We didn’t recognize the number, but because she’s always quicker on the draw, Cheryl answered the phone. You never know what a call might bring in the off-season at Camp. Ninety percent of the time it’s a cold sales call pushing their clothing brand, camp management software or promises of... read more
I was in Walmart at 6 a.m. this morning picking up a few items for a project. (Sometimes I wish we were on an island and forced to plan better, or make do with what we have.), and I noticed something strange. Not the usual strangeness one might encounter at... read more
I’m old enough to remember when the 4th of July was just a day, albeit a “Super Day” at Camp Mishawaka replete with pie eating contests, watermelon races, a BBQ and dance, as well as a parade and time for a bit of reflection on the meaning of Independence Day... read more
For the last 33 years I have spent Father’s Day in the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport, the last 25 of them as a father. That’s the day Camp Mishawaka has started its first session for as long as I can remember. (Our family celebrates Parent’s Day on Mother’s Day!) Most often... read more
You might be asking yourself, “What will my (or my camper’s) time at Camp Mishawaka be like?”. That’s what I was asking myself two summers ago. Two years ago I joined the Camp Mishawaka Team as the Boys Camp Director. I had worked at a camp on the east coast... read more