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Little Eden CampThen Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28We are delighted that you have chosen to come and enjoy camp this year. We knowthat some who come to Little Eden are indeed weary and carrying heavy burdens. Ourdesire is that your week at Little Eden will bring you physical rest, spiritual andemotional renewal, and that God’s Word will minister to your body and spirit, bringingtrue rest! Little Eden staff members are here to make your stay pleasant and enjoyable. Little Eden strives to be a loving community that welcomes old and new friendsalike. Please extend Little Eden hospitality to any campers who are new this week andmake everyone feel welcome! W E L C O M E– Onekama, MIY O U R P A R A G R A P H T E X TTo help make this week enjoyable for all, pleaseobserve the following:A week before the start of your week of camp youshould be receiving an email with a link to pre-register for your visit. If you have not takenadvantage of this opportunity, please be sure tocomplete a Registration Form and return it to theoffice no later than 3:00 PM Sunday. (RegistrationForms are located outside of the office in the Lodge).Please make sure young children are supervised at alltimes; especially around the lake, lagoon, streams andbusy Portage Point Drive. For sanitary reasons andout of consideration for others, young childrenshould not go through the food line unattended.Out of respect for all, please observe quiet timebetween 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM (between 10:00 PMand 8 AM by the Lodge Guest Rooms). Parents, pleasehelp your children follow these quiet time hours aswell.Please dress modestly for all camp activities and asyou travel from your lodging to the camp beach. Before Departing CampPlease pay your bill in the office no later than 12 noonon Friday. Family Camp will be ending at 9:00 AM onSaturday. Thank you for helping prepare the camp for the nextgroup of campers! We ask that you do the followingbefore departing:Wash all the dirty dishes and put them awayWipe out/off the microwave, refrigerator, stovetop and coffee maker (including grounds basket)Sweep out and/or vacuum cabin/lodge roomTake out the trashIf you wish to recycle, please bring your recyclingto the recycling center adjacent to the ManisteeCounty Fairgrounds off of John Street-see lowerleft image of location.If you leave before Saturday morning (e.g. sometime mid-week or Friday), please call the office tolet us know your unit has been vacated. Feel freeto leave a message if no one answersPlease note that a $200 cleaning fee will be accessedfor cabins or rooms that were not cleaned or wherecarpets or floors were soiled. Additional fees will beadded if the fire extinguisher is discharged. 2Recycling

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General Camp InformationMeals:The menu for the week is included in this manual. Please register for all camp meals you will be eatingwhen you pre-register or on your Registration Form if completing one after you arrive. Additions andsubtractions can be made on the Meal Sign In/Sign Out Sheets located on the bulletin board across fromthe office at least one meal in advance. (Exception: You must sign in or out for the Thursday eveninggrilled chicken no later than NOON on Wednesday.) Instead of asking for volunteers at each meal, we are asking that all campers take a few minutes and cleanup after themselves. Please:Return all dishes, utensils, cups and trays to the dish window.Pick up or vacuum up any food, napkins, etc. spilled on the floor/deck. There is a hand vacuum by thewooden sculpture in the dining room and a broom with a dustpan by the return window.Wash your table and wipe up any spills/messes on your chair or booster seats. There are soap/sanitizerbuckets with wash clothes located in the dining room and on the deck.Straighten your chairs and put away any booster seats used. Activity Schedule:Please see page 4 of this manual.Lost & Found:A Lost and Found box is located outside theLodge on the lakeside deck. Keys & Hot Plates:Keys are available in the office with a $10.00refundable deposit. Hot plates are available foruse in your cabin for a $5.00 fee per week.FirewoodFirewood is available behind the RV sites for$20/half-cartload (pictured here to top offront bar) and is self service. Please pay at theoffice.Mail:Outgoing mail may be placed in the mailboxlocated by the Lodge front door by 11:00 AMdaily.Bedding & Towels:Bedding may be rented for $15.00 per one setof sheets with pillowcases. Towels may berented for $3.00 per bath towel, or as a set(washcloth, hand and bath towel) for $7.00Boats & Jet Skis:Portage Lake as well as Lake Michigan are patrolledregularly by the Michigan Department of NaturalResources, the United States Coast Guard and theManistee County Sheriff. Generally, they are targetingreckless operation. Please be courteous on the lakesand make sure you have your boat properly equippedfor the state of Michigan. Re-fueling while your boatis in the water is not allowed by Onekama Township(please see the bulletin board in the lobby for a moredetailed explanation). A copy of the Handbook ofMichigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities isavailable online -https://assets.kalkomey.com/boater/pdfs/handbook/michigan-handbook-entire.pdfMaintenance & Miscellaneous Items:Scan the QR code on your fridge or follow the linkbelow to let us know of any maintenance issues thatarise during your stay. If you do not have a smartphone, stop by the office to notify us.https://www.littleeden.org/maintenance-request.htmlPlease help keep Little Eden looking nice by:1. Spot cleaning spills or telling us about spills, so theycan be given immediate attention.2. Putting recreational equipment away whenfinished using it.3. Picking up litter as you walk the campground.Little Eden is a Christian family camp with a rich history. Use of alcohol,tobacco, marijuana, illegal drugs, or any other harmful substance is prohibited.Fireworks, tents, usage of ORVs and pets are also prohibited on camp grounds.We encourage you to honor the legacy and purposes of Little Eden Camp in allyou do together as family and friends this week.3

