April 16-18  Homecoming Weekend

Welcome back! We can hardly wait to see our Campit friends and family.  Once again this year we are offering FREE camping for opening weekend. We’ll have a homecoming bonfire burning and on Saturday invite you to join us for our annual Homecoming Dinner.  Don’t miss Christine’s famous spaghetti dinner and the good fun we’ll serve up with it!

April 23-25  Club Campit Two-For-One Weekend

Our first of four weekends offering special discounts for Club Campit members.  On these weekends, Club Campit members get two nights for the price of one!  And Club Campit members get discounts and other benefits every time they come to Campit. Details about becoming a Club Campit Member can be found on the membership page at www.CampitResort.com.

April 30-May 1 Spring Volunteer & Spring Cleaning Weekend

Fun, Friends, Food, and FREE all describe this very popular tradition at Campit.  Volunteer members work together on projects to make Campit even more beautiful for everyone to enjoy during the summer. We’ll be painting, planting, pruning, staining, building, fixing, and generally having a great time outdoors.

We’ll supply tools -- or feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Campit thanks you for your help with free camping/lodging, free food and free refreshments during this weekend.  Members tell us this is one of the best weekends for making new friends and getting to know other great Campit members.

Because the gardens and landscaping of Campit Seasonal sites are a huge part of what makes Campit so beautiful, we are inviting our Seasonals to participate in all of the meals, refreshments and gatherings at Volunteer Weekend.

So we’ll have more people than ever working together to make Campit even more beautiful.  Join us!

May 7-9 Pirates Invade Campit

Argh, Matey!  Pirates invade Campit this weekend looking for “booty.”  New in 2010, we have an exciting and fun weekend planned. Join Captain Morgan Friday night as he treats his crew to marshmallows and s’mores at Campit’s fire pit.  Then Saturday team up for a scavenger hunt, Campit style. Prizes awarded to the team that finds the “booty” first. Campit’s seasonals will be having their annual Spring Yard Sale -- perfect for those hunting for treasure.

Saturday night we celebrate with our Caribbean Dance Party. Dress as your favorite Pirate or Wench for the chance to win a prize. Polly the Parrot will be there, so should you!

MAY 7-9 Yard Sale & Flea Market

Come to buy, come to sell, come to trade.  Campit Seasonals will be having a yard sale and all Campit Members are invited to join in on Saturday and Sunday.

May 14-16 Bears Spring Romp & Western Weekend

A favorite weekend for people who like warm food and hot men!  The weekend includes our 8th annual chili cook-off. Make a chili and join the competition or just enjoy the taste of everyone’s chili at a potluck dinner. If chili isn’t your thing, then bring a dish to pass or donate a couple of bucks to the potluck fund and enjoy a great meal and a great crowd.

Another highlight of this fun weekend is a good ol’ fashioned Country Kickin’ Hoe Down. DJ Cowboy Eric will be playing your favorite country dancing music. And you know at Campit you can’t keep a good hoe down!

Country, Cornbread, Chili and Bears…Oh my!!

May 21-23 Super Hero/Evil Villain Singles Weekend 

Don’t sit home alone or in a smoky bar. Come join us and make new friends or meet your own Super Hero. Friday night’s Singles “Weenie” Social starts the weekend off.  Then wander around the resort and enjoy the campfires—remember, it’s a Campit tradition that a campfire is an invitation to anyone to stop by, say hello and enjoy the outdoors with friendly people.

This weekend only gets better.  On Saturday we debut our “Super Hero/ Evil Villain Costume Ball” in our Westwood Clubhouse. Dress as your favorite super hero or villain and win a prize. Prizes awarded for best costumes. When you think super heroes, think outside the box!!

May 28-June 1 Memorial Day Weekend

Kick off Saugatuck’s summer season with a huge holiday weekend at Campit. Start by joining us at Friday’s BYO cocktail party and appetizer potluck -- just bring your favorite snack or appetizer to share and enjoy getting out under the stars!

Then rest up for Saturday’s “Underwear Volleyball Tournament.”  You can compete or just cheer, but make sure you come to see why it’s so popular! On Saturday night, you’ll want to join us for our Red, White and Blue Ball at the Westwood Clubhouse as Campit’s house DJ Eric plays the hottest dance music.

