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Hiking Fog 2018

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 …

Tribal Council Fun Campers 2018

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 …

Miniwanca Ody 2018

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 …

Campers MI to NH and Back Soon 2018

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 …

Odyssey Arrives in New Hampshire 2018

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 …

Merrowvista Sailing Dock 2018

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 …

Campers on a Typical Taco Tuesday 2018

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 …

Voy First Day 2018

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 …

Boys Camp Four Trails Kayak Break 2018

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 …

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