The Wanake Summer Program 2021!

Create An Adventure!

Each group of campers (campers are divided into small groups of 8-10 campers with two counselors) chooses their adventures from a variety of options and activities available to them, so each group each week enjoys a unique experience. (Click here to see the basic daily schedule.)

Campers are challenged to build skills and grow in progressive, age-appropriate ways. Campers practice decision making, friendship building, outdoor living, taking responsibility for themselves, leading, living as disciples of Christ, and more. As campers become tweens, teens and young adults, they are progressively challenged to develop their skills further, have opportunities to try more challenging activities, and take more leadership of their group for a super fun week!

Gathered around a campfire, campers will sing songs, praise God, and tell funny stories, plus they will learn skills they can translate into their everyday life. For example, when a camper decides what toppings to put on the pizza they making around the campfire, they are exercising creativity and may try something new. Then responsibility is cultivated when they become in charge of checking their own pie iron while it cooks in the coals of the campfire. Finally, they will learn from both failures (a burnt pizza pie) and successes (a great meal) in an environment where failure is not fatal and success is not essential. Campers get to try again (practice persistence) until their pizza is what they wish to eat, while enjoying appetizers to stave off hunger as they cook.

Wanake’s Daily Schedule

Rise and Shine

Morning Devotions

Breakfast

Morning Activities (Groups Choose)

Noon Bible Experience

Lunch

Swim or Afternoon Activities (Groups Choose)

Shower

Rest Time

Supper Cookout or Hike

Evening Devotions