YOUTH & CAMP TROTTER

Guide Sheet and Bi-monthly Bulletins
Guide Sheet
 
June/July Bulletin
August/September Bulletin
October/November Bulletin
December/January Bulletin
 
 
National Award 
24-25 National Award #1
 

Illustrating America

Patriotism Through Literacy

R.A.P. Cards

 
Working with the Youth 

Youth Recognition Awards


Camp Trotter
 
Camp Trotter is a Children’s Camp located 7 miles East of Newaygo on M-82. The camp sits on the shores of one of west Michigan's beautiful and picturesque lakes. It is owned and operated by the Department of Michigan, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. The management and oversight are carried out by a committee of elected members of the Michigan VFW, who take pride in keeping the camp in pristine condition to ensure the comfort and safety of our guests. The camp is fully licensed and insured with the State of Michigan.

Camp Trotter exists primarily for children of veterans but is not limited thereto; we offer five weeks of camping to children seven to twelve years old from all over the United States. The camp includes summer activities on site including swimming, boating, hiking, biking, arts and crafts, archery, softball, volleyball, as well as campfire activities. The children are given a general knowledge of science, art, and nature, and taught patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues. We try to further instill upon our campers' morals and values by combining educational activities with fun.  Our goal is to guide and assist our youth to build a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Only through your generous donations can this camp accomplish these goals! Get a Camp Trotter life membership for honoring a Comrade or loved one. 50% of the money goes into a trust while the rest goes to maintaining the Camp.