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Little Eden Camp– Activities Schedule- Summer 2025S A T U R D A YS U N D A YT U E S D A YM O N D A Y8:30 PM - Meet & Greet at the Lakeside Fire Ring - Free kettle corn for all whoattend10:30 AM - Lakeside Lodge under the Pines Service - Bring your own chair,blanket or towel to sit onAll Day - Activity - Tournament sign-ups on Lodge Activity Board8:00 PM - Hymn Sing9:30 AM - Morning Devotions - Lodge Chapel 9:30 AM - Morning Games for Kids - Meet at ball diamond8:00 PM - Evening Worship - Lodge Chapel9:30 AM - Morning Devotions - Lodge Chapel 9:30 AM - Morning Games for Kids - Meet at ball diamond10:00 AM - Tournament Brackets Posted - Arrange your own playing times8:00 PM - Evening Worship - Lodge ChapelF R I D A Y9:30 AM - Morning Devotions - Lodge Chapel 9:30 AM - Morning Games for Kids - Meet at ball diamond1:30 PM - Children’s Activities Sailboat Races - Meet at Bridge by Craft Building Scavenger Hunt - Meet on Lodge Lakeside Deck Kid’s Olympics - Meet on Lodge Lakeside DeckT H U R S D A Y9:30 AM - Morning Devotions - Lodge Chapel 9:30 AM - Morning Games for Kids - Meet at ball diamond7:30 PM - Volleyball - Camper Champion versus Little Eden Staff Team 8:00* PM - (*Starts after staff volleyball game) Talent Show - Lodge ChapelW E D N E S D A Y9:30 AM - Morning Devotions - Lodge Chapel 9:30 AM - Morning Games for Kids - Meet at ball diamond8:00 PM - Evening Worship - Lodge ChapelS A T U R D A Y9:00 AM Camp concludes4S N A C K S H O P — W e ’ r es e r v i n g i t u p e a c h d a y a t2 : 0 0 P M & 8 : 4 5 P M !

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Resource PersonnelC A L E M E R S O N - O W O S S O , M IPastor Cal has spent his retirement years writing books to help Christians experience a great JOY in this life. He finds it is gratifying to see people experiencing those “a-ha” moments in their spiritual walk and grow in their relationship with Christ, His six books are written for the people in the pews and not the biblical scholars.Cal didn’t become a Christian until he was thirty-one and didn’t go into the ministry until he was forty years old. He then stayed at the same church for twenty-eight years. Prior to the ministry he has two exciting careers, his favorite being an Adidas sales rep for the state of Michigan and later the salesmanager for a twenty-one-state area. He found it hard to leave that profession and go into the ministry butfound God’s calling to become a pastor way too exciting to ignore.He loves people and enjoys making them laugh. His desire is to help them discover what God has created forthem to become. From that discovery helps them live in what he calls “their sweet spot”. He and his wife Beverlythoroughly enjoy Little Eden camp as it introduces them to an exciting group of people each year. S T E V E G L O V E R - P U N T A G O R D A , F LSteve Glover is husband, father, son, pastor, baseball coach, friend, and son of God. He’s passionate about taking the deep things of God and bringing them to the common person. He believes deeply that relationships are the most important thing in life. He loves big and wants everyone to feel seen and included. After growing up as a pastor’s kid, being a youth and music minister for 20 years, he and 12 others started Deep Creek Community Church in Punta Gorda, FL. He has been at that for 23 years, crazy enough to believe that the community of believers that sparked a revolution back in the book of Acts is still possible today. He and his wife, Sarah have five children, a son in law and their first grand baby expected in November. His lifehas been dedicated to spreading the Good News of Jesus’ love. He loves anything active especially fishing inCharlotte Harbor, FL where he resides with his family.GenesisFirst Family7

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Resource Personnel8D R E W P H I L I P S - W E S T L A F A Y E T T E , I NDrew is the Associate Pastor at Calvary Church in WestLafayette, IN. He is deeply passionate about discipleship andspiritual formation, and he finds great joy in walking alongsideothers as they follow Jesus. He and his wife, Lisa, are proudparents of three children—Logan, Hudson, and Audrey. In hisfree time, Drew enjoys running, savoring a good cup of coffee,and spending time at the beach.Christian FellowshipM A T T W E A V E R - S T R Y K E R , O HGreetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! My name is Matt Weaver and I am a pastor at Lockport Mennonite Church in Stryker, OH. I have three children, Natalie, Zoey, and Robbie who I’m sure you’ll see all of them running around during the week...watch out for Robbie, he likes to look for trouble. I grew in Berlin, OH and have a mathematics degree from Bluffton University. After that I went to seminary at Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Harrisonburg, VA.As a follower of Jesus and pastor I have a deep love for scripture and the story of God at work in our world. I enjoy music and sometimes write songs, as well as dramas/skits for ourchurch. I am passionate about spiritual formation and opening ourselves to be responsive to how the Holy Spirit isalive and leading us. We are looking forward to our time with you at Little Eden and how God will move in our midst.Grace and peace to each of you! -Matt WeaverHome Builders

