2015 program guide

An Entire Year of EventsOPEN HOUSE........................page 4

SUMMER CAMPS ...........pages 5-13

SWIMMING LESSONS ..........page 9

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

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

TOUR DE FOOD....................page 18

WOMENS RETREAT.............page 19

2015 Skyline Guide...to programs, events and services

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OPEN HOUSE

Sunday May 32-6 pm FREE BBQ

Hayrides ~ GamesTours ~ Sports

Summer Camp InfoSee page 4 of this Guide for more details and RSVP information.

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Skyline Camp and Retreat Center5650 Sandhill Road, Almont MI 48003

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

Matt Henry Executive Director

[email protected]

Shana Henry Program Director & Volunteer Coordinator

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Business Office1669 W. Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009Phone 248-644-2043 Fax 248-644-8047

Erin Furze Assistant Director

[email protected]

www.campskyline.org

Since 1964Skyline welcomes and serves all, especially

those in need, by creating sanctuary for experiencing Gods creation,

spirit, and unconditional love in a way that nurtures and transforms lives.

Skyline Board of DirectorsKay Huberty, PresidentTeri Parr, Vice PresidentNicole Bierie, SecretaryRyan Reed, Treasurer

Margaret SnyderAnn ReinmanMark Merten

Richard Judy, Emeritus

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From the Directors...Dear Friends,

Here, we make community. Thats probably as briefly as we can describe it. Whether its one of our camp programs, or a retreat group, a family reunion or even a wedding, Skyline is a place where community happens.

Part of that is this place. Its beautiful here: 156 acres of woods and fields, deer and wild turkeys. Hills to climb and trails to wander...

Part of that is the program. We work hard to develop and refine everything we do so that it is enjoyable and safe. Were proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association, and Licensed by the State.

Part of that is the people. We are blessed with long-serving staff throughout the year, and frequently-returning summer staff. We seek and emphasize compassion and creativity as core values in all that we do.

But the most important part is YOU. If youve never been, we look forward to meeting you here. If you have, we look forward to welcoming you back.

In Peace,

Matt & Shana HenrySkyline Directors

Skyline was established in 1964 as a summer camp providing Christian Education for children and youth, and is now both a summer camp and a year-around retreat center. For many years Skyline has 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 routine and stresses of the work day the perfect four-season venue for retreats, off-site meetings 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 facilities and tools. Skyline can accommodate 100 at one time in winter and 200 in summer.

Skyline is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, and relies on the generous support of individuals, foundations, churches and businesses. To make a gift to Skyline, please contact our Business Office (details page 2).

SKYLINE CALENDAR, 2015

February 7Winter Fun Day

May 3Open House (p.4)

June - AugustSummer Camps (pp. 5-13)

JulySwimming Lessons (p.9)

July 4Picnic Day (p.14)

September 20Tour de Food (p.18)

November 20-22Womens Retreat (p.19)

Met at Skyline in 1996;Directors since 2011


Skyline is Accredited by the American Camp AssociationACA Accreditation means that the camp you are considering

for your child cares enough to undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operation - from staff qualifications and training to emergency management.

American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at the camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes summers of growth and fun in an environment committed to safety. ACA helps accredited camps provide: Healthy, developmentally-appropriate activities and learning

experiences Discovery through experiential education Caring, competent role models Service to the community and the environment Opportunities for leadership and personal growth

Skylines camps and site are licensed by the Michigan Department of Human Services.

www.campparents.org


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

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

Our Philosophy Skylines spirituality begins with wonder and gratitude for every blessing; no camper is expected to bring a particular belief background, and all will be welcomed as they are. With Skylines roots in Christian values, we encourage in our campers a sense of compassion, a respect for creation, and an embrace of creativity. Values of fairness, kindness, beauty, diversity and generosity are modeled, expected and celebrated.

Our Intentions That every camper has fun. That every camper feels safe and supported to explore new activities and adventures. That every camper experiences unconditional love and acceptance, and that this grows

beyond camp. That every camper experiences a positive sense of the natural world, a positive sense of

community, and a positive sense of self.

