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2011-2012 Camp Trotter Program
Camp Trotter is a Children’s Summer Camp located 5 miles East of Newaygo off M-86. 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 is 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 the rest in the Camp maintenance. Camp Trotter All State Program 1. One (1) point for each life member [five (5) points maximum] will be awarded if a member or Post purchases a life membership to Camp Trotter. 2. Three (3) points for every student [fifteen (15) points maximum] if a Post financially sponsors a student to Camp Trotter during the camping season. 3. One (1) point for each $25.00 or $1.00 per member [four (4) points maximum] donated to Camp Trotter. Donations must go through Department. 4. One (1) point for ten Camp Trotter pins - $3.00 each [maximum five (5) points]. 5. One
(1) point for every 10 hours of labor donated to the camp [maximum five (5)
points]. For further Information call or write VFW Camp Chairman: Earnest E. Meyers, Sr.,
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