tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628835365481894982024-03-05T05:48:50.563-06:00The Anokijig InsiderYour source for the latest news and updates from Wisconsin Summer Camp Anokijig (pronounced Anna-key-jee).Camp Anokijighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152364439340599620noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-30567103347552313802017-11-25T09:36:00.000-06:002017-11-25T14:01:25.377-06:00Investing in the Anokijig Staff Experience<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Camp is for the campers. This is nothing new. We’ve heard
this all before. The activities, the friendships, the memories are all geared
towards the young boys and girls who spend a special week with us each summer.
But, let’s be honest. Without the dedicated staff to engage with the campers
and teach valuable life skills through the programs, the archery range is just
a field with bows and arrows and targets; the waterfront is just boats and
paddles. Without our staff members to develop and facilitate these programs, we
can’t have Camp! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here
at <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">Anokijig</a>,
we recognize the efforts and sacrifices our staff make and are taking steps to
better meet some of their needs. Many of you currently are or have been
Anokijig staff. You probably can relate to the long hours, hot sun, and running
the summer marathon. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">This year, starting with #GivingTuesday, we’re putting the needs
of our staff at the forefront</a>.
We’re on a mission to raise $1,000 as a start to improving the Camp Anokijig
staff experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are a few things we’re considering:</span></div>
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space for relaxation, socialization away from campers, Wi-Fi, and space for
charging of electronics.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Subsidizing and/or covering the cost of laundry
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Investing in a group off-site experience to give
our large seasonal staff an opportunity to connect, grow friendships, and have
a shared experience outside of the staff-training and the orientation period</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After some feedback from our summer staff at the end of
2016, we closely examined our staff experience. We observed many staff members
purchasing simple items out of their own pockets to make their jobs easier. Therefore,
in 2017, much to their surprise and</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">appreciation, we provided our staff members
with Anokijig storage clipboards to help keep them organized and Anokijig lanterns to
assist them in the living sections. Investing in our staff members and showing
them that we support them and care about their basic needs (even as simple as a
clipboard and lantern) helps create a better working environment, open lines of
communication, and overall better attitude. When staff members feel heard and valued
as an important part of the Camp community, they are better able to take care
of the campers and provide quality programs and experiences. And really, that’s
why we’re all here. Camp is for the campers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Please join us this #GivingTuesday, November 28<sup>th</sup>,
2017, to help us give back to the ones who <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">give </a>so
much of themselves. Let’s invest in our staff so that they can be the best they
can be. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"></a><a href="http://www.anokijig.com/we-serve/donate-online">Give back to the Staff!</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Darin Holden - Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566834163360300821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-77482044243226645282016-11-29T12:52:00.000-06:002016-11-29T12:52:32.046-06:00
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today, it is with
mixed emotions we are announcing that after more than 31 years as Executive
Director of Camp Anokijig, Jim Scherer is stepping down from that position and
passing the torch of leadership to Darin Holden, who has been appointed to the
position of Executive Director. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jim has a rich
history with Anokijig that spans more than 60 years, from Camper to Staff Member
to Executive Director.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His experience
and knowledge of “everything Anokijig” is second to none.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the years as Executive Director under the
YMCA, he maintained the viability and the exemplary standards of Anokijig in
the camping community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Anokijig
went its own way in 2006, he took it from uncertainty to recognition as one of
the premier camps in the Midwest. </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Darin has been
working alongside Jim for many years and we are confident he will do an
excellent job as Executive Director.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His
experience and dedication to Anokijig has been a valuable asset and we look
forward to a long and successful association with him in this new role.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jim will be staying on for a while in a
supporting role to help make a seamless transition and to support the mission
of Anokijig in any way he can. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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has never been short on words when it comes to matters of Anokijig.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of your long and continued support we
thought you might appreciate an advance look at Jim’s message regarding this
change that will appear in the upcoming edition of the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Anokijig Arrowhead</u></i>, our alumni newsletter:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-contextual-alternates: yes; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Some of you may not know this but I have seen
the seasons change at Anokijig as Executive Director since 1985.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so grateful to have had this wonderful
experience and I can’t imagine anything that could have been better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has not always been easy but the rewards
that come when serving children outweigh everything else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides, without Anokijig I would not have
met my wife and experienced the magnificent joy of being a father to three
wonderful girls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have truly been
blessed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The time has come for me to
step down and hand the reins over to Darin Holden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I find that so easy to do because we have
been together for many years and I know how capable he is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have great respect for Darin because he is
honest, reliable, and has a moral compass that represents the values of the
Anokijig Mission.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that Darin will
carry on all the positive traditions that we have worked so hard to
develop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is very talented and
understands the value of an Anokijig Experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t wait to see what new wonders he will
add to the programs and to the magic of this place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am fortunate to be able to celebrate with
him and hand off this leadership role to someone so deserving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll be around for a while working to support
him and to help in any way that I can to ensure the future of Anokijig.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you everyone for your friendship,
support and the many wonderful memories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As always, sit back, imagine the campfire, and catch the spirit.</span></i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-contextual-alternates: yes; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; font-size: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-contextual-alternates: yes; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">Jim Scherer</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-contextual-alternates: yes; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2016 has been our
most successful year ever and we are very excited about this new chapter in the
Anokijig story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please join us in
honoring Jim for all that he has accomplished at Camp Anokijig and in supporting
our new leadership into the future.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Darin Holden - Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566834163360300821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-67257568569924075362016-02-12T06:07:00.000-06:002016-02-12T06:07:39.630-06:00What Summer Camp Taught Me by Gillian Hines<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt;">
<strong style="line-height: 18pt;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Here at Camp we often struggle to find the best way to explain why Anokijig is so important to those involved. We think former camper and Jr. Staff member Gillian Hines hit the nail on the head with her article recently published at </span></strong><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>theodysseyonline.com.</b></span></span></div>
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Summer Camp Taught Me by Gillian Hines</b></span></span></h2>
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went to summer camp for eight years: five as a camper, and three as a
counselor. And those weeks I spent at camp over the summer - they were the best
times of my life. Not only were they filled with outrageous fun, but they
taught me incredibly important life lessons that shaped me as a person. Without
my experiences at camp, both as a camper and as a counselor, I wouldn't be who
I am today. The people I met and the lessons I learned will stick with me for
life, and I am so incredibly thankful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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camp was the first time I had any sort of freedom or independence as a kid. It
was a week away from home, away from my parents. Of course there were camp
counselors, a schedule, and in general, people keeping track of me, but really
it was my first time making choices completely for myself. I no longer needed
to check with my mom before doing something, I just did it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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summer camp isn't as structured as some camps are. We have long free periods
every day - three hours in the afternoon where every "skill area"
(read: activity) is open and campers can do what they want. Of course there
were still rules and counselors, but campers aren't being told where to go
when. They get to choose for themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">As
a child I definitely noticed and appreciated this new-found freedom, and
lessons I learned from it stuck with me. At my camp, we had a song called
"On The Loose," and it's a popular campfire song, I bet you've heard
it. This song is about being able to choose your own path in life, or at camp.
