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North Star Reach
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Wherever you are, come celebrate what it means to be connected to one another. Together, we’ll create a community where friendship, laughter and kindness are what matter most. A place where we’ll reach for the stars and remind ourselves that anything is possible. We’re so glad you’re here.

Photo: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

Love the Mooseness

Welcome from Our
Director of Camping

We’ve always known that our camp is not about the place, but the people. People who clear away the everyday to make good things happen for children who live with serious illnesses and often miss out on chances to just be kids. That feeling of community coming together to create a brighter world for others, and ourselves, is something we call “mooseness.” After you’ve experienced our programs, we hope you too will come to love the mooseness.

Patrick Smith

North Star Reach Director of Camping

Photo: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

Love the Mooseness

We Are Here for You

Parents & Caregivers

We are proud to announce a series of new programs designed to deliver support, resources, improved well-being and hope to parents, guardians and caregivers of seriously ill children.

Parents & Caregivers

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May 16

For avid sports fans, we can hardly imagine anythi

For avid sports fans, we can hardly imagine anything sweeter: Luxury seats (for a party of four) to an event at each of the following professional/college sports competitions: NFL, NBA, NHL, @umichfootball, @umichbball! (All sporting events will take place in southeast Michigan.)

There's still time to purchase your tickets for 'Under the North Star', our signature event that will be taking place Saturday, May 21st from 5-10 pm (EST)! Unable to make it to the event but still want an opportunity to bid on amazing experiences? Our live auction will be held from 8-9 pm (EST) and can be streamed on your devices.

To purchase your tickets and to learn more about our live auction, visit the link in our bio!

#UNS2022 #UnderTheNorthStar #NFL #NBA NHL #UofM #umichfootball #umichbball

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May 13

One of the most anticipated “Under the North Sta

One of the most anticipated “Under the North Star” event experiences is an immersive walk-through tour of The Observatory (our state-of-the-art health center) and our amazing accessible Treehouse. During the Mission Walk & Treehouse Tour, you’ll see and hear how camp makes a lasting impact in the lives of campers and their families. The tour was designed with help from our magic-making friends from Disney.

Get your tickets today to join us Saturday, May 21, for an unforgettable outdoor community celebration and fundraiser, with proceeds supporting North Star Reach’s no-cost, life-changing camps and programs for kids with serious illnesses and their families (link in bio)

#UNS2022 #UnderTheNorthStar

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May 12

It's oh-fish-ial, we're almost a week away from ou

It's oh-fish-ial, we're almost a week away from our signature fundraising event, 'Under the North Star'! Join us on May 21st for an evening full of amazing camp activities including a 'Kiss & Release' fishing contest!🎣It's okay if you've never kissed a fish before, here at North Star Reach we're always celebrating trying things for the very first time.😘🐟

Tickets to this fun-filled evening are still available. Grab yours today through the link in our bio!

#UNS2022 #UnderTheNorthStar #KissAFish

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May 11

Tickets are still available for our “Under the N

Tickets are still available for our “Under the North Star” community celebration and fundraising event on Saturday, May 21, hosted at camp from 5-10 pm (EST).

This incredible evening will feature an all-star lineup of exclusive experiences. All proceeds support North Star Reach’s no-cost, life-changing camps and programs for children living with serious illnesses and their families. We hope you’ll join us for a magical evening!

Get your tickets today (see link in bio).

#UNS2022 #LastingImpactOfCamp

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May 11

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY: One of the best parts of spen

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY: One of the best parts of spending the summer at North Star Reach is the opportunity to spend time in the great outdoors but along with all the fun activities, sunshine, and laughter comes bugs—including mosquitos. That is why this week’s featured wish list item is Buggy Bands! Buggy Bands are natural, waterproof bracelets that campers can wear throughout the day while also keeping the mosquitos away.

To help supply our campers with Buggy Bands for the summer, check out our Amazon Wish List through the link in our bio!

