A New Arrival

Logan Oliver Thompson arrived last night into the excited arms of his camp director parents.  As new parents, Natalie and I could not be more thrilled.  He's a healthy, and I must add, beautiful little boy.  Mom agrees...and she's also doing great.

This past summer once again found the boys of Chippewa catching all sorts of fish. From Buck Lake dock to the Missinaibi, lines were tightened and rods were bent. Northern, walleye, crappies and sunfish in abundance. But for me, the most exciting fishing this summer happened on Scattergood Lake in Ontario. This Lake Trout sanctuary is only open to fishing for a month a year and we happened to the at just the right time. Boy were we lucky!

I offer some pictures to serve as proof (rare for a fisherman!)

Sailors Rejoice!

Chippewa sailors will be charting a new course for camp next summer. As part of our 75th Anniversary celebration, several special canoe and fish trips are in the works...now you can add an amazing 8-day sail trip.

Skipper John Crabb and five Chippewa sailors will make a crossing of Lake Superior from the Apostle Islands to Isle Royale. For eight days, they'll explore the spectacular beauty of Lake Superior, crossing the width of Lake Superior. Included in the journey will be several days spent "at sea" and even a night crossing. This is a sailor's dream and an experience that can't be missed.

The trip will weigh anchor during the second session, so make plans to chart your course on this unbelievable trip. It is said that skippers who can sail Lake Superior can sail anywhere in the world. My hope is that the Chippewa skippers accept the challenge of Lake Superior.

You Can Take the Counselors Out of Chippewa....

....but you can't take the Chippewa out of Counselors!

( Simon, Marshall and Jerry tailgate Chippewa-style with camper Chris M. at a Brewers game a couple of weeks ago.)

Special T-shirt for Early Enrollment

Check your mailboxes for our 75th Anniversary Special Offer. Plus, you could get this sweet shirt....makes me laugh every time I see it! (It's only available to those who enroll by October 16th, so don't wait too long!)

Peter Evans designed the JP, Jerry and Mary characters, which might explain a bit about how the world looks through Peter's eyes.

Enrolled Already?

Yep! Zach S. and Joe M. have already enrolled for next summer. Nice job boys....it's a tie for first. I'll need super slo-mo to see who crossed the wire first.

Welcome back Joe and Zach! Big stuff is ahead next summer and I'm so glad you'll be there for it.

2010 Dates Are Set

The dates are set for our 75th summer!

2010 Dates

Full Season - June 20th to August 13th

1st Session - June 20th to July 16th

2nd Session - July 18th to August 13th

Badger Camp I - June 20th to July 3rd

Badger Camp II - July 18th to July 31st

You'll notice that camp starts on a Sunday next year, which is a change from the last couple of summers. All of the other information will be posted on the camp website by Monday or Tuesday (our web administrator is on a short vacation), including the 2010 Enrollment page! Don't wait, join us for the 75th Anniversary summer!