miniwanca 2022

July 14, 2022

Let the Games Begin

After spending the first two days at camp learning how to have a fun, safe summer, it was time for the first typical day at …

July 13, 2022

A Terrifically Typical Tuesday

It was a terrifically typical Tuesday at Miniwanca Girls Camp. With the sun shining in a cloudless blue sky, nothing stopped campers as today. The …

July 12, 2022

The Start of Something New

Sunday was a beautiful day as the sun shone, birds chirped, and camp buzzed. Excitement and anticipation was in the air for the start of …

July 12, 2022

Building the Foundation for a Fun, Safe Summer

The second session of camp is officially underway, and campers have been busy building the foundation for another fun, safe summer at Miniwanca. Staff were …

July 6, 2022

Celebrating Togetherness

Each night, the echo of fireworks from nearby Benona Township Park grew louder than the night before in anticipation of the Fourth of July. At …

July 5, 2022

Exploring New Sites

After a fun-filled week of interest groups it was time for a change of pace. Boys Camp packed their bags and hiked to the historic …

July 3, 2022

Seeking Balance

The American Youth Foundation’s motto, “My own self, at my very best, all the time,” was the first thing each camper upon arrival at Miniwanca …

June 30, 2022

Confections and Connections

The day at Girls Camp began like any other typical Miniwanca day with a morning Polar Bear dip before breakfast followed by cabin CORE (Connect, …

June 29, 2022

An Intentionally Wonderful Begining

With the first two full days of camp complete, campers are learning the routines of life at Miniwanca. The daily theme for these fun days …

June 29, 2022

Bright Days Ahead

Bryant Field at Boys Camp had its first action-packed morning of the summer on Monday, June 27. Campers joined together to raise flags, participate in …

June 29, 2022

Girls Camp comes alive on Opening Day

The air was buzzing with excitement for Opening Day as staff welcomed campers back to Miniwanca. Beginning at noon and lasting just past 5 p.m., …

June 25, 2022

Miniwanca seasonal staff prepares for summer 2022

The sun is shining, Lake Michigan is roaring, and staff are smiling as summer 2022 staff training is almost finished. With just one day left …