Sunday was a beautiful day as the sun shone, birds chirped, and camp buzzed. Excitement and anticipation was in the air for the start of Session B with a new...

The second session of camp is officially underway, and campers have been busy building the foundation for another fun, safe summer at Miniwanca. Staff were happy to report another successful...

It was a beautiful day for the last breakfast at Miniwanca. Campers spent the morning finishing their last-minute packing while cleaning their cabins for a final time. The last full...

It was a misty morning in more ways than one. The dewy silveriness of the fog surrounded everyone during morning stretch as campers sang “Happy Trails” to the Voyagers who...

“Polar Bear, Polar Bear… Come on out, you Polar Bears!” On July 4, the well-loved Polar Bear call rang out across Girls Camp to tell everyone  it was time for...

Each night, the echo of fireworks from nearby Benona Township Park grew louder than the night before in anticipation of the Fourth of July. At Miniwanca, thunderous chants and cheers...

After a fun-filled week of interest groups it was time for a change of pace. Boys Camp packed their bags and hiked to the historic Wells Site, on the beautiful...

With a glistening silver sky above, Friday at Girls Camp was a day that went beyond the ordinary. Today was Dreams Come True, which provided campers the chance to try...

The American Youth Foundation’s motto, “My own self, at my very best, all the time,” was the first thing each camper upon arrival at Miniwanca one week ago. Each day...

Miniwanca was filled with laughter as the campers headed into another typical day. Campers spent their morning with friends in various interest groups, sporting newly painted nails from the Wanca...

The day at Girls Camp began like any other typical Miniwanca day with a morning Polar Bear dip before breakfast followed by cabin CORE (Connect, Orient, Reflect, Empower) sessions. The...

With the first two full days of camp complete, campers are learning the routines of life at Miniwanca. The daily theme for these fun days were “wonder” and “intention,” two...

Bryant Field at Boys Camp had its first action-packed morning of the summer on Monday, June 27. Campers joined together to raise flags, participate in morning stretches, and prepare the...

The air was buzzing with excitement for Opening Day as staff welcomed campers back to Miniwanca. Beginning at noon and lasting just past 5 p.m., campers arrived on site with...

The sun is shining, Lake Michigan is roaring, and staff are smiling as summer 2022 staff training is almost finished. With just one day left until Session A campers arrive,...

Thank you to all who joined us Tuesday evening at Advancing Toward Our Best! We recorded the webinar for those who weren’t able to make it. We hope it provides...

Volunteers recently gathered in the crisp spring air at Miniwanca and Merrowvista to roll up their sleeves and prepare the sites for summer 2022. At Miniwanca, Director of Operations Griffin...

For as long as she can remember, Carrie Hargreaves Smith was interested in a health care career. She loved math, science, and learning about all the human body’s intricate processes....