Alumni

Alumni

Dear Camp Alumni, Donors and Supporters:

Remember the beating of the drums, the big chief, the medicine man and the overall magical experience of our closing campfire? Now you have the chance to experience Piomingo at its best once again as we return to the Quarry!It’s been over ten years since we’ve been able to continue this tradition, and we’re sure you’ll want to come back to Camp to join us for this special ceremony. Please join us at the last final campfire of this summer to be held Thursday, July 29th. 

 Arrive at Piomingo no later than 8:00 p.m. and enjoy a nice wagon ride to the quarry; of course, you can also make the walk if you prefer. The final campfire will begin at 8:45 p.m. sharp.  Please RSVP to Piomingo@ymcacamppiomingo.org to let us  know if you will be joining us to celebrate the end of another amazing summer.

We are having one of the best summers ever; we anticipate serving the largest number of campers in the last 15 years at Piomingo! The staff is doing a fantastic job caring for the many campers we have and are excited to finish the summer off strong. The new pool and waterslide have been a wonderful addition that campers and staff have both enjoyed!
 
We are looking forward to having you with us for this special celebration.  Don’t miss it!

Noonway!
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Fall Family Camp will be held the weekend of September Saturday 25 (Check-in 5pm) -Sunday 26 (Check-out 2pm) 2010 - CALL 1-800-411-5822 to Reserve your cabin!

Fee: $39 per person, children under 5yrs are FREE
Dinner Saturday, Breakfast and Lunch Sunday, are included
Saturday night enjoy the optional night hike, campfire with s’mores and stories

Camp Activities Sunday

Fall Family Camp
 Saturday September 25th:
  • 5pm- Fall Family Camp check-in contact Piomingo at 1.800.411.5822 to reserve your cabin)
  • 6pm- Dinner in the Dining Hall
  • 7pm- Hike to Van Buren Overlook
  • 8pm- Campfire with S’mores
 Sunday September 26th:
  • 7am- GONG rings
  • 8am- Breakfast in the Dining Hall
  • 8:45am-11:45am- activities (Amusement Park-Style- families will
     walk, at their own pace, to each of the available activities)
  • 12pm- Lunch in the Dining Hall
  • 2 pm- check-out
 

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In memory of a wonderful person and Piomnigo alumni - John A. “Jack” Edwards   by Pete Kirven (Camp Alumni)

Peter Burkhart – Camp Piomingo Volunteer of the Year

Peter and other volunteers, ranging from his friends to co-workers at St. Matthews Fence and Deck, spend time at Piomingo building wooden bunks. They have been doing great work and we appreciate all of Peter’s help with this great project. Creek unit will have new wooden bunks by this summer. We are very lucky to have Peter and his crew so passionate about helping Piomingo become better each year.

Katharine Hill- Spirit Campaigner of the Year

Katharine has successfully been fundraising for the Piomingo annual Spirit campaign. As a board member, Spirit Co-chair and the best campaigner for this year’s campaign, she has been calling previous donors, finding new people to help us achieve our goal and much more. We are very lucky to have Katharine so passionate about Piomingo and the Spirit campaign.

 

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Read current and past editions of the Alumni Newsletter.   It’s a great way to stay informed about the exciting times at Camp Piomingo. Read the newsletter here

Piomingo Wish List

There are many great ways to help make Camp Piomingo as exciting as possible for all campers. Providing an item from our wish list is just one of them. Check out our wish list here

70th Reunion a Big Success!

On May 31, 2008, over 350 former campers, staff, volunteers and other friends of camp reunited in the tradition of Native American lore and walked the grounds of Camp Piomingo to celebrate its’ 70th Birthday. Old friends, some with their families, gathered to share their stories, memorabilia and memories of how their experience at camp - changed their lives.

The magical aspect of camp was evident as generations blended as demonstrated by the look on young eighteen year old counselors’ faces as they intently listened to the stories of former leaders John Rowe, Terry Fuqua and Skip Vogelsang with stories from long ago. Camp truly is ageless

Check out our photo gallery of the celebration.
Take a look at the smiling faces of former campers enjoying their time at camp again. View photo gallery

Share Your Most Memorable Camp Story!

And read other great memories of your fellow campers, staff, Indian Adventure Guides and other friends of Camp Piomingo! Share your story

How You Can Keep the Camp Spirit Alive!
Interested in getting involved in many efforts to revive and restore Camp?
We’ll gladly work with you to match your skill set and interest with one of Camp’s many needs. Volunteering on the Board of Directors, helping build a new cabin or working with the campers - there’s many ways to get involved!

Contact Alison Tyler at atyler@ymcalouisville.org or at 502-587-2383 to learn more!

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