Welcome Home to Camp
The Owatonna/Ropioa
100th Anniversary Celebration

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

See some highlights from the reunion - Watch Video Here >

LOOK WHO CAME!

COME HOME TO CAMP

What a celebration we had for Owatonna/Ropioa's 100th Anniversary! Alumni and friends of Camp joined us for an incredible weekend reconnecting with old friends and making new memories. Stay tuned, we will post a recap and photos soon!

Friday, September 3 - Monday, September 6, 2021

• Camp will be open on Friday, September 3 at 3 p.m. - move into cabins, enjoy activities, and reacquaint yourself with Camp.
• Official reunion activities will begin with a 6 p.m. dinner.
• The final reunion meal will be lunch Monday, September 6.
• Come for 1, 2, or all 3 nights.

WHERE:

At Camp Owatonna (and Camp Newfound)

WHO CAN COME:

Owatonna/Ropioa alumni and families, trustees past and present. Newfound, Family Camp, and Creative Arts alumni, and all friends of Camp are also welcome to join.

WHAT TO DO:

Connect with camp friends and participate in all the activities you loved when you were a camper: team sports, waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, ropes course, climbing wall, zip line, arts & crafts, nature walks, tennis, archery, competition between the teams, Cherry Island swim, running to the Flag Pole, diving off the Big Float, crossing the sandbar to Hairbrush, day hikes, singing, making s’ mores ... and more!

HOW MUCH:

Since this is Owatonna/Ropioa’s 100th Anniversary Reunion, the rate is $100 per person for the weekend. Financial assistance is available through the Campership Fund. Click here to go to their website. If you need additional financial support for transportation, contact seth@newfound-owatonna.com.

LODGING:

Camp housing is currently very limited. Please contact info@newfound-owatonna.com about housing options. Please remember to bring your own bedding which includes a pillow. The weather in Maine in September is beautiful but the nights can be cool.

At Owatonna

• Group living in cabins – single beds
• We will do our best to accommodate cabin requests
• Bring your own bedding, pillow, towels, sleeping bag, etc.
• Bathrooms and showers available within a short walk

Or, at local bed and breakfast establishments or nearby hotels

• Those staying at a B&B or Hotel will book and pay directly.
• Visit the Maine Lakes Chamber of Commerce for lodging options.
  

If you need additional assistance, email info@newfound-owatonna.com.

MEALS:

Served at Owatonna’s newly renovated lodge and kitchen

TRANSPORTATION:

Please make your own transportation arrangements to and from Camp. If you need additional assistance, email info@newfound-owatonna.com.

CHILDCARE:

We are offering childcare for children five and under. If you haven’t already been in touch regarding childcare, please contact terry@newfound-owatonna.com so that we can have an accurate number for staffing purposes.

PARKING:

We are requesting that everyone park their cars at one of the camp lots after unloading. Parking areas will be available at the Newfound soccer fields, the lot by the Owatonna basketball courts, and the lot above the business office. In order to minimize traffic, we will provide shuttles around camp.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

• There will be camp activities from the early morning hours through special evening activities. The daily schedule will be posted on the reunion section of the website and around camp. To help the weekend run smoothly and to make sure as many as possible have the opportunity to participate in a favorite activity, we will have sign up sheets at the Owatonna Lodge for certain activities like water-skiing as well as early morning activities – Cherry Swim, early morning ski, Hawk Mountain hike.
  
• Competition between the Blues, Golds, Greens, and Reds
• Off-camp day hikes
• Morning Meeting, Rest Hour, and other special activities will also be held each day.

Download the Reunion Schedule.

Questions about registration send them to info@newfound-owatonna.com.

If you are interested in working at the Reunion, have a suggestion for an activity, or are interested in organizing an activity for the reunion, contact Terry Coolidge, Reunion Coordinator at terry@newfound-owatonna.com.

We are planning on honoring our military members, if you have served or are currently serving in the military, send an email to seth@newfound-owatonna.com

Status as of 09/16/21 – The team fundraising competition was exciting and generated much enthusiasm among the teams and Owatonna alumni. At Owatonna/Ropia's 100th anniversary celebration, winners were announced in both the total amount raised and total numbers of donors. As are so many team competitions at Owatonna during the summers, the race was a tight one to the very end. The final places were as follows:

Amount Raised:
1. Golds
2. Blues
3. Greens
4. Reds

Total Donors:
1. Blues/Reds (tie)
3. Greens
4. Golds

We are very grateful for everybody's participation and please note that the fiscal year doesn't end until September 30, so there is still time to give (https://www.newfound-owatonna.com/giving)!

Read reunion coordinator Terry Coolidge's article, Come Home to Camp

Read the article What our Founders Established by Seth "Chic" Johnson

Check out the Owatonna/ROPIOA history written by the Harrison Historical Society.

For more Owatonna History, check out the website below maintained by alum Scott Coolidge

http://www.campowatonna.com/index.htm