One hundred and ten campers and 107 staff members returned to Michigan’s Camp Tannadoonah in June for a week of events reflecting the theme, “Love Conquers all.” Activities included dodgeball, inner tubing, rock-climbing, an obstacle course and a giant newspaper ball fight known as “the ball wars.” (Photo credits: Joe Cramer, Phil DeLee, Beth Kelleher, Gina Massa, Beth Pingel)
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James, Bill and Peter get ready for a game of dodgeball.
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An intense tug-of-war.
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With a spoon in her mouth, Emma works to move Skittles candies from one bowl to the next.
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Sixth-grade boys William, Luke and Daniel at a flag ceremony.
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Larry Day (center, in purple) challenges third-graders to blow the shofar. Left to right, Ben, Owen, Randy Raciti, Larry, Teresa, Margaret.
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Campers gather at the waterfront to watch camp staffers competing in the most creative dive contest.
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Left to right, third-grade girls Juliet, Teresa and Lucia.
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Gloria Murphy, one of the dining room directors.
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Susan races against Thomas on the camp’s obstacle course, called “The Hood.”
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Liam and Will enjoy their inner tube.
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Third grader Mairin whispers to Ana.
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Camp directors Amy Zwerneman and Randy Raciti greet parents and campers on opening day.
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A newspaper ball fight known as “The Ball Wars.”
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Mark Havard wrestles with the third-grade boys.
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Fourth grade girls run The Hood obstacle course.
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The steps leading up from the waterfront. There are about 100 steps—the precise number of steps is debated to this day.
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Eddie lifts weights, spotted by Aaron King and Randy Raciti, during a skit illustrating the importance of bearing one another’s burdens.
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Fourth-grade girls Grace, Claire and Lauren prepare to eat a doughnut hanging from a string without the aid of their hands. In the background are junior counselors Molly and Addison.
Responses
Jim Sgroi says:
September 10th, 2010 at 9:19 AM
I really appreciate all the fun, love and friendship that is had and fostered at Camp. Our children, (grandchildren) love their camp experience. That may be a huge "drawing card" as to why we get so many good camp counselors to serve year after year.
A HUGE thank you to all our brothers and sisters who help make this a wonderful experience for our children.
BUD ROSE says:
September 10th, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Great work=thanks
Bud
Linda Lee Finke says:
September 10th, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Oh the days of summer camp! How I miss them, but I can see that Amy and Randy and the gang of great counselors are continuing and I am sure improving on the camp experience. The kids look like they are having a blast! And that is wonderful!
Keep up the good work!!
Terry Bomkamp says:
September 10th, 2010 at 5:38 PM
sure miss the days at camp, nice work everyone! the tradition lives on
Marge Connolly says:
September 12th, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Let's try the ball wars at our community Olympics, John! Looks like so much fun.
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