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Volunteers recently gathered in the crisp spring air at Miniwanca and Merrowvista to roll up their sleeves and prepare the sites for summer 2022.<\/p>\n

At Miniwanca, Director of Operations Griffin Vogler<\/a> said 40 volunteers convened April 29 through May 1. They put in a collective 320 hours of work installing a new porch on the Activity Center, raking and preparing the grounds, and readying the Eating Lodge and cabins for the campers\u2019 return.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis awesome group came together for some really hard work that helped us get ahead for the season,\u201d said Vogler. \u201cWe\u2019re so grateful for people taking time of out their busy lives to make sure our campers have a great space for camp this summer.”<\/p>\n

Merrowvista hosted a Volunteer and Family Weekend May 13 to 15. Director of Operations Amy Simmons<\/a> said there were 50 volunteers on hand, many of whom were children eager to get an early glimpse of where they\u2019d soon spend part of their summer. Simmons said the volunteers leveled out the ground around the flag-raising area, while the younger (and shorter) volunteers stained 75% of the Sandcastle building. \u201cOur taller adult staff will reach the upper 25% of the building,\u201d she said, laughing.<\/p>\n

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A few volunteers were campers who participated in last summer\u2019s Wayfinder program. They had the honor of placing the plaque marking their summer 2021 efforts to rebuild the North Star Shelter.<\/a><\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t all work though. Both sites made time for fun and community connection. Merrowvista offered climbing activities and a Melbourne Cup Race on the A-Field, while Miniwanca ushered in the new season with the first frigid Polar Bear of 2022. Both sites closed their weekend of service with reflection around a Fire Circle.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach year, we count on our volunteers to help us open camp and make it clean, safe, and welcoming for all campers,\u201d Simmons said. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t do it without them. We\u2019re truly grateful to everyone who gave their time and energy to support our mission.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Volunteers recently gathered in the crisp spring air at Miniwanca and Merrowvista to roll up their sleeves and prepare the sites for summer 2022. At Miniwanca, Director of Operations Griffin Vogler said 40 volunteers convened April 29 through May 1. They put in a collective 320 hours of work installing a new porch on the Activity Center, raking and preparing … <\/p>\n

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