As the summer approaches we want to keep all of our camp families in the loop with camp improvements for this summer.  Each year we try to make camp a better place and here some highlights of things we have planned for the upcoming summer.

• new dining hall, kitchen, office and tuck shop
• new campfire circle
• renovated cabins with new bunks (Fort and Eclipse)
• new menu items
• more daily choice activities
• guitar levels and further develpment of the music program
• fitness program
• astronomy program
• photgraphy and video options for campers

It's going to be an amazing summer at Arrowhead!

Things are moving along well with the construction of the new building at camp.  Our new dining hall will have a larger eating area, new kitchen, office, tuck shop and day camp area.  The completion date is set for June 21st.

Our 2013 Open House is set for Saturday June, 8th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.  This is a great opportunity to meet some of the staff, have a tour of the camp and to check out some camp improvements.

Arrowhead Staff 2013

Camp Leadership-  Pat Birnie, Becca Birnie, Mike Hinchley

Camp Nurse- Peggy Stewart

LIT Directors-  Carolyn Munro. Matt Teague

Program Director- Priya Khanmaini

Girl's Camp Director/Administration- Laura Turcotte

Boy's Camp Director/Theatre Arts- Eamonn Corrigan

Music Director/Fitness- Taylor Bradshaw

Video/Photography/Choice Activites- Devan Vasile

Kitchen- Dave Moffatt (Chef), Stewart Wilson (Sous-Chef), Eric Jacobs (Manager), Patrick Clark, Michaela White, Freddy Germain

Sports- Jamie Dimond, Josh Jacobs, Andy Korsky

Biking/Nature- Nick Amlin, Jordana Bengall, Michael Allan

Canoeing- Sara Barnes (Director), Matt Thurton, Ashley Gilbank, Nick Cullen

Canoe Tripping/Outdoor Skills- Alec Macpherson

Sailing- Leah Hayes (Director), Claire Christie, Erin Poter, Holden Koivu

Swimming- Megan Briggs (Director), Marty Wood (Director), Daniel Macgregor, Chris Clark, Eva Stefanova, Abby Sparling

Skiiing- Kyra Chisholm (Director), Cole Moro (Director), Josh Feldman, Tristan Fowler, Kate Grabauskas

Day Camp- Carla Galceron (Director), Kate Wilson, Adam Urban

Camp Nanny- Maddie Birnie

The staff have been hired and we are busy getting things ready for the summer.  A full staff list will be updated in the near future.

Ever wondered who gave you those updates all summer, posted photos of our great programs and made those amazing videos at the end of each session? It was our Arts Director Laura Cooley! She also put together all three of our Arrowhead Theatre productions this summer. Thank you Laura for all of your fantastic contributions to our arts program this summer!

This past weekend we had about 70 former camp staff and LIT"s join us to celebrate the camp's 40th year. It was a great way for the staff to reconnect with old friends and to make new ones.  Some of the highlights included capture the flag, a coffee house and an amazing cover band.

Thanks for all those who attended and helped to make the weekend so memorable.

As we look back on the summer we were very fortunate to have so many loyal and dedicated staff members.  They were the main reason why 2012 was such a successful summer.  Thanks to all of our summer staff for all of their efforts in helping to make things run so smoothly.  We wish them the best of luck as they return to school.

We woud like to mention our staff award winners.

Richardson Award- Liza Marner

Queenie Award-  Carolyn Munro

Rookie Awards-  Jordana Bengall, Nick Amlin

            As the session is half-way done, the beautiful weather continues up at camp. Yesterday night was Toy Story themed, with all of the staff dressing up as the classic movie characters. For major program, the campers played a game of clue and were trying to discover who broke the Mr. Potato Head toy. Today, we will be having a barbeque cookout for lunch and then there will be a carnival-themed evening. Stay posted for more updates!

            With the first full day or activities underway, campers are enjoying the beautiful weather up at camp. Yesterday evening we played a camp-wide game of capture the flag followed by a campfire. Each cabin had to put together a theme song for their cabin to perform. We look forward to see what the rest of the week holds for the excited campers!