TLC Family posted an article on “10 Things the Camp Counselor Doesn’t Want You to Know” and Camp Kesem can proudly say that those do not apply to us! Below are responses and explanations of how Camp Kesem doesn’t fit into the typical camp mold! 10: The Counselors Haven’t Had Background Checks Our entire staff (nurse, [...]
Campers
Camp Kesem 2012
Camp Kesem 2012 took place August 12th to the 18th at Camp Pinewood in Twin Lake, MI. We were able to serve 50 campers with the help of 40 volunteer counselors from Michigan State University.
“Thanks Camp Kesem MSU, the boys had an amazing time AGAIN! Thank you for giving these kids one magical week where they are surrounded by people who understand the ups and downs of the cancer world. We are so appreciative that you provide this opportunity in such a fun, creative, and safe way. You are all such a blessing! Can’t wait for the fall reunion ”
For any questions or concerns regarding applications or camp, please call our Camper Care Coordinators at 517-618-1909
For CIT applications (ages 17-18), go to our CIT page–> Click here!
What is a typical day of camp like?
Wake up- songs, energizers
Breakfast
Free select 1 - these are counselor-led activities of all different sorts that campers get to choose which ones they go to. This gives campers the freedom to pick activities they personally like- whether it be sports, arts and crafts, or something a little crazy.
Free select 2
Lunch
Water Activity 1- this can be anything from free swim to water games, canoeing to fishing and kayaking.
Water Activity 2
Rest Hour- zzz…
Dry Activity 1- these are things like arts & crafts, sports & rec, high & low ropes, zip line, climbing wall,and drama.
Dry Activity 2
Dinner
Night Activity- this is an activity that the entire camp does together, the other activities aresplit upby units. In the past,night activities have been things such as: opening camp fire, color wars, messy olympics, around the world, andtalent show.
Cabin Chat- this is a great time for campers and counselors to get to know each other and talk about their favorite parts ofthe day, or whatever topic they choose that night.Most of the time it is split up by unit, and then by girls and boys, some units do joint cabin chats at least onenight during theweek.
Bed time!
What does camp look like?
This is Adreani- the younger units’ cabin with boys on one half and girls on the other.
This is Adreani- the younger units’ cabin with boys on one half and girls on the other- this is the middle meeting section.
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water games, canoeing to fishing and kayaking.
fire, color wars, messy olympics, around the world, andtalent show.
