Visit Our Wanake Camp & Retreat Center Website
330-756-2333
info[AT]campwanake.org
9463 Manchester Ave SW
Beach City, Ohio 44608
CAMPER AGES: 1st-12th Grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Sunday Afternoon through Friday Afternoon
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. United Methodist Church, Christian Camp & Conference Association, United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries, American Camping Association
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Wanake is a place where kids can build relationships, grow closer to God, try new things, be a leader, and have fun! We offer a variety of programs to choose from anywhere from Camp-O-Mania to Man Camp or Go Karts to Ranch Camp. Kids experience Bible Study every day and are led by 2 positive Christian role models.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Wanake runs 3 weeks of a camp for Adults with Special Needs. It is run by trained professionals and includes all the fun of camp such as rock climbing, wagon tours, live petting zoo, cooking over the fire, homemade ice cream, singing, time with God, and much more!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located near the Gateway to Amish Country (Holmes County), about 7 miles from Massillon, OH and 15 miles from Canton, OH. We are just down the road from Brewster and Beach City, Ohio. Feel free to visit our website for some photos of our site and facilities.
CAMP FACILITIES: Wanake has a variety of facilities including cabins, dorm style lodging, a tree house, and adirondack shelters. Photos can be found online at our website! We also have 3 ponds, a ranch with horses on site, an outdoor pool, and a large dining hall with home-cooked meals every day!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Wanake runs a week of Leader In Training during the summer as one of our programs. Details and price for this training can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.campwanake.org.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available for those who cannot afford the regular cost of camp. Call 330-499-3972 ext 108 for details or to apply.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Wanake runs a Memorial Day and a Labor Day Family Camp! Join together and experience camp as a family! Details and photos can be found online!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Wanake is open year-round! We play host to a variety of groups including Outdoor Education, Youth Groups, Church Retreats, Staff Meetings, Family Reunions, Conferences, etc. We also have a Ranch onsite where we offer lessons, trail rides, pony rides, and birthday parties year-round as the weather permits!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Wanake offers 7 weeks of Summer Camp to choose from. In 2018 they are offered between June 17 and August 4. Most camps run Sunday through Friday, but there are some shorter programs for younger campers and a Horse Day Camp.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Wanake is looking to hire male and female counselors to work 7 weeks of the summer, and 3 weeks of training. They are with the kids 24/7 in family groups and get 1 hour off every day or every other day as the schedule allows. Counselors lead bible study, are positive role models, lead cookouts, care for the campers, act as parents as necessary per age group, lead games, and help lead program activities with a trained staff person. Visit our website for further details and to apply Our Camp Website Link: www.campwanake.org.
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