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
I don’t believe that Doc Green, the founder of Camp Mishawaka, had “mindfulness” in his mind when he and the 12 founding campers set up Camp, established the daily schedule, and devised the program, but it’s clear to me today that promoting being present is one of the greatest enduring... read more
Nearly 100% of parents, in response to our annual survey of why they send their children to our traditional summer camp, mark “break from technology” among the top 5 reasons. In the last two years, 70% have ranked it number one or two. For their time at camp children surrender... read more