Has it really been a year?
This past weekend marked one year since David Ingraham constructed the Frisbee/Disc Golf Course at Mingus. That November weekend the grounds were teaming with boy scouts, on task and mission-driven. Under David’s direction, they cleared trees and brush, dug holes, set posts, and poured concrete.
The Course was “broken-in” this summer as campers treaded pathways from hole to hole. And a glance at the Frisbees in their storage box at the Dining Hall reveals that they’ve been played hard; battered and dusty! At a camp session in July I asked veteran Cabin Leader/Hike Leader Gary Hale, “How’s it going?” “Frisbee Golf, Frisbee Golf….that’s all the campers want to do,” he replied with a grin. Then in September I couldn’t help but notice a young boy standing with his father at the trail entrance to the Course. The boy was chanting FRISBEE GOLF, FRISBEE GOLF, FRISBEE GOLF. Shortly his mother emerged from the Dining Hall with a bright red Frisbee in hand, all set to join them at play.
During the planning stages of the Course, Brandon and David considered areas of location. The forested area in the Northwest corner of camp was chosen for its proximity to camp activity but also for the shade it would provide players. We all envisioned a forested park-like setting for the Course and many hours of clearing and grooming were essential. In May a work party felled, cut and moved logs and this October we worked with Duane to continue to fell and cut trees. In late October, a local work party helped to gather the logs and clear brush while Duane lit a fire and burned what we could.
At year’s end we are proud of our popular Disc Golf Course in its park-like setting and we are proud of camp program staffer and Eagle Scout David Ingraham who has earned the highest honor in scouting.
Next year look for our new Hiking Trails display at the Dining Hall. Camp staffers Jim and Frankie Swauger spent part of last summer hiking and re-hiking sections of trails on the mountain, developing four hike/trail guides. Each guide contains a topographic map with trail demarcation, level of difficulty, time allowances and descriptions. Our Dining Hall display includes a large framed topographic map of the mountaintop, individual trail maps and descriptions framed and hung, along with a rack containing individual guides for campers to carry on their hikes. Brandon and I bustled to get materials finished and the display maps hung for last weekend’s groups to enjoy. But to our dismay a very strong storm moved in bringing frigid temperatures and plenty of snow -- campers opted to stay cozy by the fireplace instead of venturing out on the trails!
Happy Camping,
Chris
This past weekend marked one year since David Ingraham constructed the Frisbee/Disc Golf Course at Mingus. That November weekend the grounds were teaming with boy scouts, on task and mission-driven. Under David’s direction, they cleared trees and brush, dug holes, set posts, and poured concrete.
The Course was “broken-in” this summer as campers treaded pathways from hole to hole. And a glance at the Frisbees in their storage box at the Dining Hall reveals that they’ve been played hard; battered and dusty! At a camp session in July I asked veteran Cabin Leader/Hike Leader Gary Hale, “How’s it going?” “Frisbee Golf, Frisbee Golf….that’s all the campers want to do,” he replied with a grin. Then in September I couldn’t help but notice a young boy standing with his father at the trail entrance to the Course. The boy was chanting FRISBEE GOLF, FRISBEE GOLF, FRISBEE GOLF. Shortly his mother emerged from the Dining Hall with a bright red Frisbee in hand, all set to join them at play.
During the planning stages of the Course, Brandon and David considered areas of location. The forested area in the Northwest corner of camp was chosen for its proximity to camp activity but also for the shade it would provide players. We all envisioned a forested park-like setting for the Course and many hours of clearing and grooming were essential. In May a work party felled, cut and moved logs and this October we worked with Duane to continue to fell and cut trees. In late October, a local work party helped to gather the logs and clear brush while Duane lit a fire and burned what we could.
At year’s end we are proud of our popular Disc Golf Course in its park-like setting and we are proud of camp program staffer and Eagle Scout David Ingraham who has earned the highest honor in scouting.
Next year look for our new Hiking Trails display at the Dining Hall. Camp staffers Jim and Frankie Swauger spent part of last summer hiking and re-hiking sections of trails on the mountain, developing four hike/trail guides. Each guide contains a topographic map with trail demarcation, level of difficulty, time allowances and descriptions. Our Dining Hall display includes a large framed topographic map of the mountaintop, individual trail maps and descriptions framed and hung, along with a rack containing individual guides for campers to carry on their hikes. Brandon and I bustled to get materials finished and the display maps hung for last weekend’s groups to enjoy. But to our dismay a very strong storm moved in bringing frigid temperatures and plenty of snow -- campers opted to stay cozy by the fireplace instead of venturing out on the trails!
Happy Camping,
Chris
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