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Resource PersonnelR O N K A U F F M A N - W A U S E O N , O HOur Resource Director this week is Ron Kauffman. Ron’s wife of thirty seven years is Dawn, and they have three sons and two daughters in laws with one granddaughter and another grandchild due in October: Jordan (Annie and Libby); Joshua; and Jeremiah (Hannah and ???). Ron is no stranger to Christian Business Week. This has been his family’s week at Little Eden since before his birth. Ron is a retired school teacher of thirty-four years, having taught CCP Financial and Managerial Accounting, Microeconomics and Business Law. During his tenure with teaching, Ron was asked to preach a few weeks at a church around his community, and ended upinterim pastoring there for a year and a half. Since then, Ron has had the opportunity to Interim Pastor with tencongregations. He retired from teaching in the spring of 2023, and is now serving a full-time pastoral position withCentral church in Archbold Ohio. Ron’s focus this week is going to lead in a non-series Bible study that alwaysfinishes with an application that hopefully develops a better understanding of your own stories. Ron knows inadvance what this week can bring to all of you, and he prays that happens for everyone. J E F F R Y A N - R O G E R S C I T Y , M IJeff grew up in northwest Ohio (his mom being a Friesen fromPettisville), attending Little Eden on Farmers Week with hisfamily, and he has continued the tradition with his wife andchildren. He has been privileged to serve Christ in churches inIndiana, Ohio, and Michigan, including Fulton Union ChristianChurch in Delta, OH (1997 to 2000) and Calvary Bible Church inRogers City, MI (2000 to present). Jeff and Kari have beenblessed with four children--and gained a son-in-law lastsummer.Christian Business/ProfessionalsSecond Family9

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Resource PersonnelJ E F F P O L E N - A P P L E C R E E K , O HJeff began his spiritual journey with Jesus at 21, after a life-changing experience that helped him overcome alcoholism and the pursuit of country music fame. In 2003, Jeff and Jodi got married, dedicating their lives to Christ and becoming missionaries for Youth With A Mission (YWAM), serving in Turkey and Egypt. Jeff later served as Youth Pastor and Music Director at an Ohio church for almost ten years, inspiring both students and the congregation to share the Gospel message. Currently, Jeff and Jodi are committed to the Jeff Polen Music ministry, focusing on guiding others to Jesus Christ through music, preaching, teaching, and training. Together, they are the proud parentsof five wonderful children: Taylor, Abigail, Piper, Elijah, and Eden.S A R A H S H O R T - A R C H B O L D , O HSarah and her husband, Ryan, live in Archbold with their aging, but still energetic, little dog. They have two adult sons and a daughter-in-law.From November to June, Sarah works at Rupp Seeds, a local seed company. She spends her days answering customers’ questions, taking orders and talking vegetables. When not at Rupp Seeds, Sarah enjoys running, biking, watching tennis and football and hanging out with her family.Sarah has a passion for encouraging others in their walk with God, whether through workshops, retreats, preaching or casual conversation. She enjoys hearing people’s faith storiesand seeing how God has worked in their lives. Sarah has served as part of the pastoral team at Inlet MennoniteChurch and is currently filling the pulpit for pastors who need a Sunday off. She also enjoys writing and has writtenseveral dramas and monologues for use in worship as well as a longer drama for a Maundy Thursday service. This fall,her first novel is scheduled to be published.FarmersRest & Relaxation I & II10

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Resource PersonnelR A N D Y & J O Y D E T W E I L E R - W A K A R U S A , I NRandy and Joy Detweiler live in Wakarusa Indiana these days, but both grew up in Michigan and always find their way back “up north”. Randy works for AMBS in the Development Department, but previously pastored at churches in Michigan and Indiana for about 30 years. Joy works for MCC in the Great Lakes office (Goshen) as the Executive Assistant and is passionate about the important work MCC is doing around the world.They are celebrating 40 years of marriage this year and enjoy camping, traveling and hanging out with their families. They have two adult children, a daughter-in-law, two cats and two grand-dogs.C Y N T H I A D E N L I N G E R - M I L L E R S B U R G , O HI live in the heart of Amish country, near Millersburg, Ohio. My husband and I are both retired and spend our time keeping up our home and property. We like to travel as time permits. We have 3 children, all of whom are married. We also have 8 grand-children and last summer 3 granddaughters in law. Although the family is scattered among three states we love spending time with them when we can.I began to develop an interest in quilting as a young teen when I learned to hand quilt from my mother. About 30 years ago that interest grew as I began to learn to piece quilts. At a summer family camp in 2003 I learned about Little Eden QuiltCamp. That September I attended camp, and it was the best experience! I have been coming ever since and have learnedso much form Carolyn Snyder and fellow quilters.This is my 6 year as a leader for the class, and I enjoy it so much and look forward to coming each year. It's a great timeto learn some new skills and best of all to learn to know fellow quilters and make new friends!thGolf & FellowshipQuilting11

