Day Respites
DAY RESPITES
Day Respites are perfect for campers who are not ready or able to stay overnight. Day Respites give families the peace of mind knowing their loved ones are being care for while campers have a fun filled day at camp.
Ages 7 and up
Level of care provided: 1, 2 and 3 (Saturdays)
Specific Saturdays from September through May
Seven hour sessions from 9am to 4pm.
1 to 5 staff to camper ratio
Boxed lunch provided
Indian Trails Camp – Fall 2025 Respite Themes
Fall Respite 1 – September 6–8
🏕️ Camp Throwback
Kick off fall with all your summer favorites — tie-dye, s’mores, talent show, and silly games that never get old.
Fall Respite 2 – September 12–14
🎨 Art in the Woods
Nature-inspired creativity! Think messy art, leaf stamping, sidewalk chalk murals, and a
“Camp Canvas Gallery.”
Fall Respite 3 – October 3–5
🕵️♀️ Mystery at Camp
Campers become detectives for a weekend of puzzles, clues, and mysterious camp
shenanigans.
Fall Respite 4 – October 10–12
🎃 Spooktacular Weekend
A festive Halloween celebration with costumes, crafts, and a fright-free “monster mash”
dance party!
Fall Respite 5-Day – October 18
🍭 Sweet Treat Saturday
A deliciously fun day filled with cookie decorating, candy crafts, and a life-sized candy land adventure.
Fall Respite 6 (Youth) – November 7–9
🚀 Out of This World!
Blast off into a galaxy of fun with space games, alien dress-up, and glow-in-the-dark
everything!
Fall Respite 7 – November 14–16
🧣 Cozy Camp-In
It’s all about comfort! Think fuzzy socks, hot chocolate bars, board games, movie night, and chill vibes.
Fall Respite 8 – December 12–14
❄️ Winter Wonderland
Let it snow! (Or pretend it does!) Crafts, cocoa, pajama parties, and snow-themed activities all weekend long.
Fall Respite 9 – December 19–21
🎁 Home for the Holidays
Wrap up the year with warm camp traditions, festive music, and a camper gift exchange.
LOCATION:
O-1859 Lake Michigan Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
PHONE:
FAX:
(616) 677-2955