Sunday morning join us at the Westwood Clubhouse for our all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Then spend the afternoon enjoying Campit’s large pool deck by our heated pool.

The weekend isn’t over yet! Come recover with us Monday at our Coffee Social at the Campit Café.

Why not use some of the free nights included in your Memorial Day Weekend package and stay with us Monday night?  That will give you more time to enjoy a Lake Michigan Cruise or a Dunes Ride.  In the evening we’ll gather to watch the movie “Nine” and enjoy fresh hot popcorn!

Keep in mind Campit will be open 7 days a week starting the week of Memorial Day to accommodate vacation stays at discounted rates! Stay as long as you like. We love having you!

June 4-6 Greek Weekend

The Greek empire really figured out how to look sexy and feel royal. Let’s do it again at Campit’s 5th annual Greek weekend. Friday night make new friends while you play Bingo in the game room.

Saturday lounge in the sunshine at the pool, sipping beverages and savoring fruits of many kinds while professional massage therapists offer relaxation and pampering. Bring a sheet or piece of fabric and get in on the fun with our toga making workshop.

Then party like Zeus at our Greek style Toga Party. Prizes for the most creative and for the sexiest Greek God and Godess will be awarded.

CAMPIT IS PROUD TO ATTEND MIDWEST PRIDE EVENTS

Campit makes a big commitment to supporting Pride celebrations all over the Midwest. Following is our schedule and we would love to have you join us at your favorite Pride celebrations.  Stop by our booth and say hi.  Or better yet, join us in the booth as we introduce Campit, and its members, to the unfortunate people who don’t yet know how much fun we have together during the summer.

• Motor City Pride (Ferndale) - June 6, 2010
• Indy Pride - June 12, 2010
• Michigan Pride (Lansing) - June 12, 2010
• Kalamazoo Pride - June 12, 2010
• West Michigan Pride (Grand Rapids) - June 19, 2010
• Chicago Pride - June 27, 2010
• Peoria (IL) Pride, www.peoriapride.com - September 12, 2010
• Ft. Wayne Pride to be announced

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June 11-13 Leather & Uniforms Weekend / Nimbus Club Anniversary Celebration

Bring your friends and join us poolside on Friday evening for the “Men and Cigars Meet- n-Greet” followed by a moonlight swim under the stars. Saturday will be filled with (conventional) watersports. There will be a kayaking excursion to the Kalamazoo River, water volleyball at the pool, or just enjoy your lunch on our pool deck.

Saturday evening, join us for a sunset cruise on Lake Michigan or put on your leathers or uniform and join Nimbus and their friends as they celebrate the club’s 33rd anniversary at Campit’s Westwood Clubhouse. Details about the Anniversary Run festivities can be found at www.NimbusMI.org.

Campit’s Leather Bazaar will be open all weekend for Campit’s most playful events!

June 17-21 Midwest Bear Retreat

This is a huge weekend for Bears and their fans because this year we are hosting “The Midwest Bear Retreat” sponsored by Bear Party Magazine. Activities will be held at both Campit and the Dunes Resort and buses will run between the venues from 10am-3:30am Friday and Saturday.

Thursday starts this furbulous weekend with Bear Retreat Registration at the Dunes Resort followed by our “Grin-n-Bear-it” Social at the Campit Café.

Friday’s Bear Retreat Activities include:

• Pool Party (Dunes Resort)
• Vendor Market (Dunes Resort)
• Scavenger Hunt with prizes at Campit
• Fa-BEAR-ulous Dance Party at Campit
• Moonlight Swim at Campit
• Bear Club After Hours Party (Dunes Resort)

Saturday’s Bear Retreat activities include:

• Vendor Market (Dunes Resort)
• Bear Party Model Search & Pool Party with Snacks at Campit
• Dance Party (Dunes Resort)
• Club Sponsored Party (Dunes Resort)
• Western Round Up Dance Party at Campit

Sunday’s Bear Retreat activities include:

• Club Sponsored Breakfast (Dunes Resort)
• Vendor Market (Dunes Resort)
• Pool Party at Campit
• T-Dance (Dunes Resort)
• “Smores-n-Marshmallow ” Bonfire at Campit

June 25-27 Campit Pride Celebration / Chicago Pride Parade

Friday night’s “Weenie Social” Meet-n-Greet starts this weekend off with Pride. Wear your favorite gay pride T-shirt or hat. Then pull out all your pride banners and pride flags and help Campit show off!  If you don’t already have everything you want, check out the great pride gift items in the Campit store.

