Hi Folks, IT OCCURS TO ME…. During the campfire on Zoom I discussed the silver linings that we are experiencing during these times. Having to be isolated in our homes has given us more uninterrupted family time. It has also given us a great time to connect with friends virtually. I have heard of so … Read more
Dear Alums, Hey…what’s new? We haven’t written to y’all in about a year…anything going on? Clearly the world we live in has been turned upside down lately. We are so proud of our camp community for sticking together and helping one another out during these hectic weeks. Camp is still in the cards for this … Read more
Hi Folks, It Occurs to Me… Yo Parents! Trip News! Birthday Bravos! IT OCCURS TO ME…. I was so frustrated this weekend when we lost an hour of sleep, it was hard to think of any positives with daylight savings time. Then I realized that this loss of an hour really means two things. We … Read more
Hi Folks, We are very excited to tell you about some awesome people who will be with us at camp this summer. We have staff, both returning and new! We also have exciting list of campers who are joining us this summer!! Check it out! Welcome back to the following “old-timers” who re-enrolled since our … Read more
Hi Folks, It Occurs to Me… Yo Parents! Yo Old Guys! Trip News! Camper Updates! Staff News! Birthday Bravos! IT OCCURS TO ME…. During January in Chicago, we had 1 day with clear skies. Every other day was either cloudy or partly cloudy. Yes, you read that correctly, we had just 1 day of clear … Read more
Hi Folks, The days keep rolling by faster and faster. Before you know it, we’ll be headed to our spectacular corner from the Northwoods! We have lots to do before we get there, and we are so excited about the way things are shaping up for the 2020 summer…our 60th!! Did you know we’re going … Read more
Hi Folks! It Occurs to Me… Yo Parents! Yo Staff! Birthday Bravos! IT OCCURS TO ME: Let’s answer that question…”why camp?” Why ask? We know sometimes the idea of letting your son (or daughter) go to camp for 4 or 8 weeks can seem unusual. Have you ever had other parents ask you why you … Read more
Hi Folks, We hope everyone is excited about the holiday! A little vacation, some relaxation, maybe some excitement (?) can be very helpful this time of year. So we hope you all have plans to kick back a bit and spend some time with your family and friends. We have been having the BEST time … Read more
Hi Folks, Well, so much for a fall season at camp. It ended last month. There is snow on the ground and ice on the lake! That hasn’t dampened the spirits of our caretaker, DANIEL VAN BUREN. DVB loves the cold weather, even though he’s from Georgia!! He’s been busy working on projects in the … Read more
Hi Folks, It Occurs to Me… Yo Parents! Birthday Bravos! IT OCCURS TO ME: Later this month we will send out our invitations to our returning staff to join us again next summer. Yep, we get started this early. And it gets us thinking each year about the qualities and the assets a person has … Read more