Camp Howard has had two dumps of snow these past two weeks receiving 8″ in each event.  Spring vacation is just around the corner and I was hoping for a little golf weather.  I guess I should be grateful we got through the basketball tournament with no snow! What are you doing for Spring break?  Share with us!

Welcome to Camp Howard in the summertime!

Camp Howard is one of the most spectacular sites in Oregon and snow simply enhances the view!  Thank you to Karen von Borstel for these Photos today!

Wy' East Fire Pit

Aldergrove Unit

Staff Cabin

If you are a true Camp Howard Camper you will be able to name this famous location at camp.  What’s going on here?  This room is in the process of being renovated.  Each year we try to take on a “Fall” project that usually includes painting.  During the winter we try to improve the inside of an area.  I will be showing the changes to this location in about two weeks.  I want you to know “It is looking GREAT!” – Let’s hear some answers in the comment section…

At the end of every summer camping season, a few staff are asked to stay on and help with a camp improvement project.  It is generally a painting project from the maintenance cycle that keeps the buildings in good repair.  This years project was staining and trimming out the Dining hall and two of the staff cabins.

Gimpl Dining Hall with new stain and trim job summer of 2011

This summer, our campers at Camp Howard will be treated to a wonderful improvement at the Camp.  We are in the process of putting a heating system into the pool!  This has been the most desired change called for by the youth who have attended the camp during the past 15 years that I have been Director.  There were so many needs at the camp in my early years that the pool was unfortunately not one of the top 5 that we could address until this year.  I am so happy that we will be able to make this positive change and I cannot wait for the campers to enjoy the significant improvement!

What do you think, readers?  Do you like this?