Welcome to the Team, Mary!

We are happy to welcome Mary to our team as the Summer Camp & Respite Coordinator! She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist and comes to us with many years of experience serving people of all abilities. Stay tuned for her blog, Camp Chat! to stay in the loop on what’s happening with our Summer Camp & Respite programs.

New Options for Jack’s Place Week 2017

We are excited to announce new options for Jack’s Place Week 2017! We will be offering two mini sessions from August 6-August 9 and August 9-August 12, or, you can attend both sessions for a full week of camp. This gives campers that may face challenges of being away from home the opportunity to experience camp while still providing a full week of camp for those who are ready for a longer stay.

Applications will be available soon. Watch our Facebook page and website for details!

Save the Date! Summer Camp Registration Begins February 1st

The countdown to Summer Camp begins! Only 30 days until registration begins and 153 days until our first Summer Camp session. Here’s a sneak peek at the sessions & themes we have planned for this summer:

  • June 4-10: Session #1*: TRAVEL THROUGH TIME
    From dinosaurs to futuristic fun, journey through the decades with us at camp.
  • June 11-17: Session #2*: COLOR WARS
    Embrace your ITC spirit in a friendly week-long competition between other cabins.
  • June 18-24: Session #3: PASSPORT TO FUN
    Experience all the world has to offer, right here at ITC! Get your passport stamped as you take a safari through the rainforest, cook international foods, and cruise to new adventures!
  • June 25-July 1: Session #4*: PARTY IN THE USA
    Join us for some Texas line dancing, a Hawaiian luau, a New York fashion show, and lots of other American fun.
  • July 9-15: Session #5*: SHOW BIZ
    ITC’s got talent! Star in a music video, help your cabin compose an award-winning song, and perform on-stage during this week of show biz.
  • July 16-22: Session #6*: SUPERHEROES
    It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superman and more at ITC!
  • July 23-29: Session #7: WORLD OF WIZARDRY
    Cast charms, brew potions, and fight dragons; witches and wizards welcome at this magical week of camp!
  • July 30-August 5: Session #8*: THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE CAMP
    Follow the yellow brick road to ITC!

* Adult session, ages 18+.

Online registration for Summer Camp sessions will open February 1 at 9am. For those who prefer to register by paper application, there is a $15 nonrefundable processing fee for paper applications. (NOTE: Applications will not be processed until this payment is received so please include processing fee payment with application to avoid delays.)

We hope to see everyone in a few short months for another exciting Summer Camp season!

Holiday Camp Is Almost Here!

We’re so excited that the fun and friendships of Holiday Camp are only a few days away!

From December 27 to January 2, we’ll be welcoming over 50 campers for a week filled with festive activities including Extreme Gingerbread House Building, a New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance, Holiday Karaoke, and Grinch-it-to-win-it! Our friends from Arts In Motion will also be joining us for some special programming.

Happy Holidays to all and we’ll see our Holiday Campers soon!

Now Hiring for Year-Round and Summer Camp Programs

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic, and dependable people to join our team!

Whether you are are looking for one weekend a month, part-time or full time, we have a variety of employment opportunities available in our year-round programs!

Interested in joining us for our Summer Camp program? We are now accepting staff applications. Our Summer Camp season runs from May 30th through August 12th.

Learn more about the positions that are available on our Employment Opportunities page.

Download a Year-Round Staff Application.

Download a Summer Camp Staff Application.

Only 10 Days Until Santa Comes to Camp!

Only 10 more days until Santa comes to camp and it’s been so much fun seeing the gifts from Santa come in! Thanks to Meijer, Target and GFS for their generous support in helping us bring holiday spirit to our community.

Our Breakfast with Santa community event will be taking place at Indian Trails Camp on Saturday, December 10 from 10am to noon. We’ll have a buffet breakfast, holiday activities, a chance to visit with Santa and an opportunity to receive a gift from him.

This is a family-friendly, inclusive event and all members of the community are invited to attend!

Admission is $5 per person.

Download a flyer, visit our Facebook event page for more information or call 616.677.5251.
We hope to see you there!

Indian Trails Camp is located adjacent to Aman Park, approximately 3 miles west of Wilson Avenue on Lake Michigan Drive NW.

Santa Claus is Coming to Camp: Breakfast with Santa is December 10th!

Santa Claus is coming to camp!

Join IKUS Life Enrichment Services at Indian Trails Camp for our Breakfast with Santa community event on Saturday, December 10 from 10am to noon. We’ll have a buffet breakfast, holiday activities, a chance to visit with Santa and an opportunity to receive a gift from him.

This is a family-friendly, inclusive event and all members of the community are invited to attend!

Admission is $5 per person.

Download a flyer, visit our Facebook event page for more information or call 616.677.5251.
We hope to see you there!

Indian Trails Camp is located adjacent to Aman Park, approximately 3 miles west of Wilson Avenue on Lake Michigan Drive NW.

Join Us: Trick or Treat Street Community Event on October 22!

Join IKUS for our annual Trick or Treat Street community event at Indian Trails Camp on Saturday, October 22nd from 6pm-8pm. This is an opportunity to trick or treat in a safe and family-friendly environment. We will have candy for trick-or-treaters, good food and fun activities for everyone!

All ages are welcome and this event is open to anyone in the community.

Admission is $5 per Trick-or-Treater which includes one meal ticket* or $15 per vehicle, up to 6 people. (*Additional meal tickets are $2 each.)

Visit our Facebook event page to download a flyer or call 616.677.5251 for more information.

Indian Trails Camp is located on Lake Michigan Drive NW approximately 6 miles west of downtown Grand Rapids and shares a drive with Aman Park.

Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/241070806289441/

Join us for Taps & Trails on Thursday, October 13th!

Join IKUS and Trail Point Brewing Company for Taps & Trails on October 13th from 6pm to 8pm at Indian Trails Camp.

Follow the trail, enjoy beer samples, live music, and food pairings along the way! Remember to stamp your passport!

Cost is $20 per person or save with early registration—$60 for a team of four. (Registration at event will be $20 per person, $80 for a team of four.)

Get to know IKUS Life Enrichment Services as we help individuals with disabilities to discover their potential, experience greater freedom, learn new skills and have in a safe environment.

The course begins at the Kate Pew Wolters Center at Indian Trails Camp with registration starting at 5:30pm.

Learn more and get your tickets by visiting https://www.facebook.com/events/864061770396489/.

Thanks for a Great Summer Camp Season!

Our Summer Camp sessions have ended and we had an amazing year filled with friendships, new experiences and wonderful memories. A big thank you to everyone who made this summer possible including our campers, staff, Camp ALEC, Jack’s Place for Autism Foundation, Grand Rapids Rotary, ASK, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Mary Free Bed, Lori’s Voice and so many others! Thank You!!