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A Beautiful, Spiritual Place Among the Hills

Wanake, a year-round camp and retreat center owned and operated by the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church, has served as a Christian camp and retreat center since 1946.  Wanake offers:

  • Summer camp programs for children Kindergarten through Grade 12
  • The rental of Camp and Retreat facilities, food service, and program opportunities for those carrying out retreat, conference, or camp events
  • An outstanding outdoor education location with excellent food service
  • Weekend Retreat Programs for adults, families and teens throughout the year

 

Serving more than 5,000 guests annually, Wanake looks forward to welcoming you on your visit. ACA Logo ColorCCCA-M 4CPWanake logo



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out these Wanake hosted events coming soon:

 

Wanake Spring Work Days   Work days1
Saturdays, Apr 28 & May 12 
Come help Wanake get ready for another year of ministry. We will have all kinds of different projects for all types of ages and skill levels. Please call Wanake at 330-756-2333 and let us know you are planning on attending.           

 

 

 

Spring Family Horse Ride- 
Friday-Sunday, April 27-29, 2012                         
Bring your own horse(s) or lease a horse for the weekend. Enjoy Wanake's comfortable housing and excellent food service and take in the beauty of God’s creation on Wanake’s horse trails. Enjoy the fellowship of others who appreciate God's creation, including horses.Horse ride1

Room & Board Rates - include 2 nights & 5 meals:  Retreat Center Room - $79/teen or adult, $49/child ages 4-12; Rustic Cabin, Tent, Trailer or RV - $59/teen or adult; $39/child ages 4-12 *Children under 4 receive free room and board.
Horse Sessions (2-3 hours each): One Session (Saturday Morning) $30/person; Two Sessions (Saturday Morning & Afternoon) $60/person; Three Sessions (Saturday Morning & Afternoon & Sunday Afternoon) $90/person.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE (When you are logged in-choose family event)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY MAIL
CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT's HEALTH FORM (To be completed by all attendees)

 

Parents and Kids Weekend Brown Family Keith and Jennifer
Friday-Sunday, May 4-6, 2012             

Here is a great opportunity to enjoy Wanake together as parents and kids.  Experience the beauty of God’s creation and the community of sharing together as Christian families at Wanake.  Canoe, hike, sing, climb, craft, study the Bible, take a pony ride, worship, and enjoy a campfire as we take in all Wanake has to offer for families.  Stay in a retreat center, cabin or your own tent or RV. We will start Friday at 7 PM (eat before you come) and conclude on Sunday after lunch at 1:15 PM.

Cost: Retreat Center - $89 parents and teens; $49 children (ages 4-12); under 4 free: Cabin or Tent or RV - $59 parents and teens; $39 children (ages 4-12); under 4 free: Early Bird (Postmarked on or before April 16th): $10 discount      

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE (When you are logged in-choose family event)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY MAIL
CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT's HEALTH FORM (To be completed by all attendees)

 

 

 

 See more of the great events that happen year round at Wanake by
clicking on the Events and Retreats Page

 

 

 

 

What's new at Camp Wanake?

Wanake Introduces its New Food Service Manager

Dale1Wanake would like to introduce our new food service manager and newest member of our year round staff: Dale Swearingen Jr. Dale is a graduate of Malone University where he majored in History. He is married to his lovely wife, Ellie. Dale has several years of food service experience, including cooking for over 2,000 students daily at Malone. We are excited to welcome Dale to our team and look forward to the great food that he and the food service staff will prepare. Dale is bringing some exciting new changes to the kitchen like an all new fresh menu and the new food revolution! Check out the food service page to find out more.

The Horses Come To Camp!

Wanake is now the proud owners of 2 horses and 1 pony. They live down at the New Wanake Ranch. Their names are Sonny, Benny, and Beauty. We plan to lease more for the summer program!

Picture4Bethany on Sonny Picture3


 

Wanake Celebrates 65 Years of Ministry September 24, 2011

From the 1940s to the 2000s, Wanake looks forward to welcoming each decade of alumni back to camp. The festivities on Saturday, September 24th from 10AM-7 PM will give alumni opportunities to reconnect with Wanake, other alumni and God. 

Click here for more details about Wanake's 65th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 24, 2011

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