To this day "On The Loose" means a lot to me. As a camper it stuck
with me, made me realize that I no longer needed to ask for permission and made
me feel grown up. Now, it makes me realize that I am my own person, and I have
the freedom to decide who I become. I shape myself, and nobody else can do that
for me. Camp taught me that I get to decide who I am, what I do and where I go
in life. I don't have to have a plan or follow a set of guidelines. I can just
be who I am. As the song goes, "There's a trail that I'll be hiking, just
to see where it might go. Many places yet to visit, many people yet to
know." Every day, I'm hiking the trail of life and finding out where it
takes me. If there's a fork in the path, I choose where I go, nobody else.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of my time, and not waste it. I started learning this at camp, but admittedly
I'm still learning it today - I spend way too much time on Netflix or Tumblr or
even just sleeping when I could be being productive or at least enjoying myself
with friends.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the other things we talked about at camp was "Camper Number
Three." There are three types of campers: Camper One gets super involved
in one thing, Camper Two tries a little bit of everything. (I'm a Camper Number
Two. I always wanted to do everything in camp, and I still do in college.
Really, you should see my schedule.) Camper Number Three, on the other hand,
wastes their time. They sit around and talk to people, pretty much do nothing,
and don't enjoy camp at all - until they realize free period is over. Some
people live their lives this way, and camp taught me not to be one of them. I
learned from the story of Camper Number Three to live life to the fullest. It
doesn't matter if you're a Camper Number One or a Camper Number Two, as long as
you're doing something you love, and not waiting around. Our time on earth is
limited, and we have to be able to enjoy it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Being
a counselor, of course, taught me a lot of things as well. It made me a part of
something, gave me a family and provided a support system that I'll have for
the rest of my life. It became a home away from home. It taught me about
leadership, responsibility, selflessness and self-improvement, putting my
campers first, setting a good example, and also how to row a boat. (It's
surprisingly hard. Rowboats are complicated.) But these things pale in
comparison to those first lessons I learned as a camper - I need to live my
life to the fullest, and do what works for me instead of waiting around and
wasting my time doing what other people want me to do. Summer camp taught me to
always have outrageous fun, because camp was over way too fast, and life will
be too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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shout-out to the full-time staff at my summer camp and to all the counselors I
had along the way, as a camper and as a staff member. You guys all shaped me as
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">She’s been coming to Camp Anokijig for 9 years; as a camper, Junior Staff member, and will return for her 2</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> summer as a Senior Staff Wrangler for 2014. Gina loves camp but she also loves riding horses and playing the baritone saxophone in her college jazz band.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Gina was recently honored as this week’s </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">'s<span style="color: #444444;"> </span>Defensive Player of the Week for her outstanding talents as goalie for the Kalamazoo College Women's Varsity Lacrosse Team. This is her first season of varsity competition and her first time being honored as Player of the Week, but Gina has been playing lacrosse for the past 7 years. She says that her positive experiences at Camp Anokijig have served her well as she continues her personal growth outside of Camp. She says,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> “</span><i><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3e454c; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Camp has influenced me to constantly strive to be at my best. I’m always working to improve as an athlete, a teammate, and as a person. The values and skills that I have picked up at Camp Anokijig have had a huge impact on how I play lacrosse; respect, accountability, adaptability, teamwork, confidence, positive leadership, and communication are absolutely key qualities on the field.”</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><i>If you know of an Anokijig family member who's accomplished great things, please let us know. We'd love to highlight the achievements and accomplishments of our former and current campers and staff members. Send us an email: anokijig@excel.net.</i></span><br />
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Darin Holden - Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566834163360300821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-30990855193881295002014-02-10T11:30:00.000-06:002014-02-10T11:30:05.145-06:00No Winter Hibernation Here!!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the dead of winter, schools may close, but at Camp,
things are just heating up! Have you ever wondered what happens at Camp outside
of Summer Camp? Well, you’re probably familiar with the outdoor ed. school
groups, weekend rentals, and family camps, but how about in the dead of
winter? Just like the magical rest hour
from 1:30pm – 2:30pm every day of the summer, Camp uses the months of November,
December, and early January to rest, repair, and renew.</span></div>
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ahead to Summer Camp 2014. By this time, all reservations for the specialty
camps, day trips and adventure trips have been made, the brochures are printed, and
Carol and Gale are busy processing summer camp registrations. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jim is busy
preparing a new budget and working with Mary to secure grants and other
fundraising projects. Scott Stewart and Preston keep the roads clear of snow,
maintain the buildings, keep the horses fed, and repair things for the upcoming
season. Heidi and Jim selected the new Trading Post offerings, with a great
outpouring of your suggestions. Thank you! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This January, the Program Team (Jim, Darin, Scott M.,
Claude, and Heidi) has taken on a new, but necessary challenge to review and
revamp both our Senior and Junior Staff Training Programs. (WARNING:
intentional teaser. You’ll just have to attend to get all the details!). Each
off-season, we also take a close look at our current programs and research and
tweak them to make them the best they can be. We’ve also been implementing a
new social media campaign (you may have noticed more frequent and interactive
posts on Facebook) to go along with our other camp marketing activities. Click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anokijig" target="_blank">here</a> to start following us on Facebook. </span></div>
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hosting several weekend groups. These groups of adults and children typically
come in on Friday night and stay until Sunday morning. They spend the weekend
tubing down the tube hill, playing broomball and curling on the rinks, ice
fishing and ice skating, snowshoeing on the trails through camp, and even
taking a horse-drawn sleigh-ride, all to be warmed up with a delicious
spaghetti supper and multiple cups of hot cocoa from Linda and her kitchen
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and recruitment on the brain. The Program Team is hitting the road, visiting
many of the colleges and universities looking for talented and energetic
individuals to be part of the 2014 Senior Staff. Claude is also pouring through
the junior staff applications, selecting the best candidates and scheduling
their weeks. (If you submitted a junior staff application, results are expected
in late February). Scott Mabie is putting on the miles delivering camp
brochures to many of the school districts throughout Southeast Wisconsin and
Illinois. And lastly, the program team spends just about every weekend in
February and March at multiple Family Fairs and Kids Expos throughout the
Midwest, recruiting this year’s summer campers. Phew! </span></div>
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together and work weekends. (They start March 22<sup>nd</sup>, by the way!
