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The Founder Family is a deeply connected community that spans far beyond the 360 acres of Miniwanca\u2019s beachfront sand dunes, forested trails, sun-drenched ridges and moss-covered draws. This family expands each time a new friend add their unique spark to the flame. Today, this AYF family celebrated community right outside its cabin door and the the larger global community.<\/p>\n

Spirits were high as the Fourth of July began. During the Polar Bear swim, pajama-clad Girls Camp leaders and campers circled up for a toe-tingling rendition of Founder Hearts in chilly Lake Michigan waters. \u201cWay down in our Founder hearts, we\u2019ve got a feeling for you, Miniwanca, for you!\u201d<\/p>\n

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For a special breakfast treat, the Pathfinders iced doughnuts, creating sugary marvels of sprinkles and toppings for all. Soon, a dance party erupted on The Green Acre, while other campers created chalk artwork on the pavement. Squeals, cheers, and a chorus of voices, rose through downtown Miniwanca.<\/p>\n

The bell rang, inviting the camp community to the Hollow, where the field was marked with cones and a center line of multicolored balls. This meant one thing: dodgeball! \u00a0Friendship and camaraderie took precedence over winning and kept the game safe, silly, and engaging for all.<\/p>\n

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As the morning ran into afternoon, we gathered in The Church of the Dunes for Something Sacred. A camper from each age group offered insight into their own spiritual practices by describing a word that feels sacred to them.<\/p>\n

Someone described the joy of listening. \u201cListening to others is one way to create safe connections and grow relationships.\u201d In silence, the community contributed a tiny piece of nature to a larger pile, building a unique collection of rocks, sticks, acorns that were made more beautiful together.<\/p>\n

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All campers joined for a picnic dinner of hot dogs, hamburgers, beans, and greens with root beer floats for dessert. Another Golden Miniwanca day drew to a close, a day spent celebrating community and inviting each other’s own best selves to participate in this Founder Family.<\/p>\n

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The Founder Family is a deeply connected community that spans far beyond the 360 acres of Miniwanca\u2019s beachfront sand dunes, forested trails, sun-drenched ridges and moss-covered draws. This family expands each time a new friend add their unique spark to the flame. Today, this AYF family celebrated community right outside its cabin door and the the larger global community. Spirits … <\/p>\n

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