General Information & FAQ

We are so happy and excited for camp to begin!! We are anxiously awaiting the time when the camp is filled with the laughter and energy of all the campers!!

Deposit is due at the time of registration to hold your child/children’s spot. If the deposit is not received that spot/spots will open up and we can not ensure there will be space. Payment in full is due by June 14. Again, if payment is not received by June 14 the spot/spots will open up and we can not ensure there will be space. If you would prefer to pay in full right way that is fine. We are still old school at this point so please send a check payable to Shady Trails Camp at:

Shady Trails Camp
6880 N. Shady Trails Rd.
Northport Mi. 49670

A few things to keep in mind…

• The children will have four choices of sessions a day to sign up for. Obviously we can not offer every session but we try to offer all of them at least once during the week. Monday they will sign up for that day and after that they sign up at the end of each day for the following day.
• Camp has what we call North and South camp. South being 5-9 year olds and North 10-14. If a child is in South camp their sessions will be with those ages 5-9 and north campers will attend sessions with ages 10-14. For lunch we all gather in the lodge for family style lunch. They sit with the other campers who are in their cabins.
• Every camper needs to wear closed toe shoes for safety
• If your child would like to swim or do boats they will need a swimsuit, towel and water shoes. It is ok if they are just learning to go in the water. Our certified lifeguards require each child to take a “swim test” to ensure safety and there are lifejackets if they are still learning. Sunscreen and bug spray may also be something you may want to send along. They will be able to leave their bag in the cabins and not have to drag it around. Weather is always unpredictable so a sweatshirt in the morning and or a rain poncho may be a good idea if you have one. Please do not send any toys or special items with your camper.
• The format for drop off and pick up will be the same as past years. We will be up to gather the kids at the top driveway, lined by the flags, about 8:50. Just North of the main entrance to the camp there is a U shaped driveway where the drop off and pick up will take place, please do not drive down the main driveway. Please “Enter” in the Northern drive and “Exit” out of the south driveway. Although camp runs from 9:00 to 4:00, please be in line before 9:00 a.m. as we are anxious to get them down and the fun day started. Pick up will begin about 3:45 p.m. in the same place following the same direction. The first day may be a bit crazy but it all works when you get use to it. Please do not get out of your car, it is safer and moves smother that way.
• If there is a situation where you need to pick up your child early PLEASE, contact me as soon as possible. There is a lot going on during the day and plans ahead of time make everything work smoother. That being said, we ask that NO ONE drives down the driveway for any reason during the day or comes onto campus without first calling me. This world has made it clear that we need to do what we can to take care of our children. We will bring your child to you at the drop off/pick up area if you need to pick them up early.
• Just for information, we had a couple big trees go so we have bundles of fire wood if you are interested. 2 bundles for $5.00. We have them at the drop off so if you want some we can just put them in the car and collect payment up there.

We can assure you Shady Trails will be ready and are already excited to have your kids! Please do not hesitate to contact Camp Director Karie Roman with any further questions by phone at 231-386-9880 or email to shadytrails@icloud.com! See you soon!!