Our Nawakwa

06/16/2026

🎉 Camp Care Day – 90 Years Strong! 🎉

Join us this Saturday - June 20 - at Camp Nawakwa and be part of something special 💚

✨ BONUS: A rare chance to stay overnight Friday or Saturday (must participate in Camp Care Day, sign a waiver, and bring your own food)

🛠️ Help keep camp safe, clean, and ready for youth🍕 Lunch is potluck—pizza will be provided to share! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome

📍 25336 County Highway E, Cornell, WI
👉 Message Our Nawakwa for overnight details

🌞 Stick around for Sunday:
Honoring Their Light Open House (1–4 pm)
Summer Solstice Hike with the Ice Age Trail Alliance

Come lend a hand—and celebrate 90 years of memories together! 💚

06/15/2026

🌲 Meet the Leaders Behind Our Nawakwa 🌲

We’re excited to introduce a new weekly series highlighting the dedicated individuals who serve on the Our Nawakwa, Inc. Board of Directors.
Beginning with our newest members, we’ll feature one board member each week—sharing their story, passion for Camp Nawakwa, and commitment to reconnecting youth to nature through camp, service, and leadership.

Our board is made up of 9 members who serve three-year terms, with opportunities to continue their service. Together, they provide leadership, guidance, and stewardship to ensure the long-term success and impact of Our Nawakwa.

Join us each week as we spotlight the people working behind the scenes to strengthen our mission and keep the spirit of Camp Nawakwa thriving for generations to come. 💚

06/15/2026

🌞 Join Us Sunday for a Day of Light & Community

On June 21, the longest day of the year, you’re invited to Camp Nawakwa for a meaningful day of remembrance and connection.

☀️ Honoring Their Light Open House | 1–4 PM�🌅 Summer Solstice Hike (with Ice Age Trail Alliance) | 6 PM

Come for part of the day or stay for it all 💛
📍 Cornell, WI�🔗 Register: OurNawakwa.org

06/11/2026

Welcome to our 90th patch CAMPaign! As Camp Nawakwa turns 90, we want to share the stories of those who love camp. We want to relive all the good memories that have happened over the years. ✨⛺️🌲🥾🎶

💬 Get your limited edition 90th patch: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/1DZi7ITGD-j9WyPlr0Bh2Q?t=1771296366&fbclid=IwY2xjawSVI2hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1aXdwdGNVWURlbkRSSlE4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsMPLHTarGvRUCmlRbwjub0vEZkduGi4sdTTovVVtH1XSaPyLI89QdJhkblQ_aem_wdZyfI32pzJjGz8IWEJCsA

💛 When asking Shadow about camp, she reflected on how a connection that began through volunteering in 1989 blossomed into a lifelong dedication to Nawakwa's mission. For her, whether directing events at camp, training hundreds of adult volunteers, or serving on the Board, seeing camp continue to shape lives decade after decade has been an incredible privilege. “Camp changes lives… giving youth opportunities to grow in ways that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.”

💛 Today, she shared that her biggest takeaway from over three decades in the Nawakwa community is watching generations of youth discover strengths they didn’t yet know they had. She believes that when we create intentional spaces where kids can belong, explore, and grow, we aren’t just preserving traditions—we are gifting them lifelong friendships, outdoor resilience, and a lasting sense of purpose. 🛶💪

🛶 We asked Shadow about her favorite camp stories, which involve an unforgettable, squall-filled kayak trip through the Apostle Islands sea caves, a beloved song called "Wisdom," and a wild summer staff prank in 1993 where her entire bed was moved onto the camp raft! Check out the comments to see what she said and be sure to thank her for all that she is doing for Our Nawakwa! 👇🏼

06/11/2026

Hello friends!

We are just TWO WEEKS away from Hoofbeat, and we’re officially in crunch time!

We still have several volunteer shifts that need to be filled to meet our commitment. These events are incredibly important for Our Nawakwa—they help cover operating costs throughout the year and ensure we can continue supporting the youth and community we serve.

