| ID |
Date |
First, Last Name |
Years |
What |
Comments |
| 84 |
2008-03-26 19:49:54 |
Chris Calvin |
1959-1963 camper |
Sailing, canoing, riflery, crafts. Movie "High Noon" in the quonset hut. Rebuilding a snipe. 4 jibs and 2 mains. |
Remember a game called "girl scout rugby"? Sailing camping trip. Jordan river canoe trip. Candy day. |
| 83 |
2008-03-23 07:18:55 |
Martin JS Martin JS |
Nice site |
Nice site |
Nice site |
| 82 |
2008-02-27 12:11:28 |
Sally Miller (nee Ringsred) |
My brother, Don Ringsred attended camp in 56-57 (maybe 55, too)
but got sent ho |
Our camps had mixed events at times I thought were fun.
I remember the Camp Tawamana open stake truck with all camper |
Great memories of a wonderful experience and absolutely
beautiful area. |
| 81 |
2008-01-16 15:29:01 |
John Deane |
1955-1970 |
Camper, CIT & Counselor; and most everything! |
Like many, a monumental part of my life. My family and I maintain the connection with a summer home at the Belvedere Club (along with 5+ other CC alums) and a boat on Lake Charlevoix (Spring Chickens) |
| 80 |
2008-01-01 06:41:58 |
Marty Burke |
53, 57, 58 (maybe more) |
camper, CIT, counselor and sailing instructor. |
So many great memories. |
| 79 |
2007-12-30 16:27:48 |
Jane Aron |
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| 78 |
2007-10-27 21:40:25 |
Diesel Bill |
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| 77 |
2007-10-26 13:53:28 |
Don Dannecker |
1949-51 |
Counselor/Dir.-Activities |
Recently learned from a friend about the Camp website. It is so well done. Our thanks! Fond memories indeed. Our son, John, was there as a camper in the 60s. Perhaps many will recall the successful Reunion in l983 in Charlevoix for Camp alumni and families, honoring Ken and Ruby. After a business career in Personnel Mgmt. and Education, lived in Charlevoix, then we retired to FL; vacation in MI often. |
| 76 |
2007-10-02 11:43:11 |
Bill Freyfogle |
1966 Cabin 17 8 Weeks |
I learned to shoot rifles at CC. Every day for 8 weeks. Went from Pro-Marksman all the way to Bar 9. I am still a comp |
Wife and I now live in the Seattle area. I have very fond memories of CC!!! |
| 75 |
2007-07-30 08:37:43 |
Fitz Simmons |
I was a Green from 1967-1970. |
Growing up, learning life lessons, Fern groupie aspiring to be "Chief Range God" when I grew up. Mentally preparing fo |
Saw the Moon Landing at Camp. I am still hooked on A&W Root Beer and order Murdicks fudge to go back to the best times in my life. What is the current "Fernmobile"? |
| 74 |
2007-07-27 17:43:28 |
Jock Craig |
1940 and 1941. I turned 10 years old the summer of 1940. |
Camping, sailing, marksmanship |
I remember particularly the excursion to Mackinac Island, probably in 1941. |
| 73 |
2007-07-27 13:12:49 |
Mike Grass |
1957 - 1963 |
Camper for 8 summers; CIT for one summer |
I often tell people that I would not be the person I am today had it not been for my camp experience. A by-gone era I miss to this day. Cherish the memories. |
| 72 |
2007-07-25 05:20:52 |
Mark Stroyeck |
1969 |
Just turned 11. |
Great place. Learned to shoot a rifle. I remember all of us being herded into the mess hall to watch the first moon landing. I wish I could find my "C".... |
| 71 |
2007-07-22 15:57:46 |
Doug Laing |
60,61,62,63,64 camper
65,66,67 CIT to counselor
Sailing and Waterfront staff |
Cabin 8 commando soccer champs 1960. Wanted to play tetherball like Chris Nyland and mugwump wrestle like Tom Kennedy. S |
Thanks for the Web site!! Lifetime memories and friendships with so many great people. Camp Charlevoix was filled with tradition and comraderie, a great place to grow up. I, too, had the time of my life! Am in possession of the 1964 mugwump. Sail in the San Juan Islands, WA today. |
| 70 |
2007-07-14 17:11:12 |
John Marzetti |
- |
- |
