Alumni
Camp Jewell YMCA Alumni Association
The mission and focus of the Camp Jewell Alumni Association is to maintain relationships among the previous generations of campers and staff.
Who is considered a member of the Alumni Association? If you attended camp as a camper or staff member and are seventeen years of age or older, then you are already a member! Register here!
To enjoy the full benefits of membership, please take the time to register by providing some basic information about yourself and history at camp, by clicking here. There is no fee associated with being an active member. Benefits of membership include:
The alumni association develops and hosts several special events at camp each year. Events focus on maintaining camp traditions, keeping alumni connected and providing opportunities for alumni and their families to enjoy all that camp has to offer.
Corn Roast & Event Schedule
The most traditional alumni event, dating back to the summer of 1944, is the Lewis Fox Annual Corn Roast held every August. Corn Roast is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the people and the place that influenced your life in so many positive ways. Corn Roast is an afternoon event, that includes family activities, generational gatherings and of course, delicious corn roasted over the fire! There is no fee for the event. Corn Roast is being held on Saturday, August 14, 2010, from 1-9pm.
1:00pm Alumni Hall Open (registration, pictures and memorabilia from our past)
Activity Areas Open (Archery, Arts & Crafts, Boating, Candle Making, Mt. Wood)
3:00pm Camp Tours/Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides (until 5pm)
3:30pm Capture the Flag
5:00pm Corn Grilling Social (in front of Dining Hall)
5:45pm Thunderdome
6:10pm Dinner in the Dining Hall
7:00pm Corn Roast Begins at the Council Ring
9:00pm Corn Roast Ends (thanks for coming!)
Please make sure to:
• Register at ALUMNI HALL from 1-5pm and in front of the dining hall after 5pm.
• Sign up to sing or perform a skit at the campfire.
• Wear your guest badge where it can be easily seen.
• Talk to campers who are in groups during their free times.
• Enjoy touring the camp
We will have village cheers, camp songs, stories and alumni comments throughout the evening. The close of Corn Roast is a special quiet sing time – please respect the tone of the evening. All guests must depart by 10:00pm.
Distinguished Alumni Service Award
During the Corn Roast event, an alumni member(s) is recognized for their distinguished service and commitment to Camp Jewell . To nominate an alumni member for this award, please contact Jami Silver at jamisilver@hotmail.com.
Join us as we honor Allen Beavers as this year's Distinguished Alumni Service Award Recipient!
Alumni Winterfest
Often, many alumni are surprised to hear that Camp Jewell is a year-round operation that serves over 20,000 guests annually. The winter season is one of our busiest times of year! To accommodate our winter programs, camp offers several fun activities for families and friends to enjoy together.
As an Alumni Association Member, you and your family are invited to an exclusive day at camp that features snow tubing, snow shoeing, ice skating, cross country skiing and several indoor activities such as archery, bb’s and arts crafts. This year’s Winterfest is being held on Sunday, February 28 , 2010, from 11am to 4pm . Lunch and hot chocolate is included! There is no fee for this event and pre-registration is not necessary.
Alumni Association Management
The Camp Jewell Alumni Association is managed by a dedicated volunteer board of directors comprised of members that span several generations of Camp Jewell campers and staff. The board meets regularly to discuss and create opportunities for alumni outreach, involvement and program participation.
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Jami Silver, Co-Chairperson
Mo Barton, Co-Chairperson
Mike Cahill, Secretary
Allen Beavers, Historian
Art Ellis
Jay Aronson
Elida Terry
Makenzie Hurtado
Karen Kristo
Rusty Everett
Paul Berkel
Tony Thornton
Ray Zetye, Camp Director
Katie Jilek, Outdoor Center Director
Eric Tucker, Executive Director
If you are interested in involvement in the association, please contact Jami Silver at jamisilver@hotmail.com or Mo Barton at beckyandmo@hotmail.com. We are always searching for dedicated individuals with a passion for camp to join our team.
NEWSLETTER & PICTURE QUIZ!
Who were the four women in the picture? From left to right: Brooke Rimm-Hewit, Dorris Josovitz, Katie Dickens, Jami Silver (taken in 1998)
Click here to download the latest Triangle Lake Tribune alumni newsletter.
The mission and focus of the Camp Jewell Alumni Association is to maintain relationships among the previous generations of campers and staff.