Saturday enjoy Campit’s great amenities including our volley ball court, horse shoe court, large sun deck and heated pool. Saturday night grab your daubers and join us for Bitchy Bingo at our Westwood Clubhouse. Prizes will be awarded to the best Bingo sharks.

Sunday join us on our annual trip to Chicago’s Gay Pride Parade. You are invited to march with the Campit float or just be a spectator, but either way, this is a parade you don’t want to miss.  Watch for more details on this event to be announced.

June 26 - July 6  Vacation Week

A week full of old fashion vacation fun, fun, fun with outings, events, and excursions happening everyday!

We’ll take groups of Campit members horseback riding, dune buggy riding, kayaking, beaching, winery touring, and antique shopping. Back at Campit, we’ll play volleyball, horseshoes, watch movies and just relax around Campit’s pool.  After a week of vacation fun, things really get wild as we spend the weekend celebrating July 4th, the summer’s most popular holiday.  All of this is why you should save some vacation time for Campit’s Vacation week in Saugatuck.  It’s an affordable way to get that summer vacation you deserve.

July 2-6  Fourth of July Weekend

Fourth of July is the hottest weekend at Campit. So spend your holiday weekend at the hottest GLBT outdoor resort for Midwesterners!  Join us Friday night at the Westwood Clubhouse for our “Weenie” Social Meet-n-greet and then join us for a great movie with hot fresh popcorn.

Saturday night we gather poolside for “A Night of Illusion.” Join Cher, Celine, Tina, Liza and Dolly with their friends for an evening under the stars. After the show we open the pool for a moonlight swim.

Sunday after enjoying the beaches, unique shops and the famous Saugatuck fireworks, join DJ Eric for Campit’s “Hot As It Gets” Dance party at the Westwood Clubhouse.

Come recover with us Monday morning at the Campit Café with coffee, juices and a continental breakfast.

July 10-12  Leather and Spokes Weekend

A weekend for playing outside on two feet and on two wheels.  Whether your bike is referred to as a “Hog” or as a “Trek” you’ll find great riding and great companions this weekend at Campit. 

Join us Friday night for the “Sprockets-n-Chains” meet-n-greet at the Campit Pool.

Saturday join in the “group rides” along West Michigan’s shoreline.  We’ll map out peaceful rides for pedaling and exciting rides for motorcycling and we’ll match you up with people you’ll enjoy riding with. For those who prefer to stay on property there is lunch poolside, volleyball and lots of interesting people to spend time with.

Join us Saturday night for Campit’s annual wet t-shirt/underwear party on the expanded pool deck followed by a moonlight swim.

Campit also welcomes back the Rivermen, a Grand Rapids leather club, and their friends for their 2010 club run. The smell of cigars, leather and hot men will fill the clubhouse air! Details and run prices can be found at www.grrivermen.net. Enjoy the cocktail parties hosted by clubs from all over the Midwest.

July 16-18  Bears HOT in the Woods Weekend

This weekend is one of the hottest events at Campit. Bears and Cubs from all over the Midwest come and join the fun starting with our “Furry Weenie Social” Friday night at the Campit Café.

It gets even hotter Saturday with several club and site parties and ends with a big splash. The traditional “Bear Beer Bash,” provided by the Great Lakes Bears in the old horseshoe, gets you all heated up before the “Bear Necessity” moonlight swim. This is one weekend that bears and bear lovers don’t dare to miss! GRRRR WOOF

July 23-25 Christmas in July

This has been a Campit tradition for over 20 years and this year we’ll bring back all the memories of love, joy and family generosity. With your help, we light Campit up like the North Pole and for those who decorate their sites we have great prizes for the best decorations. To make sure the spirit of generosity is part of our holidays, we’ll take a collection of unwrapped toys to be donated to local needy children.  We will also be holding our 2nd annual Food Drive to help bring the holiday spirit to those in need.

