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These Things We've Come to Know

These Things We've Come to Know

These Things We’ve Come to Know Within the past few weeks you have likely heard from everyone who has your email address (from your friends and family to the folks that change your oil!) with expressions of gratitude. At the risk of blowing our own horn, we’d like to share... read more

The Joy Thief

The Joy Thief

What if I told you that Camp Mishawaka had commissioned a study of the impact of our product, hired smart professionals, used all the tools available to get good data, and let the study run for 3 years only to find out that 32% of respondents felt worse about themselves... read more

Have a Super Day!

Have a Super Day!

“Have a Super Day!” Thus was the refrain of one of the most cheerful, optimistic people I have ever known. Godfrey “Nick” Larsen was best known to campers as the Grand Marshall of the 4th of July festivities. But Nick was also the architect of how one interacts with Camp... read more

Summer 2021 - We Did It!

Summer 2021 - We Did It!

We Did It! To date, Midwestern humility might have prevented us from celebrating the fact that we provided a healthy, happy, and safe summer camp experience this summer for nearly 300 children and 70 staff who came from over 25 states and 4 countries. The feat is not just ours... read more

Reflections on the Summer of 2021

Reflections on the Summer of 2021

Luminaries glowed on either side of me as I walked the path to the lake one last time. Behind me our youngest campers whispered excitedly, unable to recognize the familiar path bathed in warm, flickering light. We had made it to summer’s end, awash in relief and gratitude. So many... read more