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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 …
July 23, 2018
Session B Begins!
Years ago, at summer camp, I learned a Turkish proverb: “Our skin is waterproof.” Rain is not ideal on opening day. It’s less fun to …
July 22, 2018
Rainy Goodbyes
In Girls Camp it was another gray day on Lake Michigan. This was appropriate because of the bittersweet nature of the day. We had to …
July 21, 2018
The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow
This morning we were woken up by quite a beautiful sun shower. The sky opened up as the morning bell was rung, and after the …
July 18, 2018
What a Wonderful Wednesday at Girls Camp
This morning at Girls Camp we woke up to a chilly morning and an even chillier Polar Bear for all those who chose to jump …
July 18, 2018
Techno Taco Tuesday- A Boy’s Camp Tradition
Yesterday in Boy’s Camp, we had our first full typical day; full of Interest Groups like Woodshop, Archery, Fishing, Paddle Sports, Soccer, and even a …
July 18, 2018
Candlelight Sing
Yesterday the Farmhouse received a phone call from our fellow community member, the Loon Center. Your camper has been practicing living in a community: their …
July 17, 2018
Boys Camp Four Trails Update
Camp has begun and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome so many Four Trails campers into the sacred sand dunes of Miniwanca. We’ll be …
July 17, 2018
Girls Camp Four Trails Update
Camp has begun and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome so many Four Trails campers into the sacred sand dunes of Miniwanca. We’ll be …
July 17, 2018
Update from our Four Trails Groups!
Camp Merrowvista finally got some rain today! The storm didn’t last long, but it poured and thundered hard enough to delay Little Haystack’s canoe shakedown …