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Week
5, 2005
Super
Heroes Head 2nd Session Introductions
Administrative
Super Heroes include "Ski Man", "Man at Work",
"G-Force", and the "Kellaphone".
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Birch
ladies dressed up for the occasion.
Tamarack
and their flashy hats. |
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Little
Fawnites gave Head Counselor Kelly a new look.
Jodi's
pink flamingo added a random flair to the CIT skit |
Nicolet
Hosts Invitational Sailing Regatta
Crews
ready their sailboats in preparation for the 5 camp regatta.
Five
area camps participated in the annual Nicolet regatta held
on Franklin
Lake.
Camps Kawaga, Menominee,
Clearwater,
and Horseshoe joined us for
a
great day that included a BBQ, race and an afternoon awards
ceremony. Fun!
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Porcupine
Mountains Backpackers X 3
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2005
set a new record for the Porkies
backpacking
trip with 38 campers eligible to explore the mini mountains
and shores of Lake Superior located in the Iron Range of Upper
Michigan. Hiking the scenic trails for three days, learning
the basics of using camp stoves and water purifiers, and being
able to challenge and pace oneself is a
true
learning experience. The Porkies trek is a prerequisite for
the Honors Isle Royale adventure which is offered to
campers
15 and older.
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Warm Temps
Make Waterfront Activities a Hit
Campers
enjoy the warm water and 90 degree temperatures in a few of Nicolet's
new kayaks.
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Gabe
gives Rachel a few boardsailing pointers.
Smallcraft
at every level has been popular this summer. Campers now have
the option of signing up for 12 hours per week of canoeing,
kayaking, sailing,
and/or
boardsailing as a part of their instructional activities.
Thanks to Dan and his SC staff! |
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Lauren
gets the hang of it!
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The 2005
Nicolet Ski/Wakeboard Team Emerges
Our
2005 team braving the misty dawn.
Lee
shows her wakeboarding form.
Nicolet's
ski and wakeboarding resident pro instructors
include
Gabe (top) getting air off the jump and Director,
Chris,
(right) demonstrating a power slide. |
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Six
campers and CITs represented
Nicolet
at Camp Kawaga's Invitational
Ski
and Wakeboard Tournament held in
Minocqua,
WI. Nicolet finished 2nd
overall
as a team and proudly brought home numerous individual ribbons
for their efforts. Most significant were the wakeboarding
awards as we were the only camp with a girls' wakeboarding
team. High finisher was JLo with a
2nd
place finish in slalom on the Kawaga course and a 3rd place
finish
in
trick skiing. Congratulations to our
girls
and to coaches Katy and Chris
for
putting forth such a great effort.
Hit
it!
First
session skiing culminated in a fun
intracamp
tournament which included
1
and 2 ski slalom, tricking, and jumping. Everyone had loads
of fun!
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Cool Treats
and Yummy Eats!
Happy
birthday to Lizzie...and round the table!
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Nothing
like having your cake and eating it too.
Canteen
time has and will always be a very memorable
and
favorite social time at camp. Going to the camp store for
a pop, candy bar, a few stamps and postcards, and maybe a
camp sweatshirt (and don't forget the Camp Suds) is our version
of the "camp mall". No shopping sprees here!
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Franklin
Factoid: So
far the warmest summer in decades, the surface water
temperature
of Franklin Lake has averaged around 78F degrees with an all-time
high of
85F
during mid July. We can hardly wait to jump in the lake!
Parent
Reminders:
The CITs, our wonderful gals who sort the mail and e-mails each
day, kindly request that your camper's cabin name appears on envelopes
and
at
the top of e-mails. It will make their job soooo much easier. Thanks!
Coming
up in Week 6 (July 31 - August 6):
Sunday,
July 31 - MARATHON DAY!!! Vespers, BBQ supper, 2nd Session
Camper
Variety Show
Monday,
August 1 - Sylvania 1 Wilderness Canoe Trip departs, Cabin
& Unit Nights
Tuesday,
August 2 - Porcupine Mts. Backpacking Trip # 3 departs
American Camp Association Accreditation Visit
Evening Elective activities
Wednesday,
August 3 - Sylvania 1 and Sylvania 2 groups switch
Cookout # 6 (final cookout of 2005)
Thursday,
August 4 - Porkies Trip # 4 returns
Evening Elective activities
Friday,
August 5 - Sylvania 2 returns, cabin & unit nights
Saturday,
August 6 - "Big Top" special Dining Hall Evening,
all-camp campfire
News
From Franklin Lake
is published online on the last day of each week during the camp
season for camp information
and
your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
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