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General Updates
Merrowvista
July 4, 2018
Camp is Starting to Heat Up
Hey folks – this is Joanie, the Community Coordinator here at Merrowvista, reporting live from the Canaan Valley. We had a very beautiful, very golden day here today. In just...
Miniwanca
July 4, 2018
On The Sand Dunes of Boys Camp
Today, while on the highest point on Boys Camp, Mount Baldy, the Darer community had an excellent conversation about their surroundings: the sand dunes, the plants, the trees, and the...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
July 4, 2018
4Trails Girls Camp Update!
After several hot days out on trail, campers woke to a cooler morning thanks to a rain storm that moved through Michigan several nights ago. Here’s a 4T update as...
General Updates
Merrowvista
July 3, 2018
The Beginning of an Adventure
Temperatures were high in valley today, but so were the spirits of the young people here. And that was vital, because there is much to be done on the first...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
July 3, 2018
Girls Camp First Full Day
After many hot days on Lake Michigan the weather finally cooled down after some rain last night. This morning was beautifully sunny with some cool temperatures to start off the...
Miniwanca
July 3, 2018
In Camp and on Trail Updates!!
After several hot days out on trail, campers woke to a cooler morning thanks to a rain storm that moved through Michigan last night. Here’s a 4T update as we...
General Updates
Merrowvista
July 2, 2018
Opening Day at Merrowvista!
Greetings all, from the Ossipee Mountains! We are off and underway! Today we had the privilege to welcome 238 young people and their families to Camp Merrowvista. The staff, our...
Miniwanca
July 2, 2018
Opening Day for 2 Weekers!
Today we welcomed our two week campers into our Boys Camp community! Energy and excitement eveloped Boys Camp today with the second wave of Miniwanca Magic this summer. Our new...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
July 2, 2018
Opening Day for 2 Weekers
Today was a sleep in day and we couldn’t have been happier! After slowly making our way to breakfast we had our favorite, Wancabread!! Wancabread is Miniwanca’s specialty breakfast, which...
Miniwanca
July 1, 2018
One Week Closing Day
We had to say goodbye to our one weekers today, which was very sad. We are so happy to have had the opportunity to have them in our Boys Camp...
Miniwanca
June 30, 2018
Goodbyes, Swimming, and Watermelon
Today in Girls Camp it was bittersweet. We had to say goodbye to our one weekers as they were reunited with their families. After an early breakfast of eggs and...
Miniwanca
June 29, 2018
Friday Feeling
Here is a quick update on the 4 trails trips! It’s been a busy week for Four Trails—campers have been busy preparing for their adventures. Here’s the breakdown of what...
Miniwanca
June 29, 2018
Four Trails Adventures
It’s been a busy week for Four Trails—campers have been busy preparing for their adventures. Here’s the breakdown of what the trip groups have been up to since their arrival...
Miniwanca
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June 29, 2018
Happy Trails Ody!
Thursday began just like any other with our beloved polar bear call sending our campers jumping out of their bunks to Stony Lake. We had a fantastic assorted breakfast breads...
Miniwanca
June 29, 2018
Happy Trails!
After an amazing breakfast of breakfast bread (lemon poppy seed, blueberry, cinnamon, and chocolate chip) we wished some of our 4 trails trips goodbye. Our Odyssey campers are biking 1,400...
Miniwanca
June 27, 2018
Halfway Through the First Week!
This morning started off a little dewy, but that did not stop those polar bears from jumping on into Stony Lake! After everyone was dried off, we headed on down...
Miniwanca
June 27, 2018
Halfway Through GC Week One!
This morning was a bit damp, but the excitement of our polar bears would have made you think otherwise! After a thoughtful Morning Stretch by cabins 10, 11, and 20...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
June 27, 2018
First Typical Day at Girls Camp
It was a sunny start to our Tuesday over in Girls camp! Everyone was decked out in their onsies for Onsie Tuesday! Our Adventurer Girls spoke about Imagination during our...