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Van Buren Youth Camp

is a non-profit, co-ed, residential summer camp. Founded in 1950 on the shores of Great Bear Lake, we are half way between Kalamazoo and Lake Michigan, in southwest Michigan near Bloomingdale. We provide a unique summer experiences for children ages 6-18 at a reasonable cost.

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1/21/2010

Great Bear Music Fest

A Family Festival
Tickets sales begin in March
Contact us for more ino.

Hosted by VBYC
Saturday, June 12th
10 AM

Featured Performers:
» greatbearmusicfest.org
11/10/2009
>Parent feedback survey
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11/06/2009
>2010 scheulde released! Sign up now.
10/15/2009
>Wild Game and Harvest Buffet Dinner
Saturday October 17th 2009 @ VBYC
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Adults: $10.00
Seniors Citizens 65+: $8.00
Kids 1st - 6th grade: $4.00
K and Under: Free
All dinner proceeds help fund our Leadership Camperships
9/14/2009
>VBYC needs staining 4 more cabins!
There is a staining event planned for Saturday, September 26. A group of 8-10 can stain a cabin within 3 hours. Stain will be provided at camp, but extra brushes & rollers will be needed. Any interested volunteers, please contact Andrea Koch. More details on the event schedule coming soon!
Cabin 3 - Rebuilt Cabin 3 - Rebuilt
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9/14/2009
>2010 Leadership Planning Meeting
Open to Leadership Campers interested in helping brainstorm and plan for Leadership 2010 are invited to give their input.

Saturday, October 3rd
1-3PM
At VBYC
9/14/2009
>Revival of Van Buren Folk Dancers
"You don't have to know how to dance to be a member of the Folk Dancers." Organizer Jana Serbenski
Folk Dancing

This group is open to students in grades 7-12.

If interested, be at our informational meeting:
Sunday, September 20, 3:00 PM
Lawton Community Center

More info:
Jana Serbenski
269-655-7515
jana@serbenskilove.com


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8/28/2009

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5/12/2009

>Cabin 3, being replaced!

Cabin 3 - Rebuilt Cabin 3 - Rebuilt

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3/17/2009
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2/2/2009
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