In addition to our already existing, fabulous drama and dance programs, we have added a music program that looks to be something rather special. Kelly Deyo, a Music Education Major at SUNY Potsdam, will be working with both instruments, which can be easily transported to camp, should plan to bring their instrument and participate in this new program. We have plans to get together some instrument and choral performances for...
As if the new van mentioned in the March Newsletter was not enough, we now have a new 48 passenger bus. With the addition of this bus, trips out of camp will be undertaken with less of a “caravan” and more comfort to the campers and staff. We will be able to have more versatility in the Thursday “Bunk Day” trips – getting out to trailheads for a day of...
All Administrators Returning in 1994! Yes, it’s true, all senior staff administrators/supervisors will be returning for another summer. These are the people responsible for the staff training/supervision and counseling campers during the summer. They also do a multitude fo other jobs which include, but are not limited to: driving buses, cooking meals on Thursdays (cook’s day off), scheduling groups for activities and showers, driving ski boats, lifeguarding, leading singing at...
BackgroundA growing number of products use nuts, leaves, and other natural materials that can be harvested from rainforests without threatening their survival. It’s up to us to provide the market for these products. Trees of Life– More than 1,700 species of birds inhabit the rainforests in Columbia alone, compared to the 700 species on the entire continent of North America.– More than 25% of prescription drugs are derived from rainforest...
By: Jay Franklin, Cardinals I The day before camp I was scared but I knew that I had to go, but I wanted to stay. Come tomorrow was the big day. I still had to go to sleep. The next day my mom woke me up. But I had a weird feeling in my stomach, the feeling of sorrow and suspense.
By; Sam Cochran, Cardinals I What an exciting place to beMaking things in arts and crafts.Pancakes for breakfast.Reading and writing lettersExciting new people and friendsGiving away our candy.Interesting counselorsStop the insanity, man.
With all the exciting building and remodeling projects commencing this Spring, Mike Humes will be spending a part of each week up at camp. Cris Gilliland will be “holding down the fort” at the White Plains office, visiting families to fill those last few spots in for the second half and the full season campers. Everyone – Mike, Pauline, and Cris – will be heading up to camp for good...
Since our March newsletter, registration has continued to the point of camp being full. A few campers are still needed to fill our second half, so if you have any friends who are looking for a quality summer camp experience, let us know.The following campers have been added to our community since the middle of March:Abdul-Aziz Al-Shareedah, Rashed Al-Shareedah, Maud Aubier, Joshua Barnard, Matthew Barnard, Jackie Bodine, Stefan Bondy, Lilah...
April 22: Earth Day — April 29: Arbor Day Usually this column is used to provide you with useful information about caring for our planet. In this issue, we would like to provide you with some thoughts about “Earth Care” from one whose ancestors lived closely with the land. Born in 1868, Chief Luther Standing Bear spent his early years on the pains of Nebraska and South Dakota. At the...
Camp has purchased a 12-passenger, white, Dodge van. With the addition of this vehicle to our existing fleet of 3 buses, 2 vans, and 2 station wagons, we will have a greater ability to take advantage of all the special programs offered around our Adirondack region during the summer. It will also provide us additional transportation to take campers to the trailheads and canoe drop-offs as we explore the mountains,...
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