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Week 4, 2007
Thinking
Sunshine for Second Session! |
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second session of 2007 began with sunshine and lots of
smiles. Campers climbed off the bus into the arms of waiting
pals or with friends newly made on the trip to camp. Creative
cabin signs designated summer homes and cabinmates for the session
and 7 week campers were an important part of the welcoming committee!
A tour of camp for new campers and evening introductions followed. |
Here
they come!
The
CIT welcoming committee.
Yea
Pines!
Spruce
rocks! 
Fantastic
Fir cabin. |
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Welcome
to Birch cabin!
Little
Fawnites waiting for new friends to arrive.
Friends
are friends forever!
The
Balsam bunch.
Camp
pals pose after a long bus ride from Chicago and Milwaukee.
The next four weeks will be filled with fun activities, tremendous
trail trips, intercamp tournaments and regattas, and a chance
to be with our special summertime family. |
Hangin'
out on the new wakeboard bench.
With
temps in the 80s, we're enjoying sunshine!
The
swingin' set.
Andee
and campers waiting for the drama elective to begin. Interested
campers are currently trying out for parts in this summer's
production, "Bye Bye Birdie". |
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Frogs
are our friends!
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Voyageur
Paddlers Depart for the Boundary Waters |
| Our
2007 Voyageur canoe trippers ready their equipment for departure
to the Boundary Waters between the USA and Canada. This is the
second year that this trip has been resurrected since it was
last led by Mr. Schrader 5 decades ago. CIT age campers who
have completed 10th grade are eligible to participate. Photos
and more in next week's online issue. |
The
"Awesome" Sea Kayak Adventure |
| One
of the annual challenge adventure trip offerings, the sea kayak
trip has become extremely popular with campers who have completed
8th grade and older. Led by a professional outfitter and guide
service, campers have the opportunity to paddle the beautiful
waters around the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. The weather
was perfect and the company superb during the 4 day trip. Awesome! |
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Getting
ready to depart for the Apostles.
Relaxing
around an evening campfire.
Ready
to roll!
Our
fearless Nicolet leaders, Kelly, Andy, and Alicia.
The
crew - outfitted with the best!
Who's
counting?
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The
food was great too!
One
of those famous Superior sunsets.
Testing
the chilly waters.
Rafting
up outside the caves.
Exploring the Sea
Caves
The
sea kayakers explored the amazing sea caves on Sand Island.
Towering walls contrast with the colorful boats as the campers,
led by professional guides, wind their way through the sandstone
caves.
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All
Camp Dips are fun!
Oops!
Sports
Director, Megan, demonstrates the forehand.
Tennis
balls anyone? |
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Record
Turnout for Invitational Regatta |
| The
Camp Nicolet annual invitational sailing regatta was held on
Saturday, July 21st with the largest fleet of boats ever seen
on Franklin Lake. Participating area camps included Agawak,
Kawaga, Red Pine, Chippewa Ranch Camp, and Menominee, as well
as Nicolet. Sailors and camp staff were treated to a BBQ followed
by a captains' meeting. Sailors from the camps were combined
and placed in teams of two to promote friendly competition and
a chance to get acquainted with both boys and girls from other
camps. 3 heats around a triangular course determined the winners.
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Despite
a very calm start, the wind picked up around the second buoy
and sailors had a better breeze throughout the duration of
the regatta.
The
"Putt Putt" staffed by Jackie and Lee.
The
Tahiti as the official "Committee Boat". |
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Gabi
from Tamarack cabin made us proud with her 2nd place overall
finish in a field of over 50 sailors. |
"Everybody
Loves a Saturday Night"...Alumnae Too! |
| Saturday
night all-camp campfires are a long-standing tradition at
Nicolet. We all look forward to the cabin skits, great staff
costumes, and singing camp songs around the campfire. It's
always gratifying to see so many alumnae return for these
special evenings to relive their camping days at Nicolet and
to join us for "Spirit" and "Green Trees".
Recent alumnae, Anna,
Lizzie, and Rachel return to camp to say hi to everyone. |
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Music
from the 1980s was the theme this week with the girls from
Juniper leading us in an aerobic workout.
Alum
Moms, Jennifer Levy and Sharon Mendelson Markman, with their
"Chips" Isobella and Alexa. |
What's
Up? Week 5...
Monday,
July 23 - Porcupine 1. Backpackers depart, cabin/unit
night
Tuesday,
July 24 - Camp Menominee
Invitational
Tennis Tournament,
evening
electives
Wednesday,
July 25 - Camp Kawaga
Invitational
Ski/Wakeboard Tourney,
Porkies
trips 1. and 2. switch, cabin
cookouts
in the Outpost
Thursday,
July 26 - evening electives
Friday,
July 27 - Porkies 2. returns
Saturday,
July 28 - campfire
Looking
ahead to Week 6...
Sunday,
July 29 - Marathon Day!!!
Sylvania
1. and 2. canoe trips |
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Kudos
to Visitors!
Thanks
to all of our parents, grandparents, and other relatives and
family friends who have come to visit Nicolet during the past
few weeks. We appreciate your attentiveness to camp visitation
policies (found on the Parents Page of our web site). It has
been a true pleasure to see and visit with everyone. We hope
that you have enjoyed your stay in the Northwoods and the
quality time spent with your daughter. For those of you still
to visit, safe travels!
Camper
Luggage
Once
again, a reminder that only carry on bags will be permitted
on the camp bus that departs August 10th. You have the option
of shipping UPS or Camp Baggage Express (Chicago area) or
taking it with you via car. |
| 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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