In 1920 our Rotary Club was founded. Just three short years later, Clarence Greilick decided to do something really significant for children and youth in our region. We wanted to buy land and water for a camp to be shared by the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts and the 4-H. For 94 years the property that came to be known as Camp Greilick has been a place where young people can explore the woods and waters of Northern Michigan.
When the Boy Scouts announced their intention to pull out of the operation and management of Camp Greilick, the Camps’ Board and staff diligently searched for a new partner for the property. Finding none, it was decided to try to reinvigorate Greilick within the resources of Rotary organizations.
Nick Killian was hired with the goal of rebuilding the property’s user base. He knows the facility as well as anyone and brings a passion to the project that would never be found in a cold hire. He shared the new mission and vision for the project:
Mission
To create passion for our natural world through outdoor experiences.
Vision
Greilick will be a leading community resource promoting outdoor recreational and educational opportunities for young people and others of all abilities, ages, and need.
He also shared the new logo with the Club:
