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May 14^th, 2012

Our annual outdoor spring celebration, Reds, Whites & Brews, entails an evening of wine and microbrew tasting provided by the Crushed Grape, music by Band Dandy and hors d’oeuvres provided by the Better Bite. 

There will also be an exciting selection of silent and live auction items to bid on.  Items include a Thousand Oaks Golf Package, a Wine Club Membership at The Crushed Grape, a Grand Rapids Griffins Deluxe Party Package, a Limited Edition Framed Print by Chris LaPorte (2010 ArtPrize 1st Place Artist) and much, much more!  Check out the amazing silent and live auction items by clicking here

The silent auction runs from 6:00pm - 9:00pm with a live auction taking place at 8:00pm. 

The funds raised at this event will help provide camp scholarships, camp improvements, and operational expenses for our newly expanded summer camp season. 

Tickets still available at http://redswhitesandbrews2012.eventbrite.com/ or contact us at (616) 677.5251.

We hope you will be joining us in this wonderful fundraising event that provides enriching life experiences through recreation, advocacy, and meaningful relationships for individuals with disabilities.

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May 1^st, 2012

Friends of Indian Trails, we would like to invite you to attend Reds, Whites and Brews, an outdoor spring celebration benefiting Indian Trails Camp on Thursday, May 17^th from 6:00pm-10:00pm!

Included in the evening will be wine and microbrew tasting provided by the Crushed Grape, music by Band Dandy and hors d’oeuvres provided by Better Bite.  Along with a great selection of silent and live auction items to bid on. The silent auction runs from 6:00pm - 9:00pm with a live auction taking place at 8:00pm.

The funds raised at this event will help provide camp scholarships, camp improvements, and operational expenses for our newly expanded summer camp season.  Friends and family of Indian Trails Camp, please join us in this wonderful fundraising event that provides enriching life experiences through recreation, advocacy, and meaningful relationships for individuals with disabilities.

To RSVP and buy your tickets, you can call Indian Trails Camp at (616) 677-5251, or use this link http://redswhitesandbrews2012.eventbrite.com/.

To view invitation click here:  RedsWhitesBrewsInvitation  RedsWhitesBrewsInvitation2

To view RSVP click here: RedsWhitesBrewsRSVP

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April 10^th, 2012

Join us for our community volunteer event, Paint the Town Red, on April 21st!  We need your help in painting 4 cabins (and more) red as well as building an accessible nature trail!  All materials and tools will be provided.

Families, church groups, Boy Scouts, faternities... it doesn't matter if you are with an organized group or with friends, EVERYONE is welcome to join us! 

So come prepared to have a GREAT time meeting new people, having a few laughs, and helping us get Camp ready for our 60th summer!  And if you're lucky, we might even teach you a Camp song or two!

Check out our flyer Paint the Town Red for additional information!

Still need more information?  Or are you all ready to sign up?  Contact Amy DeMott at (616) 677.5251 or ademott@indiantrailscamp.org

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March 26^th, 2012

We are so thrilled to see so many applications come in every day!  We have already closed two sessions (#4 and #5) and are about to reach our capacity for session #2.  If you want to join us this summer, get your application in today before it's too late - sessions are filling up fast!  And we want to see YOU!   

If you would like an application mailed to you, please contact us at (616) 677.5251

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March 20^th, 2012

Happy first day of Spring!  As we look around Camp, signs of new life are everywhere!  The trees, plants and flowers are starting to sprout, and the birds are merrily chirping.  Individuals are racing on the Amtryke bikes around the track while laughing as mentors are trying to keep up!  How sweet are the signs of Spring after the Winter season! 

For 60 years, Spring has been a very exciting and busy time for us at Indian Trails Camp.  We are anxiously planning for the upcoming Summer Camp season.  Recruiting enthusiastic staff, booking rockin’ DJ’s and bands, checking out different programming and much, much more!  We are also waxing floors, fixing lights, painting and other not so much fun work.  But all of the preparations and work being done is worth it – we owe it to our Campers!  We want each Camper’s experience to be special and for them to go home knowing that they will always have friends at Indian Trails Camp!

