Summer 2024 Camper Info
We are excited to welcome you to Camp Michigania this summer. As you prepare for your time at camp, take a look at the information below to make sure you are ready to go once you arrive.
Summer 2024 Camper Info
We are excited to welcome you to Camp Michigania this summer. As you prepare for your time at camp, take a look at the information below to make sure you are ready to go once you arrive.
Programming Updates
Our team has been busy working on a great lineup of events, programs, and activities for your time at camp. There is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some highlights for this summer:
- Continued weekly programming with local indigenous educator, Eric Hemenway
- Additional access and opportunities for Pickleball
- Return of extended Swimming at South Beach (until 5:15 p.m.)
- Educational and community programs for Juneteenth, Pride Month, and Disability Pride Month
- Camp community garden programs and expansion
- Engaging family events each night
- Increased accessible programs and equipment
- Launch of the newly repaired Walloon 17 sailboat
- Additional Camp Store hours and merchandise
Those are just some of the highlights to look forward to this summer. Take a look at our sample Blue Book below to get a preview of everything we have in store for you. Campers will receive a final version of their week’s Blue Book via email prior to their arrival at camp.
Camper Guide
To help maximize your time at camp, we have compiled a helpful Camper Guide for you to reference during your stay. This guide describes, in detail, the programs that are available, as well as other important details about your camp experience. We highly recommend that all campers review this guide prior to arriving at Michigania.
Readers & Best
Each summer, our Camps Council picks a book to serve as the focus of a camper-led discussion each week. This summer, they have selected “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett.
Faculty Forum Lineup
One of the unique experiences offered to campers each week is Faculty Forum. This is your chance to hear from U-M faculty as they lecture on a wide range of topics. Check out our summer 2024 lineup:
Victors Week
- Louise Jackson – Director, University Career Center
- Eve Primus – Yale Kamisar Collegiate Professor of Law, Law School
Week 1
- Joshua Thurman – Associate Director, Michigan Community Scholars Program and Adjunct Lecturer in Curriculum Support
- Luke Shaefer – Professor, Ford School of Public Policy
Week 2
- Jim Burnstein – Professor, Director of Screenwriting
- Janae Collier – Associate Director, Michigan Research & Discovery Scholars
Week 3
- Vivek Sankaran – Director, Child Advocacy Law Clinic, Law School
- Pam Davis-Kean – Professor of Psychology, Research Professor at the Institute of Social Research
Week 4
- Thomas Finholt – Vice Provost, Office of the Provost, and Professor, School of Information
- Tina Sula – Lecturer, Program in International and Comparative Studies, LSA
Week 5
- Melissa Borja – Assistant Professor, Department of American Culture
- Melissa Tinney – Clinical Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Week 6
- Barry Fishman – Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, School of Information and Marsal Family School of Education
- Marcus Collins – Clinical Assistant Marketing Professor, Ross School of Business
Week 7
- Kurt Svoboda – Associate AD, Athletics
- Jerry Miller – Emeritus Faculty, Psychology
Week 8
- Kelly Cruz – Associate General Counsel, Office of the Vice President and General Counsel
- Bridgette Carr – Clinical Professor, Law School
Week 9
- Libby Hemphill – Associate Professor, School of Information
- Danielle Shapiro – Associate Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Week 10
- Anouck Girard – Professor of Robotics
- Kim Ljana – Director, Center for Educational Outreach
Camps Council Members
The Michigania Camps Council is a volunteer advisory council that provides feedback and recommendations to the Camp Michigania professional staff regarding the Michigania community, programs, and overall camper experience.
- Victors Week: James Bernstein
- Week 1: Irene Smith
- Week 2: Amy Meisner
- Week 3: Thomas Cislo
- Week 4: Elisa Whitman
- Week 5: Mark LoPatin
- Week 6: Richard McGee
- Week 7: Dan Mickelson
- Week 8: David Robson
- Week 9: Jason Risdon
- Week 10: Mira Hole