Camp Holaka

With 340 acres of rolling woodlands and trails in Lapeer County, Camp Holaka offers many camping choices. It also has many cabins and a couple lodges for indoor camping and many campsites for tent camping. During the summer, Camp Holaka is used primarily for Cub Scout camping with different day camps and weekend events. For more information you can contact the camp ranger at (810) 664-4063.

Attention: Camp Announcement

In 2005 you have seen and experienced the many improvements at both Camp Holaka and Camp Tapico. These improvements include a new Fire Bowl, Archery Range and new Pavilions at Camp Tapico. In 2005, Camp Holaka’s infrastructure has greatly improved with new Shower and Restroom facilities and many improved campsites.

Improvements like these are paramount to the future of scouting and creating the ultimate camping experience for our youth. Funding for these projects has and will continue to come from a wide variety of sources. However, in order to maintain and continue with additional improvements to our camps, as well as offset rising operational costs like propane, electricity, etc, we are implementing an additional usage fee starting January 1, 2006. This fee will be $2.00 per participant (both youth and adult) at camp.

In 2006, we are executing plans to continue the improvements of our camps and you will continuously see changes being made throughout the year. We understand the importance of offering a quality camping experience to our youth and we strive to offer only the best. Thank you for your understanding and your dedication to scouting.

This does not affect the summer camp programs for 2006 or any reservations placed prior to January 1, 2006.

Equipment Needs List

The following is a list of equipemnt items that are needed at Camp Holaka:

• Commercial Wood Chipper....$10,000
• Commercial Stump Grinder....$12,000
• 220v 80 Gallon Air Compressor....$3,000
• Stick/Tig Welder/Generator....$4,000
• Commercial 10” Table Saw....$1,000
• Radial Arm Saw....$1,400
• 12”Band Saw....$800
• Scroll Saw....$500
• 18’ Tandem Trailer....$2,000
• Pneumatic Framing Nailer....$400
• Pneumatic Finish Nailer....$400
• Computer Printer....$300
• 12” Planer....$500
• DeWalt 5 piece Cordless Combo....$600
• Detector for Underground Lines....$3,000
• Amp Meter (Fluke)....$300
• Digital Camera....$200
• Commercial Aerator (Waterfront)....$5,000
• 3 4-Wheel utility vehicles w/ box – (New or used)
• 8 Frost Free Hydrants....$1,200
• 2 Fire Alarm Systems....$4,000
• Basic Hand Tools....$500
• Tool Boxes (Roller Kind)....$500
• 6 Radios (5 mile radius)....$1,000
• Commercial Dishwasher....$5,000
• 2 Spreaders (fertilizer, seed, etc.)
• 4 New or used Golf Carts

Interactive Map

Click on this link to go to Camp Holaka's new interactive map

Photo Album

Click on this link to go to Camp Holaka's new photo album

Properties Committee Forms

• Properties Committee Project Approval Form (78KB)
• Properties Committee Project Evaluation Form (78KB)

Refund and Transfer Policy

A written request with a brief explanation for the cancellation must be sent to the Tall Pine Council Service Center. The request should be received by the Service Center at least 3 weeks prior to the camp, activity, or event start date. A 10 percent (minimum $5.00) administration fee will be withheld from the refund. Refund requests received after the camp, activity, or event will be denied (extentuating circumstances may be the only exception). Transferring fees from one person to another is permissible before the event. The Tall Pine Council should be notified in writing of all transfers. This cancellation / refund policy was effective January 1, 1998, and supercedes any prior cancellation / refund policy of the Tall Pine Council, BSA.

Short Term Camping

Please read over the information on the "NEW" reservation forms below.

Effective November 13th, 2006 rental fees have been increased & the $2 usage fees have been cancelled.

Anyone with a reservation on the books prior to November 13th will pay the old fee plus the $2 usage fees.

Download the Application for Short Term Camping Form - In Council

Download the Application for Short Term Camping Form - Out Of Council

Camping Roster for Camps

Map To Camp Holaka

  (Click on the map for a larger view)

Take I-69 East to Lake Neppessing Rd. Exit. Turn Left (North) and travel until Lake Nepessing Rd. ends at Davison Rd. Turn Right (East) and travel to the first traffic light, which is Millville Rd. Turn Left (North) and travel to Bolton Rd. and Turn Left (West). Travel on Bolton Rd. and go directly into Camp Holaka. When you arrive at Camp Holaka, please check-in at the Camp Office located in the Admin Building.

Map Of Camp Holaka Property

Click here to download a map of Camp Holaka (988KB)

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