First Deadline for Raffle is Today!

The first deadline for our October 31st raffle is today.  Remember, by enrolling by September 30th, your name will be entered twice for the raffle.  A free session of camp is up for grabs, along with five other prizes and a special limited edition early enrollment t-shirt!

The final deadline to enter the raffle is October 15th, so you still have time.  But why not double your chances!  Enroll today!

More details about the raffle are on our earlier post.....

"The Meaning of Summer Camp"

Just in case you missed this Time magazine article a while back, I thought I would post it for you.  It provides a wonderful perspective for parents who are considering sending their son (or daughter) to camp.  A few excerpts to tempt you:

"So I wasn't looking for some fancy culinary camp or robotics camp or whatever is fashionable now, just for someplace that teaches the appropriate interactions of sticks, weenies and flame."

"This defies what I suspect is now the whole point of sleepaway camp: if 19th century campers were meant to retrieve lost survival skills--trapping, fishing, gunnery--21st century campers need to work on their social skills......For kids who are allowed to text during dinner, who have their parents on speed dial for whenever they get in trouble or need a ride, who communicate using more acronyms than a four-star general, a little autonomy is probably long overdue"

And maybe my favorite:

"Maybe it wouldn't be bad to practice distance, not just physical but psychological; let our kids take a walk alone in the woods, maybe do the same ourselves, and relish the fresh conversations we'll get to have when we are together again come summer's end."

Take a look!

Even More Photos from 2011

I posted just about 1000 more photos from summer 2011.  Among them are some great pics from the North Knife and Gammon Rivers.  Some unbelievable photos from both those trips make me eager to get back out on the trail.

Check them out on the Camp Chippewa SmugMug site.

Win Big by Enrolling Now!

Our big drawing for a free four-week session is underway.  To be entered, just enroll by October 15th and your name will be included in our annual Halloween drawing.  Don't forget, you can double your chances if you enter by the end of September...two entries for each enrollment!  Plus, even more prizes are possible, including a camp store credit or tuition credit.  Michael has all of the details if you haven't received the special email or mailing.

And....everyone who enrolls by October 15th will receive this sweet special edition Chippewa t-shirt, only available for those who join camp by the October 15th deadline.  Don't wait!  Enroll now!!!

Summer 2011 Photos Posted

It was a spectacular summer and some spectacular photos share the story.  We have just posted more than 2000 photos from the summer with more on the way in just a few days.  What a year!

Check them out on the Camp Chippewa SmugMug site. You can order copies, have pics printed on coffee mugs or t-shirts or just download your favorites. Have some fun by clicking through the galleries.

Special thanks for Craig Slutz, Sam Devine and a few campers who helped capture the summer with their lenses.

Dates for Summer 2012 Set

It's time to think summer 2012!  I'm already excited for next year, so make plans now to join us.  It's a summer of true adventure!

Check out the dates now!

New Brochure Released

Over the summer, the new Chippewa brochure arrived at camp.  Now it's headed your way.  We are excited to announce that the new Chippewa brochure is on its way, so check your mailbox soon.  It's awesome!