This summer we are continuing to offer seven Summer Camp sessions along with Day Camp.  With two sessions already full (session #4 and #5), we are very excited and looking forward to another successful Summer Camp season!  With much gratitude to our dedicated staff and wonderful Campers, we know it is possible to make our 60^th summer the most memorable one yet! 

In light of our 60^th summer, we are asking you to please take a moment to share with us your favorite memory of Camp from the past 60 years.  Whether you are a current Camper, a past staff or a parent who has a child benefitting from Camp – we want to hear from you!  Whether it is singing a favorite Camp song, laughing at a goofy gripe or dancing with your cabin mates during a talent show – we want to hear from you!  Our goal is to get at least 60 memories for the past 60 years!  We can’t wait to hear from you!

*Please share in the comment section below*

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March 7^th, 2012

We are looking forward to another exciting summer of fun - and it looks like so many of you are as well!  We have received several applications and already have two sessions (#4 and #5) closed!  If you haven't already completed your application, it's time to act fast before you miss out on the opportunity of  joining us this summer!  We are continuing to accept applications for the other sessions (#1, #2, #3, #6, #7) as well as Day Camp.  Please complete and turn in (via mail or fax) your application as soon as possible before more sessions fill up!  If you would like an application mailed to you, please contact us at (616) 677.5251

We can't wait to see you all!

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January 2^nd, 2012

We are excited to welcome 2012 with the announcement of our Respite dates, Summer Camp sessions and Day Camp as well as applications for those programs!  All applications are available here, and we encourage early registration for Respites, Summer Camp sessions and Day Camp for they fill up fast!  If you would like any of the applications mailed to you, please contact us at (616) 677-5251 or email info@indiantrailscamp.org  For additional information regarding the Respites, Summer Camp sessions or Day Camp, please refer to applications.

2012 Spring/Winter overnight Respite dates and themes are as follows - for an application click here 2012 Winter/Spring Respite Application:

• February 10-12    Valentine's
• February 24-26    Casino Night
• March 9-11           Shamrocks
• April 20-22            Earth Day
• May 4-6                  May Flowers
• May 18-20             ITC Idol

2012 Drop-In Respite dates are as follows - for an application click here Drop-In Respite Application:

• January 21
• February 11
• February 25
• March 10
• March 24

2012 Summer Camp dates are as follows - for an application click here 2012 Summer Camp Application:

• June 3-9   
• June 10-16
• June 24-30
• July 1-7
• July 8-14
• July 22-28
• July 29-August 4

2012 Day Camp dates are as follows - for an application click here 2012 Day Camp Application:

• June 11-15
• June 25-29
• July 2-6
• July 9-13
• July 23-27
• July 30-August 3

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December 6^th, 2011

Although the snow has not arrived to stay here in West Michigan, we are expecting a cold winter ahead!  With thoughts of wearing heavy winter coats, fuzzy mittens and hats while drinking our hot cocoa, we are dreaming of summer days at Indian Trails Camp!  We are looking forward to splashing in the indoor pool, paddle boating on Root Beer Lake, doing arts and crafts in Ojibway Lodge!  And who could forget singing songs at the campfire while roasting marshmallows, and counselors being goofy griped to sit in "The Chair!"  We can't wait to build more  fond memories with campers during the summer of 2012!  

We are pleased to inform you that in the next month the 2012 Summer Camp application will be available on-line!  Yes, your winter blues will be melted away with happy thoughts of summer camp so stayed tuned and visit this website again for the application!  

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November 3^rd, 2011

Check out Indian Trails Camp's Annual Trick Or Treat Street 2011 photos!

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September 22^nd, 2011

We are looking forward to another exciting Trick Or Treat Street this year!  This annual community outreach event is on Saturday, October 22nd from 6PM-9PM with a blood drive from 5PM-8PM.  If you are looking for some family-friendly fun come check us out!  We will have lots of goodies for trick or treaters, great food, a haunted maze and a bounce house - plus more!  And Michigan Blood will be here so if you donate blood, you will receive ONE Vehicle admittance ticket ($15.00 value) for FREE!! 

For more information click here: Trick or Treat Street flyer or feel free to call (616) 677.5251 and ask for Matt Racalla or Amy DeMott.

THANK YOU to the following businesses and organizations for their generous donations: Hooper Printing, S. Abraham & Sons, and Harborlife Church!

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