#WishListWednesday #DonorsMakeCampPossible

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May 10

Ready, aim, archery! Our 'Under the North Star' si

Ready, aim, archery! Our 'Under the North Star' signature fundraising event, taking place on May 21st, will be full of exciting camp activities, including an opportunity to shoot a bow and arrow at our archery range. Looking for a little friendly competition? Step on up and learn archery basics from a trained instructor. Then take turns with other guests to see who will be first to get a bullseye!🎯

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about this extraordinary event and secure your ticket, today!

#Archery #UnderTheNorthStar

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May 9

Have you heard the news about @FiftyAmpFuse? The D

Have you heard the news about @FiftyAmpFuse? The Detroit-based award-winning band will be rocking out in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater on May 21st during our 'Under the North Star' gala!

Join us for an evening full of great music, delicious food, and an unforgettable camp experience!

To learn more about all that this event has in store and to purchase your tickets today visit the link in our bio.

#FiftyAmpFuse #UndertheNorthStar #LivePerformance

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May 8

To all the moms who are always there by our side t

To all the moms who are always there by our side to hold our hands, lift us up, and make us feel loved, we celebrate you today! #HappyMothersDay 💛 💚 💙

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May 6

Happy National Nurses Day!💛 💚 💙 North S

Happy National Nurses Day!💛 💚 💙

North Star Reach would not be the same without your passion and care. A huge thank you to each and every nurse that helps care for campers and their families!

#nationalnursesday #thankyou

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May 5

Check out all the fun we have planned for Under th

Check out all the fun we have planned for Under the North Star, a community celebration and signature fundraising event on May 21, from 5-10 pm (EST) at our beautiful 105-acre campus in Pinckney. The special evening features dinner from a renowned chef, a live auction, music by the popular Detroit band @fiftyampfuse and amazing camper stories. Guests can enjoy unique camp-style experiences, including pontoon boat rides (with opportunities to fish), the chance to build a custom charcuterie board, create craft cocktails (sponsored by Woodson Whiskey), participate in yoga under the stars, and much more.

With a livestream experience available, guests can also connect to the evening program (8-9 pm, EST) and participate in the live auction from anywhere. Among the featured auction items is a five-game luxury suite package for NFL, NBA, NHL, University of Michigan Football, and University of Michigan Men’s Basketball games. All proceeds benefit life-changing, no-cost camps and programs for children with serious illnesses and their families.

To purchase tickets, visit the link in our bio!

Thank you to all the volunteers and activity sponsors, including Jake Haggerty, Kim Blaine Yoga, @woodsonwhiskey, Northern United Brewing Company, @nautimi_on_the_river, N & K Marine, and @fiftyampfuse!

#uns2022 #lastingimpactofcamp #changesomeoneslifetoday

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May 4

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY: We have a lot of fun during t

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY: We have a lot of fun during the summer and sometimes that fun can get a little M-E-S-S-Y messy! That's why this week's featured wish list items are laundry detergent and dryer sheets—items that help keep things at camp fresh and clean.

To view these items and more visit our Amazon Wish List through the link in our bio!

#WishlistWednesday #ThankYouDonors

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May 4

Thank you to our loyal corporate sponsor @mascocor

Thank you to our loyal corporate sponsor @mascocorporation for supporting our second campily retreat for the season! Your support ensured these families could enjoy camp activities, connect with one another, and feel safe and cared for after two years being isolated at home. Direct program support like this allows North Star Reach to create camp magic and bring smiles and laughter to the families we support- thank you MASCO for partnering with us to do so!

#ThankYou #Masco #DonorsMakeItPossible

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May 4

A huge thank you to @mascocorporation for sponsori

A huge thank you to @mascocorporation for sponsoring our second Spring Campily Retreat of 2022! We had an amazing time with all the families who attended.

The weekend was full of Olympic fun, bursts of firsts, and dance parties! Thank you again to all the amazing families and volunteers who joined us for an unforgettable weekend!

To see more photos from the weekend, make sure to check out our Facebook album!

