Spring has Arrived in the Northwoods!

A Canadian goose lands gracefully to rest on the open water near the water ski area before continuing the long journey north for the summer.

Co-existing peacefully, a goose paddles past the ice and an enthusiastic loon who has returned to his/her summer home on Franklin Lake.

What We Can Learn from Geese

Fact: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift draft for the bird following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds a greater flying range than if one bird flew alone.

Lesson: People who share a common direction and a sense of community can get where they're going quicker and more easily because they are traveling on the strength of one another.

Returning to scope out a nest for the spring, our "Nicolet Village Eagles" gaze watchfully from their perch high above Chalet.

Nicolet Reunions Around the World

Staff members Alex (from Canada), Neha (from England), and Sarah (from New Zealand but working in Canada) had fun snowboarding at Whistler, BC, Canada.

Having a fun mother/daughter - "Nicolet Chips" and alumnae - reunion in Berlin, Germany recently was none other than Lexi and Linda Pargh Mossman along with Stacy Ehrlich Wiedenmann and Leah. The Wiedenmanns also met new camper, Isabelle Pyritz, this winter.

People (and Puppies) in the News

Administrative Staff member, Katy Eagen who is a graduating Senior at Hope College, had one of the lead roles in the winter theater production cast as Olivia Crabtree.

A cute canine addition to the Starz/Adams household is Bridger, a 7 week old Chocolate Lab puppy. Bridger has been very busy supervising all the camp projects!

Welcome More New 2007 Nicolet Campers!

A big welcome to more campers who will be joining us at camp for their first summer at Nicolet. We're looking forward to meeting you and sharing lots of fun times and great adventures!

Kelly Bachmann, Belen and Casilda Barroso, Jackie Bednar, Estelle Beguin, Ximena Bernus, Monique Brigham, Elena and Mardi Caminer, Jime and Maria Carrera, Olivia Cessine, Gracie Davis, Anamer de Angoitia, Deja' Ewing, Lara Garcia, Paulina Gil, Danny and Andrea Grisi, Rebecca Herman, Gracie Hoffman, Eleanor Johnston, Maddie Kerch, Katharine Kolin, Camilla Lucas, Alison Mah, Keyanna McGriff, Allison Molo, Mercedes Nagel, Andy Navarro, Paulina Pearl, Elliotte Pomerich, Taylor Porter,

Abby Quinlan, Destiny Santiago, Erin Schaub, Lore Sepulveda, Ana Serrano

Fernandez Cueto, Katy Shadek, Angel Sullivan, Ana and Angie Tena, Maddy Turner, Sarah Wagner, Carly White, and Teresa Zarandieta Roman.

Congratulations Graduates!

Kudos to all of our staff who will be taking the big walk in the coming weeks to get their diplomas from college or high school. Congratulations to the following young ladies: Christine Conley, Alex Pelley, Jackie Hernreich, Lauren Price,

Lee McConkey, Katy Eagen, Caitlin Gould, and Courtney Capriola. If anyone was overlooked, please let us know so we can send you and extra big congrats in the next newsletter!

New Nicolet "Chips"

In addition to the new Chips mentioned in the last several issues, we wish to recognize these campers whose moms were also campers at Nicolet: Gracie Hoffman (Betsy Greenbaum Hoffman), Maddie Kerch (Stephanie Brown Kerch),

Anamer de Angoitia (Paulina Flores de

Angoitia), and Carly White (Linda Annes White). We look forward to seeing you all very soon! It sounds like the moms are also looking forward to their visiting days this summer .

What's New at Camp for 2007?

Bob did a major remodeling job inside the Tripping building with a new checkout counter, storage space, and nice pine paneling. Wow!

The second annual "Women of the Woods" work weekend tackled the big project of clearing and brushing the area around the Frog Pond making the entrance to camp more attractive than ever! Thanks for the hours of hard work and the big smiles!

A new Hobie Wave catamaran has been added to our Nicolet fleet and promises fun sailing for all campers!

Jeremy tries his hand at operating a tractor and bucket to

smooth out the camp road. Can you tell by the smile that this is his suppressed desire?

Dates and Deadlines Coming Up...

May 18 - Camper Activity Forms due

May (soon) - Camp Sister assignments

June 1 - Camper Questionnaires and all Medical Forms due (1st & 2nd session)

June 1 - rebilling for add-on activities, bus, etc.

June 3 - CN Administrative staff arrive

June 9-13 - Nicolet Training Schools: USA Water Ski Instructor, ARC Lifeguard, and

                 Wilderness First Aid certifications

June 13-14 - Nicolet Tripping Staff orientation and trip

June 15-22 - Nicolet Staff Orientation and Training

June 23 - Nicolet campers arrive!!!! 1st Session begins.