“Find Your Place”

In the show called life, we each have a role to play. Find your place through crafts and activities for all ages, a Broadway-themed tea, and Sunday worship.

Ages: Mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmas, and women of all ages. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fees: $75 per child ages 5–8, $140 per person age 9 through adult.

Includes lodging and meals.

Dates: March 21-22, 2026 9a Saturday to 1p Sunday.

Food, fellowship, and fun for the whole family. Enjoy a wide range of entertainment, demonstrations, crafts, food, and other activities. Shop the auction for artisan crafts and unique experiences. Handicap parking and transportation are available.

Free admission and parking. Festival proceeds support the mission of Camp Mack.

Fee: No charge
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 10a-2p

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. All levels of quilters, from novice to expert, are invited! Due to facility limitations and distancing preferences, space is limited to the first 24 fully-paid quilters.

What to bring? Sewing supplies and projects, sewing machine, table light, show and tell items, bedding for a twin bed, towel, toiletries, etc.

What’s provided? 6- to 8-foot table and accessible power strip access, shared cutting tables and irons with ironing boards, devotions, optional guided project (April and October) 

Fees: $190 per quilter arriving Friday evening, $215 per quilter arriving on Friday morning, $235 per quilter arriving on Thursday evening, $250 per quilter arriving on Wednesday evening (April and October only). Fee includes housing and scheduled meals.

2026 Dates: February 19-22, early arrival 3p Thursday-3p Sunday
April 15-19
October 14-18, early arrival 3p Wednesday to 3p Sunday.

Crop and craft ‘til you drop with a weekend of crafting therapy. Bring the scrapbook and crafting projects you need to finish or may have been waiting for the perfect time to begin. Spread out your supplies and enjoy an uninterrupted time with fellow crafters. Bring your extra scraps, paper, stickers, and more to trade at the free table.

What’s provided?
Each participant will have a 7- or 8-foot table, power strip access, Wi-Fi, and trash can.

Fees: $190 per crafter arriving Friday evening, $215 per crafter arriving on Friday morning, $235 per crafter arriving on Thursday evening. Fee includes housing and scheduled meals.

2025 Dates:
February 26-March 1
October 29- November 1, 6p Thursday (early arrival) to 3p Sunday.

Looking for a single day? Choose the Get-a-Way Days February 28 and October 31 (9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, lunch included)

Enjoy the spring migration with birdwatchers of all ages. New and experienced birdwatchers will experience the various habitats and birds at camp opening night and before breakfast.  Field trips fill the days with opportunities to see birds not found at camp.

Ages: Birdwatchers of all ages. Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fees: $50, sack lunch, snacks, and transportation included.

Date: May 9, 9am-9pm

For 2026 we are doing a big day vs a full retreat. We hope to bring back the full retreat in 2027. Dress for the weather. The terrain is often uneven and we will walk up to 4 miles in a day. Binoculars highly recommended.

Explore and ID the trees in the Camp Mack woods. Crack and sample nuts along the trail.

When: October 26, 2025, 2-4p
Where: Meet outside Wampler Lodge at Camp Mack
Cost: Free and family friendly! No registration required.
*Come dressed for the weather.

Prairie Restoration

We continue to work to restore our prairie and remove invasive brush within it.  We will use loppers and chainsaws to remove and treat Autumn Olive and other brush. Work as a team to cut and pile brush. Meet outside Wampler Lodge at Camp Mack.

When: October 17, 2026, 9am-noon
Where: Follow ‘Weedwrangle’ signs
Cost: Free (lunch included)
RSVP to info@campmack.org
Packing List: Dress for the weather. We will supply gloves, safety glasses, loppers, and herbicide.

Travel with us to the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife area. Observe upwards of 10,000+ cranes in the field from the observation platform as they fly in and dance while traveling along their migration route.

Where: Meet at the John Kline Welcome Center at Camp Mack before going offsite.
Ages: 10 and older. Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Fees:  $40, snacks and transportation included. Bring additional money for dinner on the drive home

Date: November 21, 2026, 1p–9p
*Come dressed for the weather.  Bring binoculars.  Bring money to stop for dinner at Christos on the way home.

Homeschool theme days are held every month from September through April. Pick from Monday or Wednesday each month. The program runs from 9am-4pm (Please note this time has changed from previous years.)

Additional Information: The majority of the classes are outdoors. Please dress appropriately for the weather. An extra set of clothes in a backpack is recommended in case clothes get wet or dirty

Ages:  7–14
Fees: $35 (optional $5 sack lunch)

September 15&17 2025 – Let’s Paddle:

During this day, we will teach the basics of canoeing. Students will learn parts of the canoe and other equipment, learn different paddling techniques, and how to get back in a flipped canoe. We will visit some Camp Mack favourite spots like the sunken barge, kettle point, and rock island. 

October 6&8 2025 – Dutch Day:

Learn all about the beautiful country of the Netherlands. Students will learn about the history, the language, and some awesome traditions. We will also be playing some Dutch games.

November 10&12 2025 – Gross Day:

Nature is beautiful, but there are also some gross parts that are important. Students will learn about creepy crawlies, scat, defense mechanisms and other ways that make nature interesting. 

December 8&10 2025 – Game Day:

When the weather gets colder, there’s nothing better than playing games. Bring your own game, or play the games we have at Camp Mack. During this day, students will learn about different types of games, play lots of different games, and design their own game.

The Sabbath experience at Camp Mack is a time of reflection, fellowship, personal meditation, and recreation

for Church of the Brethren pastors. There’s plenty of time for fellowship with a balance of structured and free time!

Fee: $35 (Fee includes CEUs, lodging, and meals)
Dates: May 4–5, October 19–20, 1 p.m. Monday to 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Come for a few hours or both days.

Gather with women for a time of worship, reflection, and fellowship. Enjoy time at the campfire. Attend sessions led by a guest speaker to grow in faith. Participate in Love Feast. Leave feeling refreshed and recharged together.

Ages: Women of all ages. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fees: $190 for 2 nights and 5 meals, $120 for 1 night and 3 meals, $82  for 1 day and 3 meals

Date: May 28-30, 2026, 4p Thursday to 12:30p Saturday.

Registration is now open for the 2024/2025 Women Creating Community Session. This year’s book study is “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown.

Are you ready to Deck your Halls?  Make a traditional Williamsburg Wreath, Christmas wreath, or a swag using greens and fresh fruit to grace your door this Christmas season.

When: December 5, 2026, 9-Noon, lunch to follow
Where: Ulrich Lodge Basement at Camp Mack
Cost: $35 (Lunch and all materials included)
Leader: Karen Kauffman
*Bring work gloves.