Join us for our gift exchange Campit style. To participate, just bring a wrapped gift of approximately $15.00 in value and then let the knock-down gift stealing begin. Don’t be surprised when Santa gets involved. Once the gift exchange is finished we will have our annual Christmas potluck dinner at Westwood and enjoy a Christmas Concert featuring Campit’s Mr. Bear Cub 2009, Joe Firmingham, and Mr. Bear Cub 2010, Adam Woodruff.

July 30-August 1  Hawaiian Luau Weekend

This weekend is new to our 2010 events and should be added to everyone’s reservation calendar.

Friday we light the tiki torches and dim the lights on the pool deck for the “Kumani Wanalaya” Meet-n-Greet. Put on that Hawaiian shirt you’re embarrassed to wear in public or maybe your grass skirt and coconut bra, grab your favorite fruity drink, and join in the fun!

Saturday enjoy the tropical sounds of DJ Eric on the expanded pool deck while we prepare for our Pig Roast Potluck Dinner. After dinner join us for the “Rockin’ Hula Luau” poolside.  If you’re lucky, you might get “laid” by Don Hoe this evening.

August 6-8 Mardi Gras Weekend

You’ll want to grab as many beads as you can find and a feathered mask to get ready for this fabulous weekend of pageantry, music and decadence!

Friday night the pageantry begins with Campit’s NEW 2010 Mardi Gras Queen and King Contest. On Saturday we’ll decorate ourselves, our dogs, our wagons, our golf carts and our sites for the annual Mardi Gras parade through the resort. It’s always a spectacular display of decorations and costumes. At the end of the parade, we will be treated to the East Village’s 5th Annual Bourbon Street Celebration filled with music, entertainment, food and drink. It’s Mardi Gras Campit Style and it has become a highlight of the summer. Make your reservations early for this sell out weekend!

August 13-15 Wild Wild West Weekend

Cowboys and cowgirls will be revving it up this weekend with western dance parties, a BBQ dinner, raffles, and rodeo volunteer school with Campit’s rodeo games. Prizes will be awarded for the best goat dressing, roping and clown class.

MIGRA, ILGRA and the Grand Rapids Renegades return to help make this weekend a grand ol’ time by hosting country dance parties with Cowboy DJ Eric and dance lessons with Gerry from the Renegades.

Join the Grand Rapids Renegades as they serve up a country style breakfast on Sunday morning. The perfect ending to a Wild Wild West Weekend.

August 20-22 Leather/Uniform Weekend and Mr. Campit Leather Contest

This weekend we have a great gathering of leathermen and leather clubs from all over the Midwest. The smell of a great cigar kicks off the fun Friday night poolside, with our current Mr. Campit Leather, William Sawyer. Join in the fun as we introduce our contest judges and the contestants vying for our 2^nd Annual Mr. Campit Leather title.

Then join us Saturday for our infamous Mr. Campit Leather contest. The winner of the contest will receive a prize and sponsorship into the Mr. Michigan Leather contest at the Dunes Resort in September, and then hopefully move on to International Mr. Leather in Chicago in May.

We’ll also have Campit’s Leather Bazaar open all weekend for those who want to expand their collections or have last minute needs.

Mr. Campit Leather contestant information will be posted here soon.

August 27-29 Romance and Swing Weekend / Club Campit 2-for-1 Weekend

Whether you’re looking to spice up the romance in your life or find that someone special to romance, this weekend is a must.

By now everyone has a taste for what Campit has to offer, so let’s offer you something to taste. Wake up your taste buds by bringing your favorite appetizer to our “Singles Social” at the Campit Café on Friday evening.

Saturday, Fenn Valley Winery offers a wagon tour of the vineyard with tasting of the berries and the wines. Head back to Campit where Chicago Joe will be teaching swing dancing. Put on your dancing shoes and come swing with us. No partner? No problem! We’ll find you one.  BYO favorite wine back to Campit and we’ll supply some interesting cheeses and snacks for you to savor while enjoying the music of “The Nocturne Trio,” an accapella trio from Chicago singing music from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Whether you’ve been together 30 minutes or 30 years, this weekend will be one to remember.

Club Campit members pay for one night and get one FREE. Details on becoming a Club Campit Member can be found on the Membership page.

September 3-7 Labor Day Sizzling Summer Celebration Weekend

Come out to Campit for the summer’s last holiday weekend and see why they call this area the Midwest’s hottest gay and lesbian vacation destination. We’ve got the people, the pool, the beaches, the entertainment and everything it takes to make this holiday memorable.

