Camp Canadensis
| Camp Canadensis | |
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| At A Glance | |
| Established | 1941 |
| Location | Canadensis, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Organization type | Overnight Camp |
| Official Website | Camp Canadensis[1] |
Camp Canadensis is seven week, co-ed, overnight camp located in the Pocono Mountains region of Monroe County, Pennsylvania USA. Camp Canadensis is made up of campers primarily from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; however, there are campers coming from other nearby states, and recently as far as Spain. Facilities include a 75 acre private lake, indoor and outdoor hockey rinks, a 2500 square foot gymnastics room, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, three heated pools, a 9000 square foot art center, a high ropes adventure course, a low ropes team building circuit, a 40-foot high rock wall, horse stables, a golf range, an all weather outdoor amphitheater, and 16 tennis courts, 12 of which are lit for night use.
At Canadensis, their goal is "to create an environment that is emotionally, physically and socially safe for campers and their parents in a first-rate facility"[1].
Canadensis is an American Camp Association accredited camp.
History
Camp Canadensis was founded by William "Uncle Bill" Saltzman in 1941. He owned and operated the camp until his death in 1997; in his later years, his son Stevan co-operated the camp. After Bill's death, Stevan operated the camp until his death in 2000. Since then, Stevan's sister Terri Saltzman has owned and operated the camp [2].
Activities
| Outdoor Adventure | Water Sports | Athletics | Fine Arts |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Ropes Course | Swimming | Basketball | Art Shack |
| Low Ropes Course | Waterskiing | Baseball/Softball | Woodworking |
| 40 Foot Rock Wall | Knee/Wakeboarding | Soccer | Ceramics |
| COALS Outdoor Program | Waterslide/Climbing Tower | Floor/Roller Hockey | Photography |
| Mountain Biking | Sailing | Tennis | Glass Fusion |
| Honda Motor Bikes | Windsurfing | Gymnastics | Sewing/Fashion Design |
| Go Carts | Canoeing/Kayaking | Lacrosse | Rocketry |
| Archery | Lake Boats | Golf | Musical Theatre |
| Horseback Riding | Water Trampoline | Volleyball | Dance |
| Wrestling | Rock Band | ||
| Flag Football | Cooking | ||
| Weight Room /Aerobics | Radio | ||
| Ga-ga | |||
| Frolf |
In Recent Years
In 2000 Canadensis built a 9,000 square-foot art center; The Sylvia Saltzman Art Center is divided into six different rooms for a variety of art programs: (1) The Art Shack (general crafts, drawing, painting, jewelry-making, tie-dying, etc.) (2) Woodworking (3) Ceramics (4) Photography (black & white, and digital) (5) Glass Fusion (6) Fashion Design." [3].
In 2008 Canadensis made the addition of an outdoor amphitheater. Built in 2008 Aunt T's Amphitheater overlooks Lake Lenape and serves as a venue for the camp's morning lineup, and a variety of evening programming.
Other recent additions to Camp Canadensis include an indoor, all weather, basketball court, and newly renovated horse stables.
Out Of Camp Trips
Canadensis Senior Campers embark on 4 different multiple day, out of camp trips to various locations. Traditionally, the trips visit the same destinations each year. Canadensis Lower Seniors spend 2 days and 3 nights in Lake Placid, New York each summer. Campers visit the Olympic Training Center, and take part in a variety of Olympic Attractions. Canadensis Upper Seniors spend 2 days and 3 nights sightseeing in Boston. Although the exact details change every year, common attractions include a Boston Duck Tour, lunch at Fire and Ice, Quincy Market, and a tour of Harvard University. Super Seniors spend 4 days in Niagara, and take part in traditional tourist attractions, such as Maid of the Mist. In 2010, the Niagara Falls trip will also include a Cleveland, OH component, so campers can experience the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Canadensis CITs (Counselors-In-Training) spend 5 days at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. In 2009 Canadensis introduced an optional College Tour Trip for their oldest campers, visiting Penn State, Franklin and Marshall, and Lehigh University. In 2010 the trip will feature a series of New York schools. [4]
Traditions
Color War has been a tradition at Camp Canadensis since its opening in 1941. Color War is a series of five days in which the entire camp is divided into two teams, competing against one another in all athletic and artistic aspects of camp. The two teams are led by CIT Captains, CIT Lieutenants, Counselor Captains, and CIT leaders. The role of CIT Captain, CIT Lieutenant, and Counselor Captain, are honors bestowed upon a staff member or (Counselor-in-Training) who has gone above and beyond their basic responsibilities throughout the summer, and demonstrate superior leadership qualities.
