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Specialty camps combine all of the activities of
Anokijig’s resident camp program with an additional focus on a particular activity for part of the day. Specialty camp programs include: Horsemanship - Ranch (7th grade and above) and Circle A (4th grade and above), Competitive Swim, Fishing Expedition
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Anokijig‘s resident camp allows campers to choose from activities including: horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, fishing, canoeing, sailing, archery, windsurfing, hiking, kayaking, woodworking, ukulele band, dance, drama, pellet gun, nature, drumming, and outdoor games. Older campers
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The Racine YMCA founded Camp
Anokijig in 1926. In May 1926, Ray Vance, then Youth Director of the Racine YMCA, and Adolph Gillund rented 20 acres of land on Little Elkhart Lake from local farmer Mike Hecker. The following summer, 40 acres of land were purchased from Hecker for $ 8000, and camp
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Anokijig offers four family camp weekends in the spring and fall - Memorial Day, weekends in late August, Labor Day, and a Fall Colors weekend including lodging, meals, and use of camp program equipment. Horseback riding and arts and crafts are also available for an additional fee.
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The camp's mission is to provide youth and families with an outdoor setting and community dedicated to the development of positive lifestyles, while learning new skills, experiencing personal growth, having fun, and developing an appreciation for the natural environment.
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Friends of Camp Anokijig, and secured financing to purchase the camp. Today Camp Anokijig operates as an independent youth and family camp, serving over 10,000 campers and visitors per year.
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Anokijig’s facilities are available for general rental ranging from partial day rental to several day stays, and are available to school groups, colleges, universities, churches, businesses, and corporate groups.
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