Upcoming Events

June 01, 2021

Master Calendar of Events & Programs

Visit our Master Calendar on our campathome.northstarreach.org website to see all the upcoming programs, events and activities, for campers, camper families and the public.

June 15, 2021

Summer Camp

Registration is open for our summer virtual sessions, which begin June 15. Click link to see full schedule and register your camper today.

October 06, 2021

Family Care Conference

A virtual two-day online conference bringing together top medical and mental health experts with parents and caregivers. Details coming soon. Click headline to see talks from our 2020 conference.

Recent News

April 20, 2021

DBusiness

News about our 2021 camp-at-home summer prograrms.

March 03, 2021

The Sun Times News

Conference dedicated to helping parents and caregivers grieve the loss of a loved one, diagnosis of a child or family member with a chronic illness, or other life-changing events.

January 25, 2021

North Star Reach

Announcement about organizational sustainability changes, new role of executive director

October 20, 2020

WDIV/Local 4

Experience drive-thru Halloween light show near Ann Arbor

June 06, 2020

WDIV/Local 4

WDIV/Local 4 series on North Star Reach's virtual summer camp programming.

August 04, 2019

Livingston County's North Star Reach Camp

It's a childhood staple: summer camp! But for children with grave diseases or conditions, 24-hour care makes this tradition nearly impossible. One Michigan camp decided to make it possible.

March 06, 2019

The Fresh Air Camp

From the 1920s through the ’70s, the University of Michigan offered a green sanctuary northwest of Ann Arbor as a retreat for kids in need of special attention. It was called The Fresh Air Camp. Today, the site is called North Star Reach. Read about the rich history that belongs to the place we now call home.

December 06, 2018

North Star Reach offers seriously ill kids camp fun

In just three summers since its opening, Camp North Star Reach, on 105 acres in Pinckney, Mich., has given 1,944 children with serious illnesses a weeklong summer camp experience free from barriers. And free of cost.

August 01, 2018

2018 Summer Newsletter

Our printed newsletter with features and news about our summer season. Click to view the PDF.

November 22, 2016

Celebrating Our First Fall Family Camp Weekend Season

We just wrapped up an incredible first-ever Fall Family Camp season. During our four weekend sessions, held from late September through early November, we hosted 48 fantastic families, which included 180 campers of all ages. Many thanks to our all-star team of dedicated volunteers: We couldn’t have done it without you!

September 17, 2016

A Groundbreaking First Summer

To each and every individual who joined us for an unforgettably inspiring first summer season—including our remarkable campers and their families, dedicated volunteers, and generous donors—we extend our deepest gratitude. We couldn’t have created life-changing camp experiences for more than 200 children without you.

July 31, 2016

30 Chicago-Area Children Coming to North Star Reach

With the help of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI), 30 Chicago-area children living daily with this genetic and chronic disease will arrive at North Star Reach today and spend a week at camp.

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