Click <a href="http://www.anokijig.com/volunteer.html">here</a> for more
information.) And, you may have heard about a Casino Night Fundraiser with the
Racine Rotary Club on February 22<sup>nd</sup>, which benefits Camp Anokijig. We’ll be there (and you can, too) helping deal
blackjack and assisting during the event. Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/785395288141146/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular">here</a>
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Darin Holden - Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566834163360300821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-30307867689611780382013-10-30T11:51:00.000-05:002013-10-30T12:34:50.433-05:00Another chance to Make Miracles Happen!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again in 2013, Camp Anokijig is in the running to be one of the benefiting charities of Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s signature community program – <i>Miracle on Canal Street</i>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">This year marks the 20</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 20px;">th</span><span style="font-size: large;"> anniversary of the <i>Miracle </i>program that has raised more than $12.5 million for hundreds of area children's </span>charities in southeastern Wisconsin. </span><br />
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Darin Holden - Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566834163360300821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-14490322981713845372012-02-17T11:06:00.002-06:002012-02-17T11:10:02.294-06:00Partnerships - a big part of Anokijig Success StoriesA many of you know, Anokijig is Alive-n-Kickin’ due to the efforts of literally hundreds of individuals and organizations. Our circle of friends continues to grow and they are all instrumental to our continued success. The generous partnership of many individuals, companies, foundations, and civic groups enables us to fulfill the mission entrusted to us.<br /><br />Recently we were pleasantly surprised and very thankful to be acknowledged by one of our partners, the Alliant Energy Foundation, as one of their success stories! <br />The Alliant Energy Foundation contributes to projects and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in the communities they serve. Grants are awarded to programs that address community needs in five primary areas, including the environment. Camp Anokijig received a grant in support of our Outdoor Education Program, which offers the opportunity for students to gain a better awareness and foster stewardship for our natural environment while learning lifelong skills and attitudes through hands-on experiences. See the full story here: <a href="http://www.alliantenergy.com/CommunityInvolvement/CharitableFoundation/GivingBackProfiles/030196">http://www.alliantenergy.com/CommunityInvolvement/CharitableFoundation/GivingBackProfiles/030196</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht13w8E8iAddnQ7kNi0JGn_C8hS2WJ-SAFygwpY3F_IxncnM0hAoxP9Gn6O55RveG45565rHMq9xoPrX2cKGymW7OABfPbFcDDFS4W9jBmnvc7KCB6tgOcw8XWLS2EhL0lDVmr-q5DMZI/s1600/Alliant+Photo+-+Sponsors+-+2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710152532933339186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht13w8E8iAddnQ7kNi0JGn_C8hS2WJ-SAFygwpY3F_IxncnM0hAoxP9Gn6O55RveG45565rHMq9xoPrX2cKGymW7OABfPbFcDDFS4W9jBmnvc7KCB6tgOcw8XWLS2EhL0lDVmr-q5DMZI/s320/Alliant+Photo+-+Sponsors+-+2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-fxxXw7LL5mC0EwE_8wZvBIYxm_JCT7SOoyiwYU7DVzgZoUME-FjCEiGoGPzcPewG4TLLE_jLNXzAJB3EX2L99p-oQjM1oNOcq-vwPD_DlhIX1ZDckNBiGZJgkoK02GIYJ2oM5LjTnA/s1600/aliant+logo.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 264px; HEIGHT: 95px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710152278061142066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-fxxXw7LL5mC0EwE_8wZvBIYxm_JCT7SOoyiwYU7DVzgZoUME-FjCEiGoGPzcPewG4TLLE_jLNXzAJB3EX2L99p-oQjM1oNOcq-vwPD_DlhIX1ZDckNBiGZJgkoK02GIYJ2oM5LjTnA/s320/aliant+logo.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Darin Holden - Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566834163360300821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-8686649043978569722011-11-08T11:05:00.000-06:002011-11-08T11:05:05.225-06:00The Anokijig Insider: Anokijig Announces a New Benefit Comedy Show !<a href="http://anokijig.blogspot.com/2011/11/anokijig-announces-new-benefit-comedy.html">The Anokijig Insider: Anokijig Announces a New Benefit Comedy Show !</a>Darin Holden - Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566834163360300821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-81373465469871231282011-11-08T11:04:00.000-06:002011-11-08T11:04:35.484-06:00The Anokijig Insider: Anokijig Announces a New Benefit Comedy Show !<a href="http://anokijig.blogspot.com/2011/11/anokijig-announces-new-benefit-comedy.html">The Anokijig Insider: Anokijig Announces a New Benefit Comedy Show !</a>Darin Holden - Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566834163360300821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-32829600327464539932011-11-08T10:28:00.005-06:002011-11-08T11:03:53.241-06:00Anokijig Announces a New Benefit Comedy Show !<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6GW8axlt1wezkWdN8W-VrHJEBzFyiSRWRqjBgA8G0aVZagoIPhMGjOZk0ZPvMyfwyp2pKwzQnOLkuM8cIR9_5jKe_9iyNxZf-N_yOoRY44kjkGLNvUpFXTON9DwTM-FSiaTngG3ko3o/s1600/Pat+McCurdy_2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 267px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672668652304118962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6GW8axlt1wezkWdN8W-VrHJEBzFyiSRWRqjBgA8G0aVZagoIPhMGjOZk0ZPvMyfwyp2pKwzQnOLkuM8cIR9_5jKe_9iyNxZf-N_yOoRY44kjkGLNvUpFXTON9DwTM-FSiaTngG3ko3o/s400/Pat+McCurdy_2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><strong>Get your tickets NOW<br />for<br />Comic, Singer, Songwriter</strong></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>PAT<br />McCURDY </strong></span></div><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /><br /><div align="center"></span></div><strong>Saturday November 26th, 2011<br />Plymouth High School Auditorium </strong><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><strong>Proceeds to benefit the<br />Anokijig Campership fund.<br /></strong>(funds from last years' event helped send 266 campers to camp in 2011) </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><strong>Pat is a multi-talented musician, singer, songwriter & comedian renowned for unique performances of his original songs, including</strong></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>“We Love The Green and Gold”! </strong></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Complete your Holiday festivities with family and friends by reveling in this hysterical show!<br />&<br />Help Benefit A Great Cause!<br />This will be Pat's only Sheboygan County appearance this holiday season. </strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Don't miss your chance to see a great show. </strong></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><strong>Tickets available NOW! </strong></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Stay tuned to Anokijig.com, Anokijig on Facebook, and The Anokijig Insider Blog for all of your Anokijig News. </strong></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><strong>Click "</strong><a href="http://www.anokijig.com/Pat%20McCurdy%20Poster%202011.pdf"><strong>Anokijig Pat McCurdy Show</strong></a><strong>" for all of the show details.<br /></strong></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Click "</strong><a href="http://www.anokijig.com/plymouth-auditorium-seating.pdf"><strong>Anokijig Seating at Plymouth High School Auditorium</strong></a><strong>" for Seating Chart. </strong></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><strong>Enjoy a Pat's Video of "We Love the Green and Gold" by clicking </strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-xRXEDssaQ"><strong>HERE</strong></a>. </div>Darin Holden - Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566834163360300821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-26563721964480592292011-08-22T12:05:00.000-05:002011-08-22T12:05:47.166-05:00How Can I Help?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDf4CMlgbmQ8egkQFpQOgevDqj7ar7yB69ermYu143Zszmhi0YxH0LclthdZWn1Ue-xZF_EzJG7FnLiQH78jkSITD2dok6q8qMqVTOTDhJ6Qn2DbUzYBqZ6XA3S5WEQF80CmI6y8yMRCfW/s1600/zzzzf.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDf4CMlgbmQ8egkQFpQOgevDqj7ar7yB69ermYu143Zszmhi0YxH0LclthdZWn1Ue-xZF_EzJG7FnLiQH78jkSITD2dok6q8qMqVTOTDhJ6Qn2DbUzYBqZ6XA3S5WEQF80CmI6y8yMRCfW/s320/zzzzf.1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Summer camping season may be over at Anokijig, but that doesn't mean Camp still doesn't need your help. The question is often asked of us- "How can I help?" and there are many ways. <a href="https://www.anokijig.com/pledge.html">Donations</a> are always accepted and can always be designated for a specific purpose, like funding camperships or helping out the ranch program.<br />
