The Siren

Day is Done… – click to enlarge Our 12/19 Picture of the Day had a view of the sun setting on cabin Junior 6, illuminating the cabin. Here is a view of that same sunset, but from inside the cabin. The J6 counselor quarters have had many residents who love […]

Brewers Bay – click to enlarge We wanted to take a moment to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all of our camp families, staff, alumni and friends who celebrate the holidays. We hope that you all are enjoying the day with loved ones! As always, we thank […]

Fun Bug Tree – click to enlarge During the winter, the fun bug area (aka the Purple Martin Village) is quiet. The lone tree has lost all of its leaves and has always reminded me of something out of an Ansel Adams picture. For those keeping track, we’re about 178 […]

Villa Campsite – click to enlarge Anyone for tinfoil surprise? Good luck getting your fire started! Check out the entire Winter Picture of the Day photo album.

Athletic Fields – Click to Enlarge While our friends out west have gotten some snow, at least in the midwest, we’re still waiting for a good covering of white. Today I decided to pass along this picture from the middle of the athletic fields, showing the the fields, lodge and […]

Brewers Bay Sunset – click to enlarge Our Winter Picture of the Day on 12/19 featured the sun setting on cabin J6. Here you can see where the sun actually sets during the winter. This shot of Brewers Bay is taken with the senior village along the right hand side […]

Lets Play Two! – Click to enlarge Bleacher seating with a great view of Lou’s Diamond and the rest of the athletic field is pretty inexpensive during the winter months. Then again, there isn’t much action to watch… but don’t worry, we’ll make sure that an usher wipes down your […]

J6 Sunset – Click to Enlarge During the summer, we’re all used to the sun setting over the Council Ring. During the winter, however, visitors to camp are very surprised when they realize that the sun actually sets over Tipi Island. With camp being so far north, you can see […]

Tipi Island – Click to Enlarge During the summer, we head out towards Tipi Island on canoes, kayaks and other boats. During the winter, no watercraft is necessary to get there. Once a thick layer of ice covers Brewers Bay, you get there on foot. One of the neat parts […]

With the holiday season approaching and not much snow thus far, we wanted to get into the holiday spirit. Each day up until the end of the year, we’re going to post a picture of North Star during the winter. Not many people get to experience camp during the winter, […]