If each of us signs up for just one shift—and brings along a friend, family member, coworker, or even someone new—we can absolutely make this happen!

Below are the shifts that still need volunteers. If you’d like to sign up and have more people than listed on the signup, just let me know and I’ll get everyone added.

Also, if you’re able to share this with your network, we would truly appreciate the help!

Thank you all so much—we couldn’t do this without you 💙

THURSDAY – 6/25
Bartender – Midway Bar – 6pm-1am (1 person)
Bartender – VIP North Bar – 6pm-Midnight (2 people)
Bartender – VIP South Bar – 6pm-Midnight (3 people)
Pop/Water/Gatorade – Tent #3 – 6pm-2am (2 people)

FRIDAY – 6/26
BEER SERVER – Beer Cart Middle – 4:30pm-11:30pm (1 Person)
BARTENDER – Midway Bar – 6pm-1am (1 person)
BARTENDER – VIP North Bar – 6pm-Midnight (2 people)
Pop/Water/Gatorade – Tent #3 – 6pm-2am (1 person)

SATURDAY – 6/27
BARTENDER – Midway Bar – 10:30am – 6:30pm (1 person)
BEER SERVER – Beer Cart Middle – 4:30pm – 11:30pm (2 people)
BARTENDER – Midway Bar – 6:00pm-1am (1 person)
BARTENDER – VIP North Bar – 6pm-1am (2 people)
BARTENDER – VIP South Bar – 6pm-1am (3 people)
Pop/Water/Gatorade – Tent #3 – 6pm-2a, (2 people)

Link to sign up:

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

06/11/2026

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06/09/2026

Pack your bags, gather your girls, and clear your calendar—this is your official LAST CALL for Women’s Retreat at Camp Nawakwa! 🌸✨

It’s just a few weeks away! Join us 6/26-28. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to treat yourself to a weekend of hiking, boating, connecting with nature, and uninterrupted relaxation in the woods… this is it. 🌲🛶

Don’t let summer slip by without giving yourself the break you deserve. Grab your spot before registration closes!

🔗 Link in bio to secure your spot. See you at camp! 👋

06/09/2026

🌞 A Day of Light, Reflection & Community 🌲
Sunday, June 21 | Camp Nawakwa | Cornell, WI

On the longest day of the year, we invite you to spend time together in a place filled with meaning, memory, and connection.

☀️ Honoring Their Light Open House | 1–4 PM
Join us as we remember Autumn, Jayna, Haylee, and Sara, and reflect on the many lives forever changed on November 3, 2018.
Explore the special spaces created throughout camp in their honor—places to walk, create, gather, and quietly reflect.

🧺 Stay & Gather
Guests are welcome to bring a picnic dinner and spend time at camp between events—enjoy the lake, trails, and peaceful surroundings.

🌅 Summer Solstice Hike | 6 PM
Co-hosted by the Chippewa Moraine Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance
Gather for s’mores and a taffy crack, then hike around Picnic Lake and up to Old Baldy Mountain for sunset and song.

✨ Come for part of the day or stay for it all. All are welcome.

📍 Camp Nawakwa
25336 County Hwy E, Cornell, WI

🔗 Register here: OurNawakwa.org

On this Summer Solstice—and Father’s Day—we hold space for remembrance, connection, and the light that continues to shine. 💛

06/08/2026

Thank you for allowing Nawakwa to be part of Key Leader Weekend. It was truly a joy to watch young people come together, develop meaningful skills, and grow in confidence as they prepare to return home and shine in their communities.

06/06/2026

This weekend at Nawakwa, Wisconsin–Upper Michigan Kiwanis is investing in something powerful: our youth.

💙Key Leader is more than a weekend—it’s a transformational experience where students discover their voice, build confidence, and learn to lead through service.

🌲 Connecting youth to nature builds purpose, belonging, and lifelong impact.

✨ When young people find their fit, incredible things happen.
Excited to share the inspiration from camp!