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Miniwanca Alumni and Family Weekend

 

August 29 - September 1, 2008

 

Continuing our mission of youth development with the entire family


               

Enjoy Labor Day Weekend as a family at camp!

Alumni and Family Weekend is a time to live differently as a family.  Your days at Miniwanca will be simpler, yet richer.  The outdoors will be your friendly neighbor.  Your family will laugh a lot, celebrate new things, and enjoy time together.  They will also have the opportunity to be a part of the Miniwanca community.  You will leave this experience with a renewed energy and unforgettable memories.

Alumni and Family Weekend is for all families... a great time for moms, dads, and children to discover a place, a community, and a philosophy that has been inspiring lives since 1925!  Miniwanca welcomes all families to this exciting weekend - AYF alumni, Family Camp alumni, staff, participants, and new families too! 

Click on this brochure to learn more!
 

Schedule
There will be several programming options for your family during camp.  Our multiple waterfronts offer many opportunities for swimming and boating; our challenge course will offer an exciting experience; and our craft house will allow time for creativity.  The Annual Family Cup, a family-friendly competition, will utilize all of your family's unique talents. 

Friday
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Registration
Register, settle in, and get to know each other

Saturday
All day and evening
Program activities, Kids Camp, free time, and evening activities

Sunday
Program activities all day
Official closing in the evening

Monday
Departure by noon
Activity areas open


Kids Camp!
What a great opportunity for your children to have fun with other kids independent of parents.  We have lots of exciting things planned for ages 5-12.  Activities include trail walks, crafts, games, and many surprises.  Kids Camp will take place on Saturday morning and part of the afternoon.  There is no additional charge for Kids Camp!


Registration
Reserve your spot now for 2008!  To register, print, complete, and return this registration form to Miniwanca: 2008 Alumni & Family Weekend Registration FormAlso, this Health History Form needs to be completed and returned for each participant.

Please note these registration deadlines:
Early Bird Registration:
 Receive a 10% discount for registrations postmarked by June 1, 2008 
   *Early Bird Registration deadline has been extended to JUNE 8, 2008!

Regular Registration:  Must be postmarked by August 16, 2008
Late Registration:  All registrations received after August 16, 2008 will be applied a $30 late fee


Transportation
Miniwanca offers optional transportation services at an additional cost.

Airport shuttle service to Miniwanca from the Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) will be provided for flights arriving prior to 4:00 p.m.  Flights must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to shuttle departure.

Return airport shuttle service will be provided from Miniwanca to the Grand Rapids Airport on Monday for flights scheduled after 2:30 p.m.


Questions?
Please call us at (231) 861-2262 or email MiniwancaCamps@ayf.com.

Our camps are located in Shelby, Michigan and Tuftonboro, New Hampshire
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