Color War used to be a single competition, until 1966 when it was split into a separate Athletic Competition and Sing Competition. According to the plaques hanging in the main office, Color War was scored as a single event with a single winner until 1965. During the years of 1966-2006 Color War had separate winners for the Athletic Competition and Sing Competition. Starting in 2007, Color War was once again scored as a single event with a single winner. [5]
Past Color War teams:
| Year | Blue | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Blues | Golds |
| 1947 | Blue Magic | Gold Rush |
| 1952 | University of Blue | University of Gold |
| 1954 | Three Rings in Blue | Des T ah Wahade y |
| 1956 | Bonnie Blue | Gold Guardians of the Universe |
| 1962 | World Peace through Blue | Golden Evolution |
| 1963 | Blue Collegians | Gold Collegians |
| 1964 | SHANGAWA | Golden Wing |
| 1966 | Hanganah Blue | Golden Men of Mecca |
| 1968 | Blue Gypsies | Gold Incas |
| 1969 | Blue Supermen | Freed Men of Gold |
| 1970 | Blue Cavemen | Westward Gold |
| 1971 | Bold Blue Sailors | Gold Magicians |
| 1972 | Blue Warriors of the Pacific | Golden Knights of the Round Table |
| 1973 | Blue Birth of Jazz | Golden Age of Aquarius |
| 1974 | Witches of Brew Blue | Golden Entertainers |
| 1975 | Blue Sparkling Millennials | Gold Disney Review |
| 1977 | Big Blue Tops | Gold god of Olympus |
| 1978 | Blue Haze Over the Horizon | Golden Aztecs |
| 1979 | Blue Nile | Gold Ship |
| 1981 | Blue Wizards of the Mystic Mountain | Golden South |
| 1982 | Blue Pirates of the Caribbean | Lords of the Golden Jungle |
| 1983 | Bold Blue Superheroes of the Royal Hall of Justice | Chiefs of the Golden Plains |
| 1984 | Blue Midshipment of the Glorious Sea | Golden Years of Motown |
| 1985 | Blue Enforcers of the Law | Golden Gangsters of the 30's |
| 1986 | Liberty Blue | Golden Oldies |
| 1987 | Masquerade of the Blue Brigade | Gold Defenders of the Orient |
| 1988 | Blue Invaders of the Galaxy | Gold Pharoahs of Egypt |
| 1989 | Blue Hawaii | Gold Explorers of the Seven Seas |
| 1990 | Blue Jetsons | Gold Flintstones |
| 1991 | Blue Ninjas | Gold Gladiators |
| 1992 | Blue Batmen | Gold Gangsters of Gotham |
| 1993 | Blue Space Pirates | Gold Guardians of the Galaxy |
| 1994 | Steel Blue Bikers | Gold Surfer Dudes |
| 1995 | Blue Circus | Gold Rodeo |
| 1996 | Blue Broadway | Hollywood Gold |
| 1997 | Prehistoric Blue | Future Gold |
| 1998 | Cool Blue Jazz | Hot Gold Disco |
| 1999 | Deep Blue Sea | Gold Safari |
| 2000 | Blue Hawaii | Alaska Gold |
| 2001 | Blue Knights | Gold Gladiators |
| 2002 | Scooby Doo Blue | Men in Gold |
| 2003 | Blue Preppies | Gold Hippies |
| 2004 | Blue Monopoly | Candyland Gold |
| 2005 | Super Mario Blue | Pac Man Gold |
| 2006 | Blue Greased Lightnin' | Gold Oz |
| 2007 | Haunted Blue | Mystical Gold |
| 2008 | Blue Blizzard | Tropical Gold |
| 2009 | Big Apple Blue | Vegas Gold |
Recreation Unlimited
Before and after the 7 Week Camp Program, Camp Canadensis rents its facility to a variety of outside groups. Recent groups include The Philadelphia Folksong Society[7], The Girl Scouts of the USA, and Running Works[2], as well as multiple Marching Bands from bordering states.
References
- ^ http://canadensis.com/pros_fam_about.php
- ^ http://canadensis.com/pros_fam_meettd.php
- ^ http://canadensis.com/pros_fam_facilities.php
- ^ http://canadensis.com/pros_fam_datesfees.php
- ^ http://www.canadensis.com/alumni/alumni_facts.php
- ^ http://canadensis.com/colorwar/index.php
- ^ http://www.pfs.org/SPR.php
External links
- Camp Canadensis Official Website [3]