Florence "Flossie" Foster was Camp Director and Director of Health and Physical Education Department at the YWCA. As far back as the early 1920's, the need to escape the hustle and bustle of city life was considered important for young women who had moved to the city to find work. The YWCA served as a safe haven for this new work force of young single women, a place to recreate, an appropriate place to eat their meals together in the YW cafeteria, a place for Bible and book study, and a place to find friendships.
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To make a gift in honor or in memory of someone special, please add the appropriate information in the COMMENTS section below. Camp Newaygo does accept in-kind donations. The needs of our programs, facilities, and maintenance are regularly changing so we keep an amazon wish-list updated to best communicate what material donations will be most helpful at any given time.
Camp Newaygo is nestled on Pickerel Lake and has over 100 acres of wood and wetland. Conveniently located 45 minutes from Grand Rapids or Muskegon, this is a great location to get away from the usual routine. Lang Lodge provides you and your guests with a relaxing facility surrounded by a natural setting - perfect for the activities shown below.
Camp Newaygo offers on-site and off-site catering through Ridge Specialties to add the perfect touch to your meeting, banquet, reception, gathering or party. Let us treat your guests to gourmet homemade items, with the proceeds helping Camp Newaygo continue its mission of serving youth and families in our communities.
Did you know that Camp Newaygo's use has grown by an amazing 128% over the past five years since the renovation of Lang Lodge? Because of this continued growth, Camp Newaygo is in its final push for our "Building a Healthy Future Capital Campaign."
This is a three project campaign and included: a new Health and Leadership Lodge, an expanded and renovated the Arts and Crafts Lodge, and a purchase of four acres of New Property, with 300 feet of water frontage for a new day camp site.It's an ambitious plan but together we can secure Camp Newaygo's future by addressing these long-term needs for a sustainable future.
This is a three project campaign and included: a new Health and Leadership Lodge, an expanded and renovated the Arts and Crafts Lodge, and a purchase of four acres of New Property, with 300 feet of water frontage for a new day camp site.It's an ambitious plan but together we can secure Camp Newaygo's future by addressing these long-term needs for a sustainable future.
Reviews (11)
Julie Akers
Sep 29, 2021
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Grace Clem
Sep 27, 2021
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Hamad Sheikh
Aug 03, 2021
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Jackie Kozma
Jul 07, 2021
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My daughter went to camp Newaygo from 8yrs old until she aged out. She loved it beyond words. She is grown married and has two children one being a daughter who now continues the great experience for 3rd year. I also have another granddaughter who is attending for 2nd year. We highly recommend the experience of the legend of camp newaygo. Forever grateful!!!
Adam Longoria
Nov 27, 2020
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Mary Brown
Jun 05, 2020
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Our son is doing his remote learning here. It is an amazing experience for him! He is getting all his learning done, while spending the rest of the day doing camp activities like hiking, fencing, archery, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, building forts in wooded areas, among other things. I wish he never had to go back to regular school!!!!
Joseph Celentino
Dec 20, 2019
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Great place for a wedding! We had a very good friend get married here and it was really nice to have everyone be able to stay right where the ceremony was. The lake and view was beautiful and we were able to have a killer good time well into the night. I would be extremely excited to attend another wedding at this venue.
T. S.
Oct 31, 2019
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Camp Newaygo has been such an important staple in my children's lives since we moved here. It's something that they look forward to every summer.
It's a beautifully located camp with some of the most caring counselors you'll ever meet! Everyone is always so friendly, helpful and I know when I leave my children that they're safe and having fun.
The parking situation can be a little challenging to navigate but it's just a minor nuisance.
It's a beautifully located camp with some of the most caring counselors you'll ever meet! Everyone is always so friendly, helpful and I know when I leave my children that they're safe and having fun.
The parking situation can be a little challenging to navigate but it's just a minor nuisance.
Stacey Van Prooyen
Nov 26, 2018
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Jill M.
Oct 23, 2017
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Linda Popiel
Aug 18, 2017
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Absolutely beautiful location in a Serene setting. Our catered dinner by Ridge was excellent. Everything was perfectly prepared , creative and still warm even for our large group. The wait staff was hovering and ever ready to provide more water or take away a plate or whatever you needed. I highly recommend this location for group affairs.