Legends at the Box Office: Raising a Little Hell for Paul Newman’s 100th
Join us on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the Historic Howell Theater for a special event celebrating the legendary Paul Newman’s 100th birthday!
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NORTH STAR REACH
FIND COMMUNITY.
MAKE MEMORIES.
DISCOVER JOY.
North Star Reach offers children with serious health challenges a piece of childhood they might not otherwise experience—campfires and s’mores with new friends, paddling a canoe across the lake, catching fireflies at dusk, or shooting a bow and arrow for the first time. At North Star Reach, campers and families come together in a place where joy is abundant, friendships flourish, and belonging is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to provide life-changing, barrier-free camp experiences—always free of charge—for children with serious health challenges and their families. Through our week-long summer camp programs and Family Camp weekend programs, we bring everyone together, including parents and siblings, to build a community where children and families feel supported and connected.
become a volunteer!
Volunteers help North Star Reach maximize its impact on campers while offering the community a way to support our mission of serving children with serious health challenges and their families.
DISCOVER HOW MAKE CAMP POSSIBLE!
Every donation, no matter the size, helps in reaching our goals. You decide whether it’s a single donation or a monthly donation.
about north star reach
Our Mission
North Star Reach provides life-changing, year-round programs (at camp and remotely) for children with serious health challenges and their families, free of charge.
The Need
There are over 1.5 million children across the Great Lakes region who are unable to attend camp due to a life-threatening illness.
Our Camp
North Star Reach is Michigan’s only barrier-free, fully-accessible medical camp serving children with significant health challenges and their families from across the Great Lakes region.
JOIN US AS A
VOLUNTEER!
Volunteers help North Star Reach stretch every dollar to make the greatest impact on our campers and, in return for the gift of time, find a place filled with community and belonging themselves.
recent NEWS & EVENTs
North Star Reach Welcomes Four New Members to its Board of Directors
North Star Reach is proud to announce the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. The new members bring a wealth of expertise and a shared passion for the mission of North Star Reach.
North Star Reach Receives $32,000 Donation from the 10th Annual Corrigan Golf Outing
North Star Reach is thrilled to announce it was a beneficiary of the 2024 Corrigan Golf Outing, held on Monday, August 26.
how can you help?
We are thankful for the support of our community!
Volunteer
Volunteers help make a life-changing impact. Learn more and sign up today.
become a volunteer Partner
Explore partnerships with camp programs that serve children with serious health conditions.
view partnerships Campership
Help cover the cost of a single camp session for one camper at our medically supported camp.
sponsor a camper 
Donors Make Camp Possible
Since North Star Reach opened in 2016, generous donors have made it possible for more than 3,500 children with serious health challenges and their families to experience the magic of camp. Thanks to the support of our incredible community, we continue to create spaces where kids can make lifelong memories, build friendships, and discover their inner strength—all at no cost to their families.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the visionaries who helped make North Star Reach a reality. Their generosity and dedication have laid the foundation for countless moments of joy and connection.
