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Camper spots are held with online registration and all camp forms completed and submitted.

All camp forms must be received by May 31, 2025.

Welcome Letters will go out the end of May.

For additional questions or for a camper's registration status, please contact (269) 462-4229 or email Pokagon.SummerCamp@PokagonBand-nsn.gov.

Email to Pokagon.SummerCamp@PokagonBand-nsn.gov
Fax to 269-782-0985
Mail to 58620 Sink Rd Dowagiac, MI 49047
Drop of at the Department of Education

Check Welcome Letter for location.
Rodgers Lake Campus | 58620 Sink Road Dowagiac, MI 49047
Gage Street Campus| 26464 Gage St Dowagiac, MI 49047

  • Week 1 | June 16 - 18 | 3-Day Camp | Ages 13-17 (OVERNIGHT OPTION)
  • Week 2 | June 23 or June 24 | One day only | Ages 5-6
  • Week 3 | July 8 - 10 | 3-Day Camp | Ages 10-12
  • Week 4 | July 14 - 15 or July 16 - 17 | 2-Day Camp | Ages 7-9

Please note: You can only register/attend one camp or session. Camp session exceptions will be considered upon request to accommodate maturity/grade level.

2025 Fillable Camp Forms

Participation Agreement

Medical Information and Authorization Form

Camp Form PIck Up~Drop off

Authorization to Photograph

Aquatic Activities and Target Archery Opt-Out Form

Our youth summer camp is called Kë Gbéshmen, which means "let's camp."

Kë Gbéshmen aims to grow Bodwéwadmi zhetthkéwen, a sense of community, and stewards of the environment for the next seven generations. It is our mission to ensure every Kë Gbéshmen camper:

  1. Has a healthy and enjoyable camp experience.
  2. Gains enthusiasm for their Potawatomi ways and environmental concerns.
  3. Receives new experiences, develops new skills, and forges life-long friendships.
  4. Leaves camp an emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically stronger person.
  5. Establishes a stronger connection with Neshnabe history, culture, and language.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT CAMP

  • Archery for ages 8+
  • Arts and crafts
  • Campfire
  • Canoeing ages 7+
  • Environmental skills
  • Field sports
  • Longhouse teachings
  • Science
  • Swimming
  • Traditional arts
  • Traditional sports
  • Traditional teachings
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STAFF

Rebecca Williams
Center for History & Culture, Camp Director

Susan Doyle
Department of Education, Camp Director

Daniel Stohrer
Center of History & Culture, Assistant Camp Director

Kristie Bussler
Department of Education, Assistant Camp Director

Kë Gbéshmen Policy and Procedure Manual