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Volunteers are always needed year-round for groups and weekends at Anokijig, as well as special events that take place outside Anokijig, like the Rotary Founders' Club Casino Nite. Did you know Anokijig now has <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Camp-Anokijig-Volunteer-Page/235488919819583">their own page</a> for volunteers on Facebook? be sure to check it out and if you can lend a hand on a weekend or during a special event, we'd appreciate the help.<br />
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Another way to help is by saying "thank you" to those who have helped us. Thanking someone for their generosity and support of Anokijig can be as simple as stopping by their Facebook page, liking it and leaving a note on their wall that lets them know how much you appreciate what they've done for Anokijig. The left side of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/anokijig">Anokijig's main Facebook page</a> features businesses and organizations that have helped Anokijig in some very significant ways. Liking them on Facebook & thanking them on their wall let's them know that their generosity impacts real people in a positive way. <br />
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This fall, we will be starting up our "Thank you Thursday" campaign again on our Facebook page and asking our supporters to thank those who have helped Anokijig. It may sound simple and it only costs a minute of your time, but it is meaningful and it does make a difference. While we're at it, we want to thank <i>you</i> for your support of Anokijig! See, that felt good, didn't it?Camp Anokijighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152364439340599620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-53839185420943974982011-08-02T09:33:00.000-05:002011-08-02T09:33:00.281-05:00The Latest Addition to the Anokijig Fleet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKmvrAWhKo1M-SYrrT3v-sVQLPxFP78TQYhjhmzVWt91MRLIeaFRPNFh2PqGz-ms3F3ziQ61Jn1jUZDTzXq2fTLMhjtmV14YLpgqB1Aih1S4l_WlPor1NDwIm-seYoa_3eFviQk07KBl8/s1600/UTVATV.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKmvrAWhKo1M-SYrrT3v-sVQLPxFP78TQYhjhmzVWt91MRLIeaFRPNFh2PqGz-ms3F3ziQ61Jn1jUZDTzXq2fTLMhjtmV14YLpgqB1Aih1S4l_WlPor1NDwIm-seYoa_3eFviQk07KBl8/s320/UTVATV.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Regular readers of the Anokijig Insider will remember <a href="http://anokijig.blogspot.com/2008/08/what-is-rtv-and-why-does-anokijig-have.html">the feature</a> we did on Ken & Melody Cavan's donation of a Kubota UTV a few years ago. We're happy to report these generous supporters have made another donation to the Anokijig fleet- a brand-new Honda Foreman Rubicon. This is the fourth ATV/UTV Ken & Melody have donated to Anokijig over the years and we can't thank them enough for their generosity. <br />
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We tried to get a photo of all four vehicles in the same place, but these vehicles are in such high demand at Anokijig, that we felt fortunate to find two in the same place, at the same time. Anyone who has ever walked up the hill behind Western Lodge has probably noticed a few of these vehicles parked next to the kitchen windows. These aren't the most glamorous of donations and they certainly aren't kept in the most obvious of areas at Camp, but they are integral to the operations of Anokijig and we don't know what we would do without them.<br />
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Many of our donors have preferences in what they give or how they support Anokijig. Our campership program, which provides camping opportunities for underprivileged kids is extremely popular, as is support of our program areas. These types of gifts are often high-profile or at least easy for donors to make a connection to how they benefit kids. An ATV is not such a donation, because our campers never use them and they aren't directly used in our program areas. However, their uses around camp, from hauling luggage trailers on check-in days, to providing access to hard-to-reach areas of Anokijig simply make Camp function.<br />
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Anokijig wouldn't be what it is today without our donors and while we appreciate all our donors, we feel especially fortunate to have supporters like Ken & Melody Cavan, who understand the needs of Anokijig on a behind-the-scenes level and are willing to support the infrastructure that makes the Anokijig engine run so well!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Rhine, WI, USA43.807421067669736 -87.97160233627624843.763394567669735 -88.031735336276242 43.851447567669737 -87.911469336276255tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-9822649673420854172011-07-31T10:01:00.000-05:002011-07-31T10:01:48.101-05:00What are the driving directions to Camp Anokijig?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3f6iPXCJsJ2ZQyC2PKHB2a5Mn7Za0TVx3YyJDoyXOBFZvQycO1uVHaLpqCStDAWnllFakvXrzhqoQacWp6knUobiGJlyh9InY9FwlzMo1UXdkUHPztHRiJ3GQgsiG-fgFzjXukvrHPYo/s1600/CampDirections.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3f6iPXCJsJ2ZQyC2PKHB2a5Mn7Za0TVx3YyJDoyXOBFZvQycO1uVHaLpqCStDAWnllFakvXrzhqoQacWp6knUobiGJlyh9InY9FwlzMo1UXdkUHPztHRiJ3GQgsiG-fgFzjXukvrHPYo/s320/CampDirections.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You've remembered to pack everything for your child's first week at summer camp and you even made it out of the house on time. Now, you suddenly find yourself 30 minutes from your house, heading in the general direction of Camp Anokijig, without actually knowing how to get there. What do you do? If you're like many folks, you summons the Internet, via your smart phone and begin searching for directions to Anokijig. We thought we'd post them here, just in case you were having trouble with your navigation system.<br />
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<b>If you're coming from the South</b>, take I-43 North and exit to the left at the split for Highway 57, which directs you toward Plymouth. At this point, you will be about 30 minutes from Anokijig. Stay on Highway 57 North all the way through Random Lake, Waldo & Plymouth. You will pass 23 as you head North of Plymouth and a few miles up the road is Highway J. Turn left on Highway J and head West. The next major road is Highway E. Turn right on Highway E and head North. Camp Anokijig will be just a few miles up the road on the left hand (West) side and you will see our Indian head sign as you come up the hill.<br />
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<b>If you are coming from the North</b>, exit off I-43 at Highway 23 in Sheboygan and head West for several miles. You will cross over Highway 57 and shortly after that, you will come up on Highway E. Turn right on Highway E and head North for a few minutes and Camp Anokijig will be on your left (West) side of the road.<br />
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<b>If you are coming from the West (or Madison area), </b>take Highway 151 North to Highway 23 and head East on 23. Shortly after you cross over Highway 67, you will come to Highway E. Turn left on Highway E and head North for a few minutes and Camp Anokijig will be on your left (West) side of the road.<br />
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<b>If you are coming from the East (or Sheboygan area), </b>take Highway 23 West, crossing over Highway 57, until you reach Highway E. Turn right on Highway E and head North for a few minutes and Camp Anokijig will be on your left (West) side of the road.<br />
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We hope these directions help you find Camp Anokijig, but if you still need assistance, please don't hesitate to call us at 920-893-0782</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-67450219639705637722011-07-20T21:08:00.000-05:002011-07-20T21:08:57.372-05:00Equestrian Teen Tour Summer Camp?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgFIdw2eBX_PUCr0xMW6YHxIBq-QY1QzMYXvosbMJRz7hZRo1ky_S0PUPHO1KAzQ2WgAtZewo2y47lIwSlK9lMtNZ-AqHsvKDIpsBLoldb7UlaE0X2p2QnOedKySGWF0xCQA_TBs_8Ik/s1600/TwitterRanch.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgFIdw2eBX_PUCr0xMW6YHxIBq-QY1QzMYXvosbMJRz7hZRo1ky_S0PUPHO1KAzQ2WgAtZewo2y47lIwSlK9lMtNZ-AqHsvKDIpsBLoldb7UlaE0X2p2QnOedKySGWF0xCQA_TBs_8Ik/s320/TwitterRanch.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>We thought our eyes were playing tricks on us when we read the story about the Equestrian Teen Tour Summer Camp. Accommodations at Joseph Stalin's former estate, near Moscow, roudtrip airfare from New York, morning riding lessons, museum and cultural tours of Moscow, St. Petersburg, including ballet and opera performances. How can we possibly compete with that?<br />
