Killooleet-Alumni Update

"As a young adult I look back on my years at Killooleet as an incredible time in my life where I learned a lot and had a lot of fun. It was a safe haven for the four summers I was there, and I am grateful to have had the experience. It''s something I''ll have forever, and that is a tremendous gift." (alum from '90ies)

Killooleet is a large family, and we love hearing from you! If you haven't written in a while, pick up a pen and write to John (15 Sarah Sanford Road West, Bridgewater, CT 06752) or email Kate by clicking below. Alumni who have gotten in touch recently have updated us on their lives for the Alumni News.

REUNIONS

We're planning reunions at camp (Labor Day Weekend, 2008) and in New York (after the Sing, Thanksgiving Saturday, November 2008 to celebrate Killooleet's 60th Seeger summer and 81st summer of operation. If you can help with organization and logistics, contact Kate by email. If you're interested in attending, watch for the Seeger/Bartlett Fund's June 29th letter for registration information. If you aren't getting their mailings, we've lost your address.

Killooleet 1941

DONT GET LOST! Please put Killooleet, P.O.Box 70, Hancock, VT 05748 in your address book with family, friends and doctors, and notify us when you move! If you aren't getting the Alumni News and two other letters a year, then we've lost your current address! Please get in touch! You can email Kate and we'll correct our address records and send recent mailings. Thanks!

CAMP NEWS

Summer 2007 was another glorious one! Campers and staff enjoyed warm sunny weather except for first overnighters, where the pouring rain caused some tenters to retreat to camp in the lean-to on Dunham hill, and others to use teamwork and ingenuity to cook supper in the rain. The sun shone in time for campers to enjoy the view from Mt. Mansfield and canoe in Waterbury reservoir. Overnighter reports recounted great hikes in award winning theatrical style.

Record numbers of campers joined the softball league (100) and soccer league (60) and the oldest campers were wonderful captains who facilitated good teamwork. The drama crew performed Pirates of Penzance and camper and staff bands practiced daily in the band shed by the basketball court. Former campers were the counselors facilitating terrific programs in music, woodworking, video, nature, swimming, sports and softball, drama, archery, riflery, and ceramics.

Campers enjoyed themselves and parents of campers who had been unsure before camp wrote us in the fall about how happy they were that their child had stayed for the full summer. Along with their memories and banquet folders, campers brought home confidence, organizational skills, the ability to deal with challenges and the knowledge that there is a whole community that appreciates and cares about each of them.

We are busy planning summer 2008! We are looking for just a few more alumni staff members, as well as counselors from many parts of the US and Europe. Being at camp is great if you're 10, 16, 21, 35 or older, so consider joining the staff today!