April 19, 2026

Arctic evening sky over lake
Paddling

Camp Menogyn Teens in the Arctic

We see kids growing up glued to their screens, stressed by the influences of social media, and unfamiliar with the joys that exercise and time in nature can provide. Well, problem solved. For more than 100 years, YMCA Camp Menogyn has provided a safe and memorable environment where kids can’t help but to build a healthy character with leadership skills, self-confidence, and teamwork. Check out podcast Episode #71 to hear examples from three teenagers who benefited from Camp Menogyn via their 2-month Arctic canoe expeditions as well as shorter trips.

Andy with her tent and loaded sled
Other Adventures

Solo and Unsupported to the South Pole

Here’s an uber-adventurer, Andrea “Andy” Dorantes who just returned from a solo, unsupported 700 mile and 55 day ski expedition to the South Pole. You can hear all about Andy’s adventure, and spot-on advice useful for any goal-setting person, on Episodes #72 (South Pole) and #32 (Seven Summits and the Greenland Icecap) of the Carpe Diem: Live Your Dream podcast.

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