Overnight+Volunteers

Camp Minikani -Overnight Volunteers

Thanks for volunteering to help with the Camp Minikani program. Camp Minikani is located in Hubertus. From Lakeshore, take Mequon Rd., cross Hwy. 41, turn right on Hwy. 175. After a 1/2 block (almost right away) you will make a left turn on Willow Creek Rd. (There is a gas station on the corner). Travel about one mile and turn right on Amy Belle Rd. (There is an apple orchard on your right). Turn left at the Camp Minikani sign (on your left - it is not real large so keep your eyes open at the crest of the second hill). Follow the road to camp (veer to the right at the fork in the road). You will come into the “first parking lot”. Go to Fireside Lodge with just your flashlight. After the evening’s activity, your cabin mates can help you carry your gear. Fireside Lodge is at the edge of the Lake. You should be able to see and hear us. We would like you to arrive at camp by 8:00 p.m.

What should you bring? You should bring your personal articles, a sleeping bag, a sheet or pad to put down on the mattress (not essential, but I recommend it), and a pillow. This year, we are also asking the Overnight parents to bring a treat for themselves and their cabin mates. You should bring snacks and drinks for enough for ten of you to enjoy. Suggestions might be juice boxes/water and some cookies, snack bags, or other nighttime treat. If this is a problem for any of you, please contact Linda Krajcik or Jane Lepold as soon as possible.

What shouldn’t you bring? Please do not bring or order pizza for the evening snack. We also ask that you do not bring any electronic equipment. We want the kids to enjoy the company of their cabin mates without the distraction of televisions or boom boxes. The students are not allowed to have this equipment. We appreciate your compliance.

There are a few other rules the campers will be expected to follow. After the evening activity, the campers will be given a little time for eating snacks and getting ready for bed. There will be a designated “lights out” time. A staff member will come around to each cabin to make sure everyone is settled and to remind the kids that they have to be get some sleep. Campers should use the bathroom facilities before going to bed. Insist that the whole cabin do this together. If one of your cabin members should have to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, they have been instructed to wake up a “buddy” to take with them. They are supposed to let you know as well.

Campers are not allowed to visit with or enter any other cabin. Please do not allow other campers into your cabin. The students are aware of this rule. They may have plans for sneaking out and doing other things. Please remind them that this will not be allowed or tolerated. We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable experience.

We would like you to stay until 8:00 a.m. If you have to leave earlier than that, please let Linda or Jane know a.s.a.p. We will assign a staff member or another helper to keep an eye on your cabin. You are free to join us for breakfast It’s really not too bad.

If for some reason, you are not able to keep your overnight commitment, we ask that you find a replacement and inform us of the change.

Thanks again for volunteering. This would not be possible without your help. If you have any further questions, please contact us.

Jane Lepold 238-7615 Linda Krajcik 238-7619