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.
Beth Block Hovey
I came to Camp AuSable with my Adventist neighbors, the Nickless Family from Grand Rapids, beginning in 1972. Camp AuSable was my safe haven for 1-2 weeks during the summer. I came to accept Jesus as my personal Saviour in 1975 right by the fireplace in the Dining Hall!
Every summer Mr. Neal VanderWaal would generously donate a week of his life to lead a group of us rowdie kids on camp horses from Camp AuSable to Traverse City along the Horse and Hiking Trail. I rode with Mr. V, his sons and daughter Gail (Micheff), the Perry Twins, the Koudele Sisters, and many others for 5 years. What a blessing to be out in God’s creation, and hearing about His love everyday, something I did not hear at home. Mr. V was my first glimpse of what a loving father could be, and it helped me to see God as being a loving Father.
As an adult, I have taken my husband and sons to Family Camp several times. I am welcomed every time, even though I am not an Adventist. My family now loves Camp AuSable also.
Two years ago I got another dream realized…I got to teach a stained glass class during family camp. Gail Micheff even surprised me with a “Camp AuSable Staff,” sweatshirt, which I will always cherish.
Camp AuSable is a recipient in my Will when I leave this earth. I want others to hear His word and answer His call from Camp AuSable, as I did.
May the Lord continue to bless Camp AuSable!
Love in the Lord Jesus,
Beth (Block) Hovey
Ernie Medina
(Camper for the early years; counselor in 1984; then mini-Family and Family camp for the last 7 of 8 years).
So many great memories…both as a camper, staffer, Andrews Academy student (Bible camps!!!), and AU student (retreats!). Some of us have been sharing in Facebook at the Camp Au Sable group. And check out our music video we made one year for SS of the theme song, Dare to Run (in FB & YouTube). Leaving CA for MI tomorrow and going to Family Camp 1 on Sun for our 8th year!!!
Jenica Barrett
I have such good memories of camp. This year at Specialty Camp was probably my best year yet. I absolutely loved the non-dairy ice cream! It tastes just like real ice cream. I want to thank all the staff for all the hard work they have done.
God Bless
Jenica
Colbie Wakeley
Camp was amazing! My favorite part was the people meaning the staff and the other campers. The staff this year taught me a lot about god, but at the same time they made camp really fun.
Doug Taylor
I have so many great memories from camp, it’s hard to know where to begin. Some of my strongest memories are of a camper named David B., who would come to camp for two weeks every summer and stay in my cabin. Dave had more energy then the entire cast of Riverdance, and if the government could have tapped into his raw kinetic power, our current energy crisis could have been averted years ago. Though at the time, I felt like I was being exposed to one of the plagues of Egypt, I now treasure my memories of Dave. He helped me realize how truly patient God is with all of us. I hope and pray that camp Au Sable made as big an impression on Dave as he made on it 
If you’re out there Dave, I love ya and I still pray for you.