We engaged in a variety of camp traditions--the hike to Four-Mile and wading in the Boulder River, a walk up to the Sacred Place of the Most High, the talent show and silly songs in the Dining Hall--and we did some new stuff, too. Like learning to hula dance!
Favorite songs included (of course) "Mimanagish By the Roaring River" and "The Austrian," along with the relatively recent hit, "Baby Shark."
The river was high and fast so we did our wading in a calm spot right near the Four-Mile campground instead of the usual swimming hole. The rock many of us oldtimers remember risking hypothermia to swim out to is almost entirely underwater at the moment.
We also held a Mimanagish Olympics, featuring action-packed events like an over-the-shoulder marshmallow toss, racing with ballooons held between the knees and a relay race to see which team could fill a cup with spoonfuls of water from the Little Hudson.
And we made "welcome" posters to hang in the cabins as a friendly greeting to those attending camps later in the summer.
Our program was "On the Way," and included lots of discussion about the spiritual journeys we all make in life. We focused a lot on the story of Moses and made staffs/walking sticks for our trip to Four-Mile.
The food was fabulous thanks to Dawn Archer, who stepped in to cook for the week as Mim is without a full-time cook at the moment (apply here if you're interested).
Janet Koostra directed the camp and counselors included Diane Welhaven, Joni Hector, Katrina Peterson, Walt Gulick and John and Lisa Firehammer.
A great time was had by campers and staff alike, and we're hoping to see you all back next year!
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