"I got to meet SO many amazing people at camp from all around the world. Like seriously camp has changed me. Like before camp i was alot more quiet and kinda shy. It opened me up to new experiences."
"My daughters both came home changed by the "magic" of Lookout and in fact, were very blue and campsick for days following their arrival home. An excellent sign, I should say. Thanks for taking great care of them. The activities, the pace, the silliness and the attention to what kids love and need emotionally seems to be a perfect match for us. We always enjoy hearing the stories that come home. You have created a real family milieu that my kids love."
"I thought camp was awesome and all the activities were great. My most memorable experience was having cabin night on the beach and seeing a shooting star."
"The food is delish!!!!"
"Our son went to another camp for four years and Camp Lookout is superior in terms of size, how nice the kids and staff are and the fact that there are no cliques. I love the aspect of stressing cooperation and having the kids pick out their own activities. And the beauty of the camp is wonderful. "
"I think the best part of camp is the sleepover at Lake Michigan and the free time we have each day."
"My daughter loves Lookout. She had a very sweet cabin, the girls were supportive and kind to each other, she liked her counselor and the art director very much. Her entire cabin became close and had a wonderful time together. She loves the "family feel" of camp and enjoyed going to the Maples to interact with the seniors at the festival there. She has become a vegetarian and remarked that there were always enough veggie options so she could eat well. She loves pierogi night especially! She and I both love the sweet natured, slightly eccentric/funky feel of Lookout. "
"Our kids had a great time at Camp Lookout. Their comments: COOL. It was lots of fun, the activities were fun, the food was better than they had expected and there was enough variety in the meals. My son also commented that the showers were much better than he had anticipated. In short, Camp Lookout gets an A+. Their own complaint was that their stay was too short. "
"I really loved camp and had the most amazing experiences at Lookout that I will remember all my life. The entire day's agenda is really great. I loved the fact that the wake up call was a reasonable time. I also like the fact that we can choose our own activities for the day. That way, we have the choice to do what we want to which let's us have the best time possible. I really loved the fact that everyone in camp was your friend, including counselors. I would have never sung or participated in a play in front of 70 or so people!"
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NEW! Session F
Sunday, August 10 - Friday, August 15
We've had a rental group cancel this summer and thought it would be be a great idea to spend another week with campers!
This new one week session offers arts/crafts, overnights on Lake Michigan, sports & games, drama, swimming, kayaking, hiking-- all the traditional camp activities. One week sessions give a first time camper the opportunity to "try out" camp.
Be the first session F campers ever!
How about a Crystalaire Adventures?
Although the Crystalaire resident site on Crystal Lake has closed, Crystalaire has morphed into Crystalaire Adventures which this summer is offering seven wilderness trips and two resident programs for teenagers. Click on the Crystalaire tab for detailed information and schedules. If you think you may have "aged out" of resident camp, perhaps one of these trips are for you. Check them out.
Of special interest for former Crystalaire campers-- check out a brief video on U-Tube-- "Crystalaire final bell ring". The ringing was recorded on October 10, 2007, at closing ceremony attended by about 150 former campers and friends. Former Crystalaire campers will instantly recognize the sound!
Proposed Farm & Wilderness Trip
We are considering adding a specialty trip for Lookout campers who have registered for either Session A or C and want to add another week to their camp experience OR as a "stand alone" camping experience without being registered for one of our resident sessions.
Proposed dates: Sun., June 22 - Fri., June 27, five days.
This trip-- "Farm & Wilderness" -- would be designed for folks who don't want a long wilderness experience, but who are interested in going on a short camping trip. The trip will be in two parts-- one or two days at a local organic farm, helping with the gardens and animals and two days at camping by the Manistee River (off the North Country Trail) or at Nordhouse Dunes on Lake Michigan.
We hope to make a decision on this trip within the next week-- so let us know if you'd be interested. Thanks. (posted 2/23/08)
2008 Schedule
The 2008 schedule is up on line and the "hard copy" of the brochure has been mailed to past campers and inquiries. Registration started on January 1st-- and by February 15th, we were over 70% filled in the resident programs at Lookout.
Horseback Riding
Because of the closing of our Crystalaire site at the end of last summer, we have not been able, as yet, to organize horseback riding for Lookout campers for this summer. Although we are looking for a site near Lookout to stable the horses and offer the trail rides, we have not been successful as yet. So be advised, that horseback riding for the '08 may not happen.
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Our camp is small enough for everyone to know each other, yet large enough to offer diversified and interesting programs. Campers and staff plan daily activities together and share the responsibility for establishing many of the necessary policies and rules of the camp. This community of campers and staff share the necessary camp chores-- assisting with meal preparation, washing dishes, helping with the garden, cleaning cabins, and helping with simple construction projects.
