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Week 5
The
Legend of Shorty's Gold |
Mystery
and adventure was the name of the game for this week's all-camp
Sunday activity. "The Legend of Shorty's Gold" was
essentially a treasure hunt to search for a bar of gold that
was left at Shorty Fournier's old Bass fishing camp (the present
site of Camp Nicolet) by some businessmen from Chicago. As
the tale unfolds back in the 1930s, Shorty Fournier, the colorful
former owner of the camp property, buried the first clues,
a message to whomever finds the old chest, and a short piece
of 16mm film which tells the story and requests that the lost
gold be found.
The
Green and Buff teams each searched for the clues and riddles
until compass coordinates led them to Shorty's old cabin in
the woods behind camp where an ancient box held the
treasure which could be claimed for root beer floats. Written
and orchestrated by Jeremy and the staff weekend committee,
"Legends" day was a real hit!
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Campers
and staff line up for Sunday morning Vespers as something
peculiar is taking place down by the beach. Hmmm...what is
happening?
While
digging to find a broken water pipe, Jeremy uncovers an old
box that was buried in the sand. 
The
Buff team finds clues which are hidden in old canning jars
in various places around camp. |
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After
cutting off the padlock with campers and staff as the audience,
Jeremy discovers that the ancient box contains a roll of film,
6 clues, and a message from
Shorty
Fournier. 
The
Green team displays old photos which are picture clues, as
well as part of a weathered map. |
Nicolet
Water Ski & Wakeboard Team Rocks! |
| Our
2006 Nicolet Water Ski and Wakeboard Team proudly took second
overall at the Camp Kawaga Invitational Tournament. Along with
approximately 10 other camps, our girls competed in the trick
skiing, slalom, and wakeboarding events and were coached by
Gabe and Lee. Congrats! |
Tennis
Team Attends Invitational Tourney |
| A busy
week for inter camp activities, our 2006 tennis team attended
an invitational tournament at Camp Menominee for Boys. After
winning a few matches, the rain clouds moved in and the duration
of the afternoon had to be cancelled. It was fun while it lasted!
Marge was the team coach who cheered them on. |
Soccer
Exchange a Success |
| An all-time
first, Nicolet girls invited Camp Menominee boys to join us
in a soccer round robin. Girls vs. boys, two teams from each
camp, it turned out that we won one game and the boys won one
game. Teams were then combined with boys and girls on
both teams and a fun final match was played to end the afternoon. |
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Good
defensive moves by Anna.
Paula
and Claire take the ball.
High
five on a goal!
Madison
and Kirby wait for a pass. 
Morgan
wins the ball. |
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Coach
Cleo: "These guys are big!"
Girls
are definitely not pushovers! 
Graylin
and Izzy make the pass. 
Jackie
gets a good kick. |
All
Paths Lead to Nicolet |
| Vespers
at Nicolet is a thoughtful time each week that is usually held
on Sunday morning. Based upon a theme that contains life lessons,
our 2006 theme is "All Paths Lead to Nicolet". Each
week designated cabin groups add an original chapter to the
story of a little girl named Cara and her mystical friend, the
"Topher", who helps Cara find her way and choose the
path that leads through the wishing tree. Sometimes the path
is very difficult and other times choices must be made but Cara's
goal is to find happiness at camp. The story will conclude at
the candlelight vesper service on August 7th when our CITs write
the final chapter. |
Power
Hikers on Porkies '06 |
| This
hardy group of trekkers backpacked the Porcupine Mountain State
Park in upper Michigan this past week. Near the southern shore
of Lake Superior, the scenic vistas and beautiful forests are
a wonderful introduction to basic backpacking and wilderness
camping skills in preparation for Isle Royale and other adventures! |
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Balsam
and Pines cabins (campers completing 7th grade) participated
on the 3-day trip in two separate groups. Both groups led
by Jeremy and our tripping staff hiked the rugged trails,
viewed Lake of the Clouds, and enjoyed the company of camp
friends while on trail
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"Pirates"
Night is Spectacular Success |
| Arrgh,
Matey! Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swan, Captain Balbosa,
et al, welcomed campers and staff to a fabulously
fun special dining hall event. Everyone dressed up
as characters in the pirate theme and viewed sword
duels, pirate drama, and a real pirate ship while
munching upon super BBQed ribs and cake. |
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Captain
Balbosa debarks his ship in search of...
None
other than Jack Sparrow!
A
fierce fight ensues.
Pirate
cake for all!
Arrrgh...we're
so scary!
Ahoy!
Why are they smiling????
Swan,
Sparrow, and Balbosa - what a trio!
As
the gallant fight ensues, Balbosa kidnaps the beautiful Elizabeth
Swan and sails away into the sunset with her.
Poor
Jack is left alone, waiting for her return to port. Many thanks
to Jeremy and Anissa (our ship builders), and to the entire
Dining Hall committee for giving us such a fun evening! |
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The
crowd gathers as the pirate ship approaches.
Where
is that scoundrel?
Balbosa
searches every table.
The
illusive Jack escapes Balbosa.
Peter
Pan and company arrive to save the day!
A
motley crew at that.
Pirates
one and all.
Captain
Hook and squad.
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Notes
to Parents
It's
almost time to think about packing and the return trip home
from camp. Please be sure that you have informed the camp
office of your daughter's travel arrangements and method of
luggage shipment. Thanks! |
Coming
up in Week # 6 ( July 30 -
August 5)
Sunday,
July 30
- Marathon Day (scheduled, but postponed due to rain) all-camp
movie and pj popcorn party
Monday,
July 31
- Marathon Day!
Tuesday,
August 1
- Sylvania #1 departs, evening electives
Wednesday,
August 2
- final cookout
Thursday,
August 3
- Sylvania #1 returns, # 2 departs, evening electives
Friday,
August 4
- cabin and unit nights
Saturday,
August 5
- Sylvania # 2 returns - campfire |
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