An extension of our camp programming, these virtual meetups give North Star Reach campers and their siblings, who are between the ages of 7 and 17, a chance to connect with peers in small online gathering spaces. Click headline to register today.
These free, bi-weekly support groups cover a variety of topics including Hope & Healing, Self-Care, and an Open Discussion. Open to any parent or guardian caring for a child with a serious medical diagnosis. Click headline to register today.
Organized by NSR's Young Professional Board, this popular Dumpling Pop-Up Restaurant will donate a portion of all proceeds during an appearance at Ann Arbor's YORK (1928 Packard St.). Stop by and enjoy great food and connect with camp friends, all while raising funds for camp.
We are honored to be one of the charity partners for this popular marathon event hosted by our friends at Epic Races. Click headline to register or learn more about volunteering.
Enjoy a wooded wonderland experience with spook-tacular illuminated displays and singing jack o’lanterns, all from the safety of your own vehicle. The family-friendly event will also feature trick-or-treating for the kids. Reserve your tickets today!
A portion of all in-store and online sales on Nov. 9 will benefit North Star Reach--just in time for you to find the perfect holiday gift!
A virtual half-day conference dedicated to mental health issues impacting teens and young adults living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Details coming soon.
Funding supports year-round remote programming for teens with serious illnesses
$380K grant supports ideas for teen after-school programs in Washtenaw, Livingston counties
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.
Announcement about organizational sustainability changes, new role of executive director
WDIV/Local 4 series on North Star Reach's virtual summer camp programming.
An interview with Director of Camping and Program Director.
Check out our Winter newsletter. Click link to view the PDF.
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
North Star Reach CEO Doug Armstrong receives 2019 James T. Neubacher Award from The University of Michigan’s Council for Disability Concerns.
Our quarterly Fall newsletter. Click to view the PDF.
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.
Our quarterly Summer newsletter. Click to view the PDF.
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.
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.
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."
Our printed newsletter with features and news about our summer season. Click to view the PDF.
MLive | Ann Arbor News
Livingston Daily, USA Today
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!
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.
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.
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.
Article and news video from WDIV Click on Detroit
Doug Armstrong shares our camp story on the CW50's Street Beat program. Our segment airs around 06:35 minutes.
Doug Armstrong, CEO, discusses North Star Reach on Cumulus Radio's "It's Your Community"
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