SCHROEPPEL â Seventy-five years ago, bunches of girls and young ladies descended onto a rustic area of the town of Schroeppel to embark on a new adventure â summer camp.
During the next few weeks, they would swim, canoe and boat in Lake Temalo, hike the many trails through the woods and learn about animals, insects and fauna. They would sleep â probably for the first time â in cabins and teepees. They would learn new skills like archery, take part in races and other competitive games and try their hands at arts and crafts.
They would make campfires and sing silly campfire songs. They would savor the taste of that delectable camp confection named sâmores.