- For
campers entering Grades 3-11
 
Session Dates
Summer of 2008
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Session A
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Session B |
1 week June 15-20
2 weeks June 22-July 3
3 weeks June 15-July 3
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1 week July 6-11
2 weeks July 13-25
3 weeks July 6-25
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A
Typical Day at Miniwanca
| 8:00 |
Rising Bell - Polar
Bears, an optional way to start your day by jumping in the lake, Cabin Clean-Up, and
Energizers where we dance and
do fun activities to get moving in the morning. |
| 8:45 |
Flag Raising and
Breakfast - Cabin groups share reflective thoughts
before heading into breakfast. |
| 9:45 |
Free Time - Campers get ready for the day or
visit the camp store.
KCISP - Campers help to "Keep Camp In Shape Please" by taking
care of various areas around Boys Camp. |
| 10:15 |
Spiritual Insights/ Vision to
Action
- An opportunity for small group discussion with other campers of the
same age where campers can honestly explore ideas and values.
Interest Group #1 - In Boys Camp, an additional interest group
is offered at this time. |
| 11:15 |
Interest Group #2
– Enjoy an interest group of your choice! A great time to try
something new or continue building on previous skills. |
|
12:15 |
Lunch |
| 1:15 |
Rest Hour –
Everyone heads to their bunks for reading, letter-writing, and some
relaxation. |
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2:00 |
Activity Period -
This is time for entire girls or boys camp community to come together
and play fun Tribal or Community Games, or enjoy a Cabin Time activity like
tubing down the creek or climbing the tower. |
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3:00 |
Interest Group #3 |
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4:15 |
Interest Group #4 |
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5:15 |
Free Time
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6:15 |
Dinner |
| 7:15 |
Assembly -
Gather with the entire Boys Camp community for some loud
cheers, singing, and laughter.
COUCH - Campers help to take "Care of OUr Camp Home" by
taking care of various areas around Girls Camp. |
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7:45 |
Night's Doings -
Each night experience different, fun community activities, like the
Camper-Leader Hunt, Talent Show, or Low Council campfires. |
| 9:00 |
Evening
Reflection - The community comes together to quietly end our
day. Cabin groups of campers lead the community in this reflective
time, sharing their thoughts, readings, or songs, and enjoy a bit of
reflection time while watching a spectacular sunset over Lake Michigan
or the serene dusk come over Stony Lake. |
| 9:30 |
Cabin Time - We end the day with the cabin family. |
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10:00 |
Lights Out -
Fall asleep to the beautiful sound of the carillon bells |
Check out some Camper Journal Entries!
Back again in 2008: Horseback Riding!
Campers have the option to register for horseback
riding, an addition to the wide variety of programs and interest groups
available for the in-camp experience. We have teamed up with neighboring Rainbow
Ranch to offer an extended interest group that gives campers hands-on
experience with horses. Campers will spend 1 1/2 hours at the
ranch learning riding skills, equipment use, and safety. Campers
of all ages and riding abilities can enjoy their hour-long trail ride
every day of their one-week interest group session. This is a
great opportunity for a safe, exciting exposure to horses in an ACA
approved program. To sign up for one week of riding, please
select the Horseback Riding option when you register for camp.
Spaces are limited and fill quickly, so we encourage you to sign up
today!
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- Piper / Darer Program:
Entering grades 4-6
1, 2, 3, and 6 week sessions
Register Now!
- For our youngest campers, the Piper (girls) and Darer (boys) programs
deliver a summer of fun and excitement. Everything we do is
intentional, designed to develop "Best Self," encourage balanced
living, and help campers create healthy friendships and a positive
group culture.
As Piper or Darer, you will stay either in the Girls or Boys camp and
build your day around your favorite activities, choosing from a variety
of interest groups, including: 
Archery, Arts and
Crafts, Basketball, Canoeing, Choir, Creative Writing, Fishing, Yoga,
Handbells, Hiking, Dance,
Drama and Improvisation, Music, Paper-Making, Field Hockey, Poetry,
Pottery, Sand-Boarding,
Tubing, Scavenger Hunts, Soccer, Woodworking, Swimming, Tetherball, Ultimate Frisbee... and more, based on the
unique talents of our staff!
- Junior / Challenger
Program:
Entering grades 7-8
2, 3, and 6 week sessions
Register Now!
Rising 7th and 8th graders called Juniors (girls) or Challengers (boys)
choose from a wide variety of favorite activities. You'll also
have opportunities to participate in an overnight camping adventure
with your friends. Special events like Sunday afternoon sailing
regattas, Iron-Wanca competitions, and a dance will bring the two sides
of camp together!
Optional Activities for 3-week Juniors/Challengers:- Sailing: These campers will live with
other Juniors and Challengers but will have the opportunity to sail
during double Interest Group blocks to focus on improving sailing
skills and enjoying time on the water.
Trailblazer Hike or Canoe Adventure (Now for both 7th and
8th grade!): Campers will take on the challenge of out of
camp trips while still enjoying favorite in-camp activities.
Trailblazer campers will get a taste of the Wilderness Adventure Trips
as they spend 3-4 days exploring the terrain of Michigan through hiking
or canoeing.
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- Senior / Senior
Pioneer Program:
Entering grades 9-11
3 and 6 week
sessions Register Now!
Our Senior and Senior Pioneer
activities are specifically designed for high school students and gives
you the opportunity to serve in leadership roles. Some of the oldest
campers are chosen to serve as Senior Tribal Leaders, providing
direction and leadership for the tribal teams while being role models
for younger campers. They also will have the opportunity to serve both
our camp and the larger community through service project field
trips. Senior Pioneers have the option to choose a "pathway",
allowing a larger portion of your day to be dedicated to a specific
activity. -
- Sailing
- Nestled between Stony Lake and Lake
Michigan, Miniwanca is a natural sailing wonder. This pathway
will teach you how to harness the wind in your devoted sailing
time.
- Challenge
- If you prefer more physical
activities, the Challenge pathway will get you climbing our rock wall,
tackling our high ropes courses, practicing archery, and learning
canoeing and kayaking skills.
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If you have
questions about Miniwanca Camp programs and availability, please
contact
Colleen Cronin at
ccronin@ayf.com
or via phone (231) 861-2262 ext. 1103.
Camp Miniwanca
MiniwancaCamps@ayf.com
8845 West Garfield Road
Shelby, Michigan 49455
(231) 861-2262
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