Week5-07

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Week 5, 2007

Gold rush Day at Nicolet

The all-camp Sunday afternoon activity of the week was a new twist to a treasure hunt. Each cabin dressed in a common theme and worked together as a team to find the hidden golden nuggets that were stashed around camp. They had to beware of various hazards such as bandits and leprechauns who tried to steal the gold. Also

being put in jail proved to be a major inconvenience as cabinmates had to use their gold nuggets to get their friends out of jail. The goal was to see which cabin could collect the most gold by the end of the afternoon. They were able to use their nuggets to buy various "counselor related" chores and feats. Fun!

Beware of Bandit Andy!

Poor us...we're in jail!

Yo, we're Pines cabin!

Watch out for those leprechauns!

Juniper cabin - the geek squad.

The Birch red team.

Voyageurs Venture to Boundary Waters

The second annual Voyageur canoe trip returned to camp last week after 6 days of paddling the rivers and lakes of the USA-Canadian Boundary Waters. The canoers traveled through many areas where a huge forest fire ravaged the land last summer leaving burned out acres of charred trees. The Counselors in Training who participated reported that it was a super experience and a great trip!

The first few days was mainly river paddling.

Canoe buddies!

Gone fishin'...

Sami cooking breakfast...

Enjoying an evening relaxing around the campfire - and making something yummy for tomorrow's energy.

Purifying big bags of water!

...and caught some!

...Sami eating breakfast!

"Fairy Tales" Theme for Festive Evening

Another super Dining Hall theme evening took place on Saturday, July 28th when "Fairy Tales" came alive at Nicolet. Several tables were grouped together and assigned specific fairy tales. Campers and staff came to dinner dressed as those characters and the staff enacted the story with entertaining skits throughout dinner.

None other than Pinocchio and Little Red Riding Hood with the Big Bad Wolf.

Apples for Robin Hood - complete with stems!

Robin Hood, Maid Marian, and a Merry Man.

"Quack!"

A big thank you to our wonderfully creative Dining Hall committee that comes up with these fun ideas and great decorations.

Even the kitchen staff got in the act with the Three Little Pigs and another big bad wolf.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

"Grandmother, Grandmother, what big ears you have!"

The wicked witch, Snow White, and the Seven Dwarfs.

Porcupine Mountain Trips Hit the Trail

The Porcupine Mountain trips for campers having completed 7th grade are an introduction to the more advanced tripping options in future years. The girls learn the basics of packing out, the use of water purifiers and camp stoves, backpacking techniques, and outdoor living skills. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, the state park is a scenic combination of lakeshore, rivers, forests, and rocky terrain.

Porkies 1 Trip ready to go!

The fine art of purifying drinking water.

A view of Lake of the Clouds.

Tough and buff!

Snack time.

Kicking back at the campsite.

A room with a view.

The river is full of crocs!

Porkies 2 Trip departed on Wednesday.

The cool water feels great when hiking in 90 degrees!

Trip Leaders on Porkies 1 are Emily, Jeremy, and Lee.

Andee and AJ take a break.

Unusually hot weather greeted both trips this year. The campers were troopers and a cool dip in Lake Superior or wading in the river was a welcome reward after a long day of hiking.

5th Week Happenings at Camp

Canteen time is actually an activity!

Ginny handles mail call and packages.

Jen gets ready to try "Slippery Sidney".

Members of the 2007 Tennis Team that played at Camp Menominee this week are: Sports Director, Megan (coach), Abbey, Lexi, Zoe, JLo, and Tennis Director (coach), Tina. Campers from all camps were combined on mixed doubles teams for a friendly day of play and competition on the courts.

Tuesday evening elective activities include Alexis' class in juggling. A real coordination accomplishment!

Creating designs for a new Arts & Crafts project.

Estelle enjoys Franklin Lake on a hot day.

Chloe is one of our talented 2007 ski jumpers.

The 2007 Nicolet Water Ski and Wakeboard Team represented us well at the Camp Kawaga Invitational Tournament with a 2nd overall placement in slalom, trick skiing, and wakeboarding. Coached by Christine, team members are: Lexi, JLo, Leah, and Chloe.