A New Adventure!

As most of you know, Lisa and I acquired Chippewa Ranch Camp from two wonderful Northwoods camp directors, Pamela and Tom Adler. Since that time, they have stayed on with us to offer their support and many years of experience. They have played a very important role in our lives, in the lives of our campers and staff, and the lives of so many who live all four seasons in the Northwoods. After more than a combined 50 years at Chippewa, Tom and Pam are moving on to the next big adventure in their lives – the acquisition of a girls camp in upstate New York!

It is a bittersweet time for the Chippewa community as we say so long to two people who gave their hearts and souls to the place we all call home – we are, of course, so excited for Tom and Pam. We know they will bring the same spirit of friendship and kindness to their new camp as they brought to Chippewa. I think we can all agree they are lucky girls! But at the same time, our camp community will certainly feel their loss. They will be missed.

For Tom and Pam, this new chapter in their lives is a little bit poetic really - More than 30 years ago, Tom came across a camp that would change his life and the lives of countless others who followed him there. Along with Pam, the two were the masterminds behind many hundreds of friendships created, many skills refined and many valuable lessons learned - all in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin. And now they’re off to do it all over again in another beautiful part of the country, with another beautiful group of girls...

We would like to wish a very happy new beginning to Tom and Pam. And along with many others, we will await the sequel to Campingly Yours...
All best,
Cliff & Lisa

Enough Said 8-)

Head Chef for Nero's Restaurant to Cook at Chippewa this Summer

Nero's Restaurant in Eagle River, WI had a long standing tradition of excellence in Italian cuisine and cooking. Chippewa campers, staff and their families regularly flocked there in the summer months for the Chicago style ambiance and the phenomenal food. Owners Dave and Patti Black brought up the idea of trying something new this summer, and Chippewa was the lucky outcome of that contemplation! Nero's co-owner and Head Chef Dave Black will be working as our head cook this summer! Sari Hirsch put it best -"Thats Amazing!"

His wife Patti has a long history with Chippewa as a camper, counselor and administrator. Her niece is our own Kato Hinden! Needless to say Patti is MORE than excited about this concept, and will no doubt be dropping by on occasion to visit one of her favorite places in the world... she might even say hello to Dave while she's there 8-)

As always our goal is to make Chippewa Ranch Camp the best possible summer experience for our campers. We demand the best in staff, facilities, programming and health & safety. Those same standards apply to our kitchen! We're looking forward to having Chef Dave on board and know he will be fabulous! 

Who isn't getting hungry just thinking about that pink sauce and gnocchi that they're so famous for? Yes he has agreed to make that for us!