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May 21, 2022
Under the North Star
Join us for this one-of-a-kind evening at camp on May 21, 2022, to benefit children living with serious illnesses and their families. Event postponed, with new Fall date to be announced soon.
Upcoming Events
May 23, 2022
Young Adult Meetups
Registration for our spring bi-weekly facilitated online meetup is open to former North Star Reach campers (ages 18-24). Click headline to register today.
May 31, 2022
Parent/Caregiver Support Groups
The spring/summer 2022 parent/caregiver support group season runs mid-April through mid-August, with online meetings every other week. Drop-in visitors are welcome. Click headline to register today.
June 17, 2022
Teen Conference: You Will Be Found
This free, virtual conference dedicated to helping teens explore who they are, and how to share their story with others. Teens who do not have a medical diagnosis are also welcome to attend. Click headline to register today.
June 26, 2022
Summer Camp (Transplant & Cardiology Session)
This residential camp session for children 7-15 years old runs June 26 to July 1. (Camper application deadline is April 15.) Click headline to learn more.
July 07, 2022
Summer Camp (Epilepsy/Neuro-Oncology & Cardiology Session)
This overnight session for children aged 7-15 is offered July 7-12. (Camper application deadline is April 15.) Click headline to learn more.
July 17, 2022
Summer Camp (Sickle Cell Disease Session)
This overnight session for children aged 7-15 is offered July 17-22. (Camper application deadline is April 15.) Click headline to learn more.
Recent News
April 01, 2022
North Star Reach: Taking the Next Steps with Faith
North Star Reach's Mary Ann Fithian profiled in the April issue of THE BRICK MAGAZINE.
April 01, 2022
2021 Gratitude Report
Our 2021 Gratitude Report provides program highlights from the 2021 season and shares our heartfelt thanks to the generous donors, volunteers and supporters who made these life-changing experiences possible.
March 30, 2022
North Star Reach Adds Prominent Leaders to Its Board of Directors
We are thrilled to welcome Kimberly Garland and Archana Rajendra to our Board of Directors. View official announcement.
March 29, 2022
North Star Reach Names Mitch Rosenwasser as New Executive Director
Mitch Rosenwasser joins North Star Reach as its new Executive Director.
February 10, 2022
Announcing our new Director of Nursing
North Star Reach is proud to welcome Amy Neumann, MSN, RN, as our new Director of Nursing.
January 07, 2022
2022 Program Announcement
Announcement about plans to begin safely welcoming North Star Reach campers back to camp onsite for the 2022 family and summer camp season.
December 01, 2021
2020 Annual Report
During a year of unprecedented challenges, see the positive impact our donors, volunteers, and staff made for hundreds of children living with serious illnesses and their families.
August 18, 2021
Sun Times News
A look at why North Star Reach is a place like no other for kids living with serious illnesses and their family members.
July 28, 2021
Concentrate Media
Funding supports year-round remote programming for teens with serious illnesses
June 28, 2021
MLive
$380K grant supports ideas for teen after-school programs in Washtenaw, Livingston counties
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.
June 06, 2020
WDIV/Local 4
WDIV/Local 4 series on North Star Reach's virtual summer camp programming.
Archived News
February 2, 2020
Inside the Huddle: 1050 WTKA
An interview with Director of Camping and Program Director.
January 1, 2020
2020 Winter Trail Mix Newsletter
Check out our Winter newsletter. Click link to view the PDF.
November 11, 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 10, 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 10, 2019
2019 Fall Trail Mix Newsletter
Our quarterly Fall newsletter. Click to view the PDF.
August 8, 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 8, 2019
2019 Summer Trail Mix Newsletter
Our quarterly Summer newsletter. Click to view the PDF.
March 3, 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 12, 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 10, 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 8, 2018
2018 Summer Newsletter
Our printed newsletter with features and news about our summer season. Click to view the PDF.
July 7, 2017
Children with sickle cell enjoy a free Michigan summer camp outing
MLive | Ann Arbor News
June 6, 2017
'Kid client' shows off tree house in 'The Treehouse Guys' episode
Livingston Daily, USA Today
November 11, 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 11, 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 9, 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 7, 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.
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"
