Skyline Program Guide 2014

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Inside this guide...SUMMER CAMPS ........ pages 5-13

SWIMMING LESSONS ..........page 14

OPEN HOUSE ........................page 15

PICNIC DAYS .........................page 14

OUR FACILITIES ....................page 15

WOMENS RETREAT .............page 17

TOUR DE FOOD ....................page 19

2014 Skyline Guide...to programs, events and services

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OPEN HOUSESunday, May 4

2-6 PMHayrides, games, archery, cra s,

Camp informa onFREE BBQ

rsvp: www.campskyline.org(or just show up)


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Skyline Camp and Retreat Center www.campskyline.org2

Skyline Camp and Retreat Center5650 Sandhill Road, Almont MI 48003

Phone 810-798-8240 Fax 810-798-3680

Ma Henry Execu ve Director

ma @campskyline.org

Shana HenryProgram Director & Volunteer Coordinator

[email protected]

Business O ce1669 W. Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009Phone 248-644-2043 Fax 248-644-8047

www.campskyline.orgAryn Rose

Business Administratoro [email protected]

Since 1964Skyline welcomes and serves all, especially

those in need, by crea ng sanctuary forexperiencing Gods crea on,spirit, and uncondi onal love

in a way that nurtures and transforms lives.

Skyline Board of DirectorsKay Huberty, President

Ryan Reed, Vice PresidentCarleen Jackson, Secretary

Al Huberty, TreasurerTeri Parr

Diane LeaNicole Bierie

Pam BarckholtzMargaret Snyder

Ann ReinmanRichard Judy, Emeritus


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Skyline Camp and Retreat Center www.campskyline.org

From the Directors...Dear Friends,

Fi y Years!! What an honor it is to be here to celebrate with the Skyline community, old and new, this wonderfulanniversary.

Skylines philosophy is centered on each of our guests, with safety and well-being (physical, emo onal, socialand spiritual) as our primary concern. We are here to welcome and serve you.

Our programs and sta training are painstakingly developed and reviewed, and Skyline maintains its licensingcreden als with the State of Michigan, which oversees and annually visits the camp. Addi onally, we voluntarilysubject ourselves to the stringent standards of the American Camp Associa on, the na ons leading body forensuring quality across the board for summer camps.

We are blessed to have Skyline as home for our family, and we know that your experience at Skyline will haveyou feeling that it is a wonderful place for your family.

Skyline is a way of life for us; we met here in the 1990s as camp counselors, and bring to Skyline years ofexperience in teaching, outdoor educa on, youth ministry, food service, community organizing and childprotec on casework.

So from our family to yours: Welcome!

In Peace,

Ma & Shana HenrySkyline Directors

Skyline was established in 1964 as a summer camp providing Chris an Educa on for childrenand youth, and is now both a summer camp and a year-around retreat center. For many years Skylinehas welcomed both adults and children to its unique environment.

Situated in a rural area in southern Lapeer County, Skylines 156 acres of rolling hills and forests are a haven from the rou ne and stresses of the work day the perfect four-season venue for retreats,

o -site mee ngs and seminars. Whether your need is for a few hours, one day, overnight or week-long,let Skyline supply the natural beauty as well as all the facili es and tools. Skyline can accomodate 100at one me in winter and 200 in summer.

Skyline is an independent 501(c)(3) non-pro t corpora on, and relies on the generous support of individuals, founda ons, churches and businesses. To make a gi to Skyline, please contact ourBusiness O ce (details page 2).


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Summer Camps are certainly not the only thing we do at Skyline, but it has always been a centralpiece of our reason for being. We approach summer camp with a great deal of prepara on...

Our Focus The safety, welfare and well-being of all our campers.

Our Philosophy Skylines spirituality begins with wonder and gra tude for every blessing; no camper is expected tobring a par cular belief background, and all will be welcomed as they are. With Skylines roots inChris an values, we encourage in our campers a sense of compassion, a respect for crea on, andan embrace of crea vity. Values of fairness, kindness, beauty, diversity and generosity are modeled,expected and celebrated.