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Little Eden College Scholarship Fund12Each summer, Little Eden relies heavily on our summer staff—in fact it could besaid that Little Eden wouldn’t be Little Eden without our college students! From itsearly beginnings, Little Eden has provided summer opportunities as well asleadership training to young adults who need a summer job. Over these manyyears, the college staff have brought energy and enthusiasm to the camp, but moreimportantly, they have come with hearts dedicated to service. These quality young people do not come to Little EdenCamp because of the wages we pay; most could havehad a job elsewhere this summer for a higher rate thanthey will receive at camp. Little Eden also providesroom and board during the summer for our collegestaff and a few perks on the side—like one of the mostpristine environments one could hope for in which towork and play! Upon summer’s end, college staff receivea scholarship check made payable to their specificinstitution or college loan organization. This check ismade possible solely through the willingness andgenerosity of you, our summer guests.Money for the Scholarship Fund is obtained fromdonations designated to the Scholarship Fund at theLittle Eden Camp Office any time throughout the week,as well as through snack shop proceeds and Sundaymorning’s offering.In order to benefit from the Scholarship Fund, thefollowing criteria must be met:1. Employed at Little Eden Camp as full-time summerstaff for a minimum of 30 days 2. Enrolled in college or a similar program (tradeschool) sometime during the nine monthsfollowing employment at Little Eden CampAs a staff, we say thank you for prayerfully considering a donation this week to theCollege Scholarship Fund. If, at this time, you are unable to make a donation, pleasekeep the summer college staff in your prayers along with the following institutionsthey attend: Taylor University, Grace College, Bradley University, Kansas StateUniversity, Grove City College and Mount Carmel College of Nursing.Thank you!

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Little EdenL E A H B E C K - P E T T I S V I L L E , O HCollege/University - Grace CollegeMajor/Minor - Exercise ScienceFamily Camp Week - Ice Camp (Miracle Camp)Favorite Little Eden Memory - Every year of kids camp! Canoetrips are always fun!Favorite Bible Verse - 2 Timothy 2:13 - so awesome &comforting to be reminded of God’s faithfulness. Interesting Fact about me - I have a twin brother.D I A N E B U E R G E - G A R D E N C I T Y ,M OCollege/University - University of Central Missouri ‘87Major/Minor - Elementary EducationFamily Camp Week - First FamilyFavorite Little Eden Memory - Jet ski on Lake MichiganFavorite Bible Verse - Isaiah 41:13Interesting Fact about me - I am a woodworker and preferpower tools over jewelry. 13Summer TeamL Y D I A F I L P U S - F O R T W A Y N E ,I NCollege/University - Grace CollegeMajor/Minor - Digital Communications & Masters in Non-Profit ManagementFamily Camp Week - This is my first time to Little Eden but I’ve been to Michindoh and Twin Lakes!Favorite Little Eden Memory - I’m looking forward to meetingall of the campers and growing relationships with other stuff.Favorite Bible Verse - Matthew 11:28-30Interesting Fact about me - I like to rollerblade

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Little EdenJ O N A T H A N M A K A - D O M I N I C A NR E P U B L I C O F C O N G OCollege/University - Kansas State UniversityMajor/Minor - Elementary Education/Agriculture SalesFavorite Little Eden Memory - Games with the kids during kids camp.Favorite Bible Verse - Psalm 23Interesting Fact about me - I can speak three languages.15Summer TeamE M M A R E I C H A N A D T E R -G R E E N W O O D , I NCollege/University - Taylor UniversityMajor/Minor - Christian MinistriesFamily Camp Week - Genesis/Christian Business &ProfessionalsFavorite Little Eden Memory - Going to Lake Michigan with my family and having a cookout.Favorite Bible Verse - Zephaniah 3:17Interesting Fact about me - I lived in India for five months when I was 3 years old.J U S T U S S C H R O E D E R - M A R I O N , M IFamily Camp Week - Went to a kids camp growing up.Favorite Little Eden Memory - Watching the sunset over Lake MichiganFavorite Bible Verse - Psalm 103:3Interesting Fact about me - I love to write free hand poetry.

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Little Eden16College/University - Recently graduated high school.Family Camp Week - Attended two fall work weekends.Favorite Little Eden Memory - Going on hikes.Favorite Bible Verse - Isaiah 53:5Interesting Fact about me - I’ve been going to a few differentsummer camps for almost 7 years in a row. V E R O N I C A S P I N N I N G -G A R D E N C I T Y , M OSummer TeamW A D E S P R I N G E R - G O S H E N , I NCollege/University - Grove City CollegeMajor/Minor - BiochemistryFamily Camp Week - Christian Business & ProfessionalsFavorite Little Eden Memory - Waking up early to slalom skior barefoot.Favorite Bible Verse - Psalms 25:2Interesting Fact about me - I can do a backflip. C O D Y S T U C K E Y - F A Y E T T E , O HCollege/University - Bluffton University GradMajor/Minor - Business AdministrationFamily Camp Week - Kids Camp Cabin Leader-this is my 7year!thFavorite Little Eden Memory - When I jumped the creek(attempted) during kids’ camp and I ended upon my back withonly 1 shoe. Glen Nafziger was the only witness.Favorite Bible Verse - Matthew 19:14Interesting Fact about me - I enjoy reading/watching anime onmy free time. I also enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons with myfriends!

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Little EdenR E N E E V O S S - M U N C I E , I NCollege/University - Taylor UniversityMajor/Minor - Global Studies (InternationalRelations)/Spanish, Orphaned & Vulnerable Children, Honors,Spiritual EngagementFamily Camp Week - N/AFavorite Little Eden Memory - I’m just excited for the ones Iam going to make!Favorite Bible Verse - Luke 12:31-32Interesting Fact about me - I’ve been to the Sistine Chapelthree times.17Summer TeamE R I N W H E E L E R - C O L U M B I A , S CCollege/University - Taylor UniversityMajor/Minor - Exercise ScienceFamily Camp Week - I am a first timer!Favorite Little Eden Memory - The ones I am bound to make.Favorite Bible Verse - Isaiah 43 & James 1Interesting Fact about me - My parents met in Russia.J E N N A Y O R D Y - N A S H V I L L E , T NCollege/University - Mount Carmel College of NursingMajor/Minor - NursingFamily Camp Week - Genesis/Second FamilyFavorite Little Eden Memory - My Grandpa teaching me howto slalom. Favorite Bible Verse - Matthew 11:28-29Interesting Fact about me - I taught English in Guatemala fora year.

