New! Pathfinder

Catherine Klene

The Pathfinder program is the start of a four-year progression of in-camp programming for high school-aged campers. These young teens develop their best selves as they take on leadership roles within the camper community. Pathfinders enjoy specific activity curriculum designed to challenge and develop their skillsets and serve as role models to younger Merrowvista campers. Pathfinder campers will leave with …

NLC

sue

Explorer – New Option!

sue

Explorers stretch themselves physically and mentally as they embark on a 5-day cycling trip on the rail trails of Western Michigan followed by a 4-day backpacking trip. Their mobile community deepens connections with each other as they work together in camp and on trail. Before and after their trip, they fully participate in the Miniwanca camp community. Learn more about …

Avail

sue

Avail high-school age campers develop their leadership skills through teambuilding, self-reflection, group conversation, and mentorship from dynamic adult leaders. They enjoy all the fun of camp activities and serve as role models to younger Miniwanca campers as Quad Leaders. Avail campers gain a greater understanding of the positive difference they can make for others- at camp, in their home communities, …

Explorer

Jeff

Explorers learn to be supportive team members as their cabins tackle three challenging and beautiful experiences: backpacking trip on the Mahoosuc Mountains stretch of the Appalachian Trail, a 3-day canoe trip navigating the boundary waters of New Hampshire and Maine, and a fully supported 4-day biking trip on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in Vermont. They return to camp between …