If your going to use my picture, get the spelling right is not jawn. Its johnny
Thank you |
| 69 |
2007-06-12 04:21:34 |
john hackett |
1966 |
- |
does anyone know if chef joe shaw is still alive. best mashed potatos ive ever had!! |
| 68 |
2007-06-12 04:13:10 |
john hackett |
1966 |
having a ball |
great web site!! |
| 67 |
2007-02-09 14:03:32 |
Bill Hardie |
correction-1948 to 1950, 1953 |
camper 1948 to 1950, CIT 1953 |
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| 66 |
2007-02-07 15:39:47 |
Bill Hardie |
1948-51 |
I was a camper for the first three years and a CIT my last year |
Remembering old friends - box hockey - trips to Mackinac Island, Beaver Island - sea chanties in Charlevoix - lamprey eels - canoe and horseback trips - sneaking a leak in Sneakaleak Creek |
| 65 |
2007-02-04 17:09:56 |
John DuPree |
58,59,60 |
camper in Junior and Prep Sections. Always a Grey. Great memories of counselors singing, Murdicks Fudge, Venetian Night, |
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| 64 |
2006-12-28 09:02:24 |
Scott Rose JD |
1969,1970 |
At a very young age I learned discipline. That discipline has been my foundation my entire life. |
I remember riding horse that towered over me. Can we get old camp cabin pictures? |
| 63 |
2006-09-30 18:20:52 |
mike pliskin |
counsellor and Camper 1957-1970 |
Thank You for letting me learn to ride, play dports, water ski, and to complete the mile swim. I may have 2 hip replace |
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| 62 |
2006-09-25 23:27:13 |
Tey Marzetti |
2 |
horse back riding, archery, rifle, cathing snakes, having the best times of my life |
Best camp in the country |
| 61 |
2006-08-22 14:13:41 |
Edward Holmwood |
1968, 69 |
Horseback riding, Rifle range, Running the wugwamp. |
Who can forget the mile long swim! Two of the best summers of my life. Thanks to all who made it gret. |
| 60 |
2006-06-02 10:56:12 |
Roger Faust |
3 Years, Mid late 40s |
Camper |
Remembering letters for dinner |
| 59 |
2006-05-31 14:34:11 |
Scott Striglos |
1969-70-71 |
Camper |
Was asked once by Ken Smith, "Son, how many of those shirts do you own". My answear "Only one, Sir". Candy Day, Hair Cut Day, Not being old enough to go to the girls camp for the dance. |
| 58 |
2006-05-15 07:58:09 |
Paul (Clark) Thomas |
1956 and 1957, canoeing, wood working, archery, and swim team; originally from M |
Computer P/A and Manager 35 years; Miami U, Oxford OH grad; Lake Erie sport fisherman; qigong teacher; YMCA leaders club |
WLAC Nashville every night (Peck); blue flames (Baird); mugwump red and yellow tennis can stopper (Ringsred); tree swing artist (Schroeder); Tahquamenon River canoe trip; greens and grays...greens won in 57. |
| 57 |
2006-04-09 09:31:00 |
Jean Brewer |
I am Lewis and Pearle Reimann"s daughter |
I had to go to girls camps starting at six because mother was busy helping Daddy run the camp |
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| 56 |
2006-04-06 19:57:53 |
Annie Dowling |
1920s |
na |
Lewis Reimann, founder of Camp Charlevoix, also founded the University of Michigan Fresh Air Camp for Boys back in 1921. I have some early photographs of him from the archives at the Bentley Historical Library as part of the research on my masters thesis. He was a handsome young man and he seems to aged well in the photographs provided on your website. Please let me know if you would like copies of the photos of him at the UM Fresh Air Camp. |
| 55 |
2006-01-29 14:11:44 |
Jean Brewer |
1930s and 1940s |
I was the daughter of Chief Reimann and his wife Pearle. I lived at camp with my parents in the summer and in the early |
In my teens I was a counselor at Kamp Kairphree, a girls camp down the road from Camp Charlevoix. My son, Tom Steding attended Charlevoix in the early 1950s. |
| 54 |
2006-01-23 13:54:04 |
Charles Kearney |
