Dare to Adventure

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Dare to Adventure is a four-day fun, outdoor educational experience for youth entering grades 7 and 8 who are new to summer camp. The AYF covers all other costs, including bus transportation and meals. Assistance with camp gear is available upon request.

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Wayfinder

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Wayfinder is the next step in our Avail program, a four-year progression of in-camp programming for our oldest campers. Wayfinder prepares these teens for the next chapter in their lives as empowered young adults. They exercise leadership in our camp community, experience adventures on and off site, and leave their unique mark on Miniwanca. The entire community celebrates Wayfinders’ contributions …

Odyssey

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Our oldest campers embark on Odyssey, the culmination of our Four Trails wilderness adventure program and their most challenging outcamping experience yet. Odyssey treks more than 100 miles during this 3-week backpacking adventure, which challenges all four folds and forms lasting community bonds. Campers return to Miniwanca with great fanfare steeped in camp traditions.  

Voyageur

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Voyageurs adventure boldly into the pristine waterways of Lake Huron’s Georgian Bay. This 3-week sea kayak adventure rewards these intrepid campers with glorious island camping, where they can reflect on their values, sense of self, and relationship to others and the natural world. Campers return to the Miniwanca community with great fanfare steeped in camp traditions.

Adventurer

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Adventurers navigate the Au Sable River on a 10-day canoe adventure that concludes in Lake Huron. Campers work as a team to overcome challenges on the water and make camp beneath the stars. Before and after their trip, they fully participate in the Miniwanca camp community.

Explorer – New Option!

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Explorers stretch themselves physically and mentally as they embark on a 5-day cycling trip on the rail trails of Western Michigan followed by a 4-day backpacking trip. Their mobile community deepens connections with each other as they work together in camp and on trail. Before and after their trip, they fully participate in the Miniwanca camp community. Learn more about …

Avail

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These young teens further develop their best selves as they take on leadership roles within the camper community. Avail enjoys all the fun of camp activities and serve as role models to younger Miniwanca campers, leading quads and completing dynamic service projects. Avail campers leave with a sense of personal accomplishment and a clear idea of how they can positively …

Seeker

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Seekers take full advantage of all activities at Miniwanca. Small cabin groups form meaningful relationships with new friends, and the camp-wide quad competition allows them to make connections throughout camp. The days include an age-appropriate balance of structured personal choice and free time, and nights bring joyful community gatherings and celebrations.

Darer

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Girls & Boys Camp