Chippewa Tour 2011

Dates are being set for 2011 Chippewa Rendezvous events in a city near you. Last year we hit 16 cities and this year we plan for even more.

We're always looking for hosts for these fun events, so contact Mike if you're interested in hosting the Chippewa crowd in your town. From curling to rock climbing, snow tubing to paintball, it's fun, it's easy and it's a great way to get ready for summer 2011. Stay tuned for dates....oh, and bring a friend!

Mary's Cookbook Arrives

Just in time for the holiday eating season, Mary and Ada's Camp Chippewa Cookbook has been released! From haystacks to donuts, grilled cheese to chocolate chip cookies, all of your favorites are here.

Order a copy today as a perfect holiday gift to mom or dad. The cost is $15 and all proceeds will be donated to the Chippewa Scholarship Fund. Just click here to make a credit card payment (press the Pay Now button to charge $15) or send a check payable to Camp Chippewa to Michael at camp's winter address in Tulsa.

As Mary would say : "Happy Cooking!"

And You Thought Chippewa Was Old...

ACA Turns 150

Just a quick note of congratulations to the ACA (American Camp Association), which turns 150 years old in 2010. Camp Chippewa is proud of our longterm accreditation by the ACA and it's worth noting that Cap and Mom Endres have been recognized as Pioneers of Camping by the ACA. A big hats off to our ACA friends.

A Snickerdoodle Scandal

It was a devastating defeat in the 2010 election....for the Chocolate Chip, the Chocolate Crinkle and Iced Maple Cookies. Yes, a populist uprising in upper camp led to the surprising victory for the write-in candidate Snickerdoodle cookie. Is it a scandal? Probably. But are the cookies fantastic? Like anything from Ada's cookie factory, the answer is yes!

So, in advance of the forthcoming "Mary & Ada's Camp Chippewa Cookbook", I present the Snickerdoodle recipe.


Snickerdoodle Cookies
1 cup soft shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2-3/4 cups flour
1 teasp soda
2 teasp cream of tartar
1/2 teasp salt

Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: 2TBS sugar, 2 teasp cinnamon.

Mix thoroughly the shortening, sugar and eggs. Then add dry ingredients except the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Chill dough. Roll into balls of whatever size you want. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place two inches apart on cookie sheet. Press down. Bake at 350˚ until cookie springs back when lightly touched.

The Five Winners Are Announced!

Congrats to our 5 winners...$760 for the 76th! Now go have a great Halloween!

Photos, Photos and More Photos

Just posted are over 3000 photos from our 75th summer. So sit back and take a stroll through the 2010 galleries.

Photos are free to download or you can order copies in any size imagineable, from wallet size to giant canvases, coffee mugs or t-shirts.

Check them out! Chippewa 2010 Photos

Honor for Our Kamaji Friends

Mike and Kathy Jay, our nearby friends and directors of Camp Kamaji girls' camp, were honored by Camp for All Kids at a St. Louis benefit last weekend. Mike and Kathy were two of the founders of Camp for All Kids and staunch supports of the mission to provide scholarships for worthy families.

Congrats Mike and Kathy, and happy camping next summer!

Only 12 Hours Left...

....to enter the raffle to win one of FIVE grand prizes. Plus you'll grab a retro 1976 t-shirt (see previous blog entry) just for enrolling by today's deadline!

Times a-wastin'! Enroll now for your chance to win big.

Lonnie's Lure

Everyone at camp needs to have a little fun. It was over weekend that Lonnie, our maintenance director, found a little time to cast his lure out on Buck Lake. The result...a monster!

AMEX Now Accepted at Chippewa

Just a quick note that Camp Chippewa is now proud to accept American Express, in addition to Visa and Mastercard. After many requests from parents and alumni, we are happy to provide more options for tuition payment or donations. American Express was a no-brainer.

Thanks for the feedback!

1976 Retro T-Shirt

It's another great special offer for everyone who enrolls by October 15th...and the enrollments have been rolling in. Here's a sneak peek at the special offer that you'll receive for enrolling by the deadline...a vintage 1976 retro t-shirt. If you haven't yet enrolled, don't wait...enroll now to grab a sweet shirt!

In 1976, Breck looks stylish in his Chippewa t-shirt.

Make custom t-shirts at CustomInk.com

The 76th Summer Retro Version!

Photos from Labor Day, Part IV

Chris and Cammy at the reception.

Cammy, Martha, JP and Todd celebrate Martha's new rank.

Sam out for a sail.

Duluth Pack Anyone?

I suppose if this duluth pack has endured the canoe trails since the 1800s, we made a great choice in trip packs. Of course, if we could sell all of ours for $46,000 a piece (see ebay listing), I might be tempted to let them go.

2011 Ready to Roll

Last week, we added the 2011 dates and rates to the camp website. Make your plans now to join the adventure next summer, and be sure to watch your mailbox for a special offer for everyone who enrolls by October 15th!

Don't delay, join us!

2011 Camp Chippewa Dates

Photos from Labor Day, Part III

JR and Xan had a ball!

Eric and Bob sailed in the 3rd Chippewa Alumni Regatta.

JP and Jerry sing "A little bit o' Luck"

Trevor snagged a mighty fish...but we've seen mightier!

Photos from Labor Day Weekend, Part II

Free swim for Tim!

Ted lends a helping hand on the Paul Bunyan Swing


Part of the 1987 Bloodvein crew retell old stories


John accepts a commemorative 75th Anniversary platter at the banquet.

Photos from Labor Day Weekend, Part 1

Nearly 130 alumni and families joined the celebration!

Mike and Sam at the Chippewa Yacht Club reception.

The waterfront was busy all weekend.

Dick and Peter reminisce on Cass Shore.

More photos coming this week....

A Spectacular 75th Celebration

Over the Labor Day weekend, almost 130 alumni, current families and friends of Chippewa descended on Cass Lake to celebrate our landmark summer...and what a celebration it was. Among the many highlights were the Chippewa Alumni Sailing regatta with all twelve boats underway, the riflery tournament won by alumnus Tony Hirsch, a ceremonial opening of the Alumni Cabin, the Chippewa Yacht Club reception at Sanders Sail Shanty, a banquet honoring JP and much, much more.

Thanks to everyone who attended. It was truly a remarkable and memorable event. Photos will be posted here on the blog and in CHIPS, so check back next week. Now it's off to summer 76!

Summer 75 - A Fond Farewell

Camp is eerily quiet for what should be a busy 1st period. Summer 75 has come to an end. Congratulations, Camp Chippewa, for 75 remarkable summers. And to the campers and staff from our landmark year, we bid you 'farewell'....and see you next year!

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