Summer Camp at Skyline

What it takes: A Skyline Counselor

What it gives: A Skyline Camper

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Special Needs CampsCamp Joy

June 7-11 For adults 35+ with special needs

A joy-filled week of food, folks and fun-summer camp style for adults 35+ with special needs. Enjoy the outdoors, visit the goats & chickens, and practice your archery skills with new and old friends. Sing, dance, drum, swim, & fish. Join insports & games, gardening, crafts, puzzles, hayrides,andcampfires.LookforwardtoourbigdancewithDJDazzleDoTime.Ourcaring and well-trained staff welcomeseach camper to this joyful week of camp. Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Thursday at 2pm. $895 (see Tiered pricing)

Camp For MeJune 21-26 For adults 20-34 with

special needsA summer camp for adults ages 20-34 with special needs. Enjoy swimming, sports, hiking, games, songs, fishing, canoeing,drumming, hayrides, campfires, crafts,Skylines friendly therapy animals: the Nigerian Dwarf goats & their kids. Come out for a chance to shine & cheer for new & old friends talents in the annual Skyline Talent show. Back again: DJ Dazzle DoTime jazzing up our big dance. Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm. $995 (see Tiered pricing)

Camp Far AwayJune 14-19 For Ages 13-19 with

special needs A week of activities and fun for youth, ages 13-19,with special needs. Join asupportive camp community, make new friends, build social skills & self-reliance in a safe and loving environment. Enjoy traditional outdoor camp activities like swimming, archery, canoeing, fishing, campfires, sports, hiking &hayrides. Cultivate your creative side in the garden, drum circles, yoga, arts and crafts, cooking and singing. Look forward to the Skyline Talent show and the big dance. Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm. $995 (see Tiered pricing)

Tiered PricingApplies only to the three camps on this page

Why so many prices?

Understandingthatfamilieshavedifferentabilities topay,Skylineoffersavoluntaryfour-tier fee program. You may choose the tier that is most suitable for your family. It is a free-will system; you pick the level thatiscomfortableandaffordableforyourfamily. All campers receive the same experience no matter what they pay. Any gap between the Full Price and the tier you choose is considered a campership that we try to make up for in donations. Tier 1 subtracts $500 for Camp For Me or Camp Far Away. Not available for Camp Joy.This is our historically subsidized rate and doesnotreflect thefullcostofoperatingsummer camp programs. Tier 2 - subtracts $400 for Camp Joy, Camp For Me or Camp Far AwayThis is our partially subsidized rate for those who can pay a little more but may not be able to afford the actual cost ofcamp. Tier 3 - subtracts $300 for Camp Joy, Camp For Me or Camp Far AwayThis rate does not reach the full price of camp, but begins to cover more of the costs. Tier 4 - subtracts $200 for Camp Joy, Camp For Me or Camp Far AwayThis rate gets closer to the full price of camp. Full PriceThis isour rate thatmoreclosely reflectsthe actual cost of camp, including wear and tear of the buildings and grounds. When registering, you will see coupon codes which enable you to choose the tier that is right for you. **Again this program is VOLUNTARY and in no way influences the experience campers will receive. It only offers the opportunity for families to take an active role in supporting the actual cost of their campers Skyline experience.


Step Up CampCAMPERS Ages 12-26 July 20 - July 24

In partnership with the Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan, thisisafiveday,fournightcampingexperienceformiddle,highschooland post-secondary students with Down Syndrome. Each camper will be paired with a peer partner for support and consistent positive social interaction. Look forward to new friends, games, hayrides, swimming, campfires,cooking,crafts,yoga,dance,music,canoeing,catch&releasefishing, delicious camp food, community living and much more! OnFriday afternoon at 1:30pm before checkout, there will be an Exhibition to showcase the campers creativity. Lodging in Focus hall. Check in Monday at 10am, Check out Friday at 2pm. $495

PEER PARTNERS Ages 15-19 July 19 - July 24Experience working with adolescents with Down Syndrome and camp activities in a welcoming and supportive environment. Look forward to new friends and training with Paulette Duggins of the Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan. Partners debrief and meet with camp staff each evening after campers have gone to sleep. Partners beginorientation and training on Sunday. The campers arrive on Monday morningandtheofficialcampprogrambegins.*Aspartofregistration,teens will be asked to write a paragraph on their interests & experience in working with the special needs community. Lodging in Focus Hall. Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm.$50

Step Up CampIn partnership with the Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan

www.dsgsemi.org


Enjoy all the fun of summer camp with the comfort of evenings at home. Spend your summer days with a pack of friends and wonderful camp counselors in the woods, rain or shine. Enjoy gamesandfreeplayinthewilderness,campfires,stories,Smores,archery, arts & crafts, cooking & more. Swim, canoe, catch & releasefish,hike,garden,relaxinhammocks,explore,drum,singand play with goats, chickens and rabbits. Bring lots of energy becauseweplayhard;afterall,wehave156acrestocover!

Field groups are made up of 10-12 campers and 2-3 counselors. Campersaredividedintofieldgroupsaccordingtoage(5-8)and(9-12). Children who register for consecutive weeks will experience a vast array of Skylines programs and more time to strengthen their connections to camp friends, animals, trees and the land. Bag lunches and snacks provided.

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

Day Camps Ages 5-12, Multiple weeks available

Sessions: 1:June15-192:June22-263:July6-104:July13-175:July20-246:July27-317: August 3-7

8: August 10-14

Pricing:$195 per weekSave $15 for each extra week*Siblings discount $25 each Multi-week discounts mean that: your 1st week would be $195your 2nd week would be $180your 3rd week would be $165your 4th week would be $150your 5th week would be $135your 6th week would be $120your 7th week would be $105your 8th week would be $ 90

...plus the sibling discount, if applicable. *Weeksneednotbeconsecutive.


Swimming Lessons

Approximate Level DescriptionsParent 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:Skillsrequired:Pushoff&swim15ftfrontandback.Front&backfloatfor5seconds.

Level 4: Skills required: Breast stroke. Back crawl 15yds. Swim 15yds (face in water) with rhythmic breathing. Tread water for 30 seconds.Create-a-class:Swimwithfriendsorrelatives,multiplelevelsOK,minimumof3swimmers.Notexclusiveunlessyoufilltheclass(6max).

Option Two: Intensive Week Monday through Friday, July 27-31One week swimming intensive10:00-10:30 Level 1 (3 yrs +)10:30-11:00 Level 3 11:00-11:30 Level 211:30-12:00 Level 1 (3 yrs +)12:00-12:30 Create-a-class12:30-1:00 Create-a-class

Option one: Sunday Swimming Lessons (5 weeks) June 14th, June 21st, June 28th, (week off), July 12th, July 19th, (weather make-up day July 26th).10:00-10:30 Level 310:30-11:00 Level 2 11:00-11:30 Level 1 (3 yrs +)11:30-12:00 Parent Tot 1 (6 mo - 3 yrs)12:00-12:30 Create-a-class12:30-1:00 Parent/child Special needs1:00-1:30 Create-a-class

PricesEither 5-lesson optionis $35 per swimmer.

Visit www.campskyline.org to register and pay.810-798-8240 for questions.

MiniCamp For first-timers Ages 6-9, July 12-15

For a slightly shorter overnight experience from Sunday Wednesday. Joinus in the cabins for threenights andexperience the adventure of life at camp. Mini Campers join Traditional Camp 3 activities for 4 out of the 6 days. See below. Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Wednesday at 5pm.$295

MiniCampers choose a Traditional Camp Major (see descriptions on page 10).

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Traditional Camps 1 - 4Camps for children with typical needs.

Comeoutside,unwindandunplug!Findyourlittlecabininthewoodsandgetreadyforsomefunwithnew&oldfriends.Swim,canoe,catch&releasefish,hike,explore,playwithbabygoats,drum,enjoysongs&Smoresaroundthecampfire,archery,gardening,arts&craftsandmore!Stargaze,walkthelabyrinth,&relax in hammocks with friends. The Zone is back as well as Crazy Cabin Adventures. Choose a major for theweekandpracticeoneskillintensivelyforaboutanhouraday.*Whenyoufilloutyourhealthform,campers must state their top two choices for a Major. Lodging in Cabins. Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm. $495

