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Girls Camp
Miniwanca
August 1, 2022
A Bittersweet Ending
It was a day full of fun, laughter, and reminiscing as campers prepared to go home. There was excitement to see family members and show them what they had done...
Boys Camp
Miniwanca
July 28, 2022
Creating Joy Through Community
Each new day at Miniwanca comes with a new theme for the campers to reflect on during flag raising and Evening Reflection. Today’s theme was joy, which proved to be...
General Updates
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
July 28, 2022
Homecoming
Tuesday was a remarkable day at Miniwanca. The morning started with the Doc Wheels Fun Run when both camps gathered together to run, slog (slow jog), or walk the roughly...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
July 26, 2022
Putting Friendly Back Into Competition
Sunday was filled with fun and friendly competition. The morning at Miniwanca was typical, but the afternoon was the anticipated Quad Cup. Quad Cup is the event where four teams...
Boys Camp
Miniwanca
July 26, 2022
A Trip to the Well Site
Saturday began with Something Sacred, a reflective period that encourages campers to develop their spiritual fold, one of the four folds the American Youth Foundation works to strengthen in its...
Boys Camp
Miniwanca
July 26, 2022
Banding Together for A Day of Fun
After finishing out the second week of rotation of interest groups, it was time for a day of special programming at Miniwanca. On Wednesday, campers spent their time doing a...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
July 21, 2022
Happy Trails
“Happy trails to you, until we meet again…” Earlier this week, singing and cheers the Eating Lodge at breakfast as campers wished the Adventurers and Explorers farewell. Each group got...
Boys Camp
Miniwanca
July 19, 2022
Brand New Faces, Brand New Places
At Miniwanca, there are many exciting changes taking place within the community at Boys Camp. It’s the start of Week 2, which means there are new interest group rotations for...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
July 19, 2022
Adventure is Everywhere
As the Girls Campers move into week two, everyone adjusted to the typical rhythm of Miniwanca life. Week two also means the start of new adventures for all of the...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
July 19, 2022
Camaraderie and Competition
July 14 was a beautiful day at Miniwanca without a single cloud in the sky. Girls campers took in the sunshine all day as they cruised through their last day...
Boys Camp
Miniwanca
July 18, 2022
Making the Most of a Rainy Day
At Miniwanca, campers are encouraged to be their own self, at their very best, all the time, and this process begins with building community. Creating a space for youth to...
Boys Camp
Miniwanca
July 16, 2022
Getting into a Groove
Miniwanca Boys Camp is starting to find its groove for the session as each camper gets comfortable within their individual program. This morning, the Avail campers from Girls Camp and...
Boys Camp
Miniwanca
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 Miniwanca. Some campers started their...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
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 morning interest groups (different activity...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
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 Session B with a new...
Boys Camp
Miniwanca
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 happy to report another successful...
Boys Camp
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 Miniwanca, thunderous chants and cheers...
Boys Camp
Miniwanca
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 Wells Site, on the beautiful...