“Christian Camping at its Best.”
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SINCE ITS BEGINNING IN 1918, CAMP'S MISSION HAS ALWAYS BEEN FOUR-FOLD.
Camp Winnataska's symbol is the Maltese cross, which has four arms.
These arms represent Winnataska's guiding mission for campers to grow in four ways.
Spiritually,
campers grow by attending Morning Bible lessons, Evening Vespers services, and other opportunities for worshipping together. But more than that, the light of Christ shows in the words and actions of our staff and volunteers, enveloping each camper in the love of God and neighbor.
Physically,
campers grow by trying new activities that stretch the limits they normally set for themselves. They also learn valuable skills of managing their own needs independently, in a caring and safe environment.
Mentally,
campers grow by working to solve problems in new ways, both individually and in groups. Not only do we see this in organized activities like our Low Ropes course, we also see it as they navigate new skills that make up our day to day camp life - folding the flag, helping cook their camp-out meals, or learning the rules for a new game.
Socially,
campers grow by making new friends and deepening old camp relationships. But this arm of the cross also represents emotional growth, which we see in navigating homesickness (with support, of course), experiencing complete joy at mastering an element in High Ropes, or overcoming a life-long fear of horses.
Most of all, our campers come home with a deep appreciation of Camp Winnataska for teaching them who they can be when they live as their best selves - spiritually, physically, mentally and socially - enabling them to be the person that God has called them to be.
MISSION STATEMENT
We endeavor, through Christian camping, to further the physical and mental welfare of children and adults; to promote a love for nature and the benefits of outdoor living; to encourage the acquiring and sharing of individual skills through personal and group effort; to instill values, responsibility, sportsmanship, and patriotic citizenship; to develop character; to provide campers exciting and meaningful experiences which will help them excel in years to come.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Camp Winnataska respects and values diversity in its campers, staff, volunteers, and families. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, marital status, national or ethnic origin, religion, political beliefs or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities in administration of its policies.