1947-53 |
Camper,Cowboy with Jack Hawley,and Jake Whitecrow |
Great to find this website, I have quite a bit of memorbilia
from camp |
| 52 |
2006-01-10 13:35:19 |
John Cicala |
1966 |
Kitchen Crew |
A very memorable summer. We worked hard, met many great people and had a lot of fun. It was my first time living away from home. Four of us (Dennis Sekutowski, Bob Crampton, Al Barent and myself) had just graduated from East Detroit High School and were heading off to college in the fall. |
| 51 |
2006-01-08 14:58:13 |
Dr. Robert Price |
Summer,1956 |
Kitchen Crew |
The photo under "More Kitchen Crew Photos", I submitted and it was taken in 1956. |
| 50 |
2005-12-28 20:15:20 |
Fred Barton, Sr. |
1958 |
I was on the Kitchen Staff. I remember listening to Splish Splash by Bobby Darin all summer long and the Kitchen Crew be |
The summer of 1958 was really great. |
| 49 |
2005-12-25 12:49:13 |
Scot Mason |
1971 |
First time away from Home... |
Many fine memories, I have pictures of Cabin 3 campers and counselors. |
| 20 |
2005-12-08 03:26:16 |
Ken Hamlin |
2 Year
1955 Cabin 14
1956 Cabin 16 |
My folks sent me all the way from Iowa. They drove me to Chicago and then we took the train from Chicago. Ruby rode on |
The basic skills I learned at Camp helped me all through life especially in raising my own family. I am glad a Web site such as this now exists. |
| 19 |
2005-11-22 11:10:05 |
Tom Steding |
1954 |
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Lewis Reimann, the founder, was my maternal grandfather. Would love to be in contact with others who knew him. His daughter, my mother, is still alive and living in Birmingham, MI at jeanbrewer@webtv.net. |
| 18 |
2005-11-10 11:53:48 |
pete nathan |
1954,5,6 |
mugwamp - riding |
Great memories - hope it is still as good! |
| 17 |
2005-10-26 10:45:37 |
MARK WHITEHEAD |
1968-1969-1970-1971 |
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CAMP CHARLEVOIX WAS THE BEST, WILL NEVER FORGET IT AS LONG AS I LIVE, TO BAD THERE IS NOT A PLACE EVEN CLOSE TO CAMP CHARLEVOIX TO SEND MY CHILDREN LONG LIVE THE MEMORIES |
| 16 |
2005-10-24 17:44:43 |
Dave Smith |
1956-60 |
I was a camper in Cabin 16 (1956) 17 (1957) 20 (1958) and 21 (1959) and a CIT in 1960. Most importantly, I was a GREY a |
I live in Grand Rapids, MI but have a cottage in Bay View near Petoskey, so I get over to Lake Charlevoix occasionally and have been to the residential development that was our Camp. I know the spirits we left there talk to those people. I hope they know "where the tall pines grow". Dave Smith |
| 15 |
2005-09-18 14:34:56 |
Jerry Flora |
1962,63,64 |
Counselor. In 1964 Senior Counselor in Cabin 21. |
Great time of my life. Unbelievable memories.
Ken, Ruby, and Bill were so great to work for and such great
role models for life. Would love to hear from people who
were there when I was. Spotty Adams, Bob Loman, Richard
Rebel Thompson, and others. Problem with getting old. |
| 14 |
2005-07-30 11:23:30 |
JOE CRAIG MD |
36 CAMPER WORKED IN DINNIG ROOM 37 CAMPER..ASSIST COUNCILOR JR SECTION..38 SAME. |
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I CAME FOR A SMALL FARMING TOWN IN OHIO. AT
CHAREVOIX I WORKED AND SPENT THE SUMMERS WITH FINE,
EDUCATED YOUNG MEN WHICH HAS HAD A GREAT INFLUENCE ON MY
LIFE..I WELL REMENBER CHIEF REIMEN..THE TWO HART
BROTHERS...KEN SMITH AND MANY OTHERS....A WONDERFUL
EXPERIENCE |
| 13 |
2005-07-30 09:39:36 |
Gard (Jim) Garvie |
1970 & 1971 |
counselor; worked with boys in water skiing & athletics |
camp charlevoix was the basis and foundation of
my success as a father, head HS football & basketball coach
& assistant at Univ. of Oklahoma football with Barry
Switzer... I treasure those 2 years often |
| 12 |
2005-07-26 17:20:55 |
Winchell Craig |
1940, 1941 |
Going to summer camp |
My nickname was "Jock."