Our Inten ons That every camper has fun.

That every camper feels safe and supported to explore new ac vi es and adventures. That every camper experiences uncondi onal love and acceptance, and that this growsbeyond camp.

That every camper experiences a posi ve sense of the natural world, a posi ve sense ofcommunity, and a posi ve sense of self.

Summer Camp at Skyline

Skylines camps andsite are licensed by theMichigan Department ofHuman Services.

Skyline is accreditedby the American CampAssocia on. For moreinforma on, visitwww.campparents.org.


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Summer Camp Sessions 2014

* Skyline has some sessions which are sta ed and programmed with the inten on of serving campers who havedevelopmental, physical, neurological, learning and/or mental impairments; other sessions do not have the sta ng levelsto meet these special needs. If you have ques ons about the suitability of a par cular session for your camper, pleasecontact us before registering.

Camp Name Ages Campers Start Date End DateSee

Page #

Camp Joy 35+ Special Needs Sunday, June 08, 2014 Thursday, June 12, 2014 6

Camp Joy Day Camp 35+ Special needs Monday, June 09, 2014 Thursday, June 12, 2014 6

Camp Far Away 13-19 Special Needs Sunday, June 15, 2014 Friday, June 20, 2014 6

Day Camp 1 5--10 Typical needs Monday, June 16, 2014 Friday, June 20, 2014 8

Teen ConservationCorps

14--18 Typical needs Sunday, June 15, 2014 Friday, June 20, 2014 8

Camp For Me 20-35 Special Needs Sunday, June 22, 2014 Thursday, June 26, 2014 6

Day Camp 2 5--10 Typical needs Monday, June 23, 2014 Friday, June 27, 2014 8

Traditional 1 7--11 Typical needs Sunday, July 06, 2014 Friday, July 11, 2014 10


Day Camp 3 5--10 Typical needs Monday, July 07, 2014 Friday, July 11, 2014 8




Mini Camp 6--10 Typical needs Sunday, July 13, 2014 Wednesday, July 16, 2014 10

Step Up Camp -"Partners"

15--19 Typical needs Sunday, July 20, 2014 Friday, July 25, 2014 7

Step Up Camp -"Campers"

12--19 Special Needs Monday, July 21, 2014 Friday, July 25, 2014 7

Farm to Fork 12--15 Typical needs Sunday, July 20, 2014 Friday, July 25, 2014 9

Survival Camp 12--15 Typical needs Sunday, July 20, 2014 Friday, July 25, 2014 9



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Summer Camp Sessions 2014Special Needs Camps - please note new age ranges in 2014

Camp Joy June 8-12 For adults 35+ with special needs

A joy- lled week of food, folks and fun-summer camp style foradults 35+ with special needs. Enjoy the outdoors, visit the goats& chickens, and prac ce your archery skills with new and oldfriends. Sing, dance, drum, swim & sh. Join in sports & games,gardening, cra s, puzzles, hayrides and camp res. Look forwardto our big dance with DJ Dazzle Do Time. Our caring and welltrained sta welcomes each camper to this joyful week of camp.Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Thursday at 2pm.

Camp For Me:June 22-26 For adults 20-35 with special needs.

a summer camp for adults ages 20-35 with special needs. Enjoyswimming, sports, hiking, games, songs, shing, canoeing,drumming, hayrides, camp res, cra s, Skylines friendlytherapy animals: the Nigerian Dwarf goats & their kids. Comeout for a chance to shine & cheer for new & old friends talentsin the annual Skyline Talent show. Back again: DJ Dazzle Do Time

jazzing up our big dance. Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check outFriday at 2pm.

Camp Far AwayJune 15-20 For Ages 13-19 with special needs

a week of ac vi es and fun for youth, ages 13-19, with specialneeds. Join a suppor ve camp community, make new friends,build social skills & self-reliance in a safe and loving environment.Enjoy tradi onal outdoor camp ac vi es like swimming, archery,canoeing, shing, camp res, sports, hiking & hayrides. Cul vateyour crea ve side in the garden, drum circles, yoga, arts andcra s, cooking and singing. Look forward to the Skyline Talentshow and the big dance. Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check outFriday at 2pm.

