☀️ Summer Edition ☀️

Welcome to Boom Chicka News! Here you’ll find updates from Camp Calumet along with upcoming retreats, community news, ways to connect, and opportunities to support this place we all love.

It's not too late to register!

Do you know a young person (ages 8–18) that might enjoy resident camp? It's not too late to register! If you or someone you know is thinking about joining us this summer, follow the link below to learn more and sign up.

Resident Camp Registration

Be A Calumet Ambassador!

Love Camp Calumet? Help us spread the word.

Whether you hang a flyer at your church, share one with your local library, post it on a community bulletin board, or tell a friend about camp, you're helping more families discover a place where they can grow, belong, and make lifelong memories.

Download the resources below and help bring a little Camp Calumet to your community.

Flyers Found Here

Make A Reservation

🏕️ Family Campground & Programmed Events

For families and individuals staying in the Family Campground, as well as guests attending Calumet programmed events like Women's Weekend, MLK Weekend, and other scheduled retreats.

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⛺ Resident Camp Group Retreats

For summer overnight camp registrations (Resident Camp) and groups looking to reserve space for retreats, conferences, church groups, youth groups, schools, or other organizations.

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Coming up: Fall At Camp Calumet

Harvest Weekend

Pumpkinfest

Golf Weekend

🌲 Director Update 🌲

Find additional information for our community regarding a former staff member here

Click here for the update

Calumet Obstacle Challenge

The 2nd Annual Calumet Obstacle & Trail Challenge is happening on August 29, 2026 and registration is now OPEN!

From Jackman Ridge to the Outdoor Chapel to wonderful Ossipee Lake, you’ll take on a 5K trail that spans the entire Calumet property with a dozen obstacles built in along the way.

This year, we’re offering both amrunning race and a walking race, so even more people can get involved, push themselves, and raise money to help send kids to camp. Whether you’re in it to win it or just showing up for a great cause, there’s a spot for you at the starting line.

Lodging: Campground and group cabin lodging are included with your registration. Village cabins and Conference Center rooms are available as upgraded options while space remains.

Join us after the challenge for a complimentary BBQ outside the Johnson Dining Hall.

Are you ready?

Boom Chicka Challenge (At Home!)

Formerly known as "Boom Chicka Move",The Boom Chicka Challenge is Calumet’s at-home version of the Obstacle and Trail Challenge.

If you can't join us in person, we welcome you to join us in celebrating camp from the comfort of your own home.

Learn More

🏕️ Give The Gift Of Camp

Calumet’s Annual Fund helps ensure that no child is turned away from camp because of financial need, and that adults and families continue to find rest, renewal, and faith here.

Every gift — large or small — helps make the life-changing experience of camp possible for young people and families.

Giving Opportunities

Thrivent Members: New Ways To Support Camp!

Thrivent recently expanded its Thrivent Choice program, making it easier than ever to support the organizations you care about, like Camp Calumet!

What's changed?

More members can participate. Thrivent now makes Choice Dollars available to all eligible members.
Choice Dollars are available at the start of the year, meaning members can direct their 2026 Choice Dollars right now.
Members now have until December 31 to direct their Choice Dollars.

Thank you to all the Thrivent members who continue to support this ministry through Thrivent Choice!

🙏 In Our Prayers

We remember the members of the Calumet community whose lives touched this place in meaningful ways. We give thanks for their faith, their service, and the memories they leave behind.

Allan Nelson

Allan R. Nelson of Covenant Living of Cromwell passed away on July 2, 2026. He was a tremendous musician, widely known throughout the area as a tenor soloist.

Lynn Johnson

Lynn Johnson passed away peacefully on June 22nd. She built a life full of love, family, and faith in Avon Connecticut. She gave generously to all around her and her glowing personality brought joy to all who met her.

Eileen H. Mitchell

Eileen H. Mitchell died peacefully on June 15, 2026 in Cleveland, OH. Eileen's life was defined by faith, family, friendship, creativity, and service. She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and treasured memories that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Elsa Linnea Delaplace

Elsa Linnea Delaplace, age 90, of Milford and formerly of Westwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 2, 2026 at Cornerstone of Milford with her family at her side. She was a frequent camper and quilter.

Sandra Lee Quadrozzi

On Sunday evening, May 17, 2026, Sandra Lee (Petersen) Quadrozzi, age 76, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, while in hospice care at home. Sandy was a longtime Calumet member, serving her first job as a counselor. In lieu of flowers, Sandra invites memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Calumet.

May they rest in peace and rise in glory.

Our Memorial Chapel is a place families often gather to remember and celebrate the life of those who have passed. If you’d like more information about memorial stones or holding a service in the chapel please follow the link below.

Memorial Chapel Information