Site Improvements Planned For 2010

Last spring was a huge push to have all of the "big stuff" built in time to run summer camp in July. We thank God that we were able to get so much done last year, both before and after camp. This spring we will be focusing our attention on some of the finer details:

Cabins and bunks: We will replace the temporary screening with permanently mounted screen windows, with swinging shutters so that windows can be closed to block out light and rain. Each cabin's floor will be painted to make it easier to sweep up, and the exteriors will be painted to keep them weatherproof. The few remaining unfinished staff beds will be completed, and bunks will be sanded to remove rough spots.

Wash stations: Look for the installation of hose-down vinyl floors, a completed steel roof, improved odour control, and -- finally -- permanent electric lights at all wash facilities. No more LED flashlights!

Landscaping and bug control: We will be doing general work around the campsite to improve water runoff and drainage as well as open up areas that are attractive to mosquitoes. The cool weather and incredible amount of rainfall last year led to an equally incredible amount of mosquitoes -- hopefully with improved weather and these site upgrades, we will have a more pleasant experience this summer! We will also be working hard to eliminate weeds and other pesky plants like poison ivy.

Maintenance Storage: Our tractor finally has a home! We are installing a metal "quonset hut" which will become a storage facility for equipment such as the tractor and lawn mowers, off-season equipment storage, and an area for maintenance work.

Woodworking Shop: Once the maintenance building is installed, the existing storage building will be converted into a woodworking shop for the campers! For the first time in our camp's history we will have a dedicated space for our woodworking tools and projects! This will also free up space and reduce noise and traffic in the Dining Tent, which will benefit the other activities too!

Nurse's: We will be rehabilitating the Nurses' accommodations, as the existing structure was damaged from all the rain we experienced last summer.

Other stuff: We have lots of ideas about how to improve other areas of camp too, including waterfront, archery, and Gobbler Green!

You can help! If you'd like to help with any of these projects, please come to one of our volunteer build weekends in May. We're currently planning for the weekends of May 7-9 and May 14-16. Come out for the entire weekend or just for the Saturday -- your choice! Meals and fun fellowship are provided! Many of our camp crew will be around for most other weekends in April, May, and June as well -- we'd be glad to have you join us!