Lake Ellen Camp
Crystal Falls, Michigan
There’s something about Lake Ellen.
(906)-542-3529
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I contact Lake Ellen Camp?
Mailing address:
Lake Ellen Camp
212 Narrow Way
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Telephone: 906-542-352
Fax: 906-542-7111
E-mail: Office@lakeellencamp.org
Office Hours: 8 am-5 pm (CST) Monday through Friday
- How do I request a bunkmate?
Fill in the name of the person you wish to room with in the space provided on the registration form. You may request two roommates, however, depending on availability of space, we can only guarantee that you will be placed with one choice.
- What if my child takes medication?
All medications (in their original prescription bottles) are required to be turned in to the camp nurse upon arrival, who will then distribute them at the appropriate time. Our camp infirmary is sufficiently stocked to meet the general needs of headaches, coughs, and scrapes. If you have any questions about a specific medical situation, please call the camp office.
- Can I bring food to camp?
Lake Ellen discourages bringing food to camp. Three delicious and nutritious meals are served daily. The canteen has a variety of snack items available for sale.
- What is the housing like?
Unique housing units are part of the Lake Ellen camping experience.
Dorms: indoor plumbing, electricity, cement floors, bunk beds
(sleeps 10 campers and 1 counselor)
Cabins: electricity, cement floors, bunk beds
(sleeps 10 campers and 1 counselor)
Platform Tents: wood platforms, canvas walls, bunk beds
(sleeps 10 campers and 1 counselor)
Ojibwa Village Tee Pees: Canvas covered Tee Pee, cement floors, bunk beds
(sleeps 10 campers and 1 counselor)
North Point Cabins: wood cabins, bunk beds
(sleeps 7 campers and 1 counselor)
The units without indoor plumbing or electricity use bathhouses, privies and freshwater spigots for personal needs.
- Do you have a camper scholarship fund?
Yes, we have a scholarship program to assist campers under financial hardship.
We have a special "Scholarship Week" in which campers who qualify can receive a substantial discount. To apply for this assistance, call the camp office during regular business hours.
Anyone who would like to donate to the scholarship fund can to do so by sending a tax-deductible gift to our mailing address: 212 Narrow Way, Crystal Falls, MI 49920.
- Do you offer family discounts for your camps?
Lake Ellen offers a family discount for our youth camps only (not family camp). The first child pays full price. Each additional child from the same household receives an $8 discount. Campers do not need to attend the same week to receive the family discount.
- What are your cancellation and refund policies?
Lake Ellen camp reserves the right to cancel any camp before the starting date. If cancellation should occur, campers will receive a full refund, or may transfer to another camp.
- Refunds:
The registration deposit is non-refundable.
No refund will be made for dismissals due to disciplinary action, late arrival, or early departure.
- When is arrival and departure?
Check in: Registration is from 2-4 pm central time on Sunday.
Check out: Camp ends following the parent/camper closing rally starting at 9 am. Parents are encouraged to attend and enjoy the closing ceremonies with their campers.
Early check out: Early check out is available with prior notification and arrangements. We encourage all campers to stay the full week.