Live from Lakeside

A big part of what we do here at Camp is trying to keep things as they've always been, attempting to offer the same classic Summer Camp experience we have since 1951. But sometimes, sometimes we drop that goal entirely and go completely the other direction by trying to improve Camp with something brand-new.

Y'know. Making the best better, if you will.

With that thought, I would like to introduce our new facility improvement at The Lakeside Fire Ring.

The very first steps in constructing our new Lakeside Fire Ring.

WAY back in the old days of 2006, we moved our fire ring from deep in the woods out to the pleasant and hospitable lakeside shores of our dear Shawanni. We are now looking to complete that move by building a permanent tiered seating structure, a 200 seat amphitheater around our fire ring. 

Cool, right? We sure think so.

What you see below is only the beginning of the first row and the first bench, There will be nine more rows behind, each with a half foot raise in elevation so there won't be a bad seat in the house. 

And here's where you come in! We are opening each of our forty lakeside benches for sponsorship. For just $400 you, your family, group or organization could have a plaque on once of these benches and more importantly be one of the forty founders of this awesome project.

Friend of Camp Tyler "T-Nivi" Nivison is heading up a fundraiser for our first three benches. One will be a gift from the Staff of 2014, and two will be dedications to former Staff members Charlotte Lafean and Rob Hart. If you'd like to donate to any of these benches, go to Tyler's fundraising site here. If you (or anyone you know) would like to donate for a bench and become one of the forty founders of our new Lakeside Fire Ring, get in touch with us either online or by calling the camp office.

If you've ever wanted a plaque on Camp, now's your chance! Below is our fundraising letter. Please pass it along to any interested parties. We aim to sell all forty benches to support what will be a new iconic centerpiece of camp.

For more information, to be sent a copy of the letter, or to donate please contact the Camp Office.