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Little Eden18Camp StaffB O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S President: Andrew Blodgett Vice President: Dan Sauder Treasurer: Jill Replogie Secretary: Angie Clendening Fifth Member: Julia Wyse Sixth Member: David A LehmanG R O U N D S C O M M I T T E E Chair: Mike Bailey Gary Wyse Kevin BaasA U X I L L A R Y C O M M I T T E EChair: Jeri BaileyRobin WyseLisa O’NeilY E A R - R O U N D F U L L - T I M EE M P O Y E E SWayne FaberKJ OomJoel FaberRachel WiensChelsea LybargerKen TurekL O C A L P A R T - T I M E Y E A R - R O U N D E M P L O Y E E SLynda FaberBrent MurphyEsther TurekL O C A L P A R T - T I M ES E A S O N A L / O N - C A L LE M P L O Y E E SMary BergrenKatie BradfordRochelle BroussardLeeAnn GreenwoodCrystal HarthunGwen HegeIvy HegeLynae HegeS U M M E R T E A MLeah BeckDiane BuergeLydia FilpusAnnabelle FrancoeurJoel GraberJustin HiltonJonathan MakaEmma ReichanadterVawn KolkPatrick SchrockGloria SobkoviakMercy SobkoviakJohn SpringbornCarson WiensStacy HarthunDoris Peter’sJustus SchroederVeronica SpinningWade SpringerCody StuckeyRenee VossErin WheelerJenna YordyK I D S C A M P L E A D E R S H I P S T A F FDan* & Micky* Graber - DirectorsGalen Nofziger - DirectorDelaney Nofziger - Director & Youth Camp CoordinatorGabbi Graber - DirectorValorie Gochnauer- Worship LeaderGlenn Nofziger- Worship LeaderLydia Filpus- PhotographerErika Nofziger– PhotographerMeagan Beck - Camp Nurse K I D S C A M P C A B I N L E A D E R SJaynie HaltermanRebekah HolsoppleMiles KuntzNatalie Kuntz*Aaron MillerNate OttoLucie ParkisonJaelyn RufenachtTrever ShortGloria SobkoviakMercy SobkoviakEthan StuckeyAsh WalzMekie Walz *lifeguards for Youth Camp And many other volunteers

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Camp MapLodgeMaintenance ShedStaff LaundryBell TowerDamWater WheelCraft ShopRound HouseMo-Z InnBath HouseDew Drop InnBalmy HeightsBoat SlipsBoat LaunchWaterfront EquipmentBBQ pitFire RingShuffleboard Volleyball Basketball Tennis Tetherball Horseshoe Shuffle Inn Maples Whispering Winds Dream Haven Pine Circle Portage View RV 1 RV 2 RV 3 RV 4 RV 5 RV 6 RV 7RV 8 Fish House East Linger Longer West Linger Longer Wil-Lo Inn Wil- Lo Inn Addition Brookside Lakeview Sunset Room 4-U Maplewood Idle-A-WhileHearts DesireSuits UsTwin Oaks WestTwin Oaks EastSilver Creek ChaletKnot InnLebanonWel-Cum Inn EastWel-Cum Inn WestBall DiamondShady Nook/RecreationEquipmentBridgesArtesian WellPine Creek LodgeJuniperCherry BirchStorage BuildingStaff ApartmentsStaff DormMaintenance ShopStaff HouseDirector’s Residence-Basement ApartmentUpper Room1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44.45.46.47.48.49.50.51.52.53.54.55.56.57.58.59.60.61.62.63.64.65.66.67.68.69.70.71.72.20

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area attractionsTHINGS TO DO Visit www.onekamainfo.com for more information.ShoppingOnekamaManisteeBeulahFrankfortMinisature GolfNorthern Falls Mini Golf - ManisteeCrystal Falls Mini Golf - BenzoniaFish Hatchery & DamsThe Weir Fish Hatchery - ManisteeTippy Dam - BrethrenHodenpyl Dam - Manistee RiverTheatreVogue Theatre - ManisteeRamsdell Theatre - ManisteeCherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre - HonorLakeside Shakespeare Theatre - BenzoniaGarden Theatre - FrankfortMiscellaneousBottle House - KalevaRiver Walk - ManisteeGwen Frostic Prints - BenzoniaIce Cream ParlorsIce House Ice Cream Shoppe - ArcadiaThe Scoop - FrankfortCool Spot - FrankfortSand Dunes / Hiking / TrailsSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore -EmpireC. S. Mott Nature Preserve - ArcadiaBaldy Trailhead & Marsh Walk - ArcadiaNorth Country Trail - Manistee RiverNordhouse Dunes - National ForestTownship ParksOnekama - Village ParkOnekama - Glen ParkOnekama - North Point ParkOnekama - Captain John Langland ParkLighthousesPoint Betsie Lighthouse - FrankfortFrankfort North Breakwater - FrankfortNorth Pierhead Lighthouse - ManisteeNorth Breakwater Lighthouse -LudingtonBig Sable Point Lighthouse - LudingtonMuseums Manistee County Historical Museum -ManisteeSS City of Milwaukee Railroad Car Ferry- Manistee LakeManistee County Waterworks Museum- ManisteeFishing ChartersNetminders - OnekamaSandpiper III - OnekamaMichigan Sport Fishing Co - Manistee23

