Badger Camp Four?

Making plans for next summer? Have a younger camper who isn't quite sure that camp is for them? Or even a mom or dad who thinks four weeks is just too long? Or maybe just a hectic summer schedule? Then take a look at our Badger camps, two-week sessions. For 2008, we have added a fourth Badger camp session for our younger campers. The only problem? The two week session will fly by entirely too fast!

Logs Frame Knutson Hall Entry

These giant logs were harvested from camp land. Large red pines that died within the last year now frame the entry to the new Knutson.

Dawson and crew work to place the red pine logs in front of Knutson.

A view from the back of Knutson Hall, with roof nearing completion over the kitchen.

In Memory of Ward Cox

As many of you may know, longtime camper Ward Cox passed away unexpectedly on October 13th at the age of 16. He was a remarkable young man, an eager leader and always quick to smile. The attendance of more than 1500 family, friends and fellow Chippewa alums at his funeral is a testimony to his positive impact on so many lives. On behalf of everyone in the Chippewa family, our sincerest condolences to Tim, Anne, Chris, Curtis, Timmy and the entire Cox family who have been such dedicated supporters of camp through the years. We will miss Ward and his wonderful, mischievous grin.

Ward's Obituary

Coming to the Chicago Camp Fair

Camp Chippewa will again be attending the Chicago area camp fair. This year, the fair has been moved from January to November 11th. Planning to attend are blog contributors Grant Campbell and Jonah Mueller. Come on by to see us at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort.

2008 Dates

Just in case you missed it, you can find the dates for 2008 by clicking here. You might notice that we added one more two-week session for the younger boys. I can't wait for next summer and hope to see everyone back at camp.

Knutson Takes Shape

With the walls now standing, the new Knutson Hall is truly taking shape. I have come up to camp with Grant Campbell and Jonah Mueller and we found some exciting views of the new building.

A view from the lakeside.
A view with the Oasis in the foreground. Inside the main dining hall.

Fencers Take Center Court

The Chippewa fencers have something new to be excited about. As plans progress for the reconstructed Bear Paw tennis courts, the addition of a regulation length fencing strip will be included on the sideline of the courts. Nearby, an electric outlet will power the electrical scoring system. Looks like the 2008 Fencing Tournament will have a new home...en garde!