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July 29, 2018
Trail Updates!
Standing on the pier in Portland, I watched the ferry disappear into the fog. Aboard were 32 Voyageurs and bicycles, all departing on their journey …
July 29, 2018
July 28, 2018
On the eve of another opening day, we repost this blog from last summer written by a current camper parent, Amanda Kuhnert. We can’t wait …
July 27, 2018
July 27, 2018
Another full day in the Canaan valley. This morning began with a whirlwind of packing go-getters, the Discoverers waking at 7 am to begin packing …
July 27, 2018
Tribal Council Fun
The classic polar bear call woke us up from our dreams this morning. We all hopped on into Lake Michigan for a chilly wakeup call …
July 26, 2018
A Visit From Our Sister Camp
Shelby here, reporting about another day in the Canaan Valley. Wednesday the 25th was an awesome day to be at Merrowvista for kids and staff …
July 26, 2018
Michigan to New Hampshire, and Soon to be Back!!
It’s a beautiful morning at Miniwanca and at Graceland. Blue-bird skies and all the sunshine you could ever want. Stony Creek is rushing after the …
July 25, 2018
Odyssey arrives in New Hampshire!
It’s a beautiful morning at Miniwanca and at Graceland. Blue-bird skies and all the sunshine you could ever want. Stony Creek is rushing after the …
July 25, 2018
Merrowvista Chicken
Today was our first full day with a normal schedule! This meant Interest Groups galore, opportunities for campers to choose their own activities at Go …
July 24, 2018
A Typical Taco Tuesday!
This morning we were woken up by the polar bear call as we rushed to get our bathing suits and jump in Lake Michigan. One …
July 24, 2018
The First Day – 7/23/18
The first full day of camp started out warm and misty. We gathered as a community for flag raising, a reflective and insightful morning activity …
July 23, 2018
Living The Mission Retreats 2018
Our experiences in AYF programs introduced us to living a four-fold balanced life, seeking to be our own, best self, and inspired us to live …
July 23, 2018
Boys Camp 4 Trails Update
Graceland has been quiet these past couple of days as most of our Four Trails campers are out experiencing some of the most beautiful parts …