I’ve spent twenty-five summers at Camp Mishawaka. The late Dick Dahlen recruited my friend and I from Tucson, Arizona to fly to northern Minnesota to be a nine-year old Belding camper. My counselor that summer was the dynamic Geoffrey Bishop. We came full circle my final summer with Geoffrey as... read more
It’s a central refrain as I talk to our camp parents and staff about what shape our summer will take. They all agree that as we come out of our confinement, kids will need summer camp more than ever. An experience that gets them outside, builds connection, allows them to... read more
Just Give Me One Extra Season Just give me one good reason and I promise I won’t ask you any more. Just give me one extra season so I can figure out the other four. Blue Umbrella, John Prine No, John Prine didn’t spend a night at Camp Mishawaka, but... read more
That question, “What about the Children?”, has been on the front of our minds as we build decision trees and create plans for how we can safely operate Camp this summer. Not that this hasn’t always been first and foremost in our planning, but in this new reality it seems... read more
Over a century ago Mark Twain was quoted as saying, “Those of you inclined to worry have the widest selection in history.” No one knows what he might say about our current selection, but it is clear where most of our collective worry is focused today. I am trying hard,... read more