Camp Arcadia Archive Program Mission:

The Camp Arcadia Archive program was started in 2001.  This program has two seasonal staff members and a volunteer staff of approximately 25.  Both the staff and volunteers work to fulfill the mission of the archives.  For more information on the archive program at Camp please call the main office at 231/889-4361

Accessing the Camp archives by appointment with the supervision of a staff member is permissible.  Most requests may take time to find since the Archives is still organizing its cataloging system. 

Volunteers, Artifact Donors & Financial Donors

The Archives seeks more volunteers and encourages Arcadians to get involved with this very important part of Camp Arcadia.  This fun NEW way to become more involved at Camp Arcadia is a great way to learn more about our history and also insures that Arcadians in the future will be able to learn what you did and more. The Archives has many different ways for all ages to get involved please contact the Archive office if interested. Here are just a few of the many ways you can help out.

Donate family RKD treasures

Even though the Camp itself has managed to accumulate many valuable artifacts over the years, it is people like you we are hoping will be able to fill the missing links.  We are interested in anything associated with Camp Arcadia.  A common misconception when Arcadians wish to donate an item or items, is that we may already have it.  This may be the case with some items, though in many instances more than one artifact is necessary to properly preserve and display the item.

All artifacts donated to Camp Arcadia [a 501(c)3 non-profit organization owned and operated by the Lutheran Camp Association] become property of the LCA strictly to fulfill the Archives mission.  These items will be stored and displayed on site at Camp Arcadia for future generations to enjoy.

Volunteer Work Bees

Spending time in the Archive Office helps the Program achieve many of its preservation goals and you also learn many new ways to preserve your own treasures at home.  Volunteers find fun in helping preserve artifacts while sneaking peeks of what was being preserved.

Financial Donations

Financial donations are used for archival supplies and equipment that the yearly budget can’t cover. For a detailed list on what the funds are used for please obtain a copy from the Archive Office.  Donations can be made to the Forward Fund as a restricted donation to the Archive Program.

Join the “Simply Giving” program