Michigania Affinity Getaways: Women’s Wellness Weekend
Join us at Camp Michigania as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a special weekend getaway. This community-building weekend will include educational opportunities as well as recreation and relaxation.
Michigania Affinity Getaways: Women’s Wellness Weekend
Join us at Camp Michigania as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a special weekend getaway. This community-building weekend will include educational opportunities as well as recreation and relaxation.
Just south of Petoskey, along beautiful Walloon Lake, sits Camp Michigania, the home away from home for Michigan alums and their families.
Take this opportunity for a relaxing weekend centered around you and your wellness. This special women-centered event will include educational opportunities, recreation, and relaxation. You’ll have the chance to hear from University of Michigan faculty, partake in a wine tasting, take in the beauty of northern Michigan, and participate in activities like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, rock polishing, and more.
Week 1: March 7-10
Week 2: March 14-17
• First person: $575
• Each additional camper: $475
*This event is reserved for adults only. Fee includes all meals, from dinner on Thursday evening to a pre-departure brunch on Sunday. Every adult over the age of 18 who is not currently enrolled in a college or university must be a current member of the Alumni Association prior to attending.
*This event is reserved for adults only. Fee includes all meals, from dinner on Thursday evening to a pre-departure brunch on Sunday. Every adult over the age of 18 who is not currently enrolled in a college or university must be a current member of the Alumni Association prior to attending.
You must be a member of the Alumni Association to submit an application. Due to high demand, a lottery may be utilized for applications received by Jan. 15, and all applicants will be notified of the results by Jan. 20. For applications received after Jan. 15, confirmations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications received within 10 days of the start of the program will be waitlisted, and you will be contacted if we can make accommodations.
If you are not able to attend, you must submit your cancellation by email. If you cancel your application 14 or more days before the start of the event, you will receive a full refund, less a $50 processing fee. If you cancel less than 14 days out, your fees will be forfeited.
Transportation to Michigania
We are currently exploring the possibility of providing a transportation option to Camp Michigania from Ann Arbor for attendees. The fee would be based on the amount of interest. If you are interested, contact us at michigania@umich.edu to add your name to the list.
Getaway Activities
Campfires
Campfire locations include lakeside or in a clearing in the woods. You bring the conversation, and we’ll provide the s’mores!
Ceramics/Arts/Crafts
Create stunning artwork, thoughtful gifts, and mementos of your time at Michigania.
Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skis are available to check out for exploring the campgrounds and wooded trails with both guided and “on your own” cross-country ski excursions.
Family Games & Tournaments
The Activity Room in the Education Center offers a home for family game nights and board-game/card tournaments any time of the week. Games and cards may also be checked out for use in your cabin.
Guided Hikes
Explore Michigania with a staff member on several guided hikes that will take you to different beautiful camp locales.
Rock Polishing
Find a Petoskey Stone around camp or bring a rock with you and take it to our nature center to enhance its beauty.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoes are available to check out for guided hikes off the beaten path or for exploring on your own.
Strength & Stretching Class
Wake up and start your day at Michigania with a strength and stretching class.
Wine Tasting
Partake in a tasting with the experts from a local winery. Find a bottle you enjoy and have it shipped directly to your home to enjoy later.