Tiered Pricing Applies only to the 3 camps

on this page.

Why 4 Prices?

Realizing that families have di erent abili es to pay,Skyline is o ering a voluntary four- er fee program.You may choose the er that is most suitable foryour family. It is a free-will system; you pick thelevel that is comfortable and a ordable for yourfamily. All campers receive the same experienceno ma er what they pay. Any gap between theFull Price and the er you choose is considered acampership that we try to make up for in dona ons.

Tier 1 - $495This is our historically subsidized rate and doesnot re ect the full cost of opera ng summer campprograms.

Tier 2 - $595This is our par ally subsidized rate for those whocan pay a li le more but may not be able to a ordthe actual cost of camp.

Tier 3 - $695This rate does not reach the full price of camp, butbegins to cover more of the costs.

Full PriceThis is our rate that more closely re ects the actualcost of camp, including building upkeep.

$895 for Camp Joy & Camp For Me$995 for Camp Far Away

**Again this program is VOLUNTARY and in no wayin uences the experience campers will receive. Itonly o ers the opportunity for families to take anac ve role in suppor ng the actual cost of theircampers Skyline experience.

Camp Joy Day Camp (limited number) Mon-Wed 9-5, Thursday 9-2. All ofthe same day me ac vi es for thosewho love camp but for whom over -night camp is not ideal. $285


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Summer Camp Sessions 2014Step Up Camp

In partnership with the Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michiga

Step Up CampCAMPERS Ages 12-19 July 21 - July 25

In partnership with the Down Syndrome Guild of SoutheastMichigan, this is a ve-day, four-night camping experiencefor middle and high school adolescents with DownSyndrome. Each camper will be paired with a peer partnerfor support and consistent posi ve social interac on.Look forward to new friends, games, hayrides, swimming,camp res, cra s, yoga, dance, music, canoeing, shing,delicious camp food, community living and much more! OnFriday a ernoon at 1:30pm before checkout, there will bean Exhibi on to showcase the campers crea vity. Lodgingin Focus Hall.Check in Monday at 10am, Check out Friday at 2pm.$495

PEER PARTNERS Ages 15-19 July 20 - July 2Experience working with adolescents with Down Syndromeand camp ac vi es in a welcoming and suppor veenvironment. Look forward to new friends and trainingwith Paule e Duggins of the Down Syndrome Guild ofSoutheast Michigan. Partners debrief and meet with campsta each evening a er campers have gone to sleep.

Partners begin orienta on and training on Sunday. Thecampers arrive on Monday morning and the o cial campprogram begins. *As part of registra on, teens will beasked to write a paragraph on their interests & experiencein working with the special needs community. Lodging inFocus Hall.Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm.$100


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Summer Camp Sessions 2014Day Camps & Teen Service

Day Camps: Five separate one-week sessions.

Enjoy all the fun of summer camp with the comfort ofevenings at home. Spend your summer days with a packof friends and great camp counselors in the woods. Enjoygames in the wilderness, camp res, smores, archery, arts& cra s, cooking & more. Swim, canoe, sh, hike, garden,relax in hammocks, explore, play with goats & chickens,drum and sing.

Children who register for consecu ve weeks will have a

chance to know Skylines trails more deeply, strengthenfriendships & improve on certain skills. Lunch and snacksprovided.

Monday thru Thursday, 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-2pm.$195

Day Camps Ages 5-10

1 June 16-202 June 23-273 July 7-11

4 July 14-185 July 21-25

Check out this new opportunity for teens who want to be at Skyline andalso earn community service credit!

This program for high school students teaches conserva on andleadership skills in a suppor ve, peaceful and natural environment. Teenswill work together providing service to Camp Skyline, Seven Ponds NatureCenter and other community organiza ons during the day. Evenings they

will relax, explore, play games, canoe, cra , create, and enjoy the pool &the stars.*As part of their registra on, teens will be asked to write a paragraphon their interests & experience in service and conserva on. Lodging incabins or tents; all meals provided by Skyline.

Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm.$285

Teen Conservation Corps June 15-20 Ages 14-17

Seven Ponds

Nature Center

[Community Service Opportun


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Summer Camp Sessions 2014Overnight Camps

Farm to Fork Camp Ages 12-15 July 20-25Spend a week loving your food from farm to fork. Gainprac cal cooking skills that will last a life me. Makenew friends, visit local farms, harvest seasonal fruit& vegetables, work in the camp garden, learn to makecheese, ice cream, jam, prepare your own dinners &desserts and create your own cookbook.This week-long cooking camp is a great way for teensto learn the joy of ea ng seasonally & locally whiledeveloping sustainable ea ng habits. No kitchenexperience necessary, but certainly welcomed. Overnightlodging in the Lodge.

This camp is limited to twelve par cipants; please register early.Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm.$495

Survival Camp Ages 12-15 July 20-25Campers who enjoy the outdoors, exercise & a goodchallenge will love Survival Camp. This camp coversa lot of ground, using many of Skylines 156 acres.Enjoy re-building, shelter-building, group-building,problem-solving, hiking, orienteering, rope-tying,

foraging, and cooking. Leave no trace and rely on yourwits. Cool o in the pool & relax. Make new friendswhile thriving and surviving. Lodging in cabins and inhandmade shelters.

Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm.$495


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Summer Camp Sessions 2014 Traditional Camp - 4 sessions available

Traditional Camp 1 Ages 7-11 July 6-11 Try out life in a cabin inthe woods with new & old friends. Swim, canoe, sh, hike, explore, play with babygoats, drum, enjoy songs & smores around the camp re, archery, gardening, arts& cra s and more! Evening ac vi es include Capture the Flag, Minute to Win It,and the Pavilion Dance & Sports Party.

Choose a major (see page at right) for the week and prac ce one skill intensively.When campers are registered, they must state their preferences for a Major.Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm. $495

Traditional Camp 2 Ages 12-15 July 6-11 Come outside, unwind and unplug! Capture the Flag, swim,canoe, sh, hike, explore, and get to know our Nigerian Dwarf goat herd. Enjoy songs & smores around thecamp re, drumming, archery, gardening, arts & cra s and more! Challenge yourself on our low ropes course.Stargaze, walk the labyrinth & relax in hammocks with friends.Choose a major (see page at right) for the week and prac ce one skill intensively.When campers are registered, they must state their preferences for a Major.

Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm. $495

Traditional Camp 3 Ages 7-11 July 13-18 Try out life in acabin in the woods with new & old friends. Swim, canoe, sh, hike, explore,play with baby goats, drum, enjoy songs & smores around the camp re,archery, gardening, arts & cra s and more! Evening ac vi es includeCapture the Flag, Minute to Win It, and the Pavilion Dance & Sports Party.Choose a major (see page at right) for the week and prac ce one skillintensively.When campers are registered, they must state their preferences for aMajor.Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm. $495

Traditional Camp 4 Ages 12-15 July 13-18 Come outside, unwind and unplug! Capture the Flag,swim, canoe, sh, hike, explore, and get to know our Nigerian Dwarf goat herd. Enjoy songs & smores aroundthe camp re, drumming, archery, gardening, arts & cra s and more! Challenge yourself on our low ropes course.Stargaze, walk the labyrinth and relax in hammocks with friends.Choose a major for the week (see page at right) and prac ce one skill intensively.When campers are registered, they must state their preferences for a Major.Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm. $495

Mini Camp for first timers July 13-16 Ages 6-9 For a slightly shorterovernight experience from Sunday Wednesday. Join us in the cabins for three nightsand experience the adventure of life at camp. Mini Campers join Tradi onal Camp Iac vi es for 4 out of the 6 days. See above.Choose a major for the week (see page at right) and prac ce one skill intensively.When campers are registered, they must state their preferences for a Major.Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Wednesday at 5pm. $295


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Summer Camp Sessions 2014Major choices for Traditional Camps

Parents: Please look at the Major choices for the week your child is a ending camp. This is an opportunity for yourchild to spend me each day doing something that they have chosen. Please work with them to choose a FIRST andSECOND choice Major. We will do our best to honor their choices.

