NORTH STAR REACH
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. Our mission is to provide life-changing, barrier-free camp experiences—always free of charge—for children with serious health challenges and their families.Â
Every gift, no matter the size, helps create moments of joy, belonging, and lifelong connection for children and families at North Star Reach.
As we celebrate our 10th anniversary and the Year of Mooseness, your generosity fuels the next decade of camp magic.
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.
Most 12-year-olds celebrate their birthday with cake and presents. On Tuesday, June 23, Harrison Brewbaker of Lansing will celebrate by stepping onto the field at Jackson Field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Lansing Lugnuts’ annual Breaking Barriers Night game against the Great Lakes Loons.
North Star Reach will celebrate its 10-Year Anniversary on Wednesday, July 1, with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Camp Tour honoring a decade of life-changing camp experiences for children with serious health challenges and their families.
North Star Reach, a nonprofit camp providing life-changing experiences for children with serious health challenges and their families, invites the community to attend its 3rd Annual Open House on Saturday, May 9, from 2 to 5 pm at its camp in Pinckney.
Apply to join us Sunday, June 28 through Friday, July 3 for our Residential Summer Camp – Session II!
Apply to join us Sunday, June 14 through Friday, June 19 for our Residential Summer Camp – Session I!
Explore a variety of camp events, engaging programs, important dates, and everything you need to know about North Star Reach, all in one convenient and easy-to-access place!
We are thankful for the support of our community!
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.
