Kalamazoo, MI- Wings Stadium, which is also home to "The Annex" and "The Cube," announces that for the fifth year, the complex will be the starting point for The Great Lakes Burn Camp Parade this Sunday, August 16th.
Over 100 campers from all across the state will come to Wings Stadium to register for the 15th Annual Summer Great Lakes Burn Camp. The camp runs from Sunday, August 16th and concludes Friday, August 21st. Once again, the camp will be held at the Pretty Lake Vacation Camp, located at 9123 West Q Avenue in Mattawan, Michigan.
Registration for the camp will occur August 16th at 11a.m. Kalamazoo’s favorite mascot, Slappy will be greeting the campers at Wings Stadium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The campers will depart the Wings Stadium Complex, 3600 Vanrick Drive, at 1p.m. The kids will ride to camp in a parade of fire trucks proudly provided by fire departments and individuals, along with hundreds of motorcyclists from all across Michigan.
The Great Lakes Burn Camp provides a unique experience that promotes healing, self-esteem, confidence and general well-being for burn injured children.
Stadium Management Company owns both the Wings Stadium Complex and the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team. The Wings Stadium Complex is comprised of three buildings; Wings Stadium seats more than 5,100 fans for K-Wings home games and more than 8,000 people for concerts and other stage events. The Annex seats 1,367 for ice events and can seat up to 2,850 for non-ice events such as car, boat, and trade shows. The Cube is the newer of the three facilities and plays host to both ice and non-ice events. All three buildings are available for rental and feature numerous catering and meeting opportunities.
For more information regarding Wings Stadium being the starting point for the Great Lakes Burn Camp Parade, please contact: Mike Modugno, director of public relations/broadcaster at (269) 349-1125, extension 220.