Woodcra (4) Create treasure boxeswith wood, screws, hand drills, wood-burners, paint, glue and your ownimagina on. Learn building techniquesand tool safety.

Ukulele Band (4) Learn to play theukulele with Miss Morgan. Learn afew chords and a few songs and singalong! (Ukuleles provided, but you arewelcome to BYO).

Mural Pain ng (2) Combine farmanimals and paint, what do you get? Acolorful mural of Skylines farm life onthe goat shed. Be careful to paint theshed and NOT the goats!

Improv Theater (2, 4) Join in thecrea ve art of comedy. Play games, roleplay, try on a few di erent personali es,use your imagina on, and be ready foranything! Develop crea ve problemsolving, communica on skills, andsuppor ve team-work abili es.

Musical Theater (3) Prac ce ac ng,singing and dancing with a small groupeach day. Work on your stage presence,your vocal chords and some fun dance

moves.

Canoeing & Fishing (3, 4) Learn to baita hook, reel in a sh, take your sh othe hook, and set it free. Watch out forturtles! Learn or re ne your naviga onskills on the water in a canoe. Buildcon dence & try out di erent strokes.Join in canoe relays and races.

Swimming lessons (1) This major isfor beginners only. Campers will gain

con dence in the water. Goals: learn toswim independently with their faces inthe water, oat, and begin work on afew basic strokes.

World Music (1, 2) Explore the worldin song and rhythm. Transport yourselfto South Africa on your drum, singingand drumming for freedom. Stop in toSouthern Australia for a lively tune &tap along with rhythm s cks. Sail overto France for a song & dance. Get readyto travel; you never know where thewind will blow!

Outdoor Cooking (1, 2) Prac ce the artof cooking hot and cold foods outdoorson a rus c campsite. Churn your ownice cream and learn how to build andcook on a camp re. Enjoy the deliciousfruits of the earth and your labor.

Natural Explorers (1, 2, 3) Exploreshady winding trails and wild ower

elds, collect treasures, track animals,play games, climb trees and pond dip.Iden fy a few new insects, plants, treesand berries and sketch in your eld journal. Taste a bit of the wild life at

Skyline.Farm & Garden (1, 3, 4) Spend meplaying with our Nigerian Dwarf goats,their kids and the chickens - feed andcare for them. Take our li le herd on ahike and try out life as a shepherd. Plantand harvest seeds, weed & water a li le,feed the plants and the soil. Taste whatyou can in the garden, share producewith the animals and bring some to thecamp cooks.

Cardboard Village Crea on (1, 3) Bring your imagina on to life andcreate a village out of boxes andrecycled materials in the Pavilion.The possibili es are endless: houses,skyscrapers, woodshops, fruit shops,arcades, churches, parks, temples,hair salons, schools, windmills, solarpanels...depending on its creators.

Archery & Sports (1, 2, 3, 4) Shoottargets with bow and arrows, safelyand accurately. Daily target prac ce: setgoals, spell with arrows, hit balloons,and beat your own personal best. Halfof the Major period will be spent intarget prac ce and the other half playingvarious team sports.

The number(s) following the Major name indicates in which Tradi onal Camp session(s) the choice is o ered.


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Family CampsFamily Camp May 23-25

(Memorial Weekend)

Welcome families! Come & gather on the beau ful hills ofSkyline for a weekend of good family fun and great food.Enjoy shing, canoeing, archery, hayrides, hiking, biking,camp res, family skits, singing, smores, drumming, shelterbuilding, big group games and more. Grab a hammock, readwith birdsongs & children playing within earshot.

