Special Events & Retreats

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Annual Dinner

This annual fundraiser provides funds for special projects and operations support.

Fee: A donation of $25 per person or $300-$400 per table will be accepted with your reservation: additional contributions are gladly accepted! Please contact our office for reservations.

Date: Friday, March 2, 2012.
Appetizers begin at 6:15p, dinner begins at 7p.

Birdwatchers Retreat

Enjoy the spring migration with birdwatchers of all ages. Both the novice and experienced birders will explore the unique habitats of local birds while identifying the distinguishing characteristics between the species. Serious birders will participate in the national Audubon bird count.

Age: Bird watchers of all ages. Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Fee: $98 for 2 nights and 5 meals,or $63 for 1 night and 2 meals.
Date: May 3-5, 2012
6:30p Thursday to 2p Saturday

Birdwatchers_Retreat.pdf

Build a Drum Workshop

Camp Mack has partnered with Stan Secrist, an expert drum builder, artist and teacher, to bring an amazing drum building workshop to Camp Mack. Use your creative skills to build your own custom drum that will bring you years of enjoyment. It takes about 16 hours to build an Ashiko, Djembe, or Native drum depending how elaborate the decorations. We’ll have a special “Kids’ Day” drum building session from 9a-3p on Saturday where kids build, decorate, and assemble their own youth Ashiko drum. 

Come alone or with a friend to build a custom one-of-a-kind drum.  See the website for the many drum styles, sizes, and price options.  Drums need to be ordered 30 days in advance to ensure size and style. Limited space.

Age: 12 and older for the full workshop, Kids’ Day 6 and older. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fee: $85 per person includes 2 nights in the Mission Village Yurts and 5 meals. $25 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Drum building materials are not included in this fee.  Kids’ Day $30 for adult and child plus cost of drum. Individual drum building fees are listed online or available from our office. Fees and registrations must be received by October 1 so that we can purchase your materials. Day rate option: $18 plus meals
Date: October 26-28, 2012. 7p Friday to 5p Sunday

Camp Mack Festival

This is a day of fun and festivities for the whole family!

Enjoy a variety of foods, crafts, demonstrations, activities, entertainment, train rides, hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides, and pontoon boat rides. You can also vote for your favorite scarecrow, check out the silent auction, or attend the benefit auction featuring quilts, comforters, theme baskets, books, hand-crafted items, and antiques.

Ages: All ages of kids and adults are welcome! Handicap parking and transportation is available for those with special needs.

Fee: Free admission and parking. Festival proceeds help underwrite summer camp scholarships.
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012. 9a-4p

Counselor-in-Training

Learn to be a “Camp Counselor” by attending this training weekend. Get on-the-job training as you work side by side with a cabin counselor during the summer.  Practice your leadership skills, be a role model, and just have fun with the campers.  Separate application required.

Age: 16 or older
Fee: $50
Dates: April 20-22, 2012

Download an application here CIT_Application.pdf

CIT description

Golf Outing

Join us and your golf buddies for a day of “fun with a purpose” at the Sycamore Golf Course in North Manchester, Indiana. Camp Mack “Scramble” style with door prizes, photo opportunities, and lots of great food. This fundraiser provides additional funds for camperships and special projects that need to be completed at the camp.

New Year's Eve Retreat

Theme: Exploring God as Creator in "All Things New"

Great fun for youth, peace of mind for parents!  Why bring in the New Year sitting at home in front of the TV when you could be at Camp Mack with youth from all over Indiana counting down the minutes til the ball drops at our very own “Times Square” event? This overnight event is filled with awesome activities indoors and out, live DJ’s, dancing, pizza, popcorn, movies ...the list goes on and on!

Age: All youth 6th through 12th grades
Fee: Early registration: $53 per person
After Dec 6: $63 per person
Date: Dec 31, 2012-Jan 1, 2013
2p Sat-noon Sun

Northern Indiana Women's Camp

Gather with Church of the Brethren women from Northern Indiana for a time of worship, reflection, and fellowship.
Age: Women of all ages. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fee: TBA.  For registration and more information contact the Northern Indiana District office, 574-773-3149.
Date: Sept. 21-22, 2012
6a Friday-3p Saturday

 Pastor's Sabbath

The Sabbath experience at Camp Mack is a time of reflection, fellowship, personal meditation, and recreation for Church of the Brethren pastors. This time of fellowship and retreat is unstructured except for planned meals and devotional times.

Fee: There is no charge for this event. It is our gift to you.
Date: April 24-25, November 6-7, 2012.
Come for a few hours or both days.

Join in the recovery of 5 acres of native prairie in the Wilderness Area. Bring gloves and sunscreen while assisting in the restoration of this unique area.

Age: Workers of all ages. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Fee: No charge
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 9a to 3p

Quilt Retreats

This is a unique opportunity for quilters of all ages to gather and share their expertise and love of quilting while enjoying the tranquil scenery of Camp Mack. Bring your sewing machine, UFO’s (unfinished objects), and quilting supplies; all levels of quilters, from novice to expert, are invited! Due to facility limitations, space is limited to the first 40 fully-paid quilters.

Fee: $110 per quilter.Early Arrival Fee: $122 per quilter arriving on Friday morning, $136 per quilter arriving on Thursday evening. Fee includes housing and scheduled meals.

Seasoned Citizen's Retreat

Join this group of life-experienced people who gather twice a year to meet old friends and make new ones. Our special program, crafts, vespers, and Bible studies will be offered along with plenty of free time for fellowship, “joke time,” indoor and outdoor games, hiking, puzzles, and naps, too!

Our facility offers handicap-accessible sleeping and meeting rooms, as well as dining options for those on special diets. Bring your special talent, humor, Bible, bedding, and games...and be refreshed at Camp Mack!

Age: Older Adults
Fee: $115 per person.
Dates: May 7-10, 2012 and October 8-11, 2012
3p Monday-1p Thursday

South Central Indiana Women's Camp

Gather with Church of the Brethren women from South Central Indiana for a time of worship, reflection,and fellowship.

Age: Women of all ages. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Fee: TBA.  For registration and more information contact the South/Central District office, 260-982-8805.

Date: June 7-9, 2012
4p Thursday-1:30p Saturday

This banquet is Camp Mack’s recognition of all volunteers that served with us throughout the year. Our guests will enjoy special entertainment, fellowship, and great food.

Fee: No charge
Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012
Appetizers begin at 4:15p, dinner begins at 5p

Volunteer Work Days

Volunteers will work with Camp Mack’s staff as we make preparations for the summer camp season. We have planned work tasks for all skill levels and ages.

Age: Workers of all ages. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Fee: No charge
Dates: March 19-21, April 9-11, Nov 5-7, 2012.