OUR COMMON GOALS

1. Secure, maintain and expand the mission and programs of the Presbyterian Camps, with significant concentration of nurturing Christian faith, witness and discipleship. Upholding our common mission:

Presbyterian Camps is a holy place

· Celebrate creation

· Renew the spirit

· Nurture faith

· Build community

· Where all are welcome to come and grow in Christ. 

2. Preserve the environment of the Presbyterian Camps in Saugatuck Michigan as an environmental sanctuary for future generations to experience and enjoy.

3. Serve as the primary retreat center and youth camp for all of the churches within the Chicagoland area.

THE PROPOSAL

Lakeshore Christian Camping (LCC) has been established in the State of Illinois as a separate not-for-profit 501 (c)(3).

Lakeshore Christian Camping has offered the Presbytery of Chicago to purchase the Presbyterian Camps located at 631 Perryman St, Saugatuck, MI 

Lakeshore Christian Camping would assume all legal rights of the Presbyterian Camps and assume control of the operation the Presbyterian Camps.

Being a separate 501 (c)(3), the Presbyterian Camps would be financially independent of the Presbytery of Chicago.

Lakeshore Christian Camping would pursue a partnership with the Presbytery of Chicago in a covenant relationship. The LCC corporate by-laws and policies will reflect the established common goals to preserve the mission, vision, tradition and future of the Presbyterian Camps.

As defined in the existing master plan of the Presbyterian Camps, Lakeshore Christain Camping will embark upon a five year capital campaign to secure the long-term future of the camp. This process will transition the Presbyterian Camps from an aging historic youth and retreat camp to a contemporary, ADA compliant, and environmentally focused retreat/conference and youth camping operation. These improvements will allow the Presbyterian Camps to meet the evolving needs of the churches of the Chicagoland area.