My cousin from Washington, CH, Ohio, was a councillor there
those years. He had been there several years earlier, as
well. |
| 11 |
2005-07-12 16:51:07 |
Lee Fernstrum |
Camper 60, 61 Staff 1965 |
Recently divorced. Work at |
Camp Charlevoi Was Life!!! Its a shame that the
traditions could not continue on. I would love to hear from
any of the staff or campers that shared the Charlevoix
experience during my years there. Fern |
| 10 |
2005-06-06 16:16:58 |
Richard (Rebel) Thompson |
1959-1964 |
Archery and CIT |
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| 9 |
2005-03-30 15:28:50 |
Dennis OBrien |
1971 |
Camper = Cabin XIII |
I have many fond memories of the camp for my one
year their before it closed. It was a beautiful place. I
believe I have some pictures that when I find them I will
scan and send in. I wonder what the place looks like now. |
| 8 |
2005-03-10 17:08:47 |
larry bielat |
1953 54 |
The first year I worked in the kitchen with my buddies from Centerline..the second year I was an assistant councelor |
I loved my 2 years at camp Charlevoix |
| 7 |
2005-03-09 18:32:38 |
John Skirchak |
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| 6 |
2004-12-15 16:51:08 |
Allen HUNTING |
1936-1943 |
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I have some pictures, a Paddle signed by the counselors,which I will send in the summer, |
| 5 |
2004-11-27 15:37:29 |
John Cooper |
1965 - 1968 |
A little of everything. Loved archery and especially |
I still live in Michigan and will never forget the great days at Charlevoix! Ken Smith and his family carved out a piece of Heaven on Earth! Will always remember Rick Osborn smoking in the riflery shed! Yikes! |
| 4 |
2004-11-23 20:11:19 |
Roger Keeney |
1947,1948,1949,1950, and 1951 |
camper |
Happen to put on a grey shirt and green sweater. Recalled these as Camp Charlevoix. Got the idea to "Google up" same. This site is bringing back memories. |
| 3 |
2004-11-16 02:06:10 |
Jeffrey Gill |
1964, 1965 |
Junior Camper |
Just have fond memories of the two summers I
spent at the camp. I do have some group photos of the range and the cabin from both years that I will send on. I left Michigan in Winter of 1965. Camp Charlevoix is one of the
things I miss most. |
| 2 |
2004-09-27 18:26:05 |
george steinhardt |
1956-1965 |
Gosh , I did everything but |
What a great site. I sadly missed the last
reunion and do feel a void when I think of all my camp friends now lost from contact. Hopefully, I can reconnect. |
| 37 |
2004-09-14 16:57:11 |
Russell Washburn |
1954-1963 |
Camper, CIT and Assistant Counselor |
Great !!!! |
| 22 |
2004-08-27 18:03:18 |
Willard Kerr |
1938,39,40,41 |
Mostly sailing. Had my own snipe for the last 3 years |
One of the greatest eaxperiences of my life. Will never be forgotten. |
| 21 |
2004-08-27 18:00:34 |
Willard Kerr |
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| 23 |
2004-08-22 18:07:33 |
John Fraim |
1958-63 |
Was a Grey and ran the mugwump (successfully!)a number of times. A camper, CIT and a counselor. |
What happened to the Pony Tail? Many more comments that would take a book...one should be written. |
| 24 |
2004-06-17 18:12:20 |
Terry Ward |
1961 and 1963 |
1961 was a counselor for Cabin 4 and was Assistant in Trips Dept. In 1963 was counselor for Cabin 10 and Head of Trips D |
My two summers at Charlevoix were very memorable. Lots of activities and friendships. Camp was structured, yet warmly managed by Ken, Ruby, Bill and others. |
| 25 |
2004-06-03 13:57:02 |
Peter Calvin |
1962-1966 |
riflery, archery, swimming, canoeing, (Ausable Trips) Sailing. |
