Second session begins!

Scatterball.....

then dip time.  Lights are out and the 2nd Session is underway.  All is right with the world.

Bemidji Day Madness with the 8-weekers

We caught some little fish on the Wolverine...not many though. Most were this size!

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Spot on the Quetico with Manitou

View Quetico I 2012 in a larger map The guys from Manitou explore the Quetico Provincial Park. Watch their trip unfold by checking back to this map.

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Eagle's Nest cabin at Hook Island, our wilderness outpost on Ontario's Rainy Lake!

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Our internet is still down (see previous post), but wanted to post a couple of pics remotely today.  Again, apologies for not posting more, but I'll be sure to add plenty once the internet is back up and running at camp.

'Til Tuesday

Hi everyone,
Apologies that we are unable to have our regular post today. I am updating remotely after a windstorm in the area knocked out our internet access.  Not to worry, all is well at camp and with the campers.  The Chippewa program was moving right along today.  We bid a fond farewell to the 2-weekers this morning (see you guys next summer!) after our annual Black Tie Dinner in their honor last night, but then it was back to archery, riflery, tennis and fencing for us today! 

I'll post more photos and return to regular Tuesday and Fridays just as soon as I can!

Thanks,
MKT

News from Summer 2012

A ferocious game of Predator-Prey is just under way around camp.  The polar bears, wolves and arctic fox teams are each vying for survival as they explore camp for food, water and shelter.  Just beware the opposing team's attack!

It's been an exciting start to our 77th summer.  The weather has been fantastic with day after day of cloudless, blue skies and even the lakes are a bit warmer than usual.  It makes for a perfect setting for camp 2012.

On the activity front, Lars F. captured Target of the Day today by shooting a 46 down on the rifle range.  Meanwhile, he just missed his Bowman in archery by 4 points.  Like Lars, there's been plenty of success for the campers in all of the activities.  A lower camp table tennis tournament crowned Antonio N. king of the 'court' for lower camp.  Ahead, expect news of a rifle tournament, fencing tournament and even a camper-counselor tennis tournament.  Sail races can't be too far behind!

To date, two Canadian canoe trips have already departed, the Wolverine River and the Flindt River trips.  We won't welcome these voyageurs back to camp until the session is nearly over.  Meanwhile, local canoe trips to the Crow Wing, Star Island and Knutson Dam have come and returned.  The official turtle count on the Crow Wing totaled 174 turtles.  Thanks Jean M. for such an accurate tally.  The guys from Olson are paddling the Voyageurs National Park while Demonia cabin is at Hook Island exploring and fishing the islands of Rainy Lake from our wilderness lodge.  Yes, the trip house has been buzzing.

It's difficult to believe that our Badger campers (two-weekers) will be leaving us early next week.  From opening night's scatterball game to tonight's haystack dinner, this has been an exciting two weeks for them.  Ahead is our annual Black Tie dinner to send them on their way home in style.

We'll continue to post updates on Tuesday and Friday, with an occasional post in between just for fun.  

submitted by MKT

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Olson cabin heads out on the Voyageurs and the Mad Men of Muir prep for the Flindt River!

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Battle of Bands in Knutson Hall

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Spot on the Wolverine

View Wolverine 2012 in a larger map Watch their journey unfold as they "check-in" on the Wolverine River.

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The Wolverine Departs!

Late yesterday afternoon, Athabasca cabin left cabin for Chippewa's first descent of the Wolverine River in remote northern Manitoba.  Final destination?  The saltwater Hudson Bay!

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We're Ready!

Bring on the Campers!  Ready for 2012!

Lands' End Helps Outfit Chippewa

Need a duffel bag for camp?  Or maybe a new windbreaker with a sweet Chippewa logo on it?  Or maybe dad could use a new polo before he hits the links this summer.

Camp Chippewa has again partnered with Lands' End to help outfit Chippewa campers, parents and alumni.  It's a great time to visit out our partner website since camp is just around the corner.  Save some time in finding a few odds and ends before the summer.

Check them out now!

Alumni to Hit the Trail

Just in case you missed it, the second Camp Chippewa Alumni Canoe trip heads out this summer in late July.  CJ and Mike Endres will lead these intrepid explorers as they relive some old memories and certainly have a few laughs along the way.  It's going to be a blast!  I only wish I could join everyone this time around.

More details can be found on our Alumni Canoe Trip page.  Space is very limited!

Chippewa Highlights 2011 - Part 1

(special thanks to camper Alex Haft for editing and producing the video)

Parent Pre-Camp Checklist

It won't be long now!  Camp is just around the corner.  Our Pre-Camp Checklist was mailed a few weeks ago to help make planning for summer 2012 go smoothly.  If you have yet to receive one, please give me a call at 800-262-1544 or send me a quick email and I'll send one to you post-haste.  And don't forget to review all of the information on our new "Prepare" section of the Chippewa website.

Great Gift for Grads

A saavy camp mom spotted this great gift idea for any graduates that need a useful and fun gift idea.  Using reclaimed tent material, this dopp kit is a great gift!

Preparing for Summer 2012

A quick reminder that our new website now contains just about all of the information you may need to prepare for camp.  The newly designed Prepare for Camp section includes information on travel, packing, forms and even payments.  Take a look if you haven't already done so and as always, please don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions!

The Eagle's Nest

Word from CJ who was camp last weekend:

"I am sad to report that the eagle’s nest fell down sometime during the winter! The old dead white pine that supported the massive nest is broken off about half way up. The nest and its occupants has amazed and entertained us for many years, and it provided a key focus for Doc Peairs' attention. With the high population of bald eagles in the area, I hope that a couple of eagles will find another suitable tree in the area. There certainly are a few good ones to choose from. When we were up there last weekend, eagles were flying along the CassLake shore as usual."

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