#CampilyRetreat #masco

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May 3

We are beyond excited and grateful to be a charity

We are beyond excited and grateful to be a charity partner for this year's @dxa2run. The race will be held on June 5th, with the finish in downtown Ann Arbor. The event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5k races, with both in-person and virtual options for each. The best part about this event? There are so many ways to help support North Star Reach:

💛Register to walk/run in person or virtually
💚Submit a donation or become a fundraiser for the North Star Reach Moosetrotters Team
💙Volunteer at the event! (Email mike@northstarreach.org for more details)

To register for this amazing event or to submit a donation, simply visit the links in our bio!

#runtheriver #charitypartner #dexter annarbor

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Apr 30

5,4,3,2,1...and we're back for our second Spring C

5,4,3,2,1...and we're back for our second Spring Campily Retreat! A huge thank you to Tim, Lauren, Mary, Lydia, Kenzie, and Megan for volunteering this weekend and helping us safely welcome nine amazing families back to North Star Reach!💛💚💙

#Volunteer #ThankYou #Campily

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Apr 28

A huge campily thank you to @jetspizza of Chelsea,

A huge campily thank you to @jetspizza of Chelsea, @absopurewater and ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists for supporting our Spring Campily Retreats with their in-kind donations. Our camper families were fed, hydrated, and had a comfortable place to sleep with help from these amazing companies and we are incredibly grateful.

North Star Reach depends on the generosity of all kinds to run our programs successfully, please reach out to Monica (monica@northstarreach.org) if you or your company would like to get more involved!

#ThankYouDonors #JetsPizza #Absopure #ImageFIRST

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Apr 27

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY: At camp, our lanterns and fla

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY: At camp, our lanterns and flashlights shine as bright as the North Star!🔦🌟But in order to keep them fueled all summer long, we need plenty of batteries. That's why this week's featured Amazon Wish List item is...yep, you guessed it, batteries!🔋To help us keep our camp shining bright and to view the rest of our wish list items visit the link in our bio.

#nonprofit #wishlist

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Apr 26

Our first Spring Campily Retreat was a huge succes

Our first Spring Campily Retreat was a huge success! Thank you to the wondeful volunteers who joined us including Al, Kate, Kenzie, and Sami!

We loved seeing you create a safe & magical weekend for campers and their families!💛💚💙

#volunteersmakeitpossible #Campily #danceparty

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Apr 25

We’re sending a huge camp cheer to the students

We’re sending a huge camp cheer to the students kicking off Activist Week at West Bloomfield High School today. The event, which is raising funds to support North Star Reach, runs all week with happenings each day, including dress-up days, games, restaurant fundraisers, snack carts, pie-in-the-face challenges, and more. Thank you, West Bloomfield High School Student Leadership for supporting our no-cost programs for children with serious illnesses and their families. Thank you for being your best in AND for the world!

#onlyWB #youngchangemakers #studentshelpingstudents @wbloomfieldschools

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Apr 21

CALLING ALL LIFEGUARDS: Every summer we ask North

CALLING ALL LIFEGUARDS: Every summer we ask North Star Reach campers what their favorite activity of the week was and unanimously the answer is "THE POOL!" It wouldn't be summer camp without swim tests, pool noodles, sunscreen, and lifeguards to help keep everyone safe!

This summer we have multiple paid positions available for those who are interested in being a lifeguard at North Star Reach! These positions are available to anyone ages 17+ with day shift availability! Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certification will be provided. To apply, simply visit the link in our bio.

If you have additional questions, please email Program Director, Colleen Triezenberg (colleen@northstarreach.org).

#lifeguard #summercamp #summerjob #firstaid #CPR

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North Star Reach Camp

1200 University Camp Drive
Pinckney, MI 48169

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North Star Reach is an independent nonprofit medical speciality camp based in Pinckney, Michigan. We provide life-changing camp experiences for children living with serious illnesses and their families, at no charge to them. You can support us today by making a donation.

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North Star Reach Camp

1200 University Camp Drive
Pinckney, MI 48169

Stay Connected

FAX

EMAIL

info@northstarreach.org

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

North Star Reach is an independent nonprofit medical speciality camp based in Pinckney, Michigan. We provide life-changing camp experiences for children living with serious illnesses and their families, at no charge to them. You can support us today by making a donation.

Click Here & Donate

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Photo Credit: Leisa Thompson Photography