Camp Alexander Mack’s Ulrich Lodge is officially open and ready for camp. The building was completely renovated by volunteers and staff and through donations. The donation fund opened in March 2018 and was funded in 2022. Photo by Marissa Sweatland.

By Marissa Sweatland
InkFreeNews

MILFORD — Camp Alexander Mack, a faith-based camp and conference center located in Milford, celebrated the opening of the newly renovated Ulrich Lodge with a ribbon cutting ceremony that was held today, Sunday, Aug. 20. The ceremony was followed by an open house.

The Ulrich House was originally constructed in 1948 as a house for summer staff and for winter retreats, making it the first winterized building at Camp Mack. In 1970, an addition was added to provide housing for a camp manager. In 2017, an estate gift allowed the camp to install new windows and vinyl siding.

In July of 2010, a fire broke out and destroyed Camp Mack’s Becker Lodge. The fire took out the offices, food and dining services, and adult retreat space. The office and dining operations were rebuilt the following summer with a new Welcome Center; however, the adult retreat space was not rebuilt.

In response to the need to provide a comfortable space for adult retreats and other capital needs, the camp embarked on a $1.1 million dollar capital campaign in March of 2018. The goal was met in 2022.

Beginning last Labor Day, a mainly volunteer effort resulted in a building that is more comfortable, accessible and useful.

The building is brighter and more functional with new lighting; ADA compliant restrooms, doorways, and hallways; air conditioning; an elevator; a new roof; and more comfortable sleeping rooms and beds.

Camp officials are rededicating the former Ulrich House to the new Ulrich Lodge.

Camp Mack welcomed its first campers on July 4, 1925, and will celebrate 100 years of service throughout 2025.