Traditional Camp 1Ages 7-11July5-10

Traditional Camp 3 Ages 7-11July12-17

Traditional Camp 4Ages 12-15July12-17


TRADITIONAL CAMP 1, 2, 3, 4 MAJORS (The number in parentheses indicates which camps the major is available for.) Archery & Sports ( ) Shoot targets with bow & arrows, safely and accurately. Set goals, name your target and beat your own personal best. Half of the Major periods will be spent in target practice and the other half playing various team sports. Farm & Garden ( ): Spend time playing with our Nigerian Dwarf goats, the rabbits and the chickens: feed and care for them. Hike with our goat herd and learn from what they eat. Work, eat and play in the camp gardens. Cook something special from our garden and enjoy the fruits of the earth and your own labor. NaturalExplorers()Exploretrailsandwildflowerfields,collecttreasures,trackanimals,andpracticetheartofcamouflage.Climbtreesandgetupcloseandpersonal with the wild life at Skyline. Swimming lessons ( ) This major is for beginners only. Campers will gain confidenceinthewater.Goals:learntoswimindependentlywiththeirfacesinthewater,float,andbeginworkonafewbasicstrokes. WaterWorld()Canoes,fishing,pondplay,sprinklers,waterballoons,water games & relays, rain dances, wetness, WATER, enough said. Musical Theater ( ) Practice acting, singing and dancing with a small group each day. Work on your stage presence, your vocal chords and some fun dance moves. ImprovTheater()Joininthecreativeartofcomedy.Playgames,roleplay,tryonafewdifferentpersonalities,useyourimagination,andbereadyforanything!Develop creative problem solving, communication skills, and supportive team-work abilities. Ukulele Band ( ) Learn to play the ukulele with Miss Morgan. Learn a few chords andafewsongsandsingalong!(Ukulelesprovided,butyouarewelcometoBYO). SurvivalSkills()Forageforfoodinthewild,trackanimals,improveyourfirebuildingskills,cookonanopenfire,buildsheltersandmore. Photography ( ) Practice the art of photography at Skyline. Hike around camp with a camera and create a slideshow for your friends and family. Take pictures ofSkylinewildlife:friends,counselors,animals,insects,plants,trees,fluffyclouds,colorfulgardensandmore.Bonuslesson:3Dphotography! Wild Artisans ( ) Grow your inner artist on Skylines trails. Make a dream catcher with a vine and some feathers. Create something new with a tumbled down rockwall!Sitbeneathabeautifultreeorperhapsclimbup,andsketch.Createsculptures&mosaicsoutofanythingandeverythingyoufind.

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Traditional Camps 5 - 6Camps for children with typical needs.

Similar to Traditional Camp 1, 2, 3, and 4, campers this week will lodge in cabins, swim, sing around campfires, explore with cabin mates, visit the farm animals, hike, play crazy games and make new friends. Majors will occupy three to four hours of each day, rather than only one hour. Campers make only one choice for their Major. Lodging in Cabins. Check in Sunday at 2pm, Check out Friday at 2pm. $495



TRADITIONAL CAMP 5, 6 MAJORS (The number in parentheses indicates which camps the major is available for.)

Soccer ( ) Come and play the worlds most popular sport with our British and American counselors and our own Aussie camp director. Soccer skills, soccer drills, fun games, and scrimmages. Improve your dribbling, shooting, passing, receiving skills, and more. Beginners are welcome, with the knowledge that campers will be playing soccer for about three hours a day.

Bookworm ( ) Love to read? Pack your favorite books and come read outside in community surrounded by new friends, birds, tall trees, grassy hills and blue skies. In a tree, in a hammock, on a rock,onanoldstumpbythefireormaybeonthedockwithfishnippingatyourtoes!Listentostories,makeupandtellstories.Sharedbooksmightgiveyourcabinfodderforacampfireskitoran imaginative game in the woods. Youll have to put your books downformeals,hikes,swimtimeandafewothertimes!

NatureCrafters ( ) In this camp you will have hours each day to grow your inner artist on Skylines trails. Create sculptures &mosaicsoutofanythingandeverythingyoufind.Createaminiature village with pinecones, twigs and acorns. Make an outdoorloomandweavewildflowersandgrasses.Findavineandsome feathers and make dream catchers. Find an abandoned oldrockwall?Buildsomethingnewwiththosestones!Findabeautiful tree? Sit beneath it or perhaps climb up, and sketch. The possibilities are endless with your imagination.

Farm to Fork ( ) Spend a week loving your food from farm to fork. Gain practical cooking skills that will last a lifetime. Make new friends, visit local farms, harvest seasonal fruit & vegetables, work in the camp garden, learn to prepare your own dinners & desserts. This week-long cooking camp is a great way for teens to learn the joy of eating seasonally & locally while developing sustainable eating habits. No kitchen experience necessary, but certainly welcomed.

