Plagued by the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, this reunion was a difficult one to plan. Would CYJ allow us to rent during the pandemic? Would we have enough interest to warrant the effort? Well, YES and YES!!! During a visit to Waupaca in 2019, we discussed this special reunion with CYJ Director Robin Anderson. We explained that this was the 70th anniversary of the first summer of Camp Waupaca For Boys in 1951. And it's also the 25th anniversary of our first on-site reunion in 1996.
Here's who attended this year's event:
| Aram Adler | (1974-1977) | Todd Laff | (1974-1979) | Warren Metzdorff | (1971-1988) | ||
| Dick Garb | (1962-1984) | George Lamm | (1975-1978) | Rick Passman | (1963-1976) | ||
| Ben Grais | (1982-1983) | Joe Landusky | (1982-1983 | Steve Prebish | (1976-1981) | ||
| Errol Grisard | (1972) | Scott Levine | (1983-1987) | Steve Shyman | (1969-1976) | ||
| Jeffrey Kaplan | (1981-1984) | Larry Lifson | (1966-1969) | Paul Warshauer | (1966-1988) | ||
| Jeffrey Korman | (1967-1973) | Mike Lurie | (1970-1981) | Marc Zisook | (1973-1975) |
first time reunion attendee!
What we did . . .
Every reunion is unique, and we strive to put together an excellent program each time. As such, we prepare and publish a detailed itinerary outlining our plans to answer the inevitable question, "What are we going to be doing?" And since things never go as planned, we always include the following disclaimer: "Events and times subject to major or minor changes, with or without notice", followed by our phone numbers so you can get real-time information about our plans! CLICK HERE to view the itinerary for 2021.
Reunion Wrap-Up (Time Capsule) . . .
One of the time-honored traditions of Camp Waupaca, especially in the Trail's End yearbook, was to write a time capsule after each season. In a few short paragraphs, the essence of the season gone by is recaptured in summary fashion. We continue this tradition with each reunion. CLICK HERE to view the time capsule for the 2021 reunion.
Photos & Videos . . .
We have some fantastic pictures from this reunion, and some really fun videos! Follow along, in chronological order.
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Here are some pictures and videos from 2021:
March 2021Mike Lurie visits camp in March!
Thursday April 1st, 2021
Mike Lurie is back at camp in April!! Watch for a surprise guest!
Mike & Paul |
A view from the horseshoe |
Another view from the horseshoe |
One last view from the horseshoe |
View of Lake Stratton through the woods |
Another view of Lake Stratton through the woods |
Good friend "Hawaiian Brian", bartender at the Radisson |
Friday April 2nd, 2021
Mike & Paul on the radio in Waupaca!
Click on the picture below to hear the interview!!
L-R: Wayne Netzler (WILW 96.3 FM), Paul Warshauer, Mike Lurie
Paul finds Camp Waupaca everywhere!
Mike Lurie, Julie Miller (Radisson Hotel), Paul Warshauer |
Main Street under construction |
Wednesday August 25th, 2021
Paul Warshauer, Clearwater Harbor |
Rick Passman & Errol Grisard, Clearwater Harbor |
Thursday August 26th, 2021
Interview with Wayne Towne
Mike Lurie, Wayne Towne, Paul Warshauer
Friday August 27th, 2021
Our Camp Waupaca exhibit at the Waupaca County Historical Society |
Group sitting at top of waterfrontL-R: Paul Warshauer, George Lamm, Rick Passman, Joe Landusky, Marc Zisook, Mike Lurie, Errol Grisard |
Video of flag lowering ceremony
Saturday August 28th, 2021
Video of CYJ staff taking Marc Zisook out into the lake on the Herb Beller boat
George Lamm with fishing gear |
1. "boil water, boil!" |
2. "boil water, boil!" |
3. "boil water, boil!" |
4. "boil water, boil!" |
5. "boil water, boil!" |
6. "boil water, boil!" |
White team |
Blue team |
Video of the "boil water, boil"
Campfire. L-R: Steve Shyman, ghost in the fire, Mike Lurie, Rick Passman, Errol Grisard, Paul Warshauer, Lynn Garb
Sunday August 29th, 2021
Posing at the flagpole, recreating a picture taken in 1996. L-R: Mike Lurie, Paul Warshauer |
Rick Passman at the Old Beach |
Video of flag raising ceremony