On today’s episode, we hear from our first You N’ Me pair: Mary Munroe and Olivia Murphy. Tune in to find out how they both first came to Wanakee, how their roles have changed throughout the years, and how camp has impacted them year round. 

Intro music: “The Wanakee Song” written by Joshua the Storyteller and performed by Luke Riedlinger.

Additional music composed and performed by Luke Riedlinger.

On today’s episode, you will hear from Jim Batten who is the only surviving founder of Wanakee. Tune in to find out the inspiration for Wanakee, how the name was decided, and what campers slept in that very first summer.

Check out the original master plan and design of the hogans here: https://www.facebook.com/WanakeeNH/posts/10158651944368937

Intro music: “The Wanakee Song” written by Joshua the Storyteller and performed by Luke Riedlinger. 

Additional music composed and performed by Luke Riedlinger.

We're excited to introduce the second season of Big Red Farmhouse. We will be releasing our first episode next Tuesday, April 6th. Gather around the campfire and join us, won't you? 

Music: “Fire on the Mountain” written by Randy Palmer and performed by Luke Riedlinger

Intro music: “The Wanakee Song” written by Joshua the Storyteller and performed by Luke Riedlinger

On today’s episode, you will hear from Nate Tapp, Alison Kuhlman (Brinton), and Dayna Streufert (Tapp) who came to Wanakee all the way from Colorado. Tune in to find out whose favorite Wanakee tradition is Friday night pizza and allelus, who loves singing Kings and Queens to celebrate birthdays, and who loves singing Grace and Peace when saying goodbye. Intro music: “The Wanakee Song” written by Joshua the Storyteller and performed by Luke Riedlinger

Intro music: “The Wanakee Song” written by Joshua the Storyteller and performed by Luke Riedlinger

Today on the show, James Buckley shares some memorable moments while acting as the camp gopher. Tune in to find out which camp nicknames others have tried to give him before he settled on “Fire James.” 

Intro music: “The Wanakee Song” written by Joshua the Storyteller and performed by Luke Riedlinger

Today on the show, Andrea Arulnayagam shares her first impressions of coming to Wanakee from England in 2008 along with what has kept her connected over the years. 

Intro music: “The Wanakee Song” written by Joshua the Storyteller and performed by Luke Riedlinger

Today on the show, Virginia and JoAnn Fryer share some of their favorite memories throughout their time at Wanakee as campers, volunteers and Wild Wanakee Women. They tell us how living out their faith and practicing service at Wanakee has affected their professional lives. Listen in to find out how Wild Wanakee Women reach Monkey Island and which of these twins’ favorite Wanakee tradition is singing.

Intro music: “The Wanakee Song” written by Joshua the Storyteller and performed by Luke Riedlinger

The summer of 2020 was certainly a strange one for many, including Wanakee staff. Ten individuals showed up at the beginning of summer on Upper New Hampton Rd, and in Part 2 of our Staff 2020 Special, we hear the rest of the staff share their Wanakee stories!

Gather around the campfire and listen in to find out who the resident bat catcher was this summer and learn how you can make pancake tacos at home.

Intro music: “The Wanakee Song” written by Joshua the Storyteller and performed by Luke Riedlinger