Passports for Canada? Not so fast!

Good news from the Bush Administration this week as passport requirements for children entering Canada have eased. Previously, passports were to be required for all US citizens entering Canada by land beginning January 2008. In a change from these plans, however, children aged 15 or younger will only be required to have parental consent and a certified copy of their birth certificate. (In other words, no change from our current camp policy.) Children aged 16 to 18 traveling with groups like camps will likely also be exempt from the passport requirement. We are working to clarify this, however.

This is great news for all of you parents. If you need clarification, please don't hesitate to give me a call. If you already have a passport, it is certainly acceptable for crossing into Canada now and in the future. This change in law does not effect the men on our staff, however. Counselors, it's time to start thinking about getting your passports if you want to head out on the trail!

Now Showing - 2006 Highlights Movie Trailer

The 2006 Chippewa Highlights video has been receiving high marks from the Open House guests. Just last week, Texans stopped by to check it out in Houston and Dallas. Denver and Minneapolis, you guys are the next stop for the premiere. Want a sneak peak? Be sure to head over to the Chippewa Movies webpage (http://www.campchippewa.com/moviesandstuff.html) to check out the trailer for the new DVD.

Chicago and Milwaukee families who did not receive copies at the Open House, your DVDs will be in the mail next week, so check your mail boxes!

On The Road Again...

Just returned from two great Open Houses in Phoenix and San Francisco. Rob and I were even joined by Peter Evans who happened to be visiting San Francisco at the time. You never know which counselor might drop in. Dallas and Houston, you're up next! See you there.

Swimming with Sharks?

Rob and I had a great time in Chicago and Milwaukee at the Open Houses. We found this shark on the wall at the Haft home, so a few of the guys decided to strike a pose for the hammerhead. Grant Campbell and I also traveled to Kansas City and St. Louis just last week for a couple of fun Open Houses. Next stop, Phoenix and San Francisco. See you there.