Camp Arcadia + Great Staff =
Spirit of Arcadia!

Being on staff means having
great food at your fingertips
all summer! 
Craft Shop director, Amanda
Gotsch gets her fill during Crud Wars.

“The ‘Spirit of Arcadia’ is what brings back more than half the staff each year.  It is what makes staff become friends for life.  It is serving God with all you have and having a blast while you do it.”

Staff members come in all shapes and sizes. 
Program team members Abby Dittmer and
Gabe Kasper get suited up to lead relays.

“I think the ‘Spirit of Arcadia’ is created by the people.  It’s more than the physical sights, sounds, and smells, although they are important.  It is time with friends, with God in a special fellowship.  The ‘Spirit of Arcadia’ is people from all different walks of life being friends and being on the same level, with the same goals, despite their differences.”

We will use all of your skills on staff. 
Housekeepers Max Nieland, Andy Sohn and
Nick Humphrey display their martial arts as
they capture Pastor Bill Yonker during the
High School Retreat.

“The ‘Spirit of Arcadia’ is pretty simple:  It is our job as staffers to help guests forget about whatever is going on in their lives, and get them to focus on God, and of course, the beach.”

Everyday is like Christmas at Camp Arcadia! 
Kitchen team members Katherine Berger and
Kate Miller celebrate Christmas in July.

“The ‘Spirit of Arcadia’ is the cool sand sticking to your feet after a chilly evening, and the warm sand nuzzling your feet at the height of a gorgeous Michigan summer day.  It is golden, crimson, and pink sunsets.  It is silly skits, staff inside jokes, and hug sessions after the staff Eucharist service.  The ‘Spirit of Arcadia’ is that one immeasurable, intangible quality that keeps us coming back to our haven on the shore.  The ‘Spirit of Arcadia’ is alive and always will be forever and ever. Amen.”