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places to eatAREA RESTAURANTSAmigos Mexican Restaurant5159 Main Street, Onekama, 231-889-7128Serving breakfast lunch and dinner. Lake & Latte4850 Main Street, Onekama, 231-889-7103Formally Yellow Dog Cafe-coffee shop offers a delightful blend ofspecialty coffees, sweet treats, and savory sandwiches--a cozy newspot for coffee, community, and connection. EZ Market5357 Main Street, Onekama, 231-889-4514Providing quick and convenient access to everything from householdbasics to regional artisan products. Lahey’s Pub & Portage Point Café & Pizzeria8567 Portage Point Drive, Onekama, 231-889-7320Featuring Sicilian pizza, wraps, hot sandwiches, salads, appetizers andMichigan-made ice cream. The Speckled Goat5260 Main Street, OnekamaGourmet ready sandwiches, salads, dips and charcuterie boards.Shaved ice, soft pretzels, candy and desserts. Bath and body, kitchengoods and spices.OnekamaGrille 4412951 Pleasanton Hwy, Bear Lake, 231-864-4000Multi-Cuisine menu, including burgers, pizza, fish, chicken, nachos andmore. Lakeside Café7833 Lake Street, Bear Lake, 231-970-2424Breakfast served all day. Great coffee, homemade desserts and soups.Great sandwiches and burgers. Bear LakeThe Cherry Hut 211 North Michigan Avenue (US 31), Beulah, 231-882-4431Established as a roadside pie stand in 1922, The Cherry Hut nowserves a full menu featuring American-style food and specializing incherry pie, jams and jellies. Cold Creek Inn185 South Benzie Boulevard, Beulah, 231-335-1247Perch, planked whitefish, homemade pizza and burgers are featuredwith a venue just a walk away from Crystal Lake beach. The Roadhouse1058 Michigan Avenue (US 31), Benzonia, 231-882-9631Traditional Mexican food made with fresh ingredients. L’Chayim Delicatessen274 S Benzie Boulevard, Beulah, 231-882-5221 House made bagels and pastries, deli meats and salads. Ursa Major Bistro 245 South Benzie Boulevard, Beulah, 231-383-4250Coffee bar, breakfast all day, Moomers ice cream, gourmet cookies. Lucky Dog Bar & Grill223 South Benzie Blvd., Beulah, 231-383-4499 Serving hot-off-the-grill, hamburgers, hot dogs, house smoked pulledpork and many awesome creations. BeulahManisteeBeeSmooth Cafe215 Arthur Street, Manistee, 231-229-1144A health-conscious cafe serving breakfast and lunch along withsmoothies and baked goods.Blue Fish Kitchen312 River Street, Manistee, 231-887-4188American dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Featuring hand-cutsteaks, farm-to-table and artisan fare and Great Lakes fish. Bungalow Inn1100 28th Street, Manistee, 231-723-8000Cabin atmosphere offering steaks, ribs and fish fry specials. T.J.’s Pub399 River Street, Manistee, 231-398-9174A menu offering fresh, local produce and Michigan madeproducts, including vegetarian and gluten free options. El Cartin Mexican Nishinaab350 River St, Manistee, MI, 231-887-4376Mexican cuisine to be enjoyed on the river front with outside seatingas an option. ArcadiaArcadia Bluffs Golf Course14710 Northwood Highway (M22), Arcadia, 231-889-3001North Course Main Dining Room: Fine dining and an exquisite view ofLake Michigan. Business Casual AttireNorth Course Lakeview Room: Casual atmosphere and menu withpanoramic views of Lake Michigan; Casual AttireSouth Course Dining Room: Comfort cuisine; Casual AttireReservations Recommended Ketch 22 Food Truck17015 Northwood Highway, ArcadiaAuthentic, fresh American cuisine with a creative culinary twist. MT Plate Diner3489 Lake St, Arcadia. 231-882-6445Traditional diner fare with a focus on breakfast and lunch includingcomfort, healthy and gluten-free options.24

