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January 12, 2021
Parent Support Groups & Camper Meetups
Our Winter 2021 online parent/caregiver support groups and camper meetups begin in early January. Click on the headline above to learn more about these virtual gatherings and register today.
Upcoming Events
January 15, 2021
Family Game Night: SuperMoose Sweep
A spirited game night featuring shopping in your own home, scavenger hunts, trivia and lots of laughs! Registration for this virtual event opens Jan. 11.
Recent News
June 06, 2020
WDIV/Local 4
WDIV/Local 4 series on North Star Reach's virtual summer camp programming.
February 03, 2020
Inside the Huddle: 1050 WTKA
An interview with Director of Camping and Program Director.
January 28, 2020
2020 Winter Trail Mix Newsletter
Check out our Winter newsletter. Click link to view the PDF.
November 08, 2019
Caring Camp lets campers swap medical routines for freedom, fun
Part of the award-winning University of Michigan "This is Michigan" campaign, this short 3-minute video gives a terrific overview of camp and its impact
October 31, 2019
North Star Reach CEO Receives James T. Neubacher Award
North Star Reach CEO Doug Armstrong receives 2019 James T. Neubacher Award from The University of Michigan’s Council for Disability Concerns.
October 15, 2019
2019 Fall Trail Mix Newsletter
Our quarterly Fall newsletter. Click to view the PDF.
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.
August 02, 2019
2019 Summer Trail Mix Newsletter
Our quarterly Summer newsletter. Click to view the PDF.
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.
October 25, 2018
North Star Reach featured in Half-Hour Connecticut PBS Documentary
North Star Reach is featured as one of three SeriousFun Children's Network camps in the new half-hour Connecticut Public Television documentary, "A World of Possibilities: SeriousFun Children's Network."
August 01, 2018
2018 Summer Newsletter
Our printed newsletter with features and news about our summer season. Click to view the PDF.
July 31, 2017
Children with sickle cell enjoy a free Michigan summer camp outing
MLive | Ann Arbor News
June 07, 2017
'Kid client' shows off tree house in 'The Treehouse Guys' episode
Livingston Daily, USA Today
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!
November 03, 2016
North Star Reach Accepted as a SeriousFun Children’s Network Full Member Camp
We are thrilled to share the news, just in today, that North Star Reach has been accepted as a Full Member Camp of SeriousFun Children’s Network, one of the world’s largest communities of camps and program for children living with serious illnesses.
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.
Archived News
October 10, 2015
Construction on track to open in 2016
Article and news video from WDIV Click on Detroit
July 7, 2015
North Star Reach on CW50 Street Beat
Doug Armstrong shares our camp story on the CW50's Street Beat program. Our segment airs around 06:35 minutes.
August 8, 2014
"It's Your Community" Story
Doug Armstrong, CEO, discusses North Star Reach on Cumulus Radio's "It's Your Community"
