Stories of adventure, brotherhood, and growth from Camp Chippewa. Join us to learn more about the power of the outdoors, why summer camp matters, and much more!
True North: Our Journey Begins
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Summers at Camp Chippewa are about giving boys chances to find community, disconnect from technology, build relationships, and expand their comfort zones. After the always-too-short summer flies by, we yearn for more days in the Northwoods, surrounded by incredible people (and the best camp cookies). To celebrate and connect with you year-round, we are excited to launch a new bimonthly newsletter. We’ll share stories of all sizes, from Camp, the field of youth development and leadership, and beyond. We’d like to welcome you to the True North. --- Not too long ago, a boy named Sammy arrived at Camp Chippewa from California. It was his first time in Minnesota. His first time away from home. Being teased in school added to his apprehension about going away to a brand-new place. But at Camp, Sammy found a home. People knew his name right away. They celebrated when he passed the test to earn his first rank in sailing. They laughed at his jokes during Skit Night in Knutson Hall. Eight years later, after completing his final canoe trip as a camper at Camp Chippewa, he said, “Camp taught me I can do hard things, no matter how tough they are. More than anything, I learned to believe in myself.” Now, like nearly all young people who go away to summer camp, Sammy is thriving in college. He plans to pay forward the support he received by working as a social worker. Our mission is simple: to build character through adventure, inspired by tradition. --- For 91 years, boys’ lives have been changed for the better as they live out that mission at camp. This newsletter is an extension of our mission. You will hear from us (Sam and Ryan), from staff, from alumni, and even from campers. Celebrating stories like Sammy’s is a good reminder that our boys all come to the shores of Cass Lake from far and wide, each on their own journey. Camp Chippewa is the community of support along the path and, more importantly, gives our boys the tools to navigate life’s inevitable twists and turns. A summer in the Northwoods helps our boys find their True North. With gratitude, Sam, Ryan, and the Camp Chippewa team |
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Stories of adventure, brotherhood, and growth from Camp Chippewa. Join us to learn more about the power of the outdoors, why summer camp matters, and much more!
The other day, something very important happened. I was invited to go ice fishing with my father-in-law and grandfather-in-law. To understand why this is such a big deal, you need to know two things. First, Erv (grandfather-in-law) guards his fishing spots like national security secrets. Months ago, while admiring a 56-pound (yes, 56-pound) muskie mounted in his home, I asked Erv where he caught the monster. “Secret Lake,” he replied, with that constant twinkle of humor in his eye. I should...
Hi NAME, Welcome to May! We are officially on the home stretch before we kick off the Year of the Woodsman and our 91st summer. We are so excited to welcome your son to the Northwoods and the shores of Cass Lake. With summer around the corner, we thought it would be perfect timing to share a little bit about the travel ninja, Will Norris. He is the mastermind behind camper and staff travel coordination and all things program scheduling at camp. Without further delay, here is Will’s 5 Favorite...
Hello Reader, Welcome back to our series on the Top 5 things we love about camp. If you missed our previous Top 5 lists, you can view Sam's and mine (Ryan). Up next is the incredible Jacob Endres. You may have heard from Jacob recently in one of his gentle reminders about completing your camp forms by April 30th. You are not alone- I just finished mine last week. 🙂 He is also the mastermind behind our tripping program and ensures all of our boys have an incredible time on the trail. We hope...