Village UpNorth

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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 and have an opportunity to ask priests and church leaders questions.

Afternoon program:

A time for fun and games!  Campers will have an opportunity to create arts and crafts, swim, kayak and canoe 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 or sunrise hike
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
9:00pm Night sky meditation
9:30pm Cabin time
10:30pm Lights out

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Welcome to Village UpNorth

Welcome to Village Up North!

November 5, 2017 By admin

Welcome to the new website for Village Up North!  This website will contain information about the camp, pictures, videos as well as access to camper registration and staff application forms.  This … Read More...

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Village Up North 2021 dates announced

Deadline for early-bird price is April 1!!!

Camp Flyer

The Camp Trailer

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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 2021!

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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