VFW Camp Trotter for Children is located on the shore of Bills Lake in Newaygo County.
Camp Trotter is a State of Michigan licensed residential children's camp.
For 75 years Camp Trotter has provided a 7 day residential camping experience for children ages 7 to 12 that may not have any other opportunity for a camp experience.
Camp Trotter typically is open 4-6 weeks a year from early July to mid-August. Camp Trotter is open to all children without any requirement for VFW affiliation.
Activities include swimming, boating, fishing, archery, hiking, arts and crafts and much more.
PLEASE NOTE: Camp Trotter will not be accepting camper applications for the 2025 summer season to complete several major maintenance projects.
VFW Camp Trotter for Children is wholly owned and operated by the VFW of Michigan and authorized under the Department Bylaws as an authorized activity of the VFW Department of Michigan. VFW Camp Trotter for Children is incorporated in the State of Michigan. Camp Trotter is administered by a Board of Directors under the provisions of their own Bylaws.
The current Board of Directors are:
Reinold Yahnka, VFW State Commander
Larry Thayer, VFW State Senior Vice Commander
Ben Light, VFW State Junior Vice Commander
Barry Walter, VFW State Adjutant / Quartermaster
Ricky Young, elected member, term to 10.1.25
Aaron McClung, elected member, term to 10.1.25
Phil Lundie, elected member, term to 10.1.26
James Alden, elected member, term to 10.1.26
Ray Lopez, elected member, term to 10.1.27
Annabelle Furguson, elected member, term to 10.1.27
Camp Trotter is supported by donations from VFW Posts and Auxiliaries and their members. Camper fees are held to the lowest possible rate to support the expenses of the camping season. Facility expenses and maintenance needs are met through donations and Board fundraising.
Annually the Board holds a charity golf outing in June. The link to the June 22, 2025 event registration form is at the top of this page.
The Board is authorized by the Bylaws to sell Life Memberships in the Camp to assist in providing long term financial security. The link to the Life Membership Form is at the top of this page.
The Camp Trotter VFW Family Day for VFW and Auxiliary members will be August 2, 2025. More information will be sent out to Posts and Auxiliaries as plans are completed.
In August the Board conducts a mail out raffle to our supporters.