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Manistee con’tBig Al’s Pizza221 E Parkdale Road, Manistee, 231-723-6239Family owned. Pizza, Stromboli, subs, wraps, pastas, salads, Mexican menu. North Channel Brewery86 Washington Street, Manistee, 231-299-1020North Channel’s food menu was carefully crafted to bring somethingunique to Manistee. Menu available online. P & L Sammich Barista375 River Street, Manistee, 231-489-8358Coffee, sammiches, snacks, drinks. Fricano’s Manistee River440 River Street, Manistee, 231-866-8202World famous thin crust pizza along with an incredible menu of comfortfood, sandwiches and sharables. The Outsider375 River Street, Manistee, 231-229-1235Family tavern and pinball arcade. Burgers, gourmet hotdogs,sandwiches, salads. Family friendly, outdoor inspired. Coffee ShopsTrophies Cafe457River Street, Manistee, 231-299-1235Breakfast and lunch options. The Outpost Manistee359 River Street, Manistee, 231-398-5556Featuring locally roasted direct trade coffee, locally grown and blendedorganic tea and nitro cold brew on tap. Closed Sunday. Port City Brew71 Division St, Manistee, 231-887-4482Offering carry-out and drive through coffee, tea, snacks and bakedgoods.Biggby285 E Parkdale Ave, Stronach, MI 49660 Drive through offering coffee and specialty beverages.Dinghy’s415 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-352-4702Easy going diner with a retro décor and booth seating known forsmoked meats and American classics. The Hotel Frankfort231 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-352-8090Fine dining with entrees of seafood, beef, pork and lamb offered. Crescent Bakery404 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-352-4611Offering baked goods, sandwiches, soups, quiche. L’Chaim Delicatessen318 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-352-5220 House made bagels and pastries, deli meats and salads. Birch & Maple727 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-399-0399Fresh fare including modern dishes and ageless classics prepared fromscratch. Stormcloud Brewing Company303 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-352-0118Locally inspired food including flatbread, pizzas, appetizers, soups,salads & specialty popcorn. Port City Smokehouse1000 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-352-9192Featuring smoked fish, pate, spreads, jerky, sausage, jams and salsas. Perks of Frankfort429 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-352-4800Premium coffee drinks, high quality teas, homemade soup and treats. Vita Bella Italian Kitchen & Market320 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-399-0035Full-service dinner menu featuring inhouse made pastas, sauces andpastries which are also sold in the market. Bella’s Café313 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-651-0895Quality espresso drinks, fair trade coffee, baked goods andbreakfast/lunch items. Dos Arboles735 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-339-0770Mexican cuisine with bright, adventurous flavors and locally growningredients. Cool Spot306 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-352-7312Specialty Sundaes, Cappuccino Chillers & Frappes, Hard Scooped IceCream, Coolers & Floats, Shakes & Malts, a Variety of Hot Coffees. The Cabbage Shed198 Frankfort Avenue, Elberta, 231-352-9843A rambling fruit and vegetable warehouse from the late 1800’s is hometo serene views, great suds and superb eats such as blackened fishtacos, char-grilled beef tenderloin filets and chicken rigatoni as well assalads and flatbreads. Closed Sunday & MondayElbertaFrankfortThe Manitou4349 N Scenic Highway (M22), Honor, 231-882-4761 Upscale-casual restaurant offering seafood, chops and American farein a cabin-like space with a patio. The Fusion 300 Main Street, Frankfort, 231-352-4114Gourmet sushi and Pan-Asian cuisine are the menu highlights of this stylish waterfront venue. 25

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Summer 2025 Area EventsO N E K A M A-Concerts in the Park:7:00 PM Monday nights June 23 - August 11Onekama Village Park -Onekama Days:August 1 - 4 at Manistee CountyFairgrounds in Onekama-Fireworks Over Portage Lake: August 3 beginning at dusk as part ofOnekama Days-Manistee County Fair:August 12 - 16 at Manistee CountyFairgrounds in Onekama M A N I S T E ERamsdell Theatre: Rotating Movie and Theatre scheduleSee website for up to date showingsNational Forest FestivalJuly 2 - July 6 Rides, parades, fireworks, etc.B E A R L A K EBear Lake Days:July 11 - 13K A L A V AKaleva Heritage Days:July 19 & 20 A R C A D I AArcadia Daze:July 25 - 27T R A V E R S E C I T YNational Cherry Festival:June 25 - July 5 I N T E R L O C H E N A R T S A C A D E M Y O F F E R S AW I D E N U M B E R A N D V A R I E T Y O F E V E N T SD U R I N G T H E S U M M E R . P L E A S E V I S I T I N T E R L O C H E N . O R G / C O N C E R T - A N D - E V E N T S T O V I E W T H E S C H E D U L E . 26

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What is a Permanent Holder Reservation? a) A Permanent Holder is an individual/couple guaranteed year-to-year use of a specific cabin, lodge room, or RV site during a particular week of the summer camping season program. b) The reservation is “permanent” as long as the individual/couple comply with the below stated policies: Policies that Govern Permanent Holder Reservations a) Permanent Holders must be members of the Little Eden Camp Association and must pay the annual membership fee of $35.00. b) Individuals who are Permanent Holders must personally attend camp during their designated week every other year at a minimum. If a Permanent Holder fails to attend two consecutive years, their reservation is forfeited. Exceptions may be allowed due to health or other hardship situations if submitted in writing to the Executive Director no later than October 1 of the year missed. c) Permanent Holders must attend a minimum of three nights during their week in order to be counted as attending that week. d) Permanent Holder reservations are granted to an individual/couple and not to any extended family or family unit. Permanent Holders cannot substitute another family member or friend for a particular year’s reservation. Should this occur, Little Eden reserves the right to terminate the permanent reservation. e) Permanent Holders may voluntarily give up their reservation and transfer the permanent reservation to anyone in your immediate family. (Immediate family is defined as parents and children only.) The family member receiving the transfer must have attended a Little Eden summer camp three out of the past six years. If no immediate family member is eligible, the Permanent Holder relinquishes the reservation, and the camp will fill the opening from the upgrade and waiting list. f) You may not have a permanent reservation for more than one week of the summer. (Exception: the specialty weeks for golf and quilting are not counted as a permanent reservation.) Existing Holders (as of March 1996) are “grandfathered”, but may transfer only one of their reservations to a single family member. g) Permanent Holders must keep a $25 non-refundable deposit on account to hold the reservation. The deposit rolls over from year to year. Little Eden Camp Permanent Holder PoliciesApproved by Board of Directors 9/22/2015 30

