Wanake has an excellent site with child-friendly facilities and food service that is well-suited for school outdoor education and peer leadership training programs. We are located in the rolling hills of Stark County on the border of Wayne, Tuscarawas, and Holmes counties with food service and meeting and sleeping space for small and large groups. Wanake is well suited for a variety of events, including Sixth Grade Camp, outdoor education, training retreats, group building, and field trips. 

We welcome the opportunity to host your school’s outdoor education, field trip, and/or leadership development program.

Wanake hosts:

  • Schools that are entirely responsible for their curriculum 
  • Schools who contract with Wanake to provide sessions to complement the school’s unique program. 

(Wanake does not presently offer a full curriculum.)

For Pricing Contact the Office:

amy@campwanake.org
(330) 756-2333

  • Rock Climbing

    Bouldering and knot tying at the Rock Lodge:
    Session Time: 1.5/hr (includes a hike to the Rock Lodge)

    Indoor Wall (14 ft):
    Max Group Size: 15 students
    Session Time: 1/hr (Can offer a longer session with bouldering and challenges, i.e. blindfolded, certain routes, etc.)

    Outdoor Tower (47 ft):
    Max Group Size: 15 students
    Session Time: 2/hr

  • Canoeing

    Max Group Size: 15 Students
    Session Time: 1.5-2/hr

  • Wagon Tours of Camp

    Optional: Backwoods Hike

  • Campfire Building

    Max Group Size: 12 Students
    Session Time: 1-2/hr

  • Outdoor Cooking

    Max Group Size: 12 Students
    Session/Meal Time: 1-2/hr

  • Team Building Activities

    Max Group Size: 12-15 Students

  • Escape Room

    Max Group Size: 12-15 Students

  • Homemade Ice Cream

    Max Group Size: 12-15 Students
    Session Time: 1.5-2/hr

  • Night Hikes

    Max Group Size: 12 Students
    Session Time: 45/min, 60/min, 90/min

  • Challenge Course

    Max Group Size: 12 Students (Can take up to 4 groups simultaneously)
    Session Time: 2/hr +

  • Backpacking
  • Bird Watching and Identification
  • Campfire Building
  • Campfire Cooking
  • Scrapbooking
  • Canoeing
  • Cooperative Games
  • Leaf Identification
  • Nature Candles
  • Pioneer Life
  • Pond Study
  • Geo Caching
  • Shelter Building
  • Tracking
  • Drama/Acting/Skits
  • Soccer/Basketball/Volleyball/etc.
  • Maze
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Local History
  • Archery
  • Weather
  • Survival/First Aid
  • Tie Dye
  • Line Dancing
  • Gun Safety
  • Star Gazing/Telescope/Sky Watch
  • Wildlife
  • Animal Habitats
  • Fishing
  • Archeology

My child loved her counselor and the friends she made the most. She loved that her counselor prayed with them daily and sang to them.

Camper Parent

I enjoyed Morning Watch because we got a chance to listen to God speak to us.

Camper

When I became a counselor I found that working as a team of two taught me how to be in positive, healthy relationships with others.

Summer Staff Member

I took another look at Bible stories I’ve read before, looking at them from a different point of view.

Camper

At home, I don’t really connect with God, but now I am going to try my hardest to do so. Wanake makes me a better person. I love it.

Camper

I am constantly in awe of the real-world skills working at camp taught me, and so many of them apply to me daily!

Summer Staff Member

My daughter loved everything! I think the frog pond, making friends, and singing songs ranked pretty high because she kept returning to those experiences.

Camper Parent

I did feel challenged this week at Wanake to be my best and become a better person because I tried lots of things I probably wouldn’t have.

Camper

I am constantly in awe of the real-world skills working at camp taught me, and so many of them apply to me daily!

Summer Staff Member

Real friends aren’t measured in years, they’re measured in connection and happiness - making you feel like your best self.

Camper

The best part of camp was my child being able to have pure fun, encouraging kindness, and making new friends. She also said the food was delicious!

Camper Parent

When I became a counselor I found that working as a team of two taught me how to be positive,
healthy relationships with others.

Summer Staff Member

I feel that living without electricity, running water, and mattresses made me realize how grateful I am for the things I have, but also know I can live without them.

Camper

I am coming back to camp next summer because these weeks here have been some of the best in my entire life!

Camper