
Epi-pens and inhalers must have prescriptions with them. Send only the number of prescription pills that are needed for the amount of time while your child is at camp.
*IF you would like your camper to be given melatonin, please give a signed note to your camper's counselor at check-in specifying the dosage you prefer.*
Any medications without prescriptions cannot be administered. Any over the counter medications that have been opened previously will not be accepted. Medications will be administered based off of the prescription on the bottle. We cannot administer medicine based off of a parent's suggestion.
Sunday Camper Arrival Times At Camp (Central Time)
Camper's Age Group (9-12) ...... Arrival @ 2:00 PM
Family with Multiple Ages ...... Arrival @ 2:00 PM
Camper's Age Group (13-16) ...... Arrival @ 3:00 PM
No animals/pets are allowed on camp grounds. Animals or pets during registrations must remain in vehicles.
A youth camp staff member will meet each car at the camp entrance on Sunday at your designated camper arrival time. Parents and camper will be directed to their assigned section/cabin area. Parents will be allowed to help camper to their cabin and meet with the cabin counselor.
Saturday Camper Pick-Up Times At Camp (Central Time)
Camper's Age Group (9-11) ...... Pick-Up @ 10:00 AM
Camper's Age Group (12-13) ...... Pick-Up @ 10:00 AM
Camper's Age Group (14-16) ...... Pick-Up @ 10:30 AM
Family with Multiple Ages ...... Pick-Up @ 10:30 AM
Things To Bring To Camp
It is recommended that you bring the following: adequate clothing (including a nice casual outfit for the dance), toilet articles, towels, bedding (blankets, sheets, pillow, and extra sheet to cover the rubberized mattress), sleeping bag for overnights, swimming suit, goggles (if wanted for swim lessons), water shoes, and old shoes that can be worn in the lakes or rivers. Some nights are cool, and a sweatshirt or jacket comes in handy. Rain gear, extra shoes and socks (for hiking), sunscreen, tick repellent, hat or visor and water bottle, are all extra but useful. It is advisable to bring a long sleeve shirt, long pants, long socks for hiking in the woods.
Things Not To Bring To Camp
Campers are not permitted to have radios, cellular phones, smart watches, CD players, iPods, or electronic games of any type. Campers are not allowed to bring knives or hatchets. Please do not send any food, candy, gum, pop, etc. Food items or candy that are mailed to a camper will be held in the office until the camper goes home on Saturday. Only disposable cameras will be permitted. Camp provides three complete and wholesome meals to all campers each day. There is no need to send food or candy to campers. Campers have a canteen book and can purchase small quantities of sweets and craft supplies during the week. Food and candy in the cabins invite unwanted critters that can be very destructive to personal belongings and cabin facilities.
*Medication Information*
Prescription and over the counter medications MUST be in original containers (in zip lock bag with camper's name on containers and zip lock bag). Over the counter medications MUST be in a new, sealed container or box.
Epi-pens and inhalers must have prescriptions with them. Send only the number of prescription pills that are needed for the amount of time while your child is at camp.
*IF you would like your camper to be given melatonin, please give a signed note to your camper's counselor at check-in specifying the dosage you prefer.*
Any medications without prescriptions cannot be administered. Any over the counter medications that have been opened previously will not be accepted. Medications will be administered based off of the prescription on the bottle. We cannot administer medicine based off of a parent's suggestion.
THE 2024 IRON COUNTY YOUTH CAMP SCHEDULE
STAFF ORIENTATION…………………..….............................………JUNE 9-11
SENIOR DAYS…………………………….........................................………...JUNE 12-14
BAND CAMP……………………………………….......................................JUNE 16-22
BAND CAMP FACULTY CONCERT…………...... JUNE 20
BAND CAMP STUDENT CONCERT………........... JUNE 22
YOUTH CAMP/ WEEK 1…….….………………......................JUNE 23-29
YOUTH CAMP/ WEEK 2…….………………....…JUNE 30-JULY 6
YOUTH CAMP/ WEEK 3…….…………………..........................JULY 7-13
YOUTH CAMP/ WEEK 4…….…………………..................JULY 14-20
YOUTH CAMP/ WEEK 5……...………………................. JULY 21-26
STAFF ORIENTATION…………………..….............................………JUNE 9-11
SENIOR DAYS…………………………….........................................………...JUNE 12-14
BAND CAMP……………………………………….......................................JUNE 16-22
BAND CAMP FACULTY CONCERT…………...... JUNE 20
BAND CAMP STUDENT CONCERT………........... JUNE 22
YOUTH CAMP/ WEEK 1…….….………………......................JUNE 23-29
YOUTH CAMP/ WEEK 2…….………………....…JUNE 30-JULY 6
YOUTH CAMP/ WEEK 3…….…………………..........................JULY 7-13
YOUTH CAMP/ WEEK 4…….…………………..................JULY 14-20
YOUTH CAMP/ WEEK 5……...………………................. JULY 21-26
2024 YOUTH CAMP WEEK 1
2024 YOUTH CAMP WEEK 2
2024 YOUTH CAMP WEEK 3
2024 YOUTH CAMP WEEK 4
2024 YOUTH CAMP WEEK 5
Sail Away in 2024 at Batawagama
Summertime rowboating on Indian Lake
CAMP BATAWAGAMA
“A SPECIAL SUMMER PLACE”
The Iron County Youth Camp, Camp Batawagama, has been a special summer place for children since 1945. This summer the Youth Camp will be hosting nearly 800 campers from all over the continental United States and South America. Most of the children that come to Batawagama each summer have roots in Iron County that go back for generations. Many of their parents, grandparents, and even great grandparents are originally from Iron County and are former Batawagama Campers.
