Camp Regis is the kids section of camp, founded on Regis Lake in 1946 and merged with Camp Applejack in the 1970s.
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...
Sung to “Let It Be” We find ourselves growing close together Mother Nature keeps us highThinking of you alwaysOur home land, ChiquitaCHORUSChiquita, tropic haven, forest of green, land of sunWe dwell in grace and beautyHail to thee, ChiquitaTo keep us strong we’ve learned to bunch togetherThe closeness keeps our spirits upFilled with laughter, and of givingA home land where we are one.CHORUSIt’s so nice to see you share our secretIt’s...
Sung to “Theme to “Mary Tyler Moore Show” Where do we stay light and feelin’ freeIn our paradise of clouds-no fears to fear or frowns to seeWhere we live in peace and happiness love and grace and cheerfulnessJust like the world you’ve shown at Regis with all the people and the freshnessWe’ve had a great time through it all!When we came to play the games with youWe had our visions...
Chris D.: The thing I liked most about the Olympics was being able to see everyone, including myself, working toward a common goal, and to have a good time while doing it. The real spirit of the Olympics was not that of winning but of striving and working together as a group for a common goal. Tim (Rat) Radomisli: The songs and cheers. Rat was from Chiquita. Mike Franzini: The...
By Katie Weisman Sunday morning meeting is a time once a week for thought and discussion. It is a time for quiet. Its purpose is for the campers and counselors to share their feelings openly without being embarrassed or ashamed. Some of the topics we chose this year were guilt, giving and receiving, goals setting and reaching, and leaving places. I think that out of all these topics, guilt was...
By Jeff Smith, Stephen Lanino, Tom Lazansky, Paul Smith, Chucky Johnson, Paul Rosenfield, Gregg Baum, Peter Kessler, and Mark Grunblatt On Monday, Aug. 8, 11, Group II boys and 3 counselors, Mark G., Mark B., and Emily left on an overnight trip to the Blue Dot Trail, which loops through the countryside around the Paul Smith’s Reservoir. We hiked to the first lean-to, “Loon’s Lair” and set up camp. That...
The first stop of the Roving Reporter this Sunday night is the ski dock where the beginnings of a ski show are taking place. AJ’s Steve D. vows that he’11 do a flying dock start this year. Ricky twisted into a pretzel is attempting to do a backwards start on the rudderless tricksters. This year should yield an exciting ski show no matter who takes a flying leap from the...
Brian’s Song, for most people at least, was a very touching story about a man named Brian Piccolo, who for his whole life was number two. Throughout college he had very much been into competition. Later in life while playing on the Chicago Bears he met a man, Gale Sayers, who had been number one, so the competition started all over again. During the training and tryouts, Brian and Gale...
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