VISION and Camp Talahi

Camp Talahi offers a summer full of outdoor ministry opportunities for people of all ages.  There are age group camps beginning with children in 1st grade through 12th grade.  We also offer intergenerational family camps for families with younger children to gather in family groups for relaxation and fellowship.

Mission Statement

Camp Talahi's outdoor ministry program seeks to nurture and stimulate Christian growth through worship, study, community, and fun for people of all ages in the name of Jesus Christ.

Our hopes are that campers will make new and exciting discoveries of God and nature, experience fully a Christian community a part from everyday distractions, experience personal growth and increased feelings of self-worth, and be equiped to live and serve God in the world, as the Body of Christ.  Our goal is to provide a positive Christian experience for youth and adults as a caring community within a natural environment.

Camp Talahi Staff

Camp Talahi brings together permanent full-time paid staff and part-time volunteer staff throughout the summer to support and lead camp programming.  Each summer between 40-50 program vounteers apply for counselor and camp leadership positions.

Camp Programs

At camp people engage in experiences that deepen and sustain their faith.  Many Christian leaders, both lay and clergy, past and present, recognize the significance of outdoor ministry experiences in their faith formation and active participation in the church.  There is a vast cloud of witnesses to the powerful influence of outdoor ministry in faith development.

Outdoor ministry settings provide space and time to encournter God, others, and creation. The sacred place apart, intentional programs of study, recreation, worship, and sustained time together offer opportunities for Christian community.  The natural environmnet reminds campers of the richness and variety God creates, the call to praise God, and the charge to care for all creation.

Outdoor ministry experiences offer occasions to move away from the chaos and busyness of everyday lives to a place apart.  Within this sacred space, people are invited to explore their faith and their ministry.  Through casual conversation, Bible study, playing, group experiences of community building, individual times of prayer and mediaton, singing, and worship, campers celebrate relationships with others, with God, and with creation.

Camp Facility

Camp Talahi is located near Howell, Michigan.  Talahi is a showplace of Michigan wildlife with over 240 acres of natural woodland, a spring fed lake, wild flowers and wildlife surround you at every turn.

Along with the natural amenities, Talahi also provides modern facilities.  The main lodge boasts a spacious fellowship room including a fieldstone fireplace and a wrap around screened-in porch.  Talahi has ample seating room for up to 90 campers as well as a fully equipped kitchen and restroom facilities.

Camp Talahi can accommodate up to 80 people in its two dorms: Ridgeview and Lakevies.  Each dorm has separate shower and restroom facilites.  Both dorms have two sides, holding 20 people each with comfortable, modern restroom and shower areas.

For families wishing for a more rustic experience, Talahi offers 10 electrical hookups for recreational vehicles and campers.  There are many beautiful sites available for pitching a tent.