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Life at Camp

Morning program: 

A time for children to learn about their faith in a comfortable, un-intimidating environment. Campers will learn basic church lessons, have an opportunity to ask priests and church leaders questions and create crafts illustrating teaching points. Cabins will take turns participating in special early-morning activities including a sunrise pontoon ride on the lake, sunrise hike, or fishing.

Afternoon program:

A time for fun and games!  Campers will have an opportunity to swim, kayak, canoe or go tubing on the lake, and play team sports such as 9-square, Gaga ball, soccer and basketball.  

Evening program: 

 Includes our famous campfires, skits, songs, talent night and hafli (Arabic dance).  

The following is an example of a typical day at camp:

6:00am Fishing, sunrise hike or pontoon ride
7:00am Rise and shine
8:00am Matins
9:00am Breakfast
10:00am First hour morning program
11:15am Second hour morning program
12:15pm Cabin time
12:45pm Lunch
1:45pm First hour afternoon program
3:00pm Second hour afternoon program
4:00pm Snack
4:30pm Cabin time
5:00pm Vespers
6:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Fishing
7:00pm Evening program
8:30 Snack
9:30pm Cabin time
10:00pm Lights out

 

Aquatic activities:

All aquatic activities will be conducted under careful safety policies and procedures.  Campers who pass the swim test will be permitted to swim in a designated and shallow lake swimming area under the supervision of a certified lifeguard. Personal flotation devices will be worn by all campers on watercrafts (canoes, kayaks, pontoon).  The pontoon will be operated exclusively by a licensed operator.

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Welcome to Village UpNorth

Welcome to Village Up North!

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Welcome to Village Up North

Welcome to the website for Village Up North! This website will contain all the information you need about our annual camp retreat, as well as  access to camper registration and staff application forms. Hope to see you at Village Up North 2023!

ABOUT VILLAGE UP NORTH

Village Up North is an Orthodox Christian overnight camping program for children aged 8-17.
The camp is open to all children of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest. Read More …

Mission Statement

The mission of the program is to give children a week away from distractions where they can build strong friendships and establish a connection with God among his beautiful creation.

Camp Location

The camping program is located at Camp Tannadoonah, a beautiful campsite on Birch Lake in southwest Michigan.

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