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h) Permanent Holders must inform the camp of their reservation plans by March 1st each year to allow sufficient time for calling people on the waiting list. Permanent Holders whofail to respond by March 1 will be marked as “not coming” and their permanentreservation for that year will be made available for other campers. i) If cancellation of the reservation occurs after March 1st there will be a $100.00 cancelation fee. If Little Eden is unable to fill the reservation, the Permanent Holder will be responsible for the base accommodation fee. j) Permanent Holders who become divorced will be responsible to work out an agreement regarding the permanent reservation and notify the camp who will be the contact person for the reservation. Permanent Holder Upgrade List a) Permanent Holders may request a temporary upgrade of their facility by submitting a request to the office. Requests for an upgrade are specific to each week of summer camp, and prioritized by the date submitted. b) An upgrade occurs when one Permanent Holder exchanges their permanent holding for another facility. An upgrade is not adding additional facilities to the present reservation. c) After March 1 when all Permanent Holder reservations have been received for the upcoming summer, the vacancies for each week are filled, beginning with the Facility Upgrade List. These upgrades are temporary and for the current summer only. d) Remaining vacancies are then filled by calling the waiting list in priority order.e) RV Permanent Holders can upgrade to another RV site only and not from an RV site to a cabin or lodge room. RV Permanent Holders can only upgrade to a cabin or lodge room if they are on the waiting list for that specific week and are called about a vacancy at which time they may exchange their site. (RV Permanent Holders can be on the waiting list for their permanent week as well as two other weeks.) 31

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Getting on the Waiting List: There are three qualifications for being on a waiting list at Little Eden Camp: 1. Be 18 years of age or older and personally ask to be on the waiting list. 2. Be a member of the Little Eden Camping Association and pay the annual membership fee of $35.00 to remain on the list. 3. Affirm the mission statement of Little Eden Camp and agree with the stated camp rules and policies. Little Eden Mission Statement: To provide a Christian environment that nurtures and encourages relationships to God and others through fellowship, worship, camping, and education. Little Eden Rules: 1. No alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, firearms, fireworks, or illegal/unlawful substances allowed on the campground. 2. Pets are not permitted on the campground. 3. Overnight tenting not allowed on the main campground. 4. Modest swimwear/clothing required on Little Eden premises. Purpose of the Waiting List: The waiting list serves two purposes: 1. The waiting list is used each year to fill all available openings for each week of the summer season program. No one on the waiting list is guaranteed a call every year. Calls are made in priority order until the week's reservations are filled. The number of openings each week and the responses (yes” or “no”) determines how far down on the list calls are made. 2. The waiting list is also used to fill open Permanent Holder slots, again in priority order. (See Permanent Holder policies for additional details) How the Process Works: Each spring, Permanent Holders must notify the camp by March 1 if they are coming for their week. Each week’s openings are then filled by first using the Permanent Holder’s Upgrade Listing and then the waiting list for that particular week. In January people on the waiting list will receive a postcard in which they can notify us if they will want a call this year or not. LittleEdenCampWaitingListPoliciesPreviouslyApprov e d byBoardofDirectors 9/22/201532

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Calls must be made in priority order. If the person’s contact information is not current(wrong phone number, etc.) and the camp is unable to contact the individual, that person will not be called. (It is the responsibility of each person on the waiting lists to make surethat their contact information is current!) Calls to the waiting list are normally made from early April until all openings have been filled for each week. If there is no answer when a waiting list call is made, a message will be left, and the camp will continue to call the waiting list in priority order. Reservations are accepted in the order received. Upon accepting a reservation, a $100 Deposit is required to hold the spot. This deposit will be applied to the bill for the stay at camp. If the camper cancels at any time, the $100 deposit will be lost. If we are unable to refill the spot, the camper will be responsible to pay the base rate less the deposit. Waiting List Maintenance: There are three ways to be removed from the list: 1. Voluntarily remove your name; 2. A camper is removed from the waiting list when they become a Permanent Holder for that week. (The exception would be RV Permanent Holders who may want to upgrade their RV site to a cabin or lodge room for that week.) 3. All campers on the waiting list must be members of the Little Eden Camp Association and pay the annual dues. Failure to pay the annual dues will terminate the camper from all waiting lists. Other Items: 1. Campers can be on a maximum of two waiting lists beginning with Genesis Week through Rest and Relaxation 1. (They can be on additional late summer waiting lists when the camps are not full.) 2. Permanent Holders (except RV Permanent Holders) who are on other waiting lists will not be called unless they are not coming for their normal week. 3. Campers may not substitute another person for their reservation, nor can they transfer their spot on the waiting list to another person. 4. Campers may not hold a reservation for more than one week each summer. Exceptions are: those grandfathered in with Permanent Holder status, those attending the Pre-family camp weeks in June or attending the late summer weeks beginning with Rest & Relaxation 2 week. Campers that are guests of others who hold a reservation may attend for more than one week. 5. In divorce situations where a couple is on a waiting list, the couple will retain their one spot on the waiting list, and it will be their responsibility to work out an agreement as to who will be attending each year and which one will serve as contact person. 33