Monthly Archives: May 2011

We’ve been busy baking bread, planning menus, getting menus reviewed by a nutritionist, planning gardens, planting flowers, finalizing schedules, processing camper registrations, making transportation arrangements for staff members, being shocked by a duck who flew into the dining hall, getting … Continue reading →

As we make our last preparations for the arrival of summer staff members and take advantage of the daylight hours, we challenge you to another Ace that Place #13. The game is played as follows: See photo below that was … Continue reading →

As the rain continues to pour in Michigan, we are thinking of good memories on rainy days. We hope the following selection of 10 things to do on a rainy day at Westminster reminds you of your own happy rainy … Continue reading →

With ingenuity and skilled work, we’ve transformed the purpose of buildings at Camp Westminster. Going on 86 years of rich history means that not only do we want to continue the mission of Camp, but we also want to preserve … Continue reading →

We are so excited- we have a new opportunity this summer! In less than one month, 7 campers and 3 staff members of Camp Westminster will make the pilgrimage to Iona, a Christian community on an island off of Scotland. … Continue reading →

It is a moment of great anticipation and significance at camp that is often overlooked. Throughout the years, there have been different methods for determining the outcome. Counselors have spun wheels, had campers choose Popsicle sticks, written lists, and a … Continue reading →

It was a rainy, cold day this past Saturday for the Spring Wake-Up Camp Weekend. Most of us traveled from warmer temperatures and were not prepared for the wind and rain. We only had limited time to complete big tasks … Continue reading →

Have you ever noticed the most frequent topics of traditional camp songs? Do any of these lines sound familiar? …while among our friends we’ll ne’er forget… …remember the friends who love you… …Loving friends around us… …and joy of making … Continue reading →

Imagine you are running a race through a town.  A huge crowd of people line the sides of the route to cheer you on, and you hear them chanting your name. Your path is slightly shaded  by some trees on … Continue reading →