Into the Wild ( ) Love life in the trees? Sleeping out in a tent? Brushing your teeth under the stars? This is your chance to spend a peaceful week in the Covered Wagon and in tents out atWildernessCamp.Enjoyamoreflexibleschedule,eveningsiestas, and late nights under the stars. Make new friends while thrivingandsurviving.Chopwood,buildcookfireseachday,DIYbreakfastanddinnerinthewoods,includingwaterpurification,foraging and wild edibles. Leave your camp site for the modern luxuries of the Dining Hall, the pool and camp activities in the afternoons.

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Family Camps Family Camp May 22-24

(Memorial Weekend)

Welcomefamilies!Come&gatheronthebeautifulhills of Skyline for a weekend of good family fun and greatfood.Enjoycatch&releasefishing,canoeing,archery,hayrides,hiking,biking,campfires,familyskits, singing, drumming, shelter building, big group gamesandSmores!Grabahammock,readwithbirdsongs & children playing within earshot. Sleep in tents, cabins, rooms in Focus, or if you reserve early, the covered wagon.

Weekend includes: Friday evening until Sunday afternoon; meals Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch.

Check in begins Friday 4-7pm; Skyline Caf open; Check out Sunday at 2pm. Additional option: Stay until Monday and check out the local farms & small businesses (no program or food provided).Check out by 2pm.

Camp for Us June 26-28Camp for Us welcomes all families, especially those with special needs children. Come and spend the weekend at camp with family & friends. Activities are geared toward families with children between the ages of 4 and 18, but children of ALL ages and developmental abilities are welcome. Saturday morning activities include music, crafts and games. Afternoon programs include swimming, archery, horseback riding, hiking and hammocking. Saturday evening take a hayride out to the Skyline Farmyard to visit with the goats, rabbits and chickens and spend some time in our Sensory and Vegetable Gardens.

Lodging in Focus, cabins or tents. Camp program beginsFridayat7pmwithacampfire,songs&SmoresandfinishesSundaymorningafterbreakfast. All meals between Saturday breakfast and Sunday breakfast plus evening snacks are included. Check in 4-6:30pm Friday; Check out Sunday at 11am.

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

Lodging options Owntent:Free Lodge 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) $60-70perroom.Sleepfrom2-7.Actearly!

RegistrationOnline:www.campskyline.org

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

Lodging options Owntent:Free 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. Actearly!

RegistrationOnline:www.campskyline.org


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

SUMMER CAMP DEPOSITS AND REFUND POLICIES* A camper is considered Registered when the registration 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.

* Full payment is due 30 days before camp session begins.

* Cancellations less than 30 days before the camp session begins will result in the forfeiture of all payments.

* Cancellations more than 30 days before the camp session begins will be refunded all but the $75 deposit.

* Campers leaving early due to illness/extenuating circumstances will be refunded proportionately.

* Campers leaving early due to behavior are subject to forfeiting the full fee.

SUMMER CAMP DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVESApplicable discounts will be accessed using codes shown during registration.

SUPER EARLY BIRD - Save $125 on Traditional Camps 1 - 6 by registering by March 1st.

EARLY BIRD - Save $50 on Traditional Camps 1 - 6 by registering by April 15th.

SIBLING - A discount of $25 per camper whose sibling is also a Skyline camper this summer (for overnight campers) or the same week (for Day Camps).

MILITARY-Forchildrenofactive-dutymilitaryparent(s).Verificationmayberequired.Save$100(not in conjunction with Early Bird/Super Early Bird) for camps: Traditional 1 - 6.

DAY CAMP - Please refer to Day Camps information on page 8 for full details.

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND HEALTH FORMS

Online registration begins at www.campskyline.org, and is processed by our partner, CampDoc

Returning camperswillhavetheirdetailssavedinCampDoc*,sowillneedonlytoupdatethose things that have changed.

Returning campers who used paper forms last year call Erin at 248.644.2043 for instructions. New campers,asimpleemailandpassword*isallthatisneededtosetupyouraccount.

The Health forms are a second part of the registration process, and can be done at the same time, or later.

* for CampDoc, if you need password help, you get that through the website at the login screen.

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

Youcandownloadandprintonefromwww.campskyline.org(gotothesummercamppage)-OR- ContactourBusinessOfficebytelephone:248-644-2043,[email protected]


Picnic DaySaturday July 4

Free Open Pool on July 3, 4, and 5, from Noon til 5pm.

Additional activities on July 4th, including Archery, Fishing, Canoeing and Crafts

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.