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The answer is we simply cannot. Even though we have about 50 horses and nearly 400 acres of pristine rolling hills and forest land, our ranch program simply cannot hold a candle to the Equestrian Teen Tour Summer Camp. However, families who aren't able to swing the $8,500 price tag for this <b>one week</b> "camp" experience may be able to afford to send their son or daughter to Camp Anokijig's ranch program, where we charge $7,905 per week less, although ground transportation (the camp bus) to and from Anokijig is not included in that price.<br />
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We must be doing something right, because Anokijig is nearly sold out for the remainder of the summer. We do have some availability remaining, but space is limited. Call the camp office today to save your spot at 920-893-0782</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-55480788604926544112011-07-12T11:42:00.006-05:002011-07-12T14:28:15.260-05:00Remaining Space is Limited at Anokijig for Summer Camp 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwT39akckDWTcXSEkL06sC7VFlZrOy3IhNS0t0MXe89gS8YsPlGW-lQgLNfsSwQiJqy4dDG3qmvP4QeJDhEVlS7Z7kMREYwdsQ3ZQAGFnAMcFhmUmGT4TjNevgnRGodP4EdP5_RuM4cUk/s1600/IMG_3677.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwT39akckDWTcXSEkL06sC7VFlZrOy3IhNS0t0MXe89gS8YsPlGW-lQgLNfsSwQiJqy4dDG3qmvP4QeJDhEVlS7Z7kMREYwdsQ3ZQAGFnAMcFhmUmGT4TjNevgnRGodP4EdP5_RuM4cUk/s320/IMG_3677.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628507843169329890" border="0" /></a><br />Every year we try to encourage folks to sign up early, as historically, Anokijig routinely sells out several of it's summer camp sessions. We're happy to report 2011 is no exception. Week Eight of summer camp at Anokijig sold out completely by June 20th and there are just a few openings remaining in some of the other weeks and programs. Here is the latest update:<br /><br /><ul><li>Week Six has nine spots remaining</li><li>Week Seven has four spots remaining</li><li>Week Eight is sold out</li><li>Week Nine has 99 spots remaining</li><li>Week Six Stampers are sold out</li><li>Week Seven Stampers are sold out</li><li>Week Eight Stampers are sold out</li><li>Week Nine Stampers are nearly sold out</li><li>Week Six Sylvania Canoe & Fishing trip has three spots remaining</li><li>Week Seven Lake Superior Kayak trip has six spots remaining</li><li>Week Eight Rock, Roll & Splash has one spot remaining</li><li>Week Six Fishing Expedition I is nearly sold out</li><li>Week Seven Adventure Challenge is nearly sold out</li><li>Week Six Minicamp has nine spots remaining</li><li>Week Seven Minicamp has two spots remaining</li><li>Week Eight Minicamp is sold out</li><li>Week Nine Minicamp is nearly sold out</li><li>Week Six Circle A Riders has nine spots remaining</li><li>Week Seven Circle A Riders has four spots remaining</li><li>Week Eight Circle A Riders 13 spots available <span style="font-weight: bold;">only to campers already registered for that week</span></li><li>Week Nine Circle A Riders has 14 spots remaining<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></li><li>Week Six Ranch Camp has six spots remaining</li><li>Week Seven Ranch Camp has four spots remaining</li><li>Week Eight Ranch Camp has six spots remaining<span style="font-weight: bold;"> only to campers already registered for that week</span></li><li>Week Nine Ranch Camp has 18 spots remaining</li><li>Week Six Noah's Ark day trip has eight spots remaining</li><li>Week Seven Noah's Ark day trip has four spots remaining</li><li>Week Eight Noah's Ark day trip has 14 spots remaining<span style="font-weight: bold;"> only to campers already registered for that week</span></li><li>Week Nine Noah's Ark day trip has 15 spots remaining</li><li>Week Six Fondy Sports day trip has nine spots remaining</li><li>Week Seven Fondy Sports day trip has four spots remaining</li><li>Week Eight Fondy Sports day trip has 17 spots remaining<span style="font-weight: bold;"> only to campers already registered for that week</span></li><li>Week Nine Fondy Sports day trip has 18 spots remaining</li><li>Week Seven Ropes Course day trip has four spots remaining</li><li>Week Nine Ropes Course day trip has 17 spots remaining</li><li>Week Six Paintball day trip has four spots remaining</li><li>Week Seven Paintball day trip has four spots remaining</li><li>Week Eight Paintball day trip has six spots remaining<span style="font-weight: bold;"> only to campers already registered for that week<br /></span></li><li>Week Nine Paintball day trip has 13 spots remaining</li><li>Week Six Caving day trip has nine spots remaining</li><li>Week Eight Caving day trip has eleven spots remaining<span style="font-weight: bold;"> only to campers already registered for that week</span></li><li>Week Six EAA Air Venture day trip has nine spots remaining</li><li>Week Nine EAA Air Venture day trip has 20 spots remaining<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></li></ul>As you can see, it pays to register early for Anokijig, especially considering those who registered prior to May 1st received a discount. This list may not be current, as our phones ring all day long. If you'd like to know which programs are currently available or would like to register your child for Anokijig, it's not too late. Call us at 920-893-0782 today!Camp Anokijighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152364439340599620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-43706961549443129682011-07-11T12:07:00.004-05:002011-07-11T12:22:58.362-05:00Anokijig's Newest Skill: Drumming<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF3dimiUlJZVRpfQjCeLQkRRQHLs7OKwiBT6yFANgwr7jhQAEgWvVPRP4ootUJUoW8xIneLde5exa92oVfxRg33Q1pVj2887j6GBiIjcG1OC8ZZVKqh78k4JupV-f-CJDIA8PzgQGYI-4/s1600/Drumming.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF3dimiUlJZVRpfQjCeLQkRRQHLs7OKwiBT6yFANgwr7jhQAEgWvVPRP4ootUJUoW8xIneLde5exa92oVfxRg33Q1pVj2887j6GBiIjcG1OC8ZZVKqh78k4JupV-f-CJDIA8PzgQGYI-4/s320/Drumming.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628143340246963954" border="0" /></a>Each year we try to add new and interesting skills at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Anokijig</span>. This year, drumming was added to the lineup, although that title is a bit misleading. Our head drumming (no pun intended) instructor, Sandy Stewart, has brought with her a host of percussion items, including a wide variety drums, as well as castanets, maracas, cowbells, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">claves</span>, & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">güiros</span>, to name a few.<br /><br />The end result is an enchanting musical experience, that adds a very cool <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ambiance</span> to all of Anokijig, as the sounds of the drums echo through the hills and valleys of Anokijig.Camp Anokijighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152364439340599620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-13217796613718838022011-06-23T13:52:00.004-05:002011-06-23T14:38:17.305-05:00An Anokijig Print by Joe Garcia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5Umffw44QWSWPXoVaQfGrx8fw4MG0A2_QD287bJZ1gV3jEQtNj2tfd-GlTq16zdolGeNfCeDw5x57cUP54LIRDNP6ScMtx_Y7hyphenhyphenGHj77_YScGm73D9Mzut7H69bqSHu9X-IbgAoIpFDX/s1600/GarciaWatermark.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5Umffw44QWSWPXoVaQfGrx8fw4MG0A2_QD287bJZ1gV3jEQtNj2tfd-GlTq16zdolGeNfCeDw5x57cUP54LIRDNP6ScMtx_Y7hyphenhyphenGHj77_YScGm73D9Mzut7H69bqSHu9X-IbgAoIpFDX/s320/GarciaWatermark.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621495182084669234" border="0" /></a>Last month, the first Anokijig 100 go-kart event was held at Road America. That location seemed a fitting venue to debut a beautiful, limited edition watercolor painting of Camp Anokijig's boat house, created by acclaimed artist, Joe Garcia. Camp Anokijig was connected to Joe through former camper, counselor and long-time supporter, Phil Binks, who is a mutual friend. In fact, Phil composed the following description of this work, entitled, <span style="font-style: italic;">Rest Period.