Camp Tanadoona Open House
Saturday, June 19th
1 - 4 PM
Camp Tanadoona
Meet the counselors at this Saturday's Open House!
Join us for an afternoon of fun for the whole family! We'll have activities for all ages and tours of camp. Enjoy a day in the
woods and learn more about our summer day and
overnight camps.
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New!
Half Week Camp Session Added for July 7-9
Want to get a little taste of Day Camp, but not quite ready for a whole week? Out of town for a long Fourth of July weekend, but still want to go to camp that week? We've got the perfect answer! A 3-day Discovery Day Camp session at Camp Tanadoona! You'll do all the same fun day camp activities, including the optional Thursday night overnight! Lunch, Before/After Care also available. Half Week Discovery Day CampWednesday July 7 to Friday July 9 Register now. |
Stuff that's just sitting around taking up space in your basement could be put to new use by donating it to Camp Fire! We need the following items for our camp and club programs: Flash drives
Life jackets*
Everyday Mathematics for grades pre-K - 6 (several
copies)
Canoe and Kayak paddles
Want to donate something? Contact Jessica at jessicaa@campfireusa-mn.org or 612-285-6203.
Visit our website for the complete wish list of items Camp Fire needs.
*For reasons of safety and sanitation, we can only accept
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Centennial Celebration Speakers Share Impact of Camp Fire
United States Senator Amy Klobuchar, Fox 9 News anchor Tim Blotz,
Camp Fire club member Jada and Chanhassen Mayor Tom Furlong each spoke
about the impact of Camp Fire.
 Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Senator Klobuchar had the crowd in stitches as she recounted
stories of her time as a Camp Fire kid and a camper at Camp Tanadoona.
She also sang the camp song "Up at Tanadoona" for the crowd.
 Fox 9
News Anchor Tim Blotz
Tim Blotz told the touching story of how his daughter Emerson,
after moving to the Twin Cities from New Mexico, only really found her
place in Minnesota when she came to Camp Tanadoona. "Camp Fire gave us
our daughter back," Blotz said.
 Jada,
Camp Fire club member
Jada is 8 years old and attends Central Park Elementary School.
Her older brother, Jared, is 11 years old and recently "graduated" into
the teen club - allowing Jada to step up into a leadership position in
the youth club. She
spoke about how Camp Fire has been a fun thing for her to do after
school that has taught her a lot.
 Chanhassen
Mayor Tom Furlong
Mayor Furlong presented a proclamation naming Thursday, June 3,
2010 as "Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council Day" in the city of Chanhassen.
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Reinvesting in Tanadoona
A Capital Campaign
 Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council is excited to announce
the launch of a three-year capital campaign to reinvest in Camp
Tanadoona. Camp Tanadoona is, and will remain, the heart and soul of
Camp Fire. Through this campaign we will modernize and expand our
facilities at Tanadoona. We are committed to providing better camp
experiences for youth and their families by making strategic investments
in Camp Tanadoona.
Learn More.
 Camp Tanadoona
will remain rustic - and yet integrate state of the art green technology. The
dining hall will receive a much deserved renovation. Camp's entrance
will be upgraded. And many more cabins and buildings will be
renovated.
Our long term vision for Camp Tanadoona
includes
investing in our day camp
facilities and building a Camp Fire
administrative office. And the old Lind Mansion will be replaced with a new Lind
Lodge where children will learn and adults can gather.
See the vision.
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 You're Invited!
Centennial Council Fire
Celebrate Camp Fire's Centennial with a traditional Council Fire at Camp Tanadoona.
On July 31st, Camp Fire councils across the country will be holding Council Fires to celebrate and honor Camp Fire's Centennial.
Join us as we gather at Camp Tanadoona for a Centennial Council Fire.
Saturday, July 31st2 PM - 4 PMCamp Tanadoona (map.)
We will honor 100 years of Camp Fire history, sing classic camp songs and share memories of Camp Fire. Program highlights include a traditional processional and recessional, a performance of Burn Fire Burn and Camp Fire's vision for the next 100 years.
A short reception will follow the program.
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Best Regards,
Marnie K. Wells, Chief Executive Officer
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Friends, supporters and alumni of Camp Fire gathered June 3rd at Camp
Tanadoona to celebrate 100 years of Camp Fire. The event celebrated the
many successes of Camp Fire's first 100 years and unveiled Camp Fire's
vision for the future, including plans to modernize and expand Camp
Tanadoona. 
"Our vision for the next 100 years is to proudly carry forward
this legacy," Wells said. "Hand in hand with you, we will make our
mark in history by building the next 100 years of curious and
courageous leaders." 
A few reactions from event guests.
"The event was great; I had a wonderful time and will continue
to be an advocate for Camp Fire in the community. I'm a big fan of
the organization!"
