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Last Updated 5/14/08

Important - June 6-7-8
2008 Alumni Camp [Waxman Bros. Golf Outing on June 6th!]
Application in the Mail Soon!

Days Until
Summer Camp!

Days Until
the 100th Year Reunion of Camp Eberhart:

June 18 - 21, 2009!


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Buy Camp Apparel available exclusively online! You won't find these designs at camp, so check them out!

Camp EB is nearly 100 years old... Are you?
We are looking for the oldest camper in our Alumni Association! See if you can beat this:
Congratulations to Robert O'Hearn that attended camp as a staff member in 1939 and to Clayton Root who attended camp in the summer of 1943!


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Despite its name, the YMCA is not just for Young Christian Men. It is, however, as the the YMCA's history illustrates, an association of members who come together with a common understanding of our mission and a common commitment to our vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. If you are interested in seeing more about YMCA Camps around Michigan:
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See new scanned award patches now added to the alumni collection! If you have a patch that's not listed - please scan it and send it to us. We will then post it with the rest of our history. Can't scan it? Send it to us and we promise to return it to you after we scan it. Thanks!


FALL WINDS STORM CAMP EBERHART
by Victoria (Vicki) Ford

Cities, months away
news slams into trunks
storms hit three hundred
trees we knew, shoulders
of limbs, wings of branches,
guardians of green:
do those that held us
hold? do we know
 

the bark we touched
touched us, told us
blood flowed in us as leaves
taking our breath, giving it back
weathering wind, ice, years
surrendering summer
green to light, chapel oaks, hosts
of note, song, catalpas’
broad leaves keeping heat
from the path up the hill, mulberries
purpling the touchable wild,
thin ironwoods, brother, sister
 

cities, months away
we bend back, knowing
we breathe what is left,
stand, lift the fallen, the snapped
tangled clear from cabin
seedling and hill for every child
to come.

 

CAMP NEWS!

and our Yearly Reunion Weekend - June 6-7-8th

100th Reunion Celebration for YMCA Camp Eberhart

June 18 - 21, 2009

Front Street circa 1948 - click here or on the picture to see additions. If you have a picture to add: Send to: surekey@aol.com


Are you planning to come to the 100th reunion? Send me your name and when you were at camp . . . . let's get a list started!

See those that have said they were
going to attend!


Thanks to Jones-Obenchain Law Firm and all the volunteer members that showed up to camp on the 3rd of May for their annual Spring Cleanup Volunteer Project. Besides planting flower and bushes at the front gate and Klinger Hall, a $1,000 was presented to camp as their annual donation. We wish to thank all the members of Bob Edwards and everyone at Jones-Obenchain for their labor and their contribution!

See Pictures of their help around Camp!

Bob Edwards presenting a check to Brice Emanuel, Camp Director.


WORK WEEKEND HUGE SUCCESS!

Thanks to Chris Sallows - lots of projects were accomplished!

Jamie Miller uses new super powered leaf blower to move leaves and dirt from everywhere at camp. Leaf Blower given to camp by Your Alumni Association!


See the rebuilding effort - Coops Kitchen and the Jonathan Rich Fire Circle.


Spring Equestian Programs - Click here to see what we have to offer!


RECENT VISITORS TO CAMP!

See some group pictures of some of our recent visitors:


towerAstroCamp!    Call Lou Sandock at 574-291-4449 for more info about 2008 - Astro Camp will be the 7th week next summer (July 27 - August 2, 2008)  registration. See the link to Chuck Beuter's web site about Astro Camp.


Storm Damage Update - 5/5/08:

The camp looks really good right now. The last major project is underway. For those that are new to this web page, Camp was visited by 3 major storms last fall. Either a tornado or straight-line winds did a number on our trees and buildings. The camp sustained nearly $250,000 in damage and a loss of over 800 trees. To date, we have spent $140,000 in cleanup. Some was covered by insurance - and we wish to thank the insurance company and their agents for doing such a wonderful job. Working with our own Pete Fournier - camp got a very fair result from the claim.

We are almost finished with the cleanup. Presently, we are undergoing an erosion project that will cost $110,000.00. The areas that will receive the cleanup are around the High Road Cabins [1-2, 3-5 & 5-6], the area above the Powder Room, and the road around Leighton Lodge. The road to Chapel has been cleared as all the paths around camp. The only problem area that won't be addressed right now is the erosion behind the Boat House.

If you haven't had an opportunity to help camp . . . . we are still taking donations for the clean up. We still don't know where we are going to get the $110,000 for the remainder of the work - maybe you can help? We couldn't have done it without you. ed levy

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August 23rd, 2007:
Storms Rip through Camp Eberhart;
hundreds of trees and several buildings destroyed.

TODAY:
With the help of thousands of loyal alumni;

Camp Is Open And Looks Better Than Ever!