<br /></span><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="CENTER"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="CENTER"><span style="font-family:Copperplate Gothic Bold, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana;" align="CENTER"><span style="font-size: 16pt;font-size:100%;" >Rest Period</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana;" align="CENTER"><span style="font-size: 16pt;font-size:100%;" >By Phil Binks</span> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana;" align="CENTER"><span style="font-size: 16pt;font-size:100%;" >Anokijig Alumni </span> </p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana;" align="CENTER"><span style="font-size: 16pt;font-size:100%;" >November 2007</span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana;" align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span> </p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana;" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size:100%;">The summer days at Camp Anokijig are long and busy; reveille comes at 7:00 AM and taps at 9:00PM. After lunch, campers take a break from the day’s activities, as they have since the camp opened in 1926. Campers lounge on their bunks, some write letters home, others read and some take naps in the shade provided by their tent.<br /></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana;" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size:100%;">At the same time, down on Little Lake Elkhart just offshore from the “old rock Boathouse”, a snipe rests on a floating log, enjoying a little peace and quiet. In 1939, rocks gathered on the camp property were used to build the boathouse. This building has been a landmark ever since. When you return to camp from the west side of the lake, as you round Optimist Island, you can see only the old boathouse against the foliage.<br /></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana;" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size:100%;">When rest period is over, a big bell will ring, telling the campers that rest period has ended and the free period has begun. Campers will come running down to the waterfront to swim, paddle, row and fish. The hills will echo with the sound of youngsters having FUN. The little snipe will have to fly all the way around Indian Village Point to that secluded bay, to find a place to rest.<br /></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana;" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size:100%;">The Snipe has special meaning to old campers. Many of us got left holding a burlap sack in the dark, ankle deep water, calling “here snipe, here snipe”, until we realized this was a trick and the snipe hunt was phony. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">So little snipe, rest easy until you hear the bell. Then you’d better fly away fast!</span></p><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Signed & numbered prints of this painting are available in limited quantities at Camp Anokijig. If you are interested in purchasing this print, please call the camp office at 1-800-741-6931. <a href="http://joegarcia.com/about">Click here</a> to learn more about Joe Garcia. Special thanks to <a href="http://www.angellitho.com/">Angel Lithographing</a> for underwriting the cost of producing these prints.</span><br /><blockquote></blockquote><br /></span>Camp Anokijighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152364439340599620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-81873161163606306512011-05-15T17:30:00.000-05:002011-05-15T17:30:05.971-05:00Karting for a Cause<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFA3PrvkqFa5sE5lEdR5DTinHwAkAFSU8NV4qmPNRDa7DVad_lW55iF5RHzJC5k3yP8Dedb-WCCykqV_fXPyLUZJb5xscMmBxia9m0if4P6FgQgyGspQUBcveR0KRqG0R_A4GkxQXkbQ/s1600/Anokijig100_2011_0108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFA3PrvkqFa5sE5lEdR5DTinHwAkAFSU8NV4qmPNRDa7DVad_lW55iF5RHzJC5k3yP8Dedb-WCCykqV_fXPyLUZJb5xscMmBxia9m0if4P6FgQgyGspQUBcveR0KRqG0R_A4GkxQXkbQ/s320/Anokijig100_2011_0108.JPG" width="320" /></a> On Saturday, May 14, 2011, Camp Anokijig held the first Anokijig 100 Go-Kart Enduro fundraising event at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. While Anokijig has held many different fundraising events in the past, this one was a little bit different. The biggest difference was that this event was the first major fundraiser organized without the assistance of Anokijig's staff. This is significant, because Camp Anokijig hosted an Indian Guide group at Anokijig the same weekend this event took place. It is very difficult to be in two places at once and there are enough demands on our full-time staff, just making sure Anokijig runs as it should. While Anokijig needs to fundraise, we cannot afford to do so at the expense of the quality of our regular programs. This event allowed our staff to do their regular jobs of providing an outstanding camping experience for our guests from the Indian Guides. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As with many of Anokijig's activities, this event could not have happened without the dedicated support of our many wonderful volunteers. These people are responsible for more than 40,000 hours worth of work at Anokijig each year and while the Anokijig staff focused their efforts on Anokijig's operations, it was our volunteers who stepped forward to organize and run this event and <b>we thank them for all of their hard work.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just as this event would not have been possible without our volunteers, it also would not have been possible without our many generous sponsors and donors. Donors include Anonymous, Steve Cottingham, Al Petkus, & Tom Vickers. Sponsors include Bode Financial Group Ltd, <a href="http://www.ksenergyservices.com/">KS Energy Services</a>, <a href="http://www.optimabatteries.com/">OPTIMA Batteries, Inc.</a>, <a href="http://www.ksenergyservices.com/">Twin Disc</a> and a special thank you to the <a href="http://www.elkhartinn.com/">Elkhart Inn</a> for providing us with our wonderful dinner for the evening. The support of all these wonderful donors and sponsors, as well as that of our participants made it possible for this event to raise more than $10,000, which we think is pretty good for a first-time effort.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The existence of this event may come as a surprise to many of our supporters and that was by design. Since this was a new fundraising event, we didn't want it's success to come at the expense of our other existing events. We also know even our strongest supporters can only give so much of their time, treasure and talent. While there were a few familiar Anokijig faces in this crowd, many of the participants were relative newcomers to all things Anokijig. This event was a tremendous opportunity for us to introduce Anokijig to a new audience and help further spread the word about all the great things we are doing for children and families.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally, is there a specific focus for this fundraising effort? Yes. While many of our fundraising efforts help fund camperships for deserving children, this event had a different purpose. When the Friends of Camp Anokijig acquired Anokijig in 2005, they did so with loans from a bank and a very generous foundation. While it seemed like a monumental task at the time, getting the loans and buying Anokijig was the easy part. The real challenge comes in paying the loans off and we're making good headway. As we enter into our sixth summer camping season as an independent, non-profit camp, we have paid off approximately $1.5 million of the $5.5 million purchase price.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That is quite an accomplishment and we've depended on the generosity of some wonderful people to make the kind of progress we have. When we first started fundraising to eliminate our debt, experts warned us "debt reduction" is not a popular fundraising cause and they were right. In spite of that challenge, we have received some tremendous support from very generous people. Up until now, we have not come up with a way to properly and permanently recognize the people, groups and organizations, who have kept Anokijig going strong, including donors, volunteers and staff. We'd like to do something about that and we're hoping the proceeds from this event (and future go-kart events) will help us in that regard. Is "permanent supporter recognition" as an unpopular fundraising cause, like "debt reduction?" We hope that is not the case and so far it doesn't seem to be.