Chris Kuebler

Camp Newaygo’s Winter Workshops

The last few months of winter often feel like a slower time. The holidays have passed, the days are still short and cold and there isn’t as much to do until spring. After a few weeks into January, however, the itch to “get out and do something” kicks in. Feeling this themselves, the team at Camp Newaygo created a Winter Workshop Series, and it was a hit for the local community.

Tapping into each of their expertise, Camp staff invited guests out to enjoy the beautiful facilities and explore a different topic each week. Lilka, who leads the Overnight Girls’ Camp program in the summer, hosted a variety of art workshops from ceramics to stained glass–inviting guest instructors to help each week. Community Program and Co-Ed Day Camp Director, Katie, had folks bundle up and join her in discovering wonders of nature hidden amongst the snow. Camp’s Adventure Program Director, Lili, has acquired a ton of how-to knowledge in her role and shared that with community members. 

The fan favorite, by far, were the monthly Freezer Meal Workshops led by Whitney and Ridge Catering. Whitney, along with Chef Matt, planned easy-to-cook, delicious recipes guests were able to sample and then assemble, drop in the freezer and heat over the upcoming weeks. Some standout recipes from the series were oven-ready chicken enchiladas, crockpot chicken pot pie and crockpot balsamic shredded beef. Folks not only got to prepare meals ahead for the month and take home the recipes, they also had a chance to meet new people and socialize on dreary winter evenings.

Although the winter workshop series is coming to an end in March, Camp Newaygo is just getting started with programs and events for the year! Whitney, Lilka, Katie, Lili and Matt would love to have you out to camp for any of the great community events coming up this spring, and summer camp programs are just around the corner. Love some of the freezer meal recipes? Ridge Catering is also available to bring catering to you or be part of a special event you hold at Camp Newaygo!