Last chance to register for 'Camp Kitigin' Sept. 12-14

Arriving on Friday and departing on Sunday, campers will enjoy Camp Kitigin's all-inclusive experience, featuring lodging, meals and activities. The camp is geared toward adults who find that most of their time is spent engaged with technology: computers, phones, tablets and televisions. Camp Kitigin's "screen-free" weekends create a tech timeout, so campers can remember what it feels like to truly enjoy the outdoors.

"In a 2008 University of Michigan study, it was proven that being in nature improves human memory and focus," said Ann Conklin, chief operating officer at the Michigan Recreation and Park Association. "Camp Kitigin is an opportunity for adults to spend time in nature, disconnecting for a short time to return to work and family with an improved sense of well-being."

“This is a great partnership in our quest to make it easy to get out and enjoy Michigan’s great outdoors,” said Ron Olson, chief of the DNR Parks and Recreation Division.

Designed for both men and women, Camp Kitigin will separate campers into girls' and boys' cabins. Every camper will receive a Camp Kitigin participant pack, including a T-shirt, journal and pen, disposable camera and more. Weekend recreation activities will include archery, kayaking, disc golf, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, zip-lining and other summer camp traditions, old and new.

The cost is $200 per camper and proceeds will be donated to the Michigan Recreation and Park Association to help fund youth athletic programs statewide. Camp Kitigin reservations can be made at www.mrpaonline.org/campkitigin.

For more information on Michigan Recreation and Park Association youth athletic programs, visit www.mrpaonline.org/Programs/Youth-Adult-Athletics.

Founded in 1935, the Michigan Recreation and Park Association provides advocacy, resources and professional development opportunities to a devoted and diverse membership of park and recreation agencies, professionals, vendors and advocates. The association exists to provide members with resources, to advocate for the profession, and to prove parks, recreation and leisure services matter. For more information, please visit www.mrpaonline.org.

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