Camp is beautiful again, come and See It For Yourself. You'll be happily surprised with what we've been able to accomplish with your generous donations! Over 375 friends have contributed and that list continues to grow. From the heart - thanks to all of you!

imageWant to help with the continued cleanup? Pete Fournier has assembled some tools that can be used at camp by volunteers to help clean up the safe areas. We need to clean up behind all the stone cabins, and most of the program areas. Have some time on your hands and wish to help out? We now feel it's safe enough for people to come up and lend us a hand. Call the camp office and tell them when you wish to come and they will assign you an area. The tools are located in the stone hut on the basketball courts located behind Morris Lodge. Come for an hour or come for a day. We can use the help! Thanks.


Want to Help Camp?

 Send your contribution to the:
Camp Eberhart Alumni Association, Inc.

316 South Eddy Street, South Bend, IN 46617

or donate online now!

Remember: Your Contribution is Tax Deductible:
(Tax number 31-1021547
)

WEATHER AT CAMP TODAY

This website consists of over 1500 pages! We have stories, patches, photos, movies, and two entire books on this website! Just like Camp itself, we are always under construction, so please excuse our mess, and please, keep an eye out for links that don't work. If you find one, please contact us


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Summer Camp 2008 Is Just Around the Corner!

 Register online TODAY or call 269-244-5125 to register by phone.

Bring A Buddy To Camp - Earn Lot's of Cool Stuff!
For more information Click Here!

THEME WEEKS:
1. Giants, Wizards, and Elves
2. Myths, Legends, and Heroes
3. Western
4. Harry Potter
5. Carnival
6. Time/space Bandits
7. Medieval
8. Pirates
9. Olympics/ Survivor

See Carnival for more information on how you can help!

Want to work at camp this summer? Apply today!

Interested in Day Camp?
Click here to download flyer and registration form.


Special Message that you need to read now!

Watch for further information:

Your Alumni Association is donating $43,000 towards a $67,000 project for new roofs on all the stone cabins, the Haunted House, Wolf Den, Dave's House and the Craft Shop in Gregory Lodge. Construction has almost been completed!

See the Repairs on the Stone Cabins, Powder Room and Wolf Den!

Pete Fournier is also working on replacing all the doors on the stone cabins. Pete is a wonderful asset to camp. Another reason he was awarded the George Cooper Award!


2008 Alumni Membership Dues Now Due!

Your Alumni Association donated over $76,000 to camp in 2007.

See what we've done already in 2008!

Please, won't you join us today?

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Click here for an application!


CREATE A LEGACY

The Camp Eberhart Alumni Association often hears from it's alumni about the important role which the Alumni Association plays in the lives of those that go to Camp Eberhart. Alumni and friends often choose to give something back in the form of a legacy gift to support the Association's and Camp's mission These gifts will help ensure the future of Camp Eberhart. Please consider using the following language on your IRA, insurance policy or other beneficiary designation forms; or providing it to your attorney for inclusion in your WILL or living trust:

"I / We (e.g. % of your estate, $ amount, residual) to the Camp Eberhart Alumni Association, Inc. a non-profit organization located in South Bend, IN."

For further information or any questions, you may contact us at 574-234-0069 or surekey@aol.com.


History For Sale

image SORRY! We painted over your name on the ceiling of the cabin you stayed in or the program you worked at - now here's a way to keep your name at camp forever! Click on the brick to see what's going on.  Is your brick ordered yet? E-mail us and request a brochure or print it off the web. But please, order one today and help camp.


Next Regional Board Meeting at Camp - Saturday, April 26th.

For more information, contact Brice at Camp!


Take a virtual walk around camp with our interactive map,
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Or print your own.
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EB memoirs from nearly 50 authors, with
a special bonus. Inside the back cover you will find a great multimedia DVD by Tessa McGann of camp pictures, songs, videos and your favorite bugle calls.

Order Your Copy Today!


What EB means to me:

by Coop himself

by Victoria Ford

by Wayne M. Cooper


Dennis Stark Awarded the George Cooper Award.

Dennis Stark - long time swimming coach and teacher at the University of Notre Dame recently retired. He is one of the guiding forces behind the George Cooper Foundation and keeping George Cooper's name front and center in our community. We thank Denny for all his years of working and guiding our communities youth - and helping in keeping the name and deeds of George Cooper in our past, present and future memories.

 

  George Cooper Award Winners:

Brice Emanuel - 2006

Rick Doolittle - 2006

Nancy Oare Butler - 2006

Ernie Oare - 2006

Carol and Robbie Oare - 2006

Cole Davis - 2007

Jeannie Davis - 2007

Pete Fournier - 2007

Dennis Stark - 2008

Awarded by the Alumni Association for service to camp both monetarily and/or through their help on a day to day basis.

 

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