Camp Lookout is an informal, non-competitive, non-sectarian and, most importantly, people-centered environment.
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Camp Lookout & Crystalaire Camp Office
PO Box 1129
Frankfort, MI 49635
PHONE (231) 352-7589
FAX (231) 352-6609
info@lookoutsummer.com
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A recent research study released by the American Camp Association and done by an independent research group which surveyed over 5000 families found...
- 96% of campers said that camp helped them make new friends
- 92% of campers said that camp helped them feel good about themselves
- 74% of campers said that at camp they did things they were afraid to do at first
- 70% of parents said their child gained self-confidence at camp
- 69% of parents said their child remains in contact with friends made at camp
- 63% of parents said their child continues to do activities they learned at camp
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Stop by to see us in these cities this winter. Never been to Lookout or Crystalaire before? Come to a camper reunion or camp fair to meet new campers, former campers, have fun and talk with us about coming to camp!
Fri Mar 14, 2008 |
Grand Traverse/Leelanau/Benzie Friday March 14, 2008 5-7pm
Indoor Black Light Mini Golf at GalaxSea Golf in Traverse City--3655 Marketplace Circle
Event cancelled-- Contact EB or Blake at the camp office if you with us to reschedule it. |
Sat Feb 2, 2008 |
Cincinnati Cincinnati Camp Fair held at Indian Hill Middle School. Visited with about 35 potential camp families. |
Sat Feb 9, 2008 |
Ann Arbor 3rd Annual CAMP GAMES IN THE PARK held at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor.
Over fifty campers, camp families and friends from the Detroit, Lansing/Okemos and Ann Arbor areas stopped by to play snow games and share popcorn and hot chocolate |
Sat Feb 9, 2008 |
Ann Arbor The Ann Arbor Camp Fair held at Emerson School. Visited with about 50 potential camp families. |
Sat Jan 19, 2008 |
Chicago Crystalaire and Lookout staff spent the day hosting mini-reunions at camper's homes all over the great Chicago area. The reunions featured sharing northern Michigan cherry pie and conversations with about 30 campers and their friends |
Sat Jan 26, 2008 |
St. Louis Camper & staff reunion held at the St. Louis City Museum exploring the five story outdoor jungle gym. About 10 campers and friends attended. |
Sat Jan 26, 2008 |
St. Louis St. Louis Camp and Summer Program Fair at Mary Institute. Visited with about 50 potential camp families and former campers. |
Sat Mar 15, 2008 |
Spring Lake/Grand Rapids Spring Lake/Grand Haven/Grand Rapids/Muskegon area
Ice Cream Social Saturday March 15, 2008 3:30-4:30pm at Sweet Temptations--621 Miller Drive in Grand Haven
Event cancelled-- contact EB at camp office if you think we should reschedule! 231.652.7589 or eb@lookoutsummer.com |
Sun Feb 10, 2008 |
Birmingham Detroit Area Camp Fair held at the Birmingham Schools Conference Center
Visited with about 75 potential camp families |
Sun Feb 3, 2008 |
Columbus Camp Reunion held at a camper's grandparents home featuring Graeters Ice Cream. Eight people attended. |
If you would like to host or help plan an event let us know.
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Staff are the cornerstone of any camp. We select staff from enthusiastic college students and graduates, primarily from the Midwest, but also from all over the world. Each summer at Lookout has a strong international flavor!
When hiring staff, we look for people who possess interest and experience in a variety of fields, who have a good measure of flexibility, and have solid communication and listening skills with a healthy respect for the viewpoints of others. We look for creative, people-centered staff embers who are willing to take on the responsibility to be solid role models. We strive for about 50% of the staff to hold lifeguard certification and, as part of our staff training, offer CPR and first aid training to everyone.
and , the owners/directors of Crystalaire Camp and Camp Lookout have been working in camps for over 30 years, directing Crystalaire since 1976, owning Crystalaire since the mid 80's and owning Lookout since 1995. They met while working at YMCA camp in Pennsylvania in the early 70's, were married at Crystalaire and, in general, have had camping as a central focus of their lives.
Email Dave (dave@lookoutsummer.com)
Email Kathi (kathi@lookoutsummer.com)
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According to research by Sivert Glarum in this 1983 book "Our Land and Lakes", the site where Camp Lookout presently stands had its "camp" beginnings in 1917 when the land was purchased from the Stubbs family by the Rector, Church Wardens and Vestrymen of Christ's Church, Winnetka, Illinois....
Click here for the rest of the story....
If you have historical information, photos, brochures about the camp and would be willing to share them with us for an eventual donation to the Benzie Area Historical Museum, please contact the camp office.
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