GROUP INFO

FAQs

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Where is Camp Restore Detroit?

We are located at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church at the corner of Seymour and Chalmers on Detroit’s east side.

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What is the neighborhood like around Camp Restore Detroit?

The neighborhood around Mt. Calvary is about 25% populated, with many vacant lots and unoccupied houses. This leaves us with lots of ground to dream about what our neighborhood can be in the future. We partner very closely with our community on all our projects and receive all our work and inspiration from them. Without our community we wouldn’t have a ministry!

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Where will we serve?

We will provide your team with opportunities to restore hope within our community in Detroit. Camp Restore Detroit has a three-fold outreach in our community: Human Care, Environmental, and Construction. We will match your team’s gifts and passions with appropriate work and work sites. Some work may be done onsite at Camp Restore Detroit to benefit the immediate community. We have good relationships and partnerships with many of the community centers in our area. We also work closely with our community leaders on all environmental and construction projects. Because we work in the 9th Precinct of Detroit much of our work is only a few minutes away from campus.

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Are meals provided?

Meals are provided by Camp Restore Detroit. Breakfast and dinner are eaten onsite in the dining hall, while lunches will be assembled by the campers in the mornings to be taken to the work site. Campers help with all meals.

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Are there showers?

Yes! Showers are available.

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Where will my team sleep?

Your team will sleep on the second floor of the Camp Restore Detroit campus building. Former classrooms have been converted into dorm rooms. Organizations have donated brand new beds and mattress. Every camper needs to bring twin sheets, a pillow, and perhaps a blanket. There are bathrooms on every floor of the building.

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How large can my team be?

There are approximately 120 beds, but as long as your team doesn’t mind the floor, we do not have a maximum number. There is great gym floor for your cots, sleeping bags, or blow up mattresses.

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What is there to do in the evenings?

There is a full-size gym for your use as well as many board games and a small stage. There is a small meeting room for your team’s use and the church sanctuary for your Bible study or worship (when not in use by Mt. Calvary). Wi-Fi is available throughout most of the building.

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What is the charge per camper?

Camp Restore Detroit charges a flat fee which starts at  $45 per camper per night. Most groups stay for about a week.

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Where is the nearest drugstore or grocery store?

If you need to head to the store, Camp Restore Detroit staff can recommend several good stores within a ten-minute drive of Camp Restore Detroit’s campus.

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Where is the nearest medical facility?

St. John Hospital is ten minutes away at 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236. Go here for directions from Camp Restore Detroit.

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What should I bring?

You can find our packing recommendations here. Don’t forget things like a towel and washcloth!

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What if our team wants to spend a day touring in Detroit for fun?

We would love for you to get to know our city! Let us know what you would like to do, and we will help you plan your day. You are welcome to spend the night at the camp after a day of fun. A list of fun ways to spend a day in Detroit can be found here!

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Are there others ways to help Camp Restore Detroit?

Of course! Camp Restore Detroit has many needs. There is ALWAYS a need for people to supply meals for our campers. You also can contact us for a wish list or to find out other ways you can be of assistance.

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