Update from 1st Session

What a fantastic week we've had! While camp has shrunk with so many canoe trips, fish trips and sail trips scattered through the northwoods, many are now beginning to return with wonderful highlights. Among them, the Apostle Island sail trip shared stories of adventure aboard the 38-foot Dragonfly on Lake Superior. The crew had excellent sailing winds, explored the caves and tunnels of Devil's Island and watched the fireworks of the 4th of July from the deck of their vessel. James W., Augie A., Magnus F., Spencer O., and Jordan L. made this their first voyage under sail with Chippewa.

As I type this note, the shots from our new trap shooting program can be heard echoing through the forest. It's exciting to bring in new activities that reinforce the camping philosophy and program and provide unique opportunities for the boys. I'm excited to hear the full report from the "potato patch" after lunch!

It looks like our weather has finally broken. The last several days have provided shining blue and cloudless skies. As we sneak up to the final week of camp, we'll welcome home Muir, Marshall and Manitou cabins from their Canadian canoe trips down the Gammon, Sanford and Eagle Rock respectively. We will also be looking for the Athabascans to return from their trip to Hudson Bay, navigating the North Knife River for 19 days in remote northern Manitoba. This is true adventure and this is truly camping!

More soon......

Posted by MKT