Overnight Respites
OVERNIGHT RESPITES
Overnight respites afford families and caregivers much-needed rest while participants are introduced to the camping experience on an accessible level. Both campers and their families are given the opportunity to recharge while taking comfort in knowing that quality care and fun are being provided.
Registration for the Fall 2025 Overnight Respites is open now!
Ages 7 and up
September—May
2-day to 6-day sessions
Level of care provided: 1, 2 and 3
All overnight respites registration/drop off times are between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., and pickup times are between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Dates marked “youth” are for ages 7 to 17, dates marked “adults” are for ages 18+
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.
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Winter Respite 1 – January 16–18
🏕️ Cozy Cabin Retreat
Warm up with a weekend full of comfort! Enjoy hot cocoa, storytelling by the fire, and all the cozy cabin vibes.
Winter Respite 2 – January 23–25
🎶 Winter Music Fest
Jam out with workshops, performances, and all things musical — it’s a weekend that hits all the right notes!
Winter Respite 3 – February 6–8
🔬 Winter Science Exploratorium
Explore the wonders of winter with hands-on experiments, interactive activities, and a little bit of scientific magic!
Winter Respite 4 – February 13–15
🤝 Friendship Fun
Team up for games, crafts, and heartwarming activities that celebrate friendship — plus our annual Snow Ball Dance!
Winter Respite 5 – March 6–8
🎨 Creative Arts
Unleash your inner artist! Paint, craft, and create your way through a weekend of colorful fun.
Winter Respite 6 – March 13–15
🍀 Green Shenanigans
Get ready for shamrockin’ fun with games, crafts, and all things green and lucky!
Winter Respite 7 – March 27–29 (Youth/Siblings)
🏀 March Madness
Dribble, shoot, and play! Enjoy basketball, mascot-making, and plenty of active camp fun.
Winter Respite 8 – April 10–12
🌲 The Great Outdoors
Learn outdoor skills like foraging, shelter building, and navigation — adventure awaits in the fresh air!
Winter Day Respite 9 – April 18
🌸 Spring Fever
Celebrate the start of spring with planting, nature exploration, and discovering all the sprouts around camp!
Winter Respite 10 – April 24–26 (Family Camp)
🌍 Cultural Heritage Weekend
Travel the world at camp! Enjoy food, music, and stories from diverse cultures and celebrate global traditions together.
Overnight Respite Fees
LEVEL 1: Minimal Dependence – $380
LEVEL 2: Moderate Dependence – $560
LEVEL 3: Complete Dependence / Supervision 1:1 – $800
LOCATION:
O-1859 Lake Michigan Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
PHONE:
FAX:
(616) 677-2955