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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
June 27, 2018
First Typical Day at Boys Camp
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 …
June 25, 2018
First Full Miniwanca Day
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 …
June 25, 2018
Opening Day 2018 is here!
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 …
May 8, 2018
7 Do’s and 1 Don’t for Preventing Homesickness
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 …
April 21, 2018
PICOUP Award
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, …
April 20, 2018
Remembering Ryan Thomas
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 …