Sleep in tents, cabins, rooms in Focus, or if you reserve early,the covered wagon.

Weekend includes: Friday evening un l Sunday a ernoon; 5meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch.

Check in for all Friday 4-7pm; Skyline Caf open; Check outSunday at 2pm.

Addi onal op on: Stay un l Monday and check out the localfarms & small businesses (no program or food provided).Check out by 2pm.

Camp for Us July 4-6Camp for Us welcomes all families, especially those withspecial needs children. Come and celebrate the 4th of JulySkyline style: around the camp re with songs, smores,games, and family. Saturday morning will include yoga,games, storytelling, music & cra s for children ages 6-18with our counselors and op onal free me for adults.A ernoon programs include swimming, archery, cra s,hammocking, and visits with our Nigerian Dwarf goats &their kids. Back again: the Family Dance with DJ Dazzle DoTime on Saturday Night. Lodging in Focus, cabins or tents.

Camp program begins Friday with a BBQ at 5:30pm,nishing Sunday morning a er breakfast.

All meals are provided over the weekend, includingevening snacks.

Check in 3-5pm Friday, Check out Sunday at 11am.

Meals & programAdults & children 11+ : $45 eachChildren ages 5-10: $20 eachSaturday only: $20 each (ages 5+)

Lodging op ons Own tent: FreeLodge dorm rooms: $20 per bed Cabin: $50 per cabin. Sleeps up to 12.

Covered Wagon: $40. Sleeps up to 8.Focus Hall: $50-60 per room. Sleeps up to 6.Lodge rooms (private bathroom)$60-70 per room. Sleep from 2-7. Act early!

Registra on Online: www.campskyline.org

Meals & programAdults & children 11+ : $75 eachChildren ages 5-10: $50 eachChildren ages 0-4: FREE

Lodging op ons Own tent: FreeLodge dorm rooms: $20 per bed Cabin: $50 per cabin. Sleeps up to 12. Covered Wagon: $40. Sleeps up to 8.Focus Hall: $50-60 per room. Sleeps up to 6.Lodge rooms (private bathroom)$60-70 per room. Sleep from 2-7. Act early!

Registra on Online: www.campskyline.org


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Summer Camp RegistrationFor all of our events... the easiest way is online - www.campskyline.or

SUMMER CAMP DEPOSITS AND REFUND POLICIES* A camper is considered Registered when the registra on form (on paper or online) is received;

AND the non-refundable deposit of $75 is received.* If a camp session is full before the deposit is received, it is returned to the sender.* A campers Con rma on will be sent a er all addi onal forms and payment are received.* Full payment is due 30 days before camp session.* Cancella ons less than 30 days before the camp session will result in the forfeiture of all payments.* Cancella ons more than 30 days before the camp session will be refunded all but the $75 deposit.* Campers leaving early due to illness/extenua ng circumstances will be refunded propor onately.* Campers leaving early due to behavior are subject to forfei ng the full fee.

SUMMER CAMP DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVESDiscount Name Description Amount Eligible SessionsSuper Early Bird $75 Deposit by March 15 $125 Traditional 1,2,3,4; Farm to Fork; SurvivalEarly Bird $75 Deposit by May 15 $50 Traditional 1,2,3,4; Farm to Fork; Survival

Military Families(Children of...) Active Duty MilitaryMembers, Guard and Reservists,

Department of Defense Civilian

$100 Traditional 1,2,3,4; Farm to Fork; Survival

Sibling DiscountA sibling attending any session thissummer

$25 Every Session

Discount Notes:Campers can take only one of Super Early Bird, Early Bird, Military DiscountEvery sibling camper gets the discount, in addition to other discount if applicable.

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND HEALTH FORMS

Online registra on begins at www.campskyline.org.Returning campers will have their details saved in the RegOnline account*, so will need only to update those things that have

changed.New campers, a simple email and password* is all that is needed to set up your account.

