22 days left until the Big Show

OH MY we're gettin' real close to when the summer really pops off!!! Things are rockin' up here in Winslow as the Bull Crew ain't holding nothing back.  With the new archery range, new lodge porch, infirmary and lodge renovations, and getting the peninsula looking like mid-season form, the crew is getting their groove on.  Quick side note: The latest Bull Crew jump off is "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO, its a ridiculous song, Rafa really likes it and currently is learning how to do the party rock shuffle.  The latest additions to the crew are JP and Damien Deminey, both are real eager to hit the ground working.

This past Memorial Day Weekend we had loads of people come and visit.  Martha, Jerry, Brian Hershey, Jeff Weinstein, Adam Fischer, and Levin-Ep all made the trek up to the 'Bou.  It was a jam packed weekend full of family, friends, home run derby, basketball, and good food. 

This upcoming weekend Lori will be heading to Skidmore for her college reunion,  There she will be meeting up with Joanna and Alex Kantor, two Caribou Staff Alums. HAVE FUN LORI!!!!! 

We can't believe we are 22 days away from camp starting.  UNREAL.  keep in touch!!

Bull Crew Goes Hard

It may be cold, it may be wet, but nothing is stopping this bull crew.  What's good Caribou Nation?!?!?!  The Bull Crew is almost complete as Al and Kirsty have arrived on the Bou late last night.  They just came off a year of traveling and seeing some Caribou people all over South Africa and Europe.  But as Al said to us today, "I just needed my slice of heaven in 2011 already."  Well he got it!!!!

Today... Bill, Raffa, and Transporter got into beast mode and cut 4 truck loads of wood from the new archery field. Al and Rotman got their Mr. Clean on and situated all the bunks. And Lori and Kirsty held down the office like there was no tomorrow.  The final piece to the Bull Crew, Bobby L., will be arriving on Thursday, and then we will be kicking on all cylinders.  Martha and Jerry say hi to everyone.   Keep in touch,  38 days and counting.....

Good to be Back!!!

YOOOOOO.... guess what.. Caribou headquarters has shifted up to 1 Caribou Way Winslow, Maine!!! Oh you know it,  and for the first time we're writing the blog from the Bou,  YAHHH LETS GET IT.  As we speak, the bull crew is bringing the peninsula back to life and gearing it up for another epic summer.  The current crew is our legendary tennis pro and overall beast of a human, yes beast and human put together, Raffa, our wilderness trips extraordinaire and the real transporter, Dan Harris, our Maintenance Director and jack of all trades, Frank Siekierski, the one and only Lori Lerman, Bill "Kid Lightning Lerman, and "Make it Rain" Rotman. 

The Bull crew is doing big time work... but the biggest story line of the pre-season is Caribou's new archery field.  Bill and Frank have been cutting down trees and leveling the land off for the newest addition to the Caribou peninsula.  It's coming along real quickly and we're all real excited!!! 

On Monday, Kirsty and Al will be heading up to the Bou to roll up their sleeves and join the bull crew.  Then late next week, Bobby Badlands Lerman will be making the journey from LA to Caribou to round off the pre-season crew.  We can't believe we are 41 days away from things starting up.  Tear up the rest of the school year and see you guys real soon!!!

BOU-YAH

Camp Caribou Fundraiser

Oh what a weekend that was!!! Caribou hosted a fundraiser car wash at Liberty Pizza in Wayland, MA this past Sunday in support of the "Save the Children of Japan" organization and the efforts of the American Red Cross disaster relief for those in need after the Tornado Outbreak of last week.  The Caribou car washers were in full force: Tyler Swartz, Adam Block, Mitch Kaufman, Max Lobel, Charlie Rotman, Henry Forman, Jay Maxwell, Jack Long, Lucas Long, Dylan Hyde, Cam Hyde, Parker Dow, Sam Cohen, Alex Cohen, Bill, Martha, Lori, Jerry and Rotman all came out for a great cause.  

Adam Block, while washing a SUV, was quoted "This feels really good to know that we’re helping those who are suffering in Japan." Tyler Swartz who was one of many giving 110% on the streets of Wayland promoting the cause  said, "It felt great being part of this great cause.  Coming together with my camp friends and helping other kids around the world made me realize that we really can make a difference.” 

The day couldn't have been more perfect with the sun shining and loads of Wayland residents coming out in big way to support these great causes.  In this two hour event, we raised $500 dollars for the children of Japan!!! And it doesn't even stop there as Caribou will be matching the proceeds and donating to the American Red Cross - Alabama Disaster Relief Fund.  Though this couldn't have happened with out the big support from  Liberty Pizza,  we want to give them a big THANK YOU from the entire Caribou family!!!

We even had special guests come by... Alumni Derek Brisson, Ben Damm, and Eric Goldberg (GOLDIE), thanks for coming out guys and supporting the Bou!!

It was great to see everyone out there yesterday.  We hope everyone is doing well, keep in touch, tear up the rest of the school year, and do big things. Bou-Yah

Caribou Going International

WHAT UPPPPPPPPPPPP guys and gals of Caribou Nation!!!! Here in Wayland, MA the skies are blue, the grass is green, the daffodils are blooming, and the sun is shinning!!!!! WHOA... I think it's safe to say that spring is in full gear and summer is fast approaching.  YOOO, quick side note, we're 56 days away from being back on the peninsula, and before you know it we will be enjoying Sue's food, swimming in Pattees Pond, and enjoying a slice of heaven in 2011!!!

Camper Update: Exciting news over in Hong Kong.  Cole Cutlip's  baseball team, the  "Tai Tam Hawks",  just won the Hong Kong Little League Challenge Cup.  Cutlip hit 2 doubles and was the winning pitcher in the championship game!!  The Tai Tam Baseball Club put an "All Star" team together to compete in the Challenge Cup as the Tai Tam "Hawks". Cole started at 3rd base and ended up pitching the last 2.5 innings of an exciting come from behind win in the championship game!  We're all real proud of Cole, WAY TO REPRESENT THE BOU!!!

Quick Reminder:  We just wanted invite everyone down to our Car Wash Fundraiser.  Camp Caribou is supporting the Children of Japan this Sunday May 1st at Liberty Pizza in Wayland, MA from 1-3pm.  Lets wash some cars and support those in need.

Hey, if you guys have any special events coming in the next week (sports games, plays, etc.) we would love come out and cheer you on.

Have a great rest of the school year, keep in touch, and see you at the Bou real soon!!!

Things are getting real HYPED up!!!!!

Caribou Nation... UMMMMM it's April 25th and we're now 60 days away from gettin' back on the