Camp Wakanda

Camp Wakanda is in Northern Michigan on 160 pristine acres with a private lake. The camp is a state-licensed children’s camp owned and operated by Allen Park Presbyterian Church.  After two long summers of not hearing children’s laughter echoing through the trees, the sound of the dinner bell, morning watch, kayaking on El Lake, campfires, polar bear swimming, and beautiful stars in the night sky - we are back! Growing up at Camp Wakanda is a part of the rich heritage of Allen Park Presbyterian Church. ​Join the Camp Wakanda Facebook Group. 

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Summer Camp Season 2023

It’s Time to Sign Up for Camp Wakanda
Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? Join us at Camp Wakanda, where you can explore nature, make new friends, and have fun! 

​Camp Wakanda is a state-licensed children's camp owned and operated by Allen Park Presbyterian Church located in Johannesburg, Michigan. We offer a variety of camps for different ages and interests. 

​​At Camp Wakanda, you will enjoy swimming in Lake El, hiking, arts and crafts, games, campfires, morning watch, kayaking, great food and more! You will also learn about God's love and grace through Bible studies, worship, and fellowship. 

To register for the camp, please click on the camp you wish to attend, register, fill out the necessary paperwork, and pay using one of our accepted payment methods. All camps must be paid in full before attending. 

• ​SHYC Reunion Camp: June 22-25. A special camp for alumni of the Senior High Youth Connection (Registration closes June 9.) Camp Director: Amanda Ogdie
• Family Camp: July 6-9  A camp for the whole family to enjoy quality time and activities together. (Registration closes June 29.) Camp Director: Maureen Klein
• Elementary School Camp: July 10-14.  For students enrolled in 4th & 5th grade in the current 2022-23 school year.
• ·Middle School Camp:  July 17-21. For students enrolled in 6th-8th grade in the current 2022-23 school year.
• Grandparents Camp:  July 23-26: Grandparents, aunts, uncles, or special adults are invited to bring the young people in their life to Camp Wakanda.  Camp Director Deanna McDonnell, Camp Manager: Maureen Klein 
• Shipmates Camp: July 27-30. Annual Shipmates fellowship group camp. Camp Directors: Guy and Joanne Taylor

Camp Applications for Summer 2023

Apply Now for 2023 Summer. Deadline is April 2: APPLY

Camp Amazon Shopping List

Help us purchase the things we need for camp by buying items off our Amazon Shopping List.  We are especially in need of new curtain rods and brackets for our new curtains project. 

Work Camps

If you would like to attend or host a work camp, please contact Guy Taylor.  guywtaylor@comcast.net

Camp Stewardship

Every effort is made to keep the Camp Fee as low as possible.  Current Camp Fees do not cover all the operating costs of camp such as insurance, facilities upkeep and improvements.  God grants to every family differing stewardship responsibilities and opportunities.  Please consider supporting the ministry of Camp Wakanda through participating in a work camp, making a donation to Camp Wakanda or purchasing needed items from our Amazon Wishlist.

Handy Camp Wakanda Links

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Camp Wakanda Focus Group

Our camp focus group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 PM in the parlor.  You are invited to join the conversation. Subgroups include finance, fundraising/communications, facility, and programming.  For more info: maureen@allenparkpres.org

Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.
​1 Peter 4:10

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Summer Camp

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Fall Color Camp

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2020 Online Camp

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Winter Camp

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Work Camps

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Camp History

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"So Fonda Wakanda"

Music by Steve Ogdie
Lyrics:  2006 SHYC Winter Retreat ​

There’s a place I wanna go today,
Not far but another world away
It’s my home away from home
Where I belong, I’m never alone
 
There’s a spirit about the place
When your soul’s worn down
And you need some grace
You can come and get away,
 
Leave time behind, get away
‘Til then, we’re counting our days
 
So  Fonda Wakanda,
And so we’ll take it back home

Closing Benediction

May the gate of Wakanda always be open,
May the sun always warm our day.
May the stars always be above our heads.
May the water always quench our thirst.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of God's hand.
​Amen. 

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