Thanks to our friends!
We here at Pretty Lake were excited to host the 2013 Northwestern University CATalyst this past weekend! Thank you Wildcats! And have a great school year!
View ArticlePretty Lake Announces Mitch Wilson’s Retirement
Our good friend and Executive Director, Mitch Wilson, will retire from Pretty Lake Camp next March. Read all about it in the MLive article at...
View ArticleDirty Herd Run
Enjoy a challenging run/walk out at camp on November 10th. The trail will wind you a through our property — a great way to celebrate World Run Day! Sign up now and get your T-Shirt before we sell out!...
View ArticleMichelle Karpinski is our new Executive Director
We are excited to announce that Michelle Karpinski will transition into the Executive Director position with Mitch Wilson's announced retirement in March. Michelle will bring a wealth of experience...
View ArticleHome Vegetable Gardening Class
Friends of Wolf Lake (FOWL) and Pretty Lake Camp are sponsoring a class in home vegetable gardening. This 8 hour class is designed for beginning as well as more experienced gardeners. The class will...
View ArticleFlyer for Stuff The Camper
Do you have a place you can start a small "Stuff the Camper" drive for us? You can print this flyer and tape it to the outside of a box, then deliver the box to us on 4/23! Click here for the flyer:...
View ArticleHealthy Kids 2014 Summit
Our Adventure Center Program Director, Jay Tatara, will be presenting at the Healthy Kids 2014 Summit. Registration is only $10 and lunch is provided! Please click here for more info:...
View ArticleKalamazoo Charity Invitational!
As many of you know, every year Ullrey and Company host a charity golf outing that benefits numerous non-profits in town. You can register to play in the event and designate your fees to support...
View ArticleOur farm-fresh food is a fantastic fundraiser for campers!
Did you know you can support our campers by purchasing the food they helped grow on our farm? There are two ways to get our produce in your kitchen: Friday Farm Market: We have a Friday Farm Market at...
View ArticlePretty Lake Camp gets handcrafted 10-person canoe in memory of former camper...
Please click here to see this article on MLive: http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/07/pretty_lake_camp_gets_handcraf.html Hugh Davidson often talked about his time at Pretty Lake Camp...
View ArticleBOLD Dinner to benefit Pretty Lake Camp!
Dear Friends of Camp — please see the attached flyer for a Fall Harvest Dinner hosted by BOLD at The Moors Grille Room on Friday, October 4th at 6pm. The proceeds from the dinner will benefit camp,...
View ArticlePretty Lake Celebrates 100 Years of Free Camp (press release)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Claus Development Director matt@prettylakecamp.org (269) 375-1950, ext. 119 Pretty Lake Celebrates 100 Years of Free Camp MATTAWAN, MI (January 28, 2016) –...
View ArticlePretty Lake Announces Eric Wimbley as New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Pretty Lake Camp (PLC) is proud to announce their next Executive Director, Eric Wimbley. Wimbley will join the Pretty Lake team on June 1, 2016. A graduate of Siena Heights...
View ArticlePretty Lake Welcomes New Camp Director
Jamie Jannusch is clearing off her desk in her new Camp Director’s office at Pretty Lake, only days after moving from central Wisconsin. She surveys the paperwork from past summer camps mixed with...
View ArticlePretty Lake Welcomes New Adventure Centre Co-Director
Michelle Ringle-Barrett is curious, adventurous, and growth-minded. This is why Pretty Lake is the perfect fit and has been for the past decade as she has worked with groups of all ages, abilities,...
View ArticleFamous Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe
Have you heard about our Famous Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake that spans decades of summer camp? For the holiday season we wanted to share the recipe with all! We hope you enjoy! Chocolate Sheet...
View ArticleInspired by Camp Experience
Periodically we will feature an ‘inspired giving’ story, whether it’s a personal reflection, a volunteer experience, a special project or favorite camp memory. We are very grateful for your continued...
View Article“Rest of the Story”
For those who received our Spring Appeal, this is the rest of Cia’s remarkable story. We hope everyone who reads this will be inspired to help support Pretty Lake in its efforts to provide...
View ArticleAn excerpt form ‘An End to the Pretty Lake Tale’
By Cia Elder This summer was particularly special due to it not only being my fourth year on staff, but also my tenth year at this camp overall. I truly felt that I not only made lasting connections...
View ArticleHappy Birthday
September 9th, marks the birthday of Pretty Lakes’ founder, Edward B. Desenberg, a musician and philanthropist, born in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1867. Desenberg was formally educated in Kalamazoo and...
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