Weekend Respite Camp
The Fowler Center holds weekend respite camps from September through May. Weekend camps are an opportunity for campers to make friends, participate in new and different outdoor activities, learn and expand on their own creativity, while also giving families and caretakers a break. Every weekend is themed differently around the season and month, but since we have an indoor arena, all campers from September through May get to enjoy our horses and small animals! Fall finds us enjoying the beautiful colors of Michigan with nature hikes, campfire snacks, trips up the accessible Tree House, and pumpkin carving. Winter at camp is filled with sledding, other snow sports and ice fishing, while the Spring sessions give us a chance to get out and plant flowers, go for hikes, and take a ride on the pontoon boat. Note: all weekends typically include a visit to our Equestrian Center for horseback riding/walking & small animal visits. Pontoon Rides will be available as weather permits.
- Check-in 6:30 – 7:30 PM on Fridays
- Check-out is from 1:00- 2:00 PM on Sundays
- Fee: $495, Additional Fee for 1:1 staffing
Fall Weekend Themes
September 11-13: Wild Wild West (18+) – Saddle up for a Rootin’ Tootin’ good time as we pan for gold, make bandana crafts, practice our ropin’ skills, and learn some Cowboy Campfire Songs.
September 25-27: Sweater Weather (18+) – Summer is officially over and you know what that means!!!! Grab your coziest sweater and join us for crisp autumn walks, fishing, roaring campfires, cider with doughnuts, and fall crafts. Fall Vibes Only!
October 9-11: TFC Spooktacular (6-17) – Grab your best Halloween Costume and head over to camp for pumpkin carving, spooky crafts, and some trick or treating.
October 16-18: TFC Spooktacular (18+) – Grab your best Halloween Costume and head over to camp for pumpkin carving, spooky crafts, and some trick or treating.
November 6-8: Space Explorers (18+ )– As the seasons change and the sun sets earlier; we’re taking full advantage of it. Join us at camp for a weekend of stargazing walks, rocket building, and out of this world galaxy crafts.
November 20-22: Super Sleuths (18+) – Grab your mustache and magnifying glass to help your friends solve a weekend of puzzles, mysteries, and even a stagged camp crime. Don’t worry…Detective badges and decoder wheels provided.
December 11-13: Holidays @ TFC (18+) – Join us for some of our coziest annual camp traditions! Hayrides & Hot Cocoa, Trimming the Camp Tree, Caroling, and Wonderland Crafts make this a memorable Holiday weekend at camp.
Paying for Camp
We currently hold contracts with many counties and funding agencies in Michigan in order to coordinate services for your loved ones. Many of our weekend campers use” respite” or “therapeutic camping” dollars they are allotted from their Community Mental Health or other agency to pay for a weekend at camp. If you are interested in using your respite funding to pay for camp tell your supports coordinator so they can add The Fowler Center to your Plan of Service.
If you, or your worker, have any questions call our office at 989-673-2050.
Note: If we do not currently hold a contract with the county or agency you are with please call our office so that we can start the process of connecting with them in order to help serve you.
