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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today was an exciting day at Boys Camp! Some of us began our day with a dip in Stony Lake for Polar Bear while others chose to get just a...

Campers woke up this morning with as much excitement as they have on Christmas morning! After a yummy breakfast both Girls and Boys Camps went through the ‘Fun, Safe, Summer’...

Today is the day! This silver Michigan morning opened up its skies and let the sun shine through! The sun was just as excited to meet the campers as we...

May has arrived with beautiful weather and sunshine here at Miniwanca, and with it comes the reminder that summer camp 2018 begins in less than 2 months. At Miniwanca we...

We are thrilled to share with the AYF community that Anna Kay Vorsteg has been awarded the Association for Experiential Education’s 2018 PICOUP Award. Each year, AEE Northeast members have the...

We  are saddened to share that longtime camper Ryan Thomas died unexpectedly on April 16, 2018. Ryan spent many summers growing up at Miniwanca, following the tradition of his Great Uncle,...

Every April, powered by the Points of Light Foundation, some time is set aside for the celebration of National Volunteer Week. It serves as an opportunity to recognize the impact...

We don’t matter much, but the children do. Show them daisies and the pale hepatica. Teach them the taste of sassafras and wintergreen . . . Give them the fields and the woods...

Jean Booker was a committed educator and fervent advocate for youth. Over her years with the AYF, she was the driving force behind efforts to give equal access to AYF...

By the NLC Team My own self, At my very best, All the time is a moving target. Our best self requires a commitment to growth and change as we...