Thursday check in early and join us poolside for a great movie and hot popcorn.

Friday evening continues the fun with our “Weenie Social” followed by a bonfire, all at Campit’s Café.

“Got the Balls”? If so, join Gene and Earl’s Annual Volleyball Tournament on Saturday or just relax by our heated pool and enjoy the game. Last year’s contest was huge -- let’s make this year’s event ENORMOUS.

“Summer isn’t over till the fat lady sings” or in Campit’s case…lip-syncs! September Murphy hosts the incredible Campit Talent Show where people become Campit legends.  Previous talent show performances have included musical instruments, singing, dancing, poetry reading, and comedy routines.  Campit members have amazing talent and we’re looking for all kinds, so come out and strut your stuff. 
Sunday join us for our Coffee Social at the Campit Café and make plans with others for a day of excursions. Then enjoy a delicious BBQ Chicken dinner at the Westwood Clubhouse before the “Hot as it Gets” dance party with DJ Eric.

Monday relax by the pool and enjoy Campit’s amenities before joining us for a movie and popcorn at the Clubhouse.

September 10-12 Fall Volunteer Weekend

This is a great time to come and enjoy Campit and meet some of its friendliest members—and do it for FREE as a volunteer!

Volunteers have painted, planted, built and expanded many of the things we all enjoy at Campit. You don’t need skills and you don’t need tools—just pitch in with one of our volunteer teams and enjoy the results. Together you’ll work and play with us and in the process make Campit even better and prettier than before. Camping, lodging, food and drink are all FREE when you volunteer. Come out and play!

September 17-19 Retro Disco Dance Weekend

Drag out those hip huggers, afros, and wide collared shirts, it’s pure disco energy!

We pull out all the stops for this blast-from-the-past weekend of hot music by “The Boogie Man,” Steve. Join us for FREE Beer provided by Valentino Productions of Chicago and dance the night away to your favorite Disco music.  The King and Queen of Disco will be crowned for the best “Retro Look.”

Nothing to wear? We’re having a groovy tie-dye party on Saturday afternoon so you can make your very own look.

September 24-26 Bears in the Woods and Mr. Campit Bear / Mr. Campit Cub Contest

This has become the biggest of our Bear weekends. Meet Bears from all over the Midwest. Every year it gets better and we want you to be a part of it. Saturday afternoon poolside, the Mr. Campit Bear and Mr. Campit Cub contest is always fun and exciting and you never know what will happen with September Murphy as the hostess. No one is better at getting them to show bear skin than September. Great prizes for the winners and all contestants.  Site parties and much more! One thing for sure, fur will be flung this weekend!!

Then join us to cheer on our own Mr. Campit Leather 2010 as he competes in Mr. Michigan Leather Contest at The Dunes Resort.

October 1-3 Red Hot Horny Devils Singles Weekend / Club Campit 2-for-1 Weekend

This Pre-Halloween weekend heats up the season with everything RED!

Don’t let the saints keep you from the Friday night’s “RED Hot Singles Meat-n-Greet” in the Devil’s Den at the pool house. Saturday enjoy West Michigan’s beautiful landscape as the leaves turn RED on the lakeshore. Then join us for our “RED Hot Spicy Potluck” before you dress in your favorite sexy RED attire for our “Devil Made Me Do It” dance with DJ Eric.

October 8-10 Haunted Weekend

All the ghouls and goblins come out for this weekend. Campit transforms its woods into the scariest “Forest of Terror” ever, and with creatures lurking around every corner, you never know what will happen.

Join us for thrills and chills at “Dracula’s Ball.” Winners for Best Decorated Site, Best Couple and Best Individual Costume will be announced at the bewitching hour. Join DJ Dracula Eric as he brings the scary sounds to Campit’s Westwood Clubhouse.

October 15-17 Closing Weekend

Join us Friday night for the last bonfire of the season. S’mores, marshmallows and friends will be the focus of this meet-n-greet. All Campit members are invited to Campit’s farewell dinner prepared and served by our staff. It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for the incredible season. We’ll premier our 2010 Year in Review DVD. Don’t miss the laughs and tears as we say good bye to the 2010 season.

Seasonals—let’s help the local food banks with donations of your unopened food from the cupboards in your summer homes.