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1WFT36BiROvasDNy31hUF75NNYLvDmjQV-yKkwYLCwBwKeVnF5i674oTKXHeO67UgHD_ZIgMxL0T34qot0RiD05V_TKjs4Bhpa-_yDK0eFhG_jHwmaDtmJTobEB_OjPmu7KziQ8BzAn8/s1600/CADonorRecognitionRendering.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1WFT36BiROvasDNy31hUF75NNYLvDmjQV-yKkwYLCwBwKeVnF5i674oTKXHeO67UgHD_ZIgMxL0T34qot0RiD05V_TKjs4Bhpa-_yDK0eFhG_jHwmaDtmJTobEB_OjPmu7KziQ8BzAn8/s320/CADonorRecognitionRendering.jpg" width="320" /></a>This rendering has been created to help stimulate ideas, conversation and support for how we might go about permanently recognizing our wonderful supporters. In this concept, the steps leading up to Western Lodge from the main parking lots have been re-built. The uneven steps have been replaced with even steps and arrowheads featuring the names of donors have been placed in random patterns amongst aggregate stone work. In addition, a similarly-designed wheelchair-accessible ramp has also been added, to make it easier for those with special needs to access Western Lodge. These two pathways to Western Lodge surround a five-foot tall stone Anokijig Arrowhead monument, featuring a raised CA interlocked logo on the front and the names of Anokijig's supporters engraved on the back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Repairing and replacing the stairways leading up to Western Lodge is on our long wish list of things to do at Anokijig and this concept would allow us to improve Anokijig's physical condition, while also providing us with the permanent means to recognize supporters, which we currently lack. Special care has been taken to ensure this concept is in keeping with Anokijig's rustic setting. Interlocking paving bricks are a proven concept and perhaps more cost-effective, but they really wouldn't look right at Anokijig. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As we mentioned before, this rendering is simply a beginning and the money raised at this karting event is only a start. Our hope is that someone might look at this idea and build on it, modify it or enhance it in some way that will allow us to move forward toward our goal. If this particular concept or the idea of a way for us to permanently recognize the supporters who have made Anokijig what it is today interests you, contact <a href="mailto:marykrahn@excel.net">Mary Krahn</a> and ask her how you can get involved.</div><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-55445281679461817062011-04-18T10:21:00.006-05:002011-04-18T12:59:44.843-05:00Your Child Could Make The Catch of a Lifetime This Summer!One of the great benefits of Camp Anokijig being located in Sheboygan County, is our close proximity to Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a tremendous natural resource and one that presents a wonderful opportunity for us to expose our campers to fishing for salmon on the Great Lakes.<br /><br />As you can see from this video, the typical fish caught on one of these outings easily exceeds the size of the biggest fish many folks will catch on their best trip to an inland lake. These campers were all a part of our <a href="http://www.anokijig.com/skills.html#fish%201">Expedition Fishing program</a>, one of several different specialty camping opportunities we offer every summer at Camp Anokijig. If you'd like more information on this program, our Irish Dance Camp, Yoga Camp, or Competitive Swim Camp program, please call us today at 1-800-741-6931 today!<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ygn8JXrOcGE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Camp Anokijighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152364439340599620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-78961669531772886602011-04-10T06:41:00.000-05:002011-04-10T06:41:20.883-05:00Catching Fish at Summer Camp...and lots of them!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>One of Camp Anokijig's most-popular activities is fishing and Little Elkhart Lake is perfect setting for doing just that. Kids can start out small, catching pan fish and work their way up to reeling in large mouth bass the size of their thigh (or so our fish stories usually go). Anokijig campers actually do quite well at not just fishing, but catching and our wonderful staff is there to help them every step of the way.<br />
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Some of our campers are really avid fishermen and prefer an even more involved fishing experience. For those campers, we offer our <a href="http://www.anokijig.com/SKILLS.HTML#fish%201">Fishing Expedition</a> programs. These campers will do night fishing for bass, northern and pan fish, as well as learn how to fly fish. Their fly-fishing skills will be put to the test when we take them to one of our area trout ponds and weather-permitting, we'll cap the week off with a chartered fishing trip on Lake Michigan, to catch the really big ones and those fish really are as big as their thighs!<br />
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It is easy to talk about all the fish your child can catch during a week at Anokijig, but is the fishing really that good? Watch this video and decide for yourself-<br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-4344398506724493842011-03-29T17:03:00.004-05:002011-03-29T17:18:54.768-05:00One Less Camp and Fewer Opportunities for Children & FamiliesWe were very saddened to hear of the <a href="http://www.nwherald.com/mobile/article.xml/articles/2011/02/25/r_z5chz61gswqjary7_458g/index.xml">closing of Camp Algonquin</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>, which was run by the YMCA of McHenry County. Sad because we know how perilously close Anokijig came to meeting a similar fate, when the Racine YMCA decided to sell Anokijig in 2005. Sad because we know Camp Algonquin served an important role in it's community for thousands of children and families for more than 100 years. Sad because we know when camps close, new camps do not open somewhere else to replace them, rather, we are simply left with one less camp.<br /><br />Algonquin's closing will likely signal the end of outdoor experiences for many of it's former campers, while Anokijig may see a new group of displaced Algonquin campers this summer, who are seeking out camping alternatives. That is certainly not the circumstances under which we would like to welcome new campers. We know the special feelings a summer camp can foster in the hearts and minds of those who attend it and we know Algonquin will be missed by all those who were fortunate enough to have camping experiences there.Camp Anokijighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152364439340599620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-45615194711437570042011-03-24T15:34:00.002-05:002011-03-24T16:07:14.656-05:00Don't miss your chance at Anokijig Summer Camp 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWu1AfsNRATq8e-tyYgkJghd0Ljb_ea44UJJGrWXP0izvGGqBQcUWLmYRCl-DyP79-iv0vU6sMhxhL3fk-KfKLOWY_Pn4YlF8waETivF8rPk2_BqNfh7-vgsXntpWvy9-FVK1vbT6Wmw0/s1600/DSC_0706.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 269px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587752188322702290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWu1AfsNRATq8e-tyYgkJghd0Ljb_ea44UJJGrWXP0izvGGqBQcUWLmYRCl-DyP79-iv0vU6sMhxhL3fk-KfKLOWY_Pn4YlF8waETivF8rPk2_BqNfh7-vgsXntpWvy9-FVK1vbT6Wmw0/s400/DSC_0706.jpg" /></a>With winter breathing its last breath, it’s time for spring at Anokijig. This very weekend a host of volunteers will arrive to start bringing Anokijig Summer Camp out of storage!<br /><br />The days for swimming, sailing, fishing, horserides, drama, dance, campfires, archery, beach parties, and all the summer fun are just around the corner.<br /><br />The Anokijig staff is busy making plans and preparations for this to be the best summer ever. All of our great returning programs are getting ready as well as new specialty skills like Yoga, Theatre in the Woods, and Irish Dance, plus a great new day trip to the EAA Air museum. This is going to be one of the most exciting summers ever!<br /><br />Now that the days are longer, temperatures warmer, and summer sports activity schedules are out; our office has registrations pouring in. Since we never want to see a camper miss out on a chance to return to Anokijig, we thought we’d drop you a line just to be sure that if you haven’t already signed up for your 2011 session; <strong>now is the time</strong>. <br /><br />If you are looking to come a particular week, with certain friends, for your favorite “special theme day”, or on one of our great trips, please sign up now. It would be a shame if you missed your favorites because they filled before you were able to register. Don’t miss your chance to get in on the fun.