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ANNOUNCEMENTS Camp Week is Here!!..... Hey, wait a second. Where did the week go? It's the last day and we only just got started! The last day of Camp 2008 has arrived and the week has been a glorious one. Don't forget to get your final bids in at the Silent Auction! See you at Cho Whey!! Closing ceremonies are today and of course, there's one more great lunch to look forward to! (See our week's Menu) The Camper's Triad The Camper's Triad, "HAI", is a timeless gem handed down through the ages from camper to camper consisting of three things all camper's should remember to make the most out of their camping experience. HAI stands for Hydration, Adverse weather conditions, and Insects. HYDRATION - is one of the most important things to consider and prepare for whenever you expect to be active. Your body depends on water for all of its functions. Check out these links for great recommendations on staying hydrated while at camp and what you can do to plan ahead. ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS - Being a summer camp, we are concerned with Heat, Sun, and Rain. Cool clothing with light colors are definitely in order for camp. Hats, visors and sunglasses are all good ways to deal with the sun's radiation, but Sun Block is a must! Rain ponchos or some type of rain gear tucked away in a backpack is the best way to prevent a rain storm..... and if one should occur, well then, you're ready for it (umbrellas should be left at home because they are easily forgotten and look too much like a sword to the imaginative mind). When in doubt about the weather conditions at camp, check out the weather link in the left-hand column. INSECTS - Are one of the
most unsuspecting causes of an unpleasant camp experience.... so small, and
yet so annoying. Our camp has three main types of insects to be aware
of: ticks, mosquitoes and bees. Ticks (almost exclusively Wood
Ticks) can be found in the tall grasses of the fields and trails.
Wearing light colored clothing allows one to see ticks that may have gotten on
you, and repellents containing permethrin can be sprayed on shoes and clothing
(used in this way, it can be protective for several days). Nightly
"tick checks" are a good idea for all campers. Several types
of repellants (some even combined with sun block) can be used for
mosquitoes. Resident Campers may want to also bring long pants and head
netting for outdoor evening activities. Bees are plentiful in the
northern-most field of camp. Avoidance of areas where bees are heavily
concentrated is the best way to avoid unwanted stings. The Route to Camp is clear, Emergency Contact numbers for families with campers are 715-381-8417 during the day, and 651-592-5977 after hours.
ATTENTION!!! We need YOU for our 2008 Camp!! Camp Chosôn is dependent on volunteer support throughout the year. Think seriously about becoming one of our key volunteers that coordinate a part of the whole experience. Some of these jobs need to be done year-round while others can be done shortly before or at Camp. Please check out our current Volunteer Needs for 2008. If you have the ability to donate your time and talents to any of these positions, please contact our Board President or our Volunteer Coordinator. Sponsors and Donors to our Camp. Please see our Contact Information Page for information on how to become one of our Sponsors/Donors and be listed on this website (tasteful advertising is available on this site for our Benefactors).... Thanks! STAYING INFORMED Camp Chosôn has a general listserv for all our families interested in receiving the most current camp information via e-mail. To sign up, send an e-mail to our listserv at the following link: Camp Chosôn Listserv. Please note: the listserv does not replace other forms of camp communication, but serves to augment communication methods already in place. Notifications regarding registration materials and reminders of important dates related to camp will be sent out on the listserv in a timely fashion, and all information distributed by the Board will still be posted on this website should you prefer to not sign-up. If you wish to attend our next Board meeting, please contact our Board Secretary for location and directions. CAMP BASICS Camp Chosôn is an annual, week-long, Korean culture camp primarily serving MN and WI, specifically designed for adopted Korean-American children, their families and friends. Camp Chosôn convenes at a location every year in or near the beautiful St. Croix River Valley and is typically held close to the Fourth of July week. Our venue is currently Camp Rolling Ridges, a Girl Scout Camp, in northeast Hudson. We have developed a strong working relationship with the Girl Scouts that is mutually beneficial to both of our organizations. Registration information and all other necessary forms will be available for downloading on this website. Camp Rolling Ridges is located on 550 picturesque acres in northeast Hudson, Wisconsin. We searched high and low for a new home to hold camp in 2004, and were pleased with the many attributes this facility offered as well as its potential for future development. Now with two successful years at this new venue, it has become our preferred venue. To see and learn more about our venue, click on this link to our Camp Venue Information. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Our history dates back to 1993, when a core group of parents looking for a way to expose their children to Korean culture found such opportunities to be in short supply for their families. These visionary parents started what is now a Korean culture camp that has serviced more than 1000 children, helping them to find their roots in Korean traditions while blending in their American upbringing. Camp Chosôn is a place where the physical being is not in conflict with the inner spirit. Social interactions, culture classes and group physical activities build self-esteem and promote a sense of belonging...... to family, to friends, to humanity. Our campers establish many new friendships based on self-esteem and mutual respect, while taking their family relationships to a new level of awareness; one that strengthens the family bonds as peace for the inner spirit becomes possible. Siblings of any ancestral origin are encouraged to attend and share the enriching experience. Special programs are offered for parents during the day making it truly an experience for the whole family. If you're looking for a Korean culture camp to attend, you can't find one better than ours. We invite you to browse through our pages and see what we're all about. Then come and discover with us the richness of Korean culture, dive into the depths of enlightenment, share the peace of discovery and experience the love of family.
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