Welcome campers, to Camp Regis Applejack’s Arts & Crafts corner. We have a lot of creative fun planned for the summer and can’t wait for all of you to get started. A few groups have already completed coil/pinch pots and have moved on to papier-mâché masks. Campers, however, are not the only ones learning crafts; quite a few Regis ladies have taught us counselors how to macramé bracelets. We invite...
By Safieh Emami, Eagle Camper I love any dog or cat,And Camp Regis is the place for thatI want to learn how to waterskiAnd this lake’s the perfect place for me.I need some work on my tennis strokeAnd Regis has the perfect bloke.Whether you want to practice or learnOr relax or yearn,Camp Regis Applejack is the perfect place for you!
This summer, the campers’ already ambitious schedule of activities has been expanded to include gymnastics, photography, and music. Over the course of the season, every camper will be evaluated by gymnastics coach Mary Heit. “I think gymnastics is a fun way to develop agility and coordination; confidence and competence. And the kids seem to really enjoy themselves,” said Mary. The newly renovated Playhouse Garage is the site of our darkroom...
Mike Humes and Chris Gilliland have just returned from a trip to camp. Everything looked beautiful under 5 feet of snow (with a little more expected). The only way to get around was by x-country skiing or on snow shoes – parking at the back gate and skiing everything into camp! This wasn’t, however, a “vacation” trip – it was a chance to survey the buildings and docks to see...
A letter of thanks :The Group IV Girls would like to take this time to show our appreciation and gratitude for all the time and effort Jan, Laurie, Denise and whoever else worked with the play “Godspell”. Jan worked with directing, Laurie and Denise taught us the songs and played the guitars, and everyone else helped with the lights and suggestions.By Gail Peck
The Group IV Girls presented the famous play “Godspell” to the parents during the weekend. On Saturday the girls after a week of preparation put the play on for the camp. Groups I–V sat on benches at the side of the Rec. Hall quietly as the play began. Throughout the whole evening the expressions on the faces of the staff and campers showed excitement. The girls with the help of...