Camp Chikopi

Camp Chikopi has set off on a summer adventure into the Ontario Parks on our annual canoe trips.

4 Trips set off from Chikopi to the following destinations, Killarney, Algonquin, Massassauga and Upper Mag.  All members of Chikopi are on the trips, everyone will be back on camp Friday for dinner.  If you are trying to contact your son please call Friday at dinner.  Any emergencies please contact the office – 705-387-3811.

Alonquin Park

Massassauga

Killarney

Upper Mag

August, 01, 2010

VICTORIA – Swimming Canada announces a fifty-two-member team after a successful Summer National Championships in Victoria.

The team will be led by eighteen Olympian and twenty three members of last year’s World Aquatic Championships.

“This is really exciting young team and a great group of veterans who will be the back bone of this team,” said National Coach and CEO of Swimming Canada, Pierre Lafontaine.  “The great thing is that we’re surrounding the next generation of Olympians for 2012-16 with the best.”

Lafontaine is seeing the results from investment in building a strong junior program.  “We’ve put lots of resources in building our program in last few years and it’s now showing its teeth,” added Lafontaine.  “This new group will add a youthful energy to the senior team.”

At the last Pan Pacific Championships, Canada collected a total of seven medals, 2 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze.

At the 2010 edition of the Pacific Championships in Irvine, Lafontaine is looking at making a strong showing in finals.  “We need to compose the finals with more than the five, six of the usual swimmers. This will be a strong meet and will be really exciting with the all the top countries.”

“It’s going to a great way for us to evaluate where we’re at two years before the Olympics.”

Canadian Roster for 2010 Pan Pacific Championships: includes the following two Chikopi members: Andrew Ford, (2000 + 2002), Aimeson King, (2003-2008).  We wish them and the rest of their team the best of luck.

Aimeson King, who got his first taste of open water swimming, here at Camp Chikopi, wins National 10k August, 01, 2010

VICTORIA – Mens National champion in the 10-kilometer open-water swimming was crowned today at Thetis Lake in Victoria to conclude the five day Summer National Championships.

Local Victorian Aimeson King, 19, (Chikopi Alum), took the national title in the men’s 10k, earning him his ticket to California to represent Canada at the 2010 Pan Pacific Championships.

“I couldn’t ask for anything better”, said King, who recently moved to Victoria from Oakville, Ontario. “The conditions were perfect. I wasn’t getting much sleep last night because I was looking forward to this meet and trying to qualify. I’m so excited to make this team and hopefully Richard and I will make some magic happen for Canada in Long Beach.”

The 2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships open-water 10k race will take place in Long Beach, California.

King and womens Champion Balaz will join Richard Weinberger of Victoria and Nadine Williams of Sherwood Park, who have both qualified from the World Championship a few weeks ago. The fifty-six-member team for the Pan Pacific Championships will be staging in Victoria before travelling to California on August 6th.

Top 3 National Championships results:

Women: 1. Zsofia Balaz, Toronto; 2. Beatrice Pineault, Quebec; 3. Karyn Jewell, Gatineau.

Men: 1. Aimeson King, 19, Victoria; 2. Antoine David, 17, Montreal; 3. Xavier Desharnais, 20, Sherbrooke.

21 Chikopi campers, staff and alum participated in the annual Kempenfest Bay 2K Swim.

From: Beth Lewis
To: Camp Chikopi <campchikopi@aol.com>
Sent: Thu, Jul 29, 2010 7:11 pm
Subject: Thank you

Scott made it home safely.  He had a great time at Chikopi.  Stories kept flowing all night long.    He feels like he made a lot of progress on his stroke and is looking forward to putting it to good use in the fall.

I hope he joins you next summer. He is already working on his swim buddies to join him!

Thanks Again,

Beth

From: Guntram Dox
To: ‘Camp Chikopi’ <campchikopi@aol.com>
Sent: Thu, Jul 29, 2010 5:41 am
Subject: RE: Artur

Hello Colette,

Artur is back home safe and sound. This morning my local time he did not stop talking, talking . Right  now he’s getting a bit sleepy from last night’s cross-atlantic travel, I am sure we will hear more from him. We’ll review the stories and pictures a bit later again. Many thanks for taking care of Artur.

Best Regards,

Guntram

From: Rhonda
To: Campchikopi@aol.com
Sent: Wed, Jul 28, 2010 6:25 pm
Subject: Hayden Leeman

Hey Collette, Hayden had an amazing time. He loved camp. Thank you! He said he will be back next year.  Thanks Rhonda

Wes Greig - Canada

Swim 800m – Run 5K – Paddle 1600m