Nestled between quiet Stony Lake and majestic Lake Michigan in Shelby, Michigan (Off US-31, between Muskegon and Ludington)

     An excellent weekend get-away value! There are programs to entertain, relax, and educate as well as opportunities to meet new people or spend quality time with those you love – all this and beautiful natural surroundings too!

     The registration fee includes all workshops, three meals Saturday, two meals Sunday, and two nights lodging in your choice of a private dorm room, rustic cabin, or your own tent.

     NON MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME
See Fees and Lodging Details

See the SUMMER ISSUE OF THE 2008 MACKINAC

     ALREADY REGISTERED?
View the Confirmation Letter and map to the camp

     A wide variety of optional activities and events are included in your registration fee.

Environmental Education Presentations
Outdoor Activities & Skills Workshops 
Family Crafts & Games 
Personal Growth Experiences 
Keynote by Environmental Leader
Live Music Saturday night
Campfires, Stargazing, the Funniest Auction Ever
See the 2008 Schedule

     We're planning some special events for our 20th Retreat! Since 17 of our 20 retreats were held at Miniwanca, we also plan to thank the camp with a gift in keeping with the Sierra Club's mission.
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     A committee of folks, including Phil Rairigh, Amanda Hightree, Sue Norman and Lisa Wickman are hard at work planning this year's Retreat. Please offer your special talents and ideas, or just volunteer to help out!
Please contact us.

 

Sierra Club
Michigan Chapter
**20th Anniversary**
2009 Annual Retreat

August 28th - 30th
(Friday night - Sunday)
Camp Miniwanca

2009 Keynote Speaker:
Skip Pruss
Director, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth

Stanley "Skip" Pruss, is this year’s keynote speaker. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University Law School, Mr. Pruss has served as Deputy Director of the Department of Environmental Quality and most recently served as Governor Granholm's Special Advisor on Renewable Energy and the Environment.

Featuring the musical group:
Two Steps Higher


This dynamic duo promises to ignite the Retreat participant's love of classic rock sing alongs. Don't miss Tom and Denise Sutphen Saturday night! Bring your requests!

Historic Camp Miniwanca
A mile of sandy beach and hundreds of acres of mature forests, Miniwanca has been the home of the Retreat for 17 years.

Michigan Chapter Sierra Club Retreat, August 28 - 30 , 2009
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