***Please NOTE EASTERN TIME ZONE***
Check-In: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ET) on Thursday, November 21, 2024
Conclusion: 12:00 pm (ET) on Sunday, November 24, 2024
Location
Life Action Camp, 1696 E Clear Lake Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107
Please do not contact the camp prior to the event. If you have a pressing question that must be answered, see the e-mail address under the Emergencies & Cancellations section at the bottom of this page.
Area Map and Directions:
Travel Information
The camp is a short drive from Chicago, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne, South Bend, and the shores of Lake Michigan.
General Details
Your registration fee covers your lodging, meals and all of the teaching and materials by Midwest Boot Camp for the duration of the weekend. It does not include travel arrangements to and from Life Action Camp. Optional recreational activities will be offered, weather permitting, for an additional charge. Details will be provided at the retreat.
This event is designed exclusively for men.
Bedding and towels will be provided; however you will need to bring your own shower supplies.
Laptops, electronic notepads, and camera use ARE NOT permitted during the sessions as it is our desire to minimize all distractions during sessions.
Feel free to bring snacks, food, drinks to keep in your room. Most, if not all, cabins have refrigerators.
Emergency Phone Number
Please Note: Cell phone access and internet access will not be available during the retreat. Phone access at Boot Camp will be for emergencies only. An emergency phone number will be provided at the camp, share it with your family and let them know that you will be unavailable until Sunday after the close of the retreat.
Medical Information
The closest Medical Resource is Lakeland Hospital, Niles (31 N St Joseph Ave, Niles, MI 49120). Most of the camp staff are CPR and 1st Aid trained, but they do not have medical staff on site.
Travel and Transportation
You are responsible for your own transportation to and from Life Action Camp.
Schedule
***Please Note EASTERN TIME ZONE***
Check-in will occur starting at 4:00 pm (ET) on Thursday. Followed by dinner and the evening session. You DO NOT want to miss Thursday's evening session as it sets the pace for the entire experience. The retreat will conclude at 12:00 noon (ET) on Sunday.
Attire
Although plenty of adventure and recreation will be available, much of the time will be devoted to personal reflection on what God is revealing throughout the weekend. If you are interested in adventuring, make sure to bring appropriate clothes. Possible outdoor activities include archery tag, swimming, fishing, outdoor sports, and bonfires.
* Men who want to fish must bring their own fishing gear and fishing licenses if they wish to fish the onsite pond. Temporary licenses are available on the DNR website http://www.mdnr-elicense.com
Late Arrival
In the unlikely event that you run into problems with your travel that result in your arriving late, don't worry... we'll still have a place for you. Simply arrive at Life Action Camp.
Cancellations
If you have a CANCELLATION, please email midwestbootcamp@gmail.com.