Holiday Shopping Guide - Middle Camp

Ah, Middle Camp!  Seemingly always in the middle of the heap when it comes to lining up for camp store (e.g. "Lower Camp, you're first and head right up the line" or "Let's start with Upper Camp and come down").  Well, let's break the routine and begin this year's shopping guide with the guys from Chalet.

Last year's guide had some great ideas for this age group, especially since they are really beginning to build their skills in so many activities.  I thought we could take a slightly different tack with this year's ideas.  So, for all of you Mom's and Dad's, here it goes, Chippewa's guide to what dudes want for the holidays:


"Don't Die Out There" Playing Cards - As campers enter Middle Camp, their canoe trips get longer and generally they spend more time out of camp at Hook Island or on the Apostle Sail Trip.  A favorite past time is playing cards in your tent in the evening, so why not add a little survival silliness to the whole thing.  Very fun!

JOBY GorillaTorch Switchback Lamp -  I like JOBY products, like the Gorillapod that I recommended last year.  This is a slick light set that is a combination lamp and head light.  Great in camp and on the trail since it packs small.  I have the WestMarine listing for about $39, but it's also on Amazon for all of you Prime-timers out there.

Portable Ping Pong Set - As any Chippewa camper knows, we play table tennis, not ping pong, at Chippewa.  With that said, I can't imagine why this isn't the greatest thing ever.  Ever hear the words "I'm bored!"  Not an issue with this set...instant ping pong, er table tennis, anytime, anywhere.  Not as high quality as the Chippewa tables, but not bad in a pinch.  (It's worth adding that I've assumed that your nice china or Waterford crystal is well stashed and has been for many years.)

That's it for Middle Camp.  Next up?  Just like unwrapping gifts, it's a surprise!