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A Poem by Worldwide Sports Girls of Yurt 2- Summer 2012

Posted on August 19, 2012 by admin

On Higgins Lake so blue There are friends, old and new   You do so many things from sky to the sod, Sports, dancing and worshipping God   There are people you can always trust There are always unknown musts … Continue reading →

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One Wealthy Camp Counsellor

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

The beauty of having a growing faith that has developed over many years of my (still youthful) life is that when God pulls you in one particular direction, there is nothing on this earth that can drive you in the … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Camp Program Right for Your Kid & Your Family

Posted on May 4, 2011 by admin

  Between family vacations, sports team camps, visits to family and friends who live far away, summer classes, work schedules, school schedules, and downtime at home, making summer plans is no easy task. Need a moment to breathe? While you … Continue reading →

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Got a good book?

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

Reading a good book may not be the first activity to come to mind when you think of summer camp. But it does occur- we see staff reading on their time off, kids reading during FOB or even a chilly … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Fear with Trust

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin

A former camper and counselor writes about her experience at camp: “I am very scared of heights. Despite this fear, I’ve climbed my way through multiple ropes courses and up rocks in more than one state and country. Why did … Continue reading →

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Sailing on Higgins

Posted on April 17, 2011 by admin

The strong gusts of wind in Michigan today provided a reminder of how we depend on the wind during sailing camp. On days when the wind is too strong or there is a lack of it, sailing on the lake … Continue reading →

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Replicating Camp at Home: Environmental Stewardship, Part 1

Posted on April 16, 2011 by admin

Leftover vegetable scraps, leftover fruit scraps, egg shells, coffee grounds, used coffee filters, used tea bags, and leaves have a new home in our Camp Compost Bin built by the Westminster Service Corps in Summer 2010. It is a visible … Continue reading →

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Nature Studies and Outdoor Living Skills

Posted on April 12, 2011 by admin

Since 1925 Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake has specialized in nature studies and training young people in outdoor living skills. In many cases those experiences led to life changing careers. In other cases those experiences impacted their lives in various … Continue reading →

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Back by Popular Demand: Worldwide Sports

Posted on April 4, 2011 by admin

Last year we added Worldwide Sports Camp, an unique opportunity for kids to learn sports from around the world. It is back by popular demand, because we think it offers campers the following: ·        It is an environment where children … Continue reading →

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