Dievam un Latvijai · For God & Latvia
Latviešu Centrs GaŗezersLatvian Center Garezers
A Latvian cultural and educational home on the lakeshore in Three Rivers, Michigan. Summer camps, a Latvian high school, and gatherings that keep our heritage alive.
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Gaŗezers
Three Rivers, Michigan
· A summer home for the Latvian community ·
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Sirds no Latvijas, mājas Mičiganā.
A piece of Latvia in Michigan.
For generations, Gaŗezers has been the gathering place where Latvian language, song, faith and friendship come to life each summer. Families return year after year to its wooded lakeshore for camps, schooling, worship, festivals and celebration.
From preschoolers taking their first Latvian steps to the graduates of Gaŗezera Vasaras Vidusskola, everyone finds their place here. Dievam un Latvijai.
2026 · Vasaras programmasSummer programs
2026 Summer Programs
Latvian-language camps and schooling for every age, all summer long on the shores of Gaŗezers.
Bērnu dārzs · Ages 4-6
Gaŗezera bērnu dārzsPreschool
- 1. nedēļaWeek 1 · June 22-26
- 2. nedēļaWeek 2 · June 28 to July 1
- XVI Dziesmu un deju svētkiSong & Dance Festival · July 1-5
- 3. nedēļaWeek 3 · July 6-10
- 4. nedēļaWeek 4 · July 13-17
- 5. nedēļaWeek 5 · July 20-24
- 6. nedēļaWeek 6 · July 27-31
Bērnu nometne · Grade school
Gaŗezera bērnu nometneChildren's Camp
- Valodas vārtiLatvian Gateway · June 21 to July 1
- XVI Dziesmu un deju svētkiSong & Dance Festival · July 1-5
- 3. nedēļaWeek 3 · July 6-11
- 4. nedēļaWeek 4 · July 12-18
- 5. nedēļaWeek 5 · July 19-25
- Dienas bērnu nedēļaDay Camp · July 27-31
Sagatavošanas skola · Middle
Gaŗezera sagatavošanas skolaMiddle School
- Valodas sētaLatvian Courtyard · June 21 to July 1
- XVI Dziesmu un deju svētkiSong & Dance Festival · July 1-5
- 1. posmsSession 1 · July 6-18
- 2. posmsSession 2 · July 19 to Aug 1
- Sesijas var apvienotSession 2 has no age limit, so sessions may be combined
Vidusskola · High School
Gaŗezera vasaras vidusskolaSummer High School (GVV)
- Pilna sesijaFull session · June 20 to August 2
- XVI Dziesmu un deju svētkiGVV joins the Grand Folk Dance concert & a pop-up concert · July 1-5
- GVV izlaidumsGVV Graduation · August 2
* 7/1-7/5 · XVI Vispārējie latviešu Dziesmu un deju svētki notiek Grand Rapidos. Programmu grafiki ir pielāgoti svētkiem.
The XVI Latvian Song & Dance Festival takes place in Grand Rapids, July 1-5; program schedules are adjusted around the festival.
Vasarā Gaŗezerā · All summer long
Weekly summer fun for everyone
Beyond the camps, the whole community is invited: trivia, games, crafts, wings & poker and more, most evenings at 7 PM in Lāča Annas Paviljons.
Vasaras notikumu kalendāri · Summer event posters
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Gaŗezera izglītības & programmas videoGaŗezers education & program videos
Education and program videos from Gaŗezers. Tap any clip to play.
3:38:05
2026. g. Akcionāra sēde2026 Shareholders' Meeting · May 2
32:36
Tautas sapulceTown Hall Meeting · April 17
2:42:39
Gaŗezera padomes sēdeBoard Meeting · March 14
57:15
Draudzīgais AicinājumsEducation Fund Appeal · 2026
2:01:45
Padomes sēdeBoard Meeting · January 24
32:07
Izglītības tautas sapulceEducation Town Hall · Dec 11, 2025
2026 · SarīkojumiEvents
2026 Events & gatherings
Festivals, tournaments and traditions that bring the community together through the season.
1JūlJul
XVI Vispārējie dziesmu un deju svētki, Grand Rapidos
XVI Latvian Song & Dance Festival, Grand Rapids · July 1-5
25JūlJul
4-2 Voleju nedēļas nogale
4-2 Volleyball Weekend · July 25-26
Food trucks · ballesdances · $100 adults / $30 youth
2Aug
GVV izlaidums
Summer High School Graduation · August 2
2Aug
3×3 nometne
3×3 Family Camp · August 2-9
5Sep
Cognac Triples
Cognac Triples · September 5
6Sep
Zirgu sacīkstes
Night at the Races · Sept 6, 6 PM · Graša Pavilion
$20
10OktOct
Rudens Talka
Fall Clean-up · Oct 10, 8:30 AM · meet at the Garage
10OktOct
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest · Oct 10, 6 PM · in the Dining Hall
$30
Dievkalpojumi2026 Church Services
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12. jūlJul 12
10:30
LELBP arhibīskaps Kārlis ŽolsArchbishop Kārlis Žols, LELBP
Brīvdabas baznīcā, ar dievgalduOutdoor church, with communion
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19. jūlJul 19
10:30
Diak. Guna ReinaDeacon Guna Reina
Brīvdabas baznīcāOutdoor church
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26. jūlJul 26
9:30
Māc. Ivo RodertsPastor Ivo Roderts
Brīvdabas baznīcā, ar dievgalduOutdoor church, with communion
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2. augAug 2
10:30
Arhibīskape emerita Lauma ZušēvicsArchbishop emerita Lauma Zušēvics
Brīvdabas baznīcāOutdoor church
Padomes sēdes2026 Board Meetings
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18. jūlJul 18
Gaŗezera padomes sēdeBoard meeting · Saturday, July 18 · in Gaŗezers
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5. sepSep 5
Gaŗezera padomes sēdeBoard meeting · Saturday, September 5 · in Gaŗezers
Vieta · Visit us
Come to the lakeshore
Weddings, reunions and celebrations at one of the Midwest's most beautiful lakeside settings.
Atbalstīt · Support
Help keep Gaŗezers thriving
Your gift sustains the camps, the school and the campus so the next generation can call Gaŗezers their Latvian summer home.
Prāta SpēleTrivia Night
Spārniņi & PokerWings & Poker · Weds
Galdu SpēlesBoard Games
Rokdarbu vakarsCrafts Night
Bingo!Costumes · prizes · fun
4-2 NogaleVolleyball Weekend · July 25-26
