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Camp Miniwanca

  • Coed, All Boys, All Girls
  • Ages 8-18
  • Traditional

Overview

The American Youth Foundation dares people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others, inspires them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges, and emboldens them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity.

Set on 360 wooded acres and a mile of private Lake Michigan shoreline, Miniwanca is a breathtaking and inspiring setting for growth. Programs are intentionally designed to encourage all to stretch beyond what is comfortable to see what is possible, to allow participants to discover more about their unique capacities, and to practice putting their own best into action in big and small ways.

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Unique Features

  • An inclusive, welcoming community where everybody belongs.
  • Hybrid environment with gender-separate spaces and co-ed spaces
  • Extensive wilderness trips for older campers and teens.
  • Campers choose activities across adventure, water, arts, and more.
  • Bus transportation from Saint Louis, Missouri

Dates & Rates

2025 Season:

  • Camp Season June 29 - August 08
  • Session Lengths 1, 2, 3, 5 weeks
  • Cost $1,640 - $1,760 /week

Financial Offers:

  • Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
  • Financial assistance: Yes
  • Special discounts: Available

Accommodations

Bunks

  • Type: Cabins
  • Not open air
  • No electricity/lights
  • No air conditioning
  • Separate bathhouse
  • Showers not attached
  • Toilets not attached

Health

  • Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
  • No doctor onsite
  • Nurse onsite
  • 24/7 medical staff
  • Health Center

Dietary Needs

  • Food Allergies
  • Gluten Free
  • No kosher
  • Peanut-free
  • Tree nut-free
  • Vegan friendly
  • Vegetarian friendly

International Campers

  • Enrolls non-US campers
  • 3 countries have attended
  • Canada
  • Hungary
  • Sweden

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