Camp Chikopi

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

From Laurence Binyon’s poem For the Fallen, written in September 1914

Blair, Joe and Mike raced in Magnetawam’s Annual 5K Run.

Tonight, the last night of the 2011 season treats us with this spectacular sunset!  To all our friends and families, a safe and healthy winter until we meet again next summer on the front field.

Bob

Joe, Blair and Mike are cleaning out the old tripping room, while Bob is out on the lake teaching University of Western Ontario Sailors their, “Points of Sail!”

Thu, Sep 8, 2011 5:55 pm
Thanks Bob – the boys had another fantastic year at camp!!  Chikopi seems to be like home to them!! 

Enjoy the fall!

  Susan Gibson

Thu, Sep 8, 2011 11:33 am
Dear Bob and Colette
Christopher’s experience at camp this summer was wonderful. Arriving to pick him up was such a joy! Taller, confident, feeling stronger & very, very happy. He made some lasting friendships and also made some really great decisions about what he wants in the next couple of years.
He fell asleep on Chikopi Road (very funny!) and once he napped for a bit we had great ‘car time’ and talks for 5 hours.
All the best to you both and your daughter for a great year.
  Laurie Carlyle

Thu, Sep 8, 2011 10:23 am
Dear Bob and Colette,

I wanted to write and let you know what a fabulous experience Drew had at

Camp Chikopi.  He just loved it and was missing it shortly after being back

at home.  He had tons of experiences to tell us about and he really enjoyed

the open water swimming.  He is interested in returning next year as a CIT.

We are also hoping to send his younger brother next summer.  Thank-you so

much for providing our son with such a fantastic camp experience!

  Jennifer and David Cochrane

Thu, Sep 8, 2011 10:15 am
HI,

Thanks for the info.

Ethan had a great time and excellent first time experience at Chikopi.  Will there be a communication for next year’s sign up in Dec/Jan for those who attend this year?

  Regina

Wed, Sep 7, 2011 11:05 am
Hi Bob and Colette,
I wanted to let you know that Conner had an amazing time at your camp the last 2 weeks. He is even talking about next year! He made lots of friends, did lots of activities, and we are so proud of his achievements for the 1 and 3 mile swims!
We looked at all the photos together, and it seemed like all the Boys had a blast!
Again, thank you for an amazing camp!
  Michele Durham

Mon, Sep 5, 2011 1:48 pm
Hello Colette and Bob 

Hugh and I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for providing our boys with such a wonderful camp experience.  They have been home for 2 days now and they have not stopped talking about all of their adventures.  They really have grown as individuals.  They have spoken of both fun and cherished experiences.  They were challenged by the swimming component and they were introduced to new sports (cricket most notably!).  They loved the rustic opportunities such as sleeping outside beneath the stars.  They loved the open water swimming and the freedom of that type of swimming without lane ropes.  They met many terrific young boys and camp staff.  Alex is inspired to become a CIT down the road.  They spoke particularly well about the food.  They said it was very healthy and tasty at the same time.

Thank you so much for giving them such a fantastic experience.  We couldn’t be more pleased about their feedback of your camp.

Take care and thank you once again.

Sincerely

  Andrea and Hugh Hamilton

Camp Chikopi 2011

2 Week Award Winners

Cabin #                 Runner of the Cabin                    Swimmer of the Cabin                  Camper of the Cabin

3                              Aaron Mohammadi                      Alex Hamilton                                Connor Bowie

5                              Sebastian Carrasco                         Matt Moore                                  Nick Winograd

6                              Jack  Bentley                                      Tyler Smith                                    Tyler Wisner

7                              Luca Corazza                                      Tom Lychy                                     Mike Bartle

8                             Bronis MacDougall                           Conner Durham                           Alex Arellano