What makes Batawagama so special? Why do people feel it is so important to share the “Batawagama Experience “with their children? It is the belief that every child needs a place where they can come and feel safe in being who they are. It is a place that fosters good manners, good morals, and respect for oneself and for others. It’s a place that accepts you as you are and challenges you to be more. Every camper leaves Batawagama with a favorite song, with a special memory, and with friendships, that will often span a lifetime.
We will continue to accept Registration Forms for every week until Camp is Full.
“A SPECIAL SUMMER PLACE”
The Iron County Youth Camp, Camp Batawagama, has been a special summer place for children since 1945. This summer the Youth Camp will be hosting nearly 800 campers from all over the continental United States and South America. Most of the children that come to Batawagama each summer have roots in Iron County that go back for generations. Many of their parents, grandparents, and even great grandparents are originally from Iron County and are former Batawagama Campers.
What makes Batawagama so special? Why do people feel it is so important to share the “Batawagama Experience “with their children? It is the belief that every child needs a place where they can come and feel safe in being who they are. It is a place that fosters good manners, good morals, and respect for oneself and for others. It’s a place that accepts you as you are and challenges you to be more. Every camper leaves Batawagama with a favorite song, with a special memory, and with friendships, that will often span a lifetime.
We will continue to accept Registration Forms for every week until Camp is Full.
There will be five weeks of Youth Camp this Summer starting
Week 1…… June 23 …. June 29
Week 2…... June 30 .... July 6
Week 3……. July 7 .... July 13
Week 4……. July 14 .... July 20
Week 5……. July 21 .... July 27
Week 1…… June 23 …. June 29
Week 2…... June 30 .... July 6
Week 3……. July 7 .... July 13
Week 4……. July 14 .... July 20
Week 5……. July 21 .... July 27
We are looking forward to seeing you this Summer!
Thank You Again for your interest in CAMP BATAWAGAMA,
Brian Schulze
Thank You Again for your interest in CAMP BATAWAGAMA,
Brian Schulze
80 Years and Counting
Camp Batawagama for four generations has been offering an unique experience for campers young and young at heart. Camp Batawagama is nestled in the woods on the shores of Indian Lake, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a welcoming escape from the busy electronic age we find ourselves living in today. Camp Batawagama was established in 1945 by two Iron County educators who were committed to creating an outdoor education experience for young people; a place they could come to learn camping skills and how to work together all while sharing an appreciation for the wilderness. Camp Batawagama continues today to provide a safe and wholesome environment surrounded by nature with a sound and moral philosophy of fairness and respect for one another. This summer camping for many is the adventure of a life-time.
Special Thanks!
Thank you Citizens of Iron County for your continued support and for voting for the Youth Camp millage to operate Camp for four more years!
Additional thanks to the Friends of Camp Batawagama who have been fundraising for the past three years to help pay for the new Boys' C Latrine (bathroom.).
Thank you to the Dickinson Area Community Foundation and the Forest Park Student Advisory Board for choosing Camp Batawagama as a recipient of grants. In the past few years, the grants have allowed us to purchase 12 paddle boards, 4 Mastercraft woodburners for arts & crafts, lifejackets and tents for the campers.
Thank you Citizens of Iron County for your continued support and for voting for the Youth Camp millage to operate Camp for four more years!
Additional thanks to the Friends of Camp Batawagama who have been fundraising for the past three years to help pay for the new Boys' C Latrine (bathroom.).
Thank you to the Dickinson Area Community Foundation and the Forest Park Student Advisory Board for choosing Camp Batawagama as a recipient of grants. In the past few years, the grants have allowed us to purchase 12 paddle boards, 4 Mastercraft woodburners for arts & crafts, lifejackets and tents for the campers.
Counselor Auggie Barthelt works with his young campers using the Burn Masters to help them design and make their own wood-burned headbands.
