My memories of camp represent some of the best moments of my childhood. While it’s true that I had an amazing family which consisted of wonderful parents as well as taxing but fiercely loyal brothers, camp filled a wonderful hole in my heart. I didn’t know all of this at 8 years of age of course. In fact, my first year was quite interesting to say the least. As my parents drove down the road which lead to camp, my mind was a blur of thoughts and worries. They were going to leave me at this place for a whole week! How would I survive! Would they feed me? The fire of my imagination fed the apprehension. When I got out of the car, my legs seemed to shake under me. I was so nervous! Then I heard a tall man approach and a big voice bent down to me on my level and said “Welcome to camp Trevor!” I won’t say that was the end of my concern. Still, it represented the first inkling to me that I would have an amazing time and would come away with treasured memories. It was the one place where my abilities were emphasized over my disabilities. I am a person of many talents and interests. Yet many times in the ordinary world, my total blindness from birth is often seen as my most visible trait. For one week out of the year, I knew that was not an issue for the majority of people around me.
I am not an evangelical literal believer in the word of God. Still, the counselors and staff made sure to impress upon us their very sincere, real devotion to Christ and his power in their lives. I came away with a profound respect and a very real hope that future generations of children (both blind and sighted) could experience those peaceful, fun moments which shaped me during some of the most crucial periods of my childhood.

Growing up as a kid, my mom would take my brothers and I to family camp. We did it two summers in a row and it was always a blast. I remember a teacher I had at the Nature Center, I think his name was Stephen?? We’d go out in the woods and look for amphibions and all that good stuff. Now that I’m a grown man, I wish that I could somehow get in contact with him. Also, I made some good friendships. One in particular, a girl named Ashley, was awesome… Too bad I don’t remember her last name because she was HOT! If anybody knows a staff member at the nature center named Stephen and an African American girl named Ashley from Cleveland, OH that were at family camp in 2000. I’d like to get back in touch with them. Camp Au Sable rocks!

I have had a wonderful 5 years at camp. I have grown closer to Jesus and made lots of friends that i will always try to keep in contact with. The staff is awsome and I love the view and the fresh air that you get up there. My life has been touched by the generosity of the staff and putting in their full effort i to makeing camp the best time of our lifes.
Love you all,
Hannah

Camp was an amazing experience for me. I meet so many different people. Learned so many different things. Still didn’t learn how to swim, only because I was too afraid. The canoe rides, wow, that was so scary for me but it was still fun. The hike to the fort and the overnight stay there, that was a blast! I probably would have never went if it wasn’t for my childhood friend Krissy Patrick.

I’ve been going to Camp Au Sable for 7 years now and it’s been an amazing experience… I love the way all the staff are so nice and there to help you get through something whether it’s a project or if you need guidance on something…:D I believe that if you would look around you would believe that heaven is like Camp Au Sable… I will miss not going to Camp this year so much but i hope to be able to work at camp very soon…

Camp Au Sable is one of the best memories I have growing up! I had my own horse, and a good life at home, but the wonderful week at camp was incredible each summer, a spiritual mountain top to never be forgotten. I’m sure it helped me become the outdoor enthusiast that I am also.

Jan Sawyer was one of my counselors. I still have my Steps to Christ with the personal inscription that she gave each of us. I can’t remember the other gals that had my cabins really, but they were nice. There were lots of Slickers on staff during those days. I’ll always fondly remember the campfires looking out over the lake and shouting, “Hold the Fort!” I love Camp Au Sable! Made me cry to look at your pictures, though they are very different. Do you still have the enormous canoe hanging up in the craft building and the wonderful big dinning lodge above the beach?

I love CampAuSable, it is a good best Christian camp I have ever been to. CampAuSable taught me to grow closer to God, and I can’t wait to go this year. It’s the most wonderful, most exiting, most spiritual camp I’ve been to. I hope to see you there.

I had the privilage of attending camp for 3 different summers! One year I was one of “Paula’s Princesses.” Paula was a great counselor! Those times are still some of my favorite memories! I love Camp Au Sable! I feel that Camp Au Sable is a place of impact! It can change kids lives! I now am honored and delighted to be able to send my own daughter to camp! She loves it! In fact, she has planned out her camp attendance for the next several years! And yes, she has already said she’d like to work at Camp Au Sable when she is old enough! So, Pastor Ken, Meghan Fleetwood will be calling you in a few years!

I will always cherish the times that I spent at Camp Au Sable. It was some of the greatest experiences of my life. My brothers and I used to attend mini bike camp/ horseback camp and regular camp. Great camp and great times!

I remember the first time i ever went to summer camp at that paridice known as Camp au sable, i was so happy and i couldnt hold the smile in as the warm au sable air gave me true peace and comert knowing that i was in a place were people, just like me could be recognized and liked. To this day, the second i leave camp, i cant wait till the next year for the same experience, or evin beter.