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November 7, 2024

Announcing Camp Wyandot History Book 2

We are happy to say that the second history book in our history of Camp Wyandot series, “Camp Wyandot, The Second Quarter Century, 1953 – 1978” is ready, and some copies were sold this past weekend at our Annual Luncheon! To purchase copies of the book(s), please fill out the […]

October 2, 2024

Invitation to our 20th Annual Luncheon!

Please register below to join us!

October 1, 2024

Remembering Jane Eshelman

We just recently received the news that Jane Eshleman passed away February 19, 2024. She grew up in Orville, Ohio and after graduating from Ashland College she moved to Columbus. Jane liked working with and helping people. She worked at Orient until it closed. She also did home health care […]

September 19, 2024

The Search for Board Members

Greetings Camp Wyandot members and parents! We hope that all is going well as families transition back to school. As we move towards the fall, our organization begins its yearly search for new members for our Board of Directors. We are always searching for people who have a background in […]

September 19, 2024

2024 Halloween in the Hills

It’s fun! It’s a little bit spooky! Camp in the fall is a lovely time. Come have a howling good time at Halloween in the HIlls! Camp Wyandot will be holding the 2024 annual fall festival, called Halloween in the Hills, on October 19, 2024. We will start at 11:00 […]

September 8, 2024

Remembering Nikki Spretnak

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a longtime friend of Camp Wyandot. Born in Columbus on February 15, 1951, Nikki Spretnak died in the family home of 70 years on September 8, 2024. She was 73. A pre-Title IX tomboy, Nikki grew up every summer at […]

September 1, 2024

2024 FALL WORKDAY – Note: Change of Date!!

What makes Camp Wyandot so successful, for so many years? One answer is our small but mighty workforce of dedicated volunteers! Many Thanks to those who came to Fall Work Day to winterize camp! We love our dedicated volunteers! Closing and winterizing Camp in the fall is just as important […]

August 7, 2024

Available Soon! Camp Wyandot’s History Book 2

The Camp Wyandot history book volume 2 will be available soon! After two years of research and phone interviews, the second book in our camp history series, Camp Wyandot: The Second Quarter Century: 1953 to 1977 has been handed over to the production team for layout. This means we are on track to […]

July 8, 2024

Memorial: Lois Eileen Wittke

Lois Eileen Wittke age 93 of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024. After staying home raising her children, Lois worked in various school systems as a secretary and finished her career at the Springfield Local Board of Education. She was extremely active as a volunteer throughout […]

July 1, 2024

Postponed: Alumni & Family Camp Weekend 2024

Dear Camp Wyandot supporter, Unfortunately the Alumni and Family Camp Weekend will be postponed. The future date is to be determined. Keep an eye on the website for upcoming programs and volunteer opportunities! Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Camp Wyandot’s mission! April Hoy Camp Director & Interim […]

June 18, 2024

Plein Air Watercolor Workshop for Adults!

Can adults enjoy a few days at Camp Wyandot? Of course! We are planning to hold the Plein Air Watercolor Workshop for Adults again this August, 2024! Come join us for a relaxing and creative time at Camp Wyandot. The event is four days and three nights, starting with dinner […]

June 18, 2024

Cool and Green and Shady?

Our first week at Camp Wyandot, and our second week at Otonwe Day Camp, present the challenge of Ohio’s mid-June heat wave. With temperatures in the mid-90’s, staff and their campers must manage to stay cool. Fortunately, Camp Wyandot is a glacial remnant – hills and Hemlock trees that were […]