Those wacky hike presentations!

We sure had some funny and interesting hike presentations. Each hike presented and drew laughs, cheers, and applause from the entire Camp, all of whom were intently watching for what was going to happen next. The weather is holding up right now and we're planning on an outdoor closing Campfire!

Welcome Back! Now take a shower :)

Yes, so the hikes have returned, well most of them at this point. Over the next several hours the hikers are going to be putting away their group gear, washing the dishes they used, setting up their tents one last time, and hopefully taking a shower. Around 4:30 or so, all of the hikes will gather near Rotary Lodge and each hike will perform a short "skit" about their hike to share with the rest of Camp. Then...it's cookout dinner and the Camp dance!

Session Three Closing Reminders

I know the last thing we are thinking about is Session Two ending, but I still wanted to pass along some reminders about Closing Day at Camp.

• Junior Campers pick-up is from 4:30-5:30
• Senior Campers pick-up is from 5:00-6:00
• Adventure Trip pick-up is from 5:30-6:00
• The amazing Family BBQ starts at 5:00
• Don't forget about the incredible slideshows (Adventure @ 6:00, Camp @ 6:30)
  

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Kayakers are having fun

I got the chance to check on some of our kayakers out on the lake. Sure seemed like they were having a great time kayaking around in the beautiful sun. I was sure jealous! So, the kids are due back to Camp tomorrow after lunch. When they get back, we'll all gather to share a little presentation from each hike. After that...time for the Camp dance!

Hikes are off...almost

In the next hour or so, all of the overnight hikes will have departed Camp. Right now, the last few hikes are preparing the bag lunches for today and they'll eventually be making their way to their campsites for the next few days. Below is a fun picture of our two seperate Dix Mountain Hikes, one all male and the other all female.

Just some hike bags packed and waiting for someone to take them out into the Adirondacks!

Fun in the Sun

Without a doubt it was the hottest day of the summer yesterday. We had a wonderful carnival yesterday followed by an exteneded free swim at our waterfront to provide everyone a great chance to cool off! Today is hikes prep day and our hikes leave tomorrow morning!

Alumni Day!

Chingachgook has a great Alumni Association, one of the largest in our area, and today they're hosting the annual summer reunion for all past alumni (campers and staff). Here's the schedule for the day, if you're an alum of Chingachgook, we'd love to see you here today.

1pm - Registration and Welcome and the Dearstyne Hike Center

1pm - 5pm - Swimming in Beginners Bay and Rope Swing

2:15pm - Tour of Camp with George Painter

3:30pm - Ceremonial Unveiling at Baxter Park

3:45pm - Alumni Softball Game and Homerun Derby at Baxter Park

5:00pm - President's Reception at the Director's House

5:45pm - Future visions for Camp

6:15pm - Cookout Dinner at the Waterfront Pavilion

7:30pm - Talent Show by Camp at Rotary Lodge