YMCA Camp Minikani
Drew Novinski currently serves as Day Camp Director at YMCA Camp Minikani, leading over 100 campers and 30 staff members while focusing on safety and fostering a positive environment. Previously, Drew was a Camp Counselor, completing a competitive three-year leadership training program. As a Maintenance Engineer Co-op at Whirlpool Corporation, Drew developed preventive maintenance plans that enhanced machine uptime and contributed to World Class Manufacturing initiatives. Earlier experience includes a seasonal role at Metal-Era LLC, where Drew demonstrated a strong work ethic and effective teamwork during demanding shifts. Drew holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton and a high school diploma from Whitefish Bay High School.
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YMCA Camp Minikani
Tucked between two natural lakes on 150 acres of pristine wildlife, YMCA Camp Minikani is a place where campers canoe and swim, build fires and friends, test archery and explore the arts. However, Camp is much more than a series of activities or a plot of beautiful land. The heart of Minikani is a strong sense of community that is dedicated to helping campers realize their best self already exists. Minikani programs provide each child independence to explore their interests. Counselors guide this journey, all while helping children grow into themselves. Every element of Minikani—from the daily order of events to the cabin dynamic—is thoughtfully designed in order to produce all types of social and emotional growth. Campers have an incredible amount of fun. Sometimes, those fun experiences—like meeting a new friend or scaling the climbing wall—will expand their comfort zone. However, campers come out of the experience with a sense of accomplishment that builds confidence and resilience for years to come.