Camp Info

Camp Newaygo, a program of NCCS (Newaygo County Community Services), sits on 85 acres of land along a chain of lakes in the Manistee National Forest Region of southwestern Michigan.  Our facilities and programs are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and the State of Michigan.  Browse below to find out more about NCCS and Camp's mission, location, facilities, staff, accreditation, and programs.

The American Camp Association also has a website for parents. Visit them at www.CampParents.org for great information of the benefits of the camp experience.

 

NCCS
Newaygo County Community Services (NCCS) is a private, not-for-profit community-based human services agency, located in Fremont, Michigan. NCCS provides quality programs for youth and families. Visit their website www.nccsweb.org

Camp Newaygo Mission
To foster exploration, creativity and cooperation among individuals and communities in the natural environment.

Finding Camp Newaygo

Transportation from Grand Rapids’ Gerald Ford International Airport is available for campers flying to camp. Please contact Jane, campnewaygo@ncats.net, for more information.

From points North and South of Newaygo (via US-131):
Take US 131 to the Newaygo exit (exit 118).
Take M-82 West towards Newaygo (17 miles).
Turn Right onto M-37 North.
Take M-37 through the town of Newaygo, across the Muskegon River, and continuing on for approximately 2.3 miles
Turn left on to 56th Street.
Travel about 1 mile to where it dead ends.
Turn right on to Centerline Road.
The entrance to Camp Newaygo is about 0.3 miles on the left. 

From Grand Rapids (alternative route for points south of Newaygo):
Take M-37 (Alpine Avenue) North to Newaygo. 
Continue on M-37 through the town of Newaygo, across the Muskegon River, and continuing on approximately 2.3 miles.
Turn left on to 56th Street and follow for about 1 mile until the road ends.  
Turn right on to Centerline Road.
The entrance to Camp Newaygo is about 0.3 miles on the left.

From Muskegon and points west of Newaygo:
Take U.S. 31 to M-120 towards Fremont. 
Stay on M-120 approximately 20 miles.
Travel through Fremont staying on M-82 (48th Street/Main Street). 
When you pass through the 4-way stop (east of Downtown/at Fremont High School) at Stewart and Main you will travel about 6 more miles. 
Turn Right on Gordon.
Immediately veer left and you are back on 48th Street which will turn into Centerline Road.
Camp Newaygo's entrance will be approximately 2 miles on the right. 

¿Dónde rayos queda Camp Newaygo?

Desde Grant: 
Tome la M-37 norte a Newaygo.
Atraviese el río Muskegon en Newaygo y continue en dirección norte aproximadamente 2.3 millas.
Gire a la izquierda en la 56th street, sígala por una milla hasta donde termina la calle.
Gire a la derecha en la Centerline Road.
La entrada al campamento se encuentra siguido, a unas 0.3 millas, costado izquierdo.

Camp Facilities
Camp Newaygo's facilities include:
  • Twelve Cabins
  • Rangers Stargazing Unit
  • Tinuwen Screened in Lofts
  • Wakonda and Pioneer Outpost Tent Units
  • Centrally Located Restrooms & Showers
  • Lang Lodge, Central Dining Hall & Activity Center
  • Florence Foster Craftshop
  • Fully Equipped Waterfront
  • Basketball & Tennis Courts
  • Archery Range
  • Low Ropes Challenge Course
  • Nature Nook
  • Photography Lab
  • Walden Reflection Area
  • Wetland Trail

Top Notch Staff
Our counseling and teaching staff are mature young adults who genuinely care about children, believe in the camp mission, and have an enthusiasm for life. They are qualified in specialty program areas and able to teach skills and provide guidance.  We even have international staff from around the globe.

We maintain a 1:7 staff to camper ratio and all staff members begin the summer with a  ten day intensive training.  Each staff member has current certifications in CPR and first aid and all waterfront staff have lifeguard training.

Health and safety are two of our top priorities. A qualified health officer lives at Camp in our infirmary and is on-call 24 hours a day.  Gerber Memorial Hospital is only 12 miles from Camp.

            

Accreditation
In recognition of our high standards for the safety and welfare of our campers, NCCS Camp Newaygo is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA).  We are also inspected and licensed by the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Division of Child Welfare.

Programs
Camp Newaygo offers several programs including:

Questions? 

Email us at campnewaygo@ncats.net