 A typical Camp Nakanawa day begins at 7:00am with the ringing of the Camp Bell which notifies campers and counselors of activity changes. Campers and Counselors use this time to get ready for the day, make a quick trip to Egypt (our bathhouse), and get their blues and whites on. Counselors will set an […]
The 2024 camper enrollment is not the only thing around Nakanawa that is setting records, counselor applications are at an all time high! We could not wait to start tell you about member of the 2024 counselor staff that you can expect to see at camp next summer. Mary is excited to be back at […]
The Camp Nakanawa Collection by Satchel You can tell a Nakanawa girl by charm, style — and now, you’ll be able to tell with brand new leather goods and accessories! Camp Nakanawa is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Satchel, a renowned handbag brand founded in 2006 by designer and Camp alumna Elizabeth Seeger […]
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All hail and Farewell to Lyn Brantley I am very pleased to pass the gavel to Wyeth Outlan Burgess (TR 75) who will serve as the 2024 President of the Board of Directors of Camp Nakanawa. It has truly been an honor to devote time and effort to Nakanawa as the Board President. The title […]
Alumnae Spotlight – Megan Grinder Interviewer: Rachael Groves Name: Megan Wellford Grinder How many years & which years were you a camper? I was a camper for 7 summers 1984-1990. Valk or Zon? Valk! How many years & which years were you a counselor? Which activity did you teach? I was a 2 week counselor in […]
Alumnae Spotlight – Tent Row 1979 Interviewer: Rachael Groves Name: Cynthia Jones O’Kelly Margaret McWhorter King Florine Robinson Klussmann Laura Ward Gruber Ginny Bass Carl How many years & which years were you a camper? Cynthia: 7 years. 1973-1979 Margaret: I attended camp for 7 years as a camper (1972-1979) – GO ‘ZONS AND MINNIES!!! […]
Nakanawa Dock Update from the Committee The 2023 camp sessions will be an exciting time for campers and counselors alike as they welcome the addition of new Junior Docks for all to enjoy. The Waterfront Project has been a top priority for the Board of Directors. A year ago, when the decision was made to […]
2022 Holiday Letter December 2022 Happy Holidays campers, counselors, parents and friends! Thinking of Nakanawa and the peaceful beauty of the surrounds, I am overcome with gratitude for those who walked the grounds before me. For 103 years, Colonel Rice, Mitch, Ann and Pepe, all forged ahead to advance the Nakanawa mission ensuring young girls […]
2022 Holiday Hours Our offices will be closed on the following dates:December 19, 2022 – January 4, 2023 Â Our dedicated, year-round staff will be checking mail and email periodically. Please email us at campnak@campnakanawa.org with any questions. Thank you!
