The harsh wind and misty rain did not stop the 1994 Regis Applejack staff from completing all the final tasks in preparation for the arrival of nearly 300 campers from all over the world and from across the United States on Tuesday. Although the weather “dampened” some of our diligent staff, none of the newly-arrived campers seemed to even notice the rain, the wind, or the mud. Shouts of joy...
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...
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...
The American Camping Association (ACA) is the professional organization for camp administrators. It supports camps in many ways – from monthly publications to workshops and roundtable discussions. More important to you, the camp parent and campers, the ACA has set the high standards by which all camps should operate. Every three years, a camp is evaluated by a panel of camping professionals according to these standards. Last summer, Camp Regis...
Sung to the melody “Up With People” Go go bananas, That’s the best kind of way to be. Go Go BananasWe’ll drive you right up a treeIf more people would go bananas thenWe would have more funYou will surely go ape over us and please excuse the pun..We were fighting in the boating,But first place we couldn’t get, it’s because we get all slippery whenever we get wet.And right on...
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...
Around July 11th the Apprentice Program got under way. Campers who have been in Applejack before or who are over 15 years old are assigned in assisting group counselors and specialists. Coordinator of this program, with his many other talents is George Bredig. Some of the special programs they will be involved in as apprentices are working in the kitchen, infirmary, and office. The AJ’s seem to be really motivated...
Original Tune Look into the sky, just past the farthest starHalf-way around the galaxy MillaniarA land of love and friendship, our home MillaniarWhere dreams become reality, and hope shines like a starWe’re small but we’re mighty With the power of the forceA light shining goodness through our land, and if you dareWith you we’ll share the power in which we stand. Readers:#1 Yes, we’ve come a long way from our...
Sung to “Cats in the Cradle” We were unknown for most of our livesLiving on an isle in the midst of the skyOur country was dry, barren was the landWe had to drink water from the palm of our handCHORUSWe are the Weebles from the island of MattelA Professor and his machine, proved to be a good spellWe became strong by a spark of a lightYou know we’ll do well...