<br /><p>We’ve made it incredibly easy to get yourself a spot. If you still need to reserve your date; choose your method:<br /></p><ul><li>Just hop on the website at <a href="http://www.anokijig.com/forms.html">http://www.anokijig.com/forms.html</a> and sign up on our online registration page. </li><li>Download a printable form for US Mail, scan and email, or fax from <a href="http://www.anokijig.com/forms.html">http://www.anokijig.com/forms.html</a>.</li><li>Or call our office direct at 1-800-741-6931 (920-893-0782) and we’ll gladly have a real live person ready to help you.</li></ul><p><br /> It’s time for another summer of Outrageous Fun, New Friends, Old Friends, and Incredible Experiences.</p><p><br />Unfortunately if you wait too long you may find your chosen week, trip, or program full; so please don’t delay!</p><p>We also know that in today’s economy decisions may be a little tougher to make. Remember that at Anokijig we do have some programs that might help.</p><ul><li>All campers can participate in candy sales (50% of every bar sold goes directly to the campers’ account).<br /></li><li>Our unique internet fundraising sales (magazines, gifts, candies, with 40% of every item sold going directly to the campers’ account).<br /></li><li>For campers 14 years old or older the Stamper program is priced significantly lower in exchange for the campers’ service in the dining/dish room area for one meal per day.</li><li>Partial or Full camperships based on financial need are available.<br /></li></ul><p>For information on any of these programs please feel to contact our office at 1-800-741-6931 (920-893-0782) or <a href="mailto:anokijig@excel.net">anokijig@excel.net</a>.</p><p><br />For information on all of our programs and happenings see <a href="http://www.anokijig.com/">www.anokijig.com</a>.</p><p><br />If you are one of the many that have already secured your session; WELCOME BACK! We can’t wait to see you! Also remember if you recruit a new friend to come to camp you get a discount, recruit 5 new friends and your week is FREE. Or maybe that lets you come for another week of camp and more Outrageous Fun!</p><p><br />Anokijig 2011 is going to be great. Let us be your summer stimulus package. Sign-up now!<br /><br />See you this summer!</p><p><br /><br />Take Care,<br />Darin Holden<br />Program Director<br />Camp Anokijig<br /><a href="http://www.anokijig.com/">www.anokijig.com</a><br />"Anokijig Changes Lives"<br /></p>Darin Holden - Executive Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12566834163360300821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-37077205288877390102011-03-15T10:55:00.002-05:002011-03-15T11:04:58.696-05:00Anokijig's Pellet Gun Program is ready for 2011!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WHsC2vZ6jHQtOqEtaHxWqctjT1Uhsqw4blsYxB5u8H-_CZs1ebBcgqD4amS4KSDwPT7CwbagaBR3iRyynkT5IRJOlMpBggiTY2Ife0C-lFbVQdiCpfrSQc0MVAUc0hQ5wUQm5uz5JCG8/s1600/Riflery.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WHsC2vZ6jHQtOqEtaHxWqctjT1Uhsqw4blsYxB5u8H-_CZs1ebBcgqD4amS4KSDwPT7CwbagaBR3iRyynkT5IRJOlMpBggiTY2Ife0C-lFbVQdiCpfrSQc0MVAUc0hQ5wUQm5uz5JCG8/s320/Riflery.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584336557142905250" border="0" /></a>The Illinois 4H program began a shooting sports program last year and the response has been tremendous. In fact, <a href="http://www.wrmj.com/viewNews.php?storyID=958">they've had to turn some kids away</a>, due to a lack of qualified instructors. We're always disappointed to hear such news, because we know the value of kids trying new activities and learning important safety procedures and skills.<br /><br />Anokijig's pellet gun range is one of our newer skill areas, but it has already become one of our most-popular and we do have plenty of space available. If your child is in Mercer, Henderson, Warren or any other county that does not have enough qualified instructors, please consider Camp Anokijig as an alternative. Your kids will love it!Camp Anokijighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152364439340599620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-183801356792772162011-03-05T08:23:00.005-06:002011-03-05T08:37:20.067-06:00Is Tonight Your Lucky Night?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSbe2BgKSlNfql94LqRvNA86pWuEy2iRsPn2vyzny3GaJ_PUWiSdsEv7jBqH0VR4wvh2BcyKoLs8BpxC-ENgU1_QMLXQRM9Ebm5NhqMUkNZxHl83QaSo9U-phTEPP2NmzP-A-ZJTyU9cs/s1600/RotaryVegas.bmp"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSbe2BgKSlNfql94LqRvNA86pWuEy2iRsPn2vyzny3GaJ_PUWiSdsEv7jBqH0VR4wvh2BcyKoLs8BpxC-ENgU1_QMLXQRM9Ebm5NhqMUkNZxHl83QaSo9U-phTEPP2NmzP-A-ZJTyU9cs/s320/RotaryVegas.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580601750105993842" border="0" /></a><br />The Racine Founders Rotary Club is hosting their Vegas Night fundraiser in Racine tonight! Proceeds from this fantastic event will go to benefit Camp Anokijig and we are extremely grateful to have such wonderful partners in the community as the Racine Founders Rotary Club. This event simply could not happen, were it not for the assistance of our fantastic volunteers, who take time out of their weekend to pitch in and help work the event and we thank you very much for your assistance!<br /><br />You don't need to be Danny Ocean to be a big winner at this event, anyone who participates wins, because they are helping make Camp Anokijig a better place for future generations. Please join us at Racine's Festival Hall tonight from 7PM to 10PM and good luck!Camp Anokijighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152364439340599620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-862883536548189498.post-82656883775102954062011-02-28T17:19:00.003-06:002011-02-28T17:39:29.745-06:00Nature- Just What the Doctor Ordered<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGzjE0rm17xbnzIM0En6ZMMHO4duaopKyphyphenhyphenGNLabuxhOeY8GvrKL-QbtFLqaxPbqvT-2zAXycqSOmbowAcomA3XdgHbZ8iU8jcTBe7HS0lMKGmv4i1OcMlZ34j_Al644ObFtTGpLjImd/s1600/zzzzf.2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGzjE0rm17xbnzIM0En6ZMMHO4duaopKyphyphenhyphenGNLabuxhOeY8GvrKL-QbtFLqaxPbqvT-2zAXycqSOmbowAcomA3XdgHbZ8iU8jcTBe7HS0lMKGmv4i1OcMlZ34j_Al644ObFtTGpLjImd/s320/zzzzf.2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578884434295228722" border="0" /></a><br />Today's USA Today has a very interesting story about a national consortium of federal parks and the National Environmental Education Foundation and a new program they are trying, where people are giving "nature prescriptions." The prescriptions encourage patients to eat more fruits & vegetables, step away from the TV or computer and go outside and breathe fresh air, awaken their senses and lose some weight in the process. That sounds a whole lot like a typical day at Camp <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Anokijig</span>.<br /><br />We often forget it when we spend so much time at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Anokijig</span>, but just the layout of our facility almost necessitates that our campers will walk several miles each day, just going from their section to Western Lodge and around to various program areas. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Anokijig's</span> kitchen staff always offers healthy items and vegetarian options and our natural surroundings promote activity amongst our campers.<br /><br />The story continues to talk about the significant obesity problem our country faces and nature hikes up hills that will "get your heart racing." Nestled in the rolling hills of Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine, we offer plenty of those hills for kids to scamper up and explore, all the while living a healthier lifestyle.<br /><br />We're big fans of programs like these and not just because they very much mirror what we offer at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Anokijig</span>. Programs like these help promote our natural resources to the next generation. Kids can sit in a classroom and learn about rain forests and the importance of protecting our environment, but no amount of classroom learning can ever replicate a hands-on experience in a natural environment. When kids have a better understanding of their natural environment, they have a better appreciation for it. That results in a society that truly values these irreplaceable natural assets.<br /><br />It is a win/win scenario and we hope momentum for this cause continues to grow. We'll keep doing our part! If you'd like to read the entire USA Today story, click on <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/environment/2011-02-28-nature28_ST_N.htm">this link.</a>Camp Anokijighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12152364439340599620noreply@blogger.com0