washtenaw camp placement

Information for Teachers, Counselors & Social Workers

Washtenaw Camp Placement (WCP) was established in 1962 to provide camperships to children who would not otherwise be able to attend sleepaway summer camp. More than 10,000 camperships have been awarded to date!

We hope that you will consider referring students who would benefit from a summer camp experience. A campership is defined as one or two weeks of expense-paid resident summer camp, plus services that may include clothing, gear and transportation to and from camp.

WCP partners with six different camps located in Michigan. More information about the camps can be found on the Partner Camps tab.

We welcome referrals from schools and agencies all across the county for youngsters who would benefit from camp, but do not have the funds to attend on their own. Applications are accepted providing:

  • The child goes to school and/or lives in Washtenaw County.
  • The child will enter Grade 5 or above in the fall. (must currently be in Grade 4 or above)

A Campership Application is not valid until the following conditions are fulfilled:

  • Part A, Parent / Guardian Form
    1. Part A must be filled out completely by a parent/guardian and returned to the WCP office at the address below.
    2. The form must be signed by the parent/guardian.
  • Part B, Referral Form
    1. Part B must be completed by a teacher, counselor or social worker who is currently working with the child.
    2. The person who is completing the confidential Referral Form is responsible for returning it directly to WCP at the address below.

Each applicant will be given careful consideration, and all information is confidential

Questions? E-mail: afales@washtenawcampplacement.org or call 734.971.4537