Wanake Special Persons Camps
*Wanake plans to resume Special Persons Camp in 2022, Please Check back soon for more information!*
Special Persons Camp Advanced
For very mobile and self-sufficient individuals with moderate developmental disabilities who must have the stamina to do a +1 mile hike. Enjoy a week of adventure at Wanake. We will swim in the heated pool, rock climb, cookout, canoe, visit the horses, fish, and ride the Wanake wagon. Make homemade ice cream, enjoy music, and craft cool projects. Live in a retreat center.
Special Persons Camp Retreat
For individuals with Moderate or Severe developmental disabilities who must have the ability to walk +1 mile throughout the course of a day. Enjoy traditional Wanake activities: swim, craft, cookout, play games, and take a wagon ride. Enjoy shopping at the Wanake Store, vespers, and evening activities. Take part in the Talent Show. Take in the breakfast buffet at the world famous Amish Door Restaurant. Decide with your group on your second off-site adventure: bowling or The Farm at Walnut Creek. Live in a retreat center.
Special Persons Camp Vacation
For individuals with Moderate or Severe developmental disabilities who must have the ability to walk +1 mile throughout the course of a day. Enjoy traditional Wanake activities: swim, craft, cookout, play games, and take a wagon ride. Enjoy shopping at the Wanake Store, vespers, and evening activities. Take part in the Talent Show. Take in the breakfast buffet at the world famous Amish Door Restaurant. Decide with your group on your second off-site adventure: bowling or The Farm at Walnut Creek.
Lives in Retreat Center
Young Adult Adventure
Spend a week at Wanake! Choose from Wanake’s awesome activities. Rock climb, canoe, spend time with the horses, and swim. Cookout and enjoy campfires, Bible study, and worship with friends old and new. Attend a RubberDucks baseball game, while building lifelong friendships! This camp is designed for active young adult individuals with mild developmental disabilities. Individuals must be able to complete all hygiene tasks, participate in a large group setting with limited behavioral issues, and have excellent mobility. Campers need to be able to hike 3-5 miles over the course of the day. Campers live in rustic cabins on a hill without indoor plumbing or A/C, walking to the nearby bathhouse for toilets, sinks and showers.
