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Week 4, 2006
2nd
Session '06 Off to a Great Start! |
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Week #4 Busy
With Introduction Skits, Camp Sister Party, and Boat Rides
Mid
afternoon on July 16th the camp bus was greeted by excited
campers and staff...ready to begin 4 weeks of more fun and
friendships. Busy days included the first evening cabin intros
and skits followed on Monday evening by the 2nd session Camp
Sister mixer and boat rides around Franklin Lake. Temperatures
in the Northwoods continue to be in the 80s and the lake is
sooo warm and nice! Tripping activities are in high gear with
the sea kayak adventure, the
new Voyageur canoe
trip,
and currently the Porcupine Mountain backpacking trips all
offering unique and challenging opportunities for our teens.
In camp activities
are as popular as ever with ideal weather and best friends
to share each summer day at camp!
Tamarack
in full costume.
D.P.
loves Orlando!
Little
Fawn and Spruce campers.
More
Fawnites!
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Alumnae
bring their "Chips" to the camp bus and show a bit
of Nicolet spirit as a send off for a fun time.
The
Advanced Campers at intros.
Pines
cabin is all smiles.
Our
activity directors dress up too!
Boat
rides in the Nautique are always fun as a part of the Camp
Sister party. Watch out for that power turn!
Second
session campers are happy to be reunited with their camp friends
once again.
Left:
campers anxiously await their turn to ride in the Nautiques
or the Tahiti - a special treat!
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The
Great Sea Kayak Adventure 2006 |
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13 sea kayakers led by Crystal, Danny and three guides from
our camp outfitters enjoyed wonderfully warm weather and calm
seas on Lake Superior. Paddling around the Apostle Islands,
walking the sand beaches, hiking across islands, picking berries,
swimming, and basking in the magic of the moment with best friends
created memories that will last forever! |
Safety
Orientation at Camp
Prior
to departure, our guides come to camp and give all the participants
an
instructional
safety course in preparation for the big trip. Wet suits are
fitted, paddling skills are learned,
kayaks
are overturned (on purpose) and emptied, and last minute preparations
are made.
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Learning
the proper method of getting in a kayak.
Rescue
skills for overturned kayaks.
The
fun part is trying to get back on board!
The
13 Tamarack and Deerpath campers who participated on the kayak
trip are fitted for their wetsuits and life vests and given
dry bags to pack personal gear. Lovely, ladies!
Thanks
to our volunteer staff members, Crystal and Danny, for giving
the girls a fun and safe trip! |
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Danny
and the fleet.
A
smiling kayaker is a happy kayaker.
Enjoying
a Nalgene moment.
The
National Park ranger comes to visit via boat. |
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Hmmmm,
good!
Hey
- the water's not so cold this year!
A
kayak collage.
A
bit of beach combing on a summer afternoon. |
The
Life of a Voyageur...
A
Camp Nicolet Tradition Renewed |
After
more than 20 years, Nicolet campers once again ventured
to the Boundary Waters for a special week long canoe trip
adjacent to the Canadian wilderness. Led by staff members
Dan, Kelly, and Lee, our senior campers paddled the lakes
and streams, viewed beautiful sunsets, and built muscles
by portaging their gear. For many years Camp Nicolet's Co-founder,
Wendall Schrader (Georgi's father and Jeremy's grandfather),
personally led the Canadian trip and many alumnae have fond
memories of their explorations and adventures in days past.
We're pleased to be able to offer this opportunity once
again to our Nicolet campers.
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Rachel
flexes her muscles - wow!
Making
camp after a big day.
Caitie
makes pancakes which are...
The
Canadian crew gets portage fuel with a Red Bull! |
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Red
canoes are seen once again in the Boundary Waters between
Minnesota and Canada.
Dan
supervises the portage route.
Yummy!!!
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Notes
to Parents
Please
remember to put your camper's cabin name on any e-mails, letters
or packages. Our CITs who sort the mail will greatly appreciate
it!
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What's
Happening in Week 5? (July 23 - 29)
Sunday,
July 23
- Vespers, Picnic Supper, Special Sunday Activity: "The
Legend of Shorty's Gold" - Voyager Canoe Trip returns
Monday,
July 24
- Porcupine Mt. Backpacking Trip #1 departs
Tuesday,
July 25
- Tennis tourny and soccer matches with Camp Menominee
Wednesday,
July 26
- Kawaga Invitational Ski Tournament - cookout # 4
Porcupine
Mt. Backpacking Trip # 2 departs, # 1 returns to camp
Thursday,
July 27
- Evening Electives
Friday,
July 28
- Porkies # 2 returns, Camper Talent Show
Saturday,
July 29
- Special Dining Hall Night: "Pirates" Campfire
theme: "Celebrations" - 2006 Marathon Day captains
and teams announced
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Thanks
to the following individuals who made special photographic
contributions to the Week 4 issue: Cathy Scheder, Crystal
Ward, Dan Jahnke, and Kelly Edwards.
News
From Franklin Lake is
published online the last day of each week during the camp
season for camp information and your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! |
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