Kë Gbéshmen 2023

Rodgers Lake Campus | 58620 Sink Rd. Dowagiac, MI

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 7 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.

 

 

Schedule for Day Camp & Overnight Camp coming soon.

• Week 1 | June 20-23 Ages 13-17 (DAY CAMP & OVERNIGHT OPTION)

• Week 2 | June 26-28 Ages 5-6 DAY CAMP

• Week 3 | July 10-13 Ages 10-12 (DAY CAMP & OVERNIGHT OPTION)

• Week 4 | July 17-19 Ages 7-9 DAY CAMP

(Can only register/attend 1 camp session. Camp session exceptions will be considered upon
request to accommodate maturity/grade level.)

 

 

WORKSHOP PROPOSAL

Kë Gbéshmen is quickly approaching and we are looking for presenters! 

If you are interested in being a workshop presenter or sharing your special skill with campers, please click here to fill out the Workshop Proposal form. Deadline to appy is May 1.

 

NOTE

Kë Gbéshmen may be cancelled, postponed or switched to a alternative schedule at any given time.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT CAMP

• Archery for ages 8+
• Arts and crafts
• Campfire
• Canoeing ages 8+
• 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 for History & Culture, Camp Director

Kristie Bussler
Department of Education, Assistant Camp Director

Adela Galvan
Department of Education, Special Activities Assistant

Adela Galvan Bio	Kristie Bussler Bio	Daniel Stohrer Bio
Susan Doyle Bio	Rebecca Williams Bio