Company Profile

VFW Camp Trotter

Company Overview

VFW Camp Trotter is a nonprofit residential camp on Bills Lake, northern Michigan. Our mission: cultivate courage, community, and curiosity through outdoor programs that build resilience and belonging. We welcome staff from all backgrounds and prioritize child safety, inclusion, and staff development.

Company History

VFW Camp Trotter was started in 1949 off the shores of Bill's Lake near Newaygo, Michigan, when Ralph Trotter donated his war time poultry farm to the Michigan Veteran's of Foreign Wars in order to build a children's summer camp. With over 75 years of history, we proudly still serve that commitment to ensuring all children have an opportunity to an affordable summer camp experience.

Notable Accomplishments / Recognition

VFW Camp Trotter is a non-profit that cultivates courage, community, and curiosity in children and youth through accessible residential outdoor programs that build resilience, foster belonging, and inspire hands-on learning – with particular focus on military families, we believe in camp for all youth with a heart of service.

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  • 1 day ago

    RESIDENTIAL CAMP COUNSELOR - VFW Camp Trotter

    VFW Camp Trotter - Newaygo, MI, United States

    About Camp Trotter:VFW Camp Trotter is a non-profit residential camp in beautiful northern Michigan where kids are encouraged to try new things, stay true to themselves, and grow in confidence within the shared experience of community. Our mission is to cultivate courage, community, and curiosity in children and youth through outdoor programs that build resilience, foster belonging, and inspire hands-on learning. Important: While we proudly prioritize military families, our doors are open ...

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