What's Coming Up At Wanakee

Fall Family Camp Weekend

September 25–27

 

Make Wanakee part of your family’s fall tradition! Fall Family Camp Weekend is a chance to step away from busy routines and enjoy a weekend of fresh air, friendship, and your favorite Wanakee activities.

Spend time hiking, boating, making crafts, gathering around campfires, playing games, and taking in the fall colors. Families will also be part of our apple butter-making tradition, from stirring the kettles to enjoying the finished product.

Your weekend includes three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday as well as lodgning in the Rec Hall--though you are welcome to bring a tent instead! Whether your family has been coming to Wanakee for years or is visiting for the first time, we hope you will join us for a weekend of connection, fun, and lasting memories.

Adults: $100 per person

Teens ages 13–16: $65 per person

Children age 12 and under: $50 per person

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Apple Butter Family Fun Day

 

Saturday, September 26 - 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Families, alumni, friends, and community members of every age are invited to camp for a cozy day of fall fun. Gather around the campfire as we boil and can apple butter together, take a hike, play games, reconnect with old friends, and enjoy favorite camp activities.

No Apple Butter Day would be complete without a taste of the finished product! Enjoy fresh apple butter on a warm biscuit, and take home a jar of your own with a donation of any size.

This event is free to attend. An optional lunch is available for $6 per person.

Senior High Fall Retreat

October 9–11

 

High school campers: come back to camp, reconnect with friends, and enjoy a fall weekend designed especially for you! Stay in Wanakee’s iconic Farmhouse and spend time with the people that make camp feel like home.

The weekend will include stargazing, campfires, s’mores, waterfront time, games, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy being together. It is a chance to take a break from school, deepen friendships, and experience the fun, faith, and community of Wanakee in the fall.

Three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday are included.

• Cost: $135

Fall Work Day

Saturday, October 24, 9:00-3:00

 

Help us get Wanakee ready for the winter season! We will spend the day caring for camp, tackling needed projects, and preparing our 227 acres for the months ahead.

There is a place for every volunteer, regardless of experience or skill level. Projects may include clearing brush, light carpentry, putting away equipment, closing cabins, and other work that helps keep camp safe, welcoming, and ready for the next season.

Invite your family, friends, church, youth group, or team to join you. Volunteers ages 17 and under must attend with an adult. Coffee, light snacks, and lunch will be provided. We work rain or shine, so please come prepared for the weather and wear sturdy clothes you can work in.