WPA-style campsite — A-frame shelter by a campfire in a pine forest at sunset

Little Farms Chapel  ·  Calvinist Cadet Corps

Spring Campout

2026
June 11–13  ·  Allegan, Michigan  ·  No Cost to Families
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When June 11–13, 2026 · Where Allegan, Michigan · Cost Free — Club Covers All

About the Event

A Weekend Built
for Real Skills

WPA vintage campsite illustration

A two-night campout for LFC Cadets, their dads, and men of the congregation at GR North Council Campground in Allegan, Michigan — June 11–13, 2026.

Designed to give Camporee-eligible boys hands-on practice with the skills they'll need in Alberta, and to give younger Cadets a taste of what the International Camporee is like. Skill sessions run Friday and Saturday — archery, riflery, orienteering, and shelter building — each led by a counselor.

Beyond the skill sessions, the boys run the camp. Cooking, KP, fire duty, and camp setup are theirs to manage — the same expectations they'll face at the International. Bible study opens and closes each day. Campfire each night. The club covers all costs — nothing to pay, just show up.

Skill Sessions

What We'll Do

Shelter Building
Build a full A-frame cadre shelter from lashed poles and clear plastic Thursday afternoon — the same structure required for Camporee certification. Led by Nick.
Camporee Cert Practice
Archery
Coached form and target practice on a dedicated range. Open to all boys. Camporee-eligible boys will work toward the Archery merit badge. Led by Nate.
Merit Badge Available
Riflery
Safety instruction, shooting fundamentals, and live-range marksmanship. Camporee-eligible boys work toward the Riflery merit badge. Led by Bill.
Merit Badge Available
Orienteering
Navigate a pre-set course through the campground using map and compass. Camporee-eligible boys work toward the Orienteering merit badge. Led by Jim.
Merit Badge Available

Weekend Schedule

Three Days,
One Mission

Thursday
June 11 · Arrive by 2 pm
  • AfternoonBuild cadre shelter as a group
  • EveningDinner, Bible study, campfire
  • NightSleep in the shelter you built
Friday
June 12 · Full Day
  • MorningBible study, breakfast, Skill Session 1
  • AfternoonSkill Session 2, free time
  • EveningDinner, Bible study, campfire
Saturday
June 13 · Home by 2 pm
  • MorningBible study, breakfast, Skill Session 3
  • MiddayLunch, pack up camp
  • AfternoonReturn to church by 2:00 pm

Who Should Come

All Cadets. All Men.

The Boys
All Cadets are welcome — Jr. Cadets, RPB, and Cadets alike. Camporee-eligible boys (11+ by Dec 31, 2026) will work toward Certification Award requirements. Younger boys get a real taste of what's coming at the International Camporee.
Jr. Cadets: Dad needs to be present for the weekend. Jr. Cadets bunk with their dads.
The Men
Dads, uncles, grandfathers, church men — all welcome. Join for any or all of the weekend. Help lead a skill session, pitch in with meals, or just be present. No outdoor experience required. Dads of Jr. Cadets should plan to attend.

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Club covers all costs  ·  Register by May 30  ·  cadets.lfcopc.org

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