What about Barney the Maintenance Guy? |
| 26 |
2004-05-25 14:01:59 |
Ernie Kelly |
1959-1965 |
Canoeing, Archery and Tennis were my favorites |
My best friend at Camp, John Amberg, is still one of my best friends today. He lives in the Los Angeles area. Went to college with George Steinhardt and John Deane, two Camp Charlevoix stawarts that everyone there then will probably remember. |
| 27 |
2004-05-23 14:05:15 |
Bob Sweet |
1966 |
Canoe trips, horse trips, rodeo are my fondest memories. |
Our cabin won the cleanest cabin award. Our counselor, Ramsey Coates, took us into Charlevoix to see "The Russians are coming, the Russians are coming and to eat ice cream. |
| 28 |
2004-03-31 14:07:22 |
Jan Nyland |
1956-58 as a camper, 1959 as a CIT |
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| 30 |
2004-03-23 14:15:37 |
Ann McGranahan |
1954 |
Camp Nurse |
I was pregnant with the first of 8 children. We have never forgotten our time at camp. During the last week they gave us a baby shower and sent us off for a vacation day with lots of food. |
| 29 |
2004-03-23 14:12:13 |
Tom McGranahan |
1954 |
After one year of med school I was the camp doctor by virtue of being married to the camp nurse. There were counselors w |
I learned to anesthetise a horse by biting on its ear while it was being sutured. I never used that method again in 36 years of anesthesiology. |
| 31 |
2004-03-19 14:18:01 |
Hank Holste |
1956,57,58,59, 1961 |
Camper from 56-59, CIT in 1961 |
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| 32 |
2004-03-18 14:21:26 |
Chris Nyland |
1957-1962 |
Ended up as a CIT |
Still love Charlevoix!! |
| 35 |
2004-03-15 16:49:17 |
John H. Logie |
1945-46-47-50 and 51 as camper |
1957 and 1960 as Counselor and head of Sailing |
Hope that many sign in to create a roster |
| 34 |
2004-03-15 16:46:35 |
James W. Logie, Jr. |
1945-46-47-48-50 |
camper |
Best 5 summers I ever had |
| 36 |
2004-03-14 16:52:20 |
William (Bill) Fors |
1948-50 as camper, 1953 as CIT, 54-61 as Counselor and Section Head. |
Having the time of my life |
Would like to hear from anyone |
| 38 |
2004-03-07 17:39:05 |
Julie Thistlethwaite |
Spent 21 summers at camp |
Daughter of Ken and Ruby |
Exciting to have a web site |
| 39 |
2004-02-25 17:41:54 |
Ruth Townsend |
14 summers at camp |
I helped Ruby with errands |
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| 40 |
2004-02-23 17:44:22 |
Linda Adams (Townsend) |
1962 until it closed |
My father is Bill Townsend |
I have great memories of Camp Charlevoix |
| 41 |
2004-02-18 17:46:43 |
Jim (Spotty) Adams |
1961-1962-1963 |
Counselor in Senior cabins |
Nick name is Spotty |
| 33 |
2004-02-18 14:24:51 |
Greg Nyland |
1956 - 1964 |
Camper from 1956 through 1963, CIT in 1964 |
FABULOUS Site THANKS !! |
| 42 |
2004-02-16 17:50:31 |
Dan Ross |
1950,52,3,54,59,60,62,66,67,68 and 69 |
Camper, Counselor and Head Counselor |
My wife Alice was with me during the last four years |
| 43 |
2004-02-15 17:56:25 |
Cathy Townsend-Witte |
1965-1971 |
I was the daughter of the Camp Director |
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| 45 |
2004-02-10 18:03:41 |
Gary Murfin |
1953-1962 |
I was a camper, CIT and a counselor |
I hope that everyone has as much fun re-living past memories as I have had putting together this web site. My thanks to all those who have contributed or will contribute in the future. This is nostalgia at its best. |
| 44 |
2004-02-10 17:58:12 |
Bill Townsend |
1956-1971 |
I was Director of Activities at the camp |
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