Donations Welcome.


Skyline accommodates up to 200 overnight guests in the summer and about 100 in other seasons. With different residential settings, activity possibilities, meal plans and more, the package for each group is carefully customized for that groups needs.

Please contact our business office today at 248.644.2043 or email [email protected] for more information. Floorplans and more available online!

Renting Our FacilitiesHere to welcome you and meet your needs....

DayCamps~OvernightCamps~Retreats Conferences ~ Reunions ~ Weddings


ADVERTISEMENTS?

The handful of local businesses who have advertisements in our program guide do so primarily as a way to support Skyline and its

programs. Were thankful for their support.


LifeHorseA Place Where Hope and Dreams Abound

LifeHorse is a specially designed therapeutic horseback riding program for special needs children and adults to ride and be around horses.

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Skyline welcomes families, foodies, and folks of all kinds to bring bikes (or cars) and good appetites for a day of loving your farmers, your body, your food and the land where it is grown.

Ride the ten mile, the twenty mile, the tiny trip routes or take a car tour linking neighboring farms & artisans. Cyclists ride on dirt & gravel roads around the hills of Almont, Bruce and Dryden, stopping along the route to visit local farms, farm markets & artisans. Those driving will enjoy a scenic Sunday drive on the same beautiful winding roads.

At the most bountiful time of the year, we welcome you to come & marvel at the fruits of the earth brought to us through hard work and passion. Meet growers cultivating delicious produce, their happy chickens, their grazing cattle, and gobbling turkeys. Learn about maple tapping, poultry farming, the artistry of a good apple cider, and more. Buy produce straight from the farm, pick raspberries, apples, grapes and more.

The route is open between 11am and 5pm. Cyclists are welcome to leave purchases at stops to be delivered to Skyline around 6:00pm. Cyclists & drivers may register through the day of the Tour.

The annual Tour de Food Harvest Feast will be crafted using the fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy grown by the farms & orchards on the tour. Advance online registration is required for dinner (deadline September 11). Seating is limited,soregisterearly!Please visit www.campskyline.org for more detail and to register for a good ride and/or a delicious harvest meal.

RIDE THE ROUTESPick from a variety of route options from 3 to 20 miles...

MEET THE FARMERSFrom Alpacas to Zucchinis, meet the producers and make some purchases; well even deliver your goods back to Skyline so you can ride freely.

ENJOY THE FOOD Join us for the local harvest dinner.

Camp activities @ Skyline: Apple roasting, Archery, Catch & Release Fishing, Harvest Games, Hiking, Crafts & visits with our friendly goats.

This is an annual fundraiser for Skyline Camp & Retreat Center. We are an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing unique summer camp experiences for children and adults.

Skylines 4th Annual Tour de Food Sunday, September 20, 2015


Womens RetreatNovember 20-22, 2015

A community of peace in a place of beauty.

Treat yourself to a weekend of nurturing before the busy-ness of the holidays! Take time for solitude, silence, stars, moonlight, laughter, friendship, walking winding trails, the labyrinth and simply rejoicing in the wonders of creation. Venture out into a realm of compassionate & powerful feminine ground. Renew yourself and return energized & transformed to thrive in your everyday world. Activity choices include: yoga, hiking, stargazing, drumming, singing, dancing, handcrafts, DIY workshops, nutritional & womens health guidance, prayer & meditation, recycle raffle, Reiki, and massage (extra fee). All activities are optional. Nutritious & delicious meals, snacks and optional programs are provided from dinner, Friday November 20, through lunch November 22. Register now to guarantee the lodging option of your choice; singles and doubles fill up quickly. Registration limited to 50 women. Online massage registration & payment; massage slots fill up fast so register soon! www.campskyline.org

When asked why they keep coming back, women say: I crave company of women and sisters. I love the sisterhood.

The open hearts and open minds are really what make this place.Such beautiful people

I need me time. I cant make it a year without this!

Nurturing Mind, Body & Spirit


Skyline Camp & Retreat Center, Almont, MI

Day CampsOvernightCampsRetreats Conferences Reunions Weddings Band Camps

Skyline Camp and Retreat Center5650 Sandhill Road, Almont MI 48003

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

Business Office1669 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009Phone 248-644-2043 Fax 248-644-8047

www.campskyline.org

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Skylines 4th Annual Tour de Food

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