Who is considered a member of the Alumni Association? If you attended camp as a camper or staff member and are seventeen years of age or older, then you are already a member! Register here!
To enjoy the full benefits of membership, please take the time to register by providing some basic information about yourself and history at camp, by clicking here. There is no fee associated with being an active member. Benefits of membership include:
- A copy of the most recent alumni newsletter
- Attendance at special alumni events
- Contact information for long lost camp friends
- Picture galleries and videos
- Alumni specific blogs
- Message boards
The alumni association develops and hosts several special events at camp each year. Events focus on maintaining camp traditions, keeping alumni connected and providing opportunities for alumni and their families to enjoy all that camp has to offer.
Corn Roast & Event Schedule
The most traditional alumni event, dating back to the summer of 1944, is the Lewis Fox Annual Corn Roast held every August. Corn Roast is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the people and the place that influenced your life in so many positive ways. Corn Roast is an afternoon event, that includes family activities, generational gatherings and of course, delicious corn roasted over the fire! There is no fee for the event. Corn Roast is being held on Saturday, August 14, 2010, from 1-9pm.
1:00pm Alumni Hall Open (registration, pictures and memorabilia from our past)
Activity Areas Open (Archery, Arts & Crafts, Boating, Candle Making, Mt. Wood)
3:00pm Camp Tours/Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides (until 5pm)
3:30pm Capture the Flag
5:00pm Corn Grilling Social (in front of Dining Hall)
5:45pm Thunderdome
6:10pm Dinner in the Dining Hall
7:00pm Corn Roast Begins at the Council Ring
9:00pm Corn Roast Ends (thanks for coming!)
Please make sure to:
• Register at ALUMNI HALL from 1-5pm and in front of the dining hall after 5pm.
• Sign up to sing or perform a skit at the campfire.
• Wear your guest badge where it can be easily seen.
• Talk to campers who are in groups during their free times.
• Enjoy touring the camp
We will have village cheers, camp songs, stories and alumni comments throughout the evening. The close of Corn Roast is a special quiet sing time – please respect the tone of the evening. All guests must depart by 10:00pm.
Distinguished Alumni Service Award
During the Corn Roast event, an alumni member(s) is recognized for their distinguished service and commitment to Camp Jewell . To nominate an alumni member for this award, please contact Jami Silver at jamisilver@hotmail.com.
Join us as we honor Allen Beavers as this year's Distinguished Alumni Service Award Recipient!
Alumni Winterfest
Often, many alumni are surprised to hear that Camp Jewell is a year-round operation that serves over 20,000 guests annually. The winter season is one of our busiest times of year! To accommodate our winter programs, camp offers several fun activities for families and friends to enjoy together.
As an Alumni Association Member, you and your family are invited to an exclusive day at camp that features snow tubing, snow shoeing, ice skating, cross country skiing and several indoor activities such as archery, bb’s and arts crafts. This year’s Winterfest is being held on Sunday, February 28 , 2010, from 11am to 4pm . Lunch and hot chocolate is included! There is no fee for this event and pre-registration is not necessary.
Alumni Association Management
The Camp Jewell Alumni Association is managed by a dedicated volunteer board of directors comprised of members that span several generations of Camp Jewell campers and staff. The board meets regularly to discuss and create opportunities for alumni outreach, involvement and program participation.
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Jami Silver, Co-Chairperson
Mo Barton, Co-Chairperson
Mike Cahill, Secretary
Allen Beavers, Historian
Art Ellis
Jay Aronson
Elida Terry
Makenzie Hurtado
Karen Kristo
Rusty Everett
Paul Berkel
Tony Thornton
Ray Zetye, Camp Director
Katie Jilek, Outdoor Center Director
Eric Tucker, Executive Director
If you are interested in involvement in the association, please contact Jami Silver at jamisilver@hotmail.com or Mo Barton at beckyandmo@hotmail.com. We are always searching for dedicated individuals with a passion for camp to join our team.
NEWSLETTER & PICTURE QUIZ!
Who were the four women in the picture? From left to right: Brooke Rimm-Hewit, Dorris Josovitz, Katie Dickens, Jami Silver (taken in 1998)
Click here to download the latest Triangle Lake Tribune alumni newsletter.
