Camp Wyandot Newsletter - Page 7 of 55

April 26, 2022

Our Camps have filled early!

Both Otonwe Day Camp and Wyandot Overnight Camp have filled very quickly this year! At Otonwe, no spaces are remaining, unless someone cancels. At Wyandot, we have a few spaces left – parents should check our Dates and Rates page, and see if your child will fit any of the […]

April 25, 2022

Our Flower Sale – Reminder!

Reminder to pick up your orders! We will have pickup available on May 7, 10:30 AM to Noon, at our NEW LOCATION: the back parking lot of our new building at 4400 North High (the driveway is off Henderson near the post office). Order Deadline: Thursday, April 7, 2022. Flower […]

April 14, 2022

Join us for OPEN HOUSE!

Are you new to Camp Wyandot? Do you have a young camper registered for camp, and would like to give them a sneek preview? We are holding an Open House at Camp Wyandot Overnight Camp, 23834 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge, OH 43149. Please join us on May 1st, from 1:30 […]

April 7, 2022

Successful Spring Work Day! (volunteers still needed)

Around 20 volunteers joined us on April 23, 2022 for spring work day. We prepared camp for the spring season, cleaning cabins and the Dining Hall for the upcoming season of use. Our work included painting, repair of porches and railings on the cabins, working with the water system, addition […]

March 10, 2022

Native Hills Are Calling 2022

Our Native Hills Are Calling Event was a pleasant get-together and it was great seeing everyone. Plan to join us next year for this annual spring event. After a short meeting, we renew friendships and chat for a half hour or so. We hope this Zoom event will continue to […]

March 8, 2022

New Deadline for 2022 Campership Applications!

Camp Wyandot has always operated a financial assistance program for families who qualify. Parents apply for assistance, and applications are based upon financial need and our available funds. The funds come from The Columbus Foundation, our own caring donors, our flower sale, and other fundraising efforts. This year, Camp […]

February 27, 2022

In Memory of Avis Dorn

Avis J. Dorn, an alumnus of Central High School in Columbus, Ohio, was a volunteer as her daughter’s Campfire Girls Leader. She passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the age of 96. In addition to Campfire, she volunteered at Heinzerling and COSI for many years. She was preceeded […]

February 24, 2022

Camp Registration Update!

We are anticipating seeing our returning campers again, and making new friends with campers who are joining us for the first time. We are surprised to find that Camp Otonwe has filled in record-breaking time. All Otonwe sessions are full! Camp Wyandot is also filling quickly, with most sessions being […]

February 15, 2022

Our Wyandot Community

Our first Zoom meeting about expanding our Wyandot Community was a success. We had a good meeting and there were many ideas discussed. We plan to continue building Our Wyandot Community, which includes campers, everyone who has had any connection with us in any way. Our Wyandot Community is our […]

February 5, 2022

In Memory: Sylvia Vance

Sylvia Vance was a long-time friend and contributor to Camp Fire and Camp Wyandot, beginning in the 1960’s. She led both Blue Bird and Camp Fire groups for Mary and then for Sara while also teaching at Otterbein College. Once her daughters got a taste of camp at Camp Cherokee […]

January 28, 2022

Camp Registration is OPEN!!

Countdown! In 137 days, the forests, hills, and streams of Otonwe Day Camp and Camp Wyandot will begin to echo with the voices, laughter, and songs of children! We are very excited to be able to offer another season of Camp for the children and families we serve! Registration is […]

January 28, 2022

2021 Annual Meeting: Volunteer Awards

On January 27, 2022, Camp Wyandot held our 2021 Annual Meeting via Zoom. Seven volunteers were recognized for their outstanding support and service. The awardees are: Sky (Program): This award is light blue. The sky reaches across all. The recipient of this award consistently demonstrates significant involvement with Wyandot programs. […]