For campers who will be in grades 10-12 in the Fall of 2025 who love God, enjoy working with children, and love being outside.

The benefits of participating are many and include:

LEADERSHIP: You will likely be supervising campers under the leadership of counselors, engaging in decision-making, behavior management, and living ethics — all necessary leadership skills for today.

21ST CENTURY SKILLS: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Contribution are critical for success in today’s world and are developed and practiced at camp.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Camp directors/leaders write great letters of recommendation because they take the time to get to know you as an individual and see you in action daily.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: With other staff and connections to camp alumni can provide a link to possible internships or future job opportunities in a variety of careers, including at Wanake.

Leaders in Training

Grades: 10-12 (In Fall of 2024)

Buddies as Leaders

Grades: 10-12 (In Fall of 2024)

Incredible Interns

(Junior Counselor) Ages: 16-18

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GRADES: 10-12 (IN FALL 2025)

Are you interested in being a leader at camp? Learn skills you can apply at camp and beyond: child development, outdoor living skills, team building, and leadership basics. LIT campers have fun together as a group, take in learning sessions, and work in younger camp groups to put their new learning into action. Leaders in Training may be invited back to help throughout the summer and during the year as their skills are needed. Live in a Cabin or Retreat Center.

If your camper requires a specific housing option, please contact Wanake to arrange for their housing. This week can be used to fulfill community hours for high school graduation.

  • June 15-20

REGISTER FOR CAMP

TIER 1

$539

  • EARLY BIRD PRICE: $504

TIER 2

$610

  • EARLY BIRD PRICE: $575

TIER 3

$722

  • EARLY BIRD PRICE: $687

  • Rise and Shine

    7:15 - 7:45 AM

  • Breakfast

    8:30 - 9:00 AM

  • Morning Watch

    9:15 - 9:30 AM

  • Go to Packout

    9:45 - 10:00 AM

  • Challenge Course Team Building

    10:15 - 11:45 AM

  • Lunch (Cookout)

    12:00 - 1:15 PM

  • Bible Study

    1:30 - 2:00 PM

  • Swimming

    2:15 - 3:00 PM

  • Showers

    3:15 - 4:00 PM

  • H-Hour

    4:15 - 5:00 PM

  • Dinner (Dining Hall)

    5:30 - 6:15 PM

  • Singing

    6:30 - 6:45 PM

  • Wide Games

    7:00 - 7:45 PM

  • Snack

    8:00 PM

  • Closing Circle

    8:30 PM

  • 1 on 1 Prayers

    9:00 PM

  • Lights Out

    9:15 PM

GRADES: 10-12 (IN FALL 2025)

Be a camp buddy for an adult with developmental disabilities. Enjoy all the fun of camp with your new camp friend. Swim, sing, craft, play games, cook out, and build a friendship and a bond. A dance party, wagon ride, and visits to the Wanake farm will help make this week a week to remember. Live in a Retreat Center with your buddy.

This week can be used to fulfill community hours for high school graduation or a career working with individuals with disabilities.

  • July 20-25

REGISTER FOR CAMP

TIER 1

$539

  • EARLY BIRD PRICE: $504

TIER 2

$605

  • EARLY BIRD PRICE: $575

TIER 3

$717

  • EARLY BIRD PRICE: $682

JUNIOR COUNSELOR (Wii) | AGES: 16-18

Wiis are assigned to groups of campers to actively lead games, songs, and faith development experiences. Wiis may also serve as a one-on-one buddy for a camper requiring extra support throughout the camp week. This role is under the supervision of counselors.  Wiis attends training in June and works for 3 weeks during the summer camp season.  Wiis receive a stipend for their work.

APPLY TO BE A Wii

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