Our Mission and Vision
Vision
We dream of a world where youth and young adults can explore their individual and collective spiritual being in a safe and affirming environment where they develop their own moral identity to guide them through the highs and lows of their personal journey.
Mission
Camp Talahi Retreat and Nature Center provides a supportive community where our youth can discover, live into, and learn to love their own authentic selves as members and stewards of our natural world. Our primary focus is providing summer camp to families, youth, and young adults at our beautiful historic Michigan camp and lodge. We seek to maintain and expand the relationships we have with agencies and organizations that share our vision.
Who We Are
Camp Talahi is a nonprofit organization formed by a consortium of Michigan United Church of Christ members and ministers in 2013. Camp Talahi is a 501c3, tax-exempt entity under Michigan and federal law.
Talahi has been organized for the purpose of administering camping and retreat programs on the Camp Talahi property for many generations to come.
Sample daily schedule
7:30: Rise and Shine!
8:00: Breakfast
8:45: Morning Reflections
9:15-11:45: Rotations
(canoeing, arts & crafts, adventure
course, drama, nature hikes, games)
12:00: Lunch
1:00: Flat on Bunk
2:00: Waterfront Time
3:30: Afternoon Activity
(capture the flag, volleyball and more!)
5:30: Dinner
6:30: Vespers Service
7:30: Evening Activity
(talent show, carnival, movie night)
9:30: Cabin Time/Lights Out (varies based on age-group)
Our Staff
Executive Director
- Kim Harris
Site Manager
- Ian Ballheim
Board of Directors
- Stephanie Lange, President
- Carrie Oakwood, Vice President
- Ellis Parker, Data and Information Technology
- Julia LeBrell, Marketing and Outreach
- Dayna Neef, Fundraising
- Alice Freshour, Finance Committee
- Mike (FISH)Impellizzeri, Member At Large
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