Our Health Forms are done through CampDoc.com.Returning campers who used CampDoc.com last year will log in* at www.campdoc.com and update and re-sign the online form.Returning campers who used paper forms last year can use paper forms, or call Aryn at 248.644.2043 for online instruc ons.New campers will receive an email invi ng them to set up their CampDoc account (free), or may request a paper form.

* for both RegOnline and CampDoc, if you need password help, you get that through the websites at the login screens.

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF A PAPER REGISTRATION FORM OR HEALTH FORM...

You can download and print one from www.campskyline.org (go to the summer camp page) - OR - Contact our Business O ce by telephone: 248-644-2043, or email o [email protected]


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Picnic DaysJuly 3, 4 & 5

Swimming Lessons

Free Open Pool on July 3, 4, and 5,

from Noon l 5pm.

Addi onal ac vi es 2-5pm on July 5th, includingArchery, Fishing, Canoeing and Cra s

Bring a picnic, take a swim (lifeguards on duty),sit under some trees. Enjoy the holiday.

Limited concessions will be available for purchase.Children 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Dona ons Welcome.

Level Descrip onsParent Tot : Get used to the water with your tot. Help them hold their breath & go under water.Level 1 : For children ages 3+ with no swimming skills, not yet comfortable with their face in the water or swimming unassisted on a noodle.Level 2 : Skills required: Face in the water & swim unassisted on a noodle.Level 3 : Skills required: Push o & swim 15 front and back. Front & back oat for 5 seconds.Level 4 : Skills required: Breast stroke. Back crawl 15 yds. Swim 15yds (face in water) with rhythmic breathing. Tread water for 30 seconds.Create-a-class: Swim with friends or rela ves, mul ple levels OK, minimum of 3 swimmers. Not exclusive unless you ll the class (8 max).

Op on Two: Intensive Week Monday to Friday, June 23-27One week swimming intensive2:00-2:30 Level 1 (3 yrs +)2:30-3:00 Level 2 (any age)3:00-3:30 Level 3 (any age)3:30-4:00 Level 4 (any age)4:00-4:30 Create-a-class4:30-5:00 Create-a-class

Op on one: Sunday Swimming Lessons (5 weeks)June 15th, June 22nd, June 29th, (week o ), July 13th,July 20th, (weather make-up day July 27th).10:00-10:30 Parent Tot 1 (6 mo - 3 yr)10:30-11:00 Create-a-class11:00-11:30 Level 1 (3yr +)11:30-12:00 Level 2 (any age)12:00-12:30 Level 3 (any age)12:30-1:00 Level 4 (any age)1:00-1:30 Create-a-class

PricesEither 5-lesson op onis $35 per swimmer.

Visitwww.campskyline.orgto register and pay.

810-798-8240 forques ons.


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Sunday May 4 2pm-6pmAll are invited to join us for a day of camp ac vi es: catch& release shing, archery, hayrides, labyrinth walks,cra s, goat visits, face pain ng, and more. Registra on,parking & informa on at the Pavilion. Free BBQ between3:00 and 5:30 at the Pavilion. Meet our camp counselors& year round sta and learn more about our summercamp programs. Free admission & BBQ for all, dona onswelcomed. The Hike-a-thon is a Campership Fundraiser for campersand all friends of Skyline. Campers are welcome togather sponsors to help raise funds for camp fees beforethe Hike-a-thon. Allare invited to joincampers in the Hike-a-thon, both hikingand/or fundraising toenable more campersto come to Skyline.Every li le bit helps!

Open House & Hike-a-thon

Skyline accomodates up to 200overnight guests in the summerand about 100 in other seasons. With di erent residen al se ngs,ac vity possibili es, meal plans and

more, the package for each group iscarefully customized for that groupsneeds.

Please contact our business o cetoday at 248.644.2043 or emailo [email protected] for moreinforma on.

Skyline... here all year


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Skyline Womens Retre

When asked if and why theywill return, women say:

Yes, yes, yes! Womens energy, spirit, love, crea vity and wisdom! I love this peaceful place and the new friends Ive met.

