Getting Ready

Well it is getting to that time of year when I never am sure everything will get finished that needs to get done and this year is no different.

If you have found your way to this Blog you may already know that Camp Pendola, along with many others suffered lots of snow and wind damage during the winter. We dodged the bullet except for a number of downed trees until the last system in mid March. When I was finally able to get back into camp I discovered a tree had come down on one of the shower houses. Subsequently it has been determined to be a total loss.

This is what has gotten done so far. We finally have gotten new electric poles planted and new line strung from Tekakwitha (girls dorm) to the well. Because trees can no longer used they had to put in 4 new poles.

Propane tanks have been filled and the heaters for the small cabins are being serviced for the spring groups coming in beginning next weekend. Two of those cabins have not been used during heating season since 2004.

The internet satellite has been replaced. The snow literally stripped the dish of its receiver (or whatever it is called)and the dish and line needed to be replaced.

Brian and Keith Corcoran came up and spent a weekend with chainsaws. We still need to drag a lot of the logs but the brush is removed and access to buildings done. The tree is being removed from the shower house tomorrow.

This coming week will consist of a lot of cleaning in the buildings that will be used for spring groups. Most just need a dust mop, a few will need a little more.

Which brings up the final update....Camp Pendola's Annual Work Weekends are May 21-22 and May 28-30. We really could use lots of help. A couple of special projects include concrete repair work on the overflow at the pond and also probable replacement of one of the docks. In exchange for you hard work you will be fed, meet new people, enjoy time with your family, and maybe even enjoy a S'More. Please just give me a call(916-733-0141) or send an email.

MAY 15 IS THE DEADLINE FOR THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT. So register now for summer camp.

Hope to see you all soon.

Miss Lori