Miniwanca
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 …
May 23, 2022
Volunteers prepare Miniwanca, Merrowvista for summer 2022
Volunteers recently gathered in the crisp spring air at Miniwanca and Merrowvista to roll up their sleeves and prepare the sites for summer 2022. At …
April 27, 2022
Miniwanca to rebuild deteriorating Assembly
After years of leaning and disuse, the beloved Assembly at Miniwanca will see new life in 2023. Visitors to Girls Camp last year saw the …
April 27, 2022
Staff Spotlight: Miniwanca’s Emily Knuth
One of Emily Jones Knuth’s fondest camp memories is serving as Quad Leader in eighth grade and again as a high school senior. She relished …
February 18, 2022
Staff Spotlight: Miniwanca’s Michael Harter
Michael Harter’s career has always found him at the intersection of youth empowerment and mental health, a passion he credits to his own foundational experiences …