I feel very welcome. I enjoy all the ac vi es and that I feel free to par cipate or not.

I loved all the strong women, learning new things and new language. Great love, peace and joy

Nurturing Mind, Body & SpiritFriday-Sunday, November 21-23

A community of peace in a place of beauty. Treat yourself to a weekendof nurturing before the busy-ness of the holidays! Take me for solitude,silence, laughter & friendship, walking winding trails, the labyrinth andsimply enjoying the wonders of crea on. Renew yourself and returnenergized & transformed to thrive in your everyday world.

Ac vity choices include: yoga, goat hiking, stargazing, drumming, singing,dancing, pain ng, handcra s, DIY workshops, nutri onal & womenshealth guidance, prayer & medita on, recycle ra e, Reiki, and massage(extra fee). All ac vi es are op onal. Nutri ous & delicious meals, snacks and op onal programs are providedfrom dinner Friday, November 21 through lunch November 23. Register now to guarantee possible lodging availability in both the Lodgeand Focus Hall. Registra on limited to 50 women.

New this year: online massage registra on & payment;rst come rst served.

See our website for more details and registra on.


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The Third Annual Tour de Food.

Skyline welcomes families, foodies, and folks of all kinds to bring bikes (or cars)nd good appe tes for a day of loving your farmers, your body, your food andhe land where it is grown. Choose from three bicycle loops and a car tour linking

neighboring farms & ar sans. Cyclists ride between four and twenty miles ondirt & gravel roads around the hills of Almont, Bruce and Dryden, stopping alonghe route to meet local farmers & ar sans. Those driving will enjoy a scenicoute that takes them to more distant farms as well as those nearby.

Meet real farmers growing real food, meet the cows who make your milk,meet the chickens who lay your eggs. Buy produce straight from the farm, pickaspberries, apples, grapes and more. Taste the freshness & marvel at the fruitsf the earth brought to us through hard work and passion. Cyclists are welcomeo leave purchases at stops to be delivered to Skyline by 6:00pm.

The annual Tour de Food Harvest Feast will be cra ed using the fruit, vegetables,meat and dairy grown by the farms & orchards on the tour and served followinghe ride.

Advance online registra on is required for dinner (deadline September 13).There are 100 dinner ckets available. We sold out last year, so register early!

Cyclists & drivers may register through the day of the Tour. Register for a goodide and a scrump ous harvest meal at www.campskyline.org.

Sunday, September 21, 2

J&M Farm is o ering a simpleBBQ lunch of pulled pork sand-wiches & corn on the cob in the

Skyline Pavilion. Available forpurchase on the day, no advance

registra on required.

Free Camp ac vi es @ Skyline: Appleroas ng, Archery, Canoeing, Catch & ReleaseFishing, Cra s, Face pain ng, Games, Hiking,

& visits with our friendly goats.

10:30-3:30: Registra on @ Pavilion11:00-5:00: TdF Route open12:00-2:00: BBQ Lunch @ Pavilion1:00-5:00: Skyline Camp Ac vi es5:00-7:00: Dinner @ Dining Hall5:00-7:00: Live Music & Camp re6:00-7:00 Cyclists Produce Pick up.

2014 Tour de Food PricesCyclist (adult) $15Cyclist (ages 7-17) $10Car Map: $10

Cyclist & dinner (adult) $30

Cyclist & dinner (ages 7-17) $15

Adult dinner $20Childs dinner (ages 7-17) $10Dinner (ages 3-6) $5

*Cyclist registra on includes TdF map, SAG support, shopping delivery to Skyline,rest stop snacks, TDF bracelet, TDF gi basket ra e cket, and camp ac vi es.*Car Map includes TdF map & camp ac vi es.

Fall Color Day...has been combined with the Tour

de Food Event, so check out thedescrip ons below to nd out about

all of the Tour de Food op ons aswell as other fun ac vi es.


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