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News From the Camp Fire - Winter 2010

Thanks to everyone who helped make the 2010 season so much fun! It sure went by fast. The weather was great and the water was warm, making for many "happy campers". Here are a few of the 2010 highlights:

The More, the Merrier

We hosted three large groups this year, starting with our traditional early-bird guests from Brock University in late April/early May. The weather for Brock's Geology Field Camp was unseasonably warm and the pre-season swimmers didn't even have to dodge any icebergs in the Whitefish River.

In July we welcomed 12 families for the Rainbow Bahai retreat. They packed a lot into their retreat, with scavenger hunts, hikes, seminars, paddling and fishing, sing-alongs, yoga, slide shows, and big pot-luck dinners.

Also in July we had a blast during a family reunion for Lori's side of the family – meeting "new" relatives and catching up with long-lost cousins.

They're engaged!

Mike (from Ohio) and Donna (from Ontario) first met at Charlton Lake Camp a few years ago. On their return trip this year Mike popped the question and Donna said yes. Congratulations to the happy couple!

A New Look

Special thanks to builder (and kayak-crafter) Jim Olding and Willisville neighbor Wayne Goertzen for the great job they did on the new waterfront building, new roof for the old Ice House, and new roofs on Cottages #2 and #8. Thanks guys, it looks great!

From Far and Wide

We were pleased to welcome almost 500 guests to our camp this year, including 113 families, plus many more paddlers who rented canoes or just passed through on their way to or from Killarney Provincial Park. We had many New Canadians who came from "down south" to see the real Ontario; visitors from 11 U.S. states as far away as California, Washington, Utah, and Florida; and a family from the U.K. We're so happy you choose to visit Charlton Lake Camp!

Pay it Forward

We know how fortunate we are, living in such a beautiful area near so many good friends and neighbors. So we're happy to donate "family vacation weeks" to United Way, Rotary Club, and Relay for Life for their fund-raising auctions. This year we also welcomed a family through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, offering a critically ill young man the opportunity to fulfill his wish to go fishing in Ontario with his mom and dad.

We were also proud to be a sponsor of the 33rd La Cloche Art Show in Whitefish Falls early July. This annual event attracts well-known and up-and-coming artists from the local La Cloche-Manitoulin area, throughout Ontario, and beyond. Please visit this link for more information.

Check Us Out

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Coming in 2011

• Columbus, Ohio in February: We will be in booth # 249 at the Columbus Sports, Vacation & Boat Show February 10th to 13th. Stop by to say hi if you’re in the area!
• We will finish our updates to Cottages #2 and #8, including expanded and improved kitchen area with microwave oven, ceiling fan in main room, and more functional lighting in the bedrooms. Over the next few years we’ll re-roof and update all 12 of the cottages. Check out Facebook for photos.

Ways to Save in 2011

You can lock in 2010 cabin rental rates if you make your reservation by January 31, 2011. Also, check our website for "shoulder season" discounts.

Have a great winter, a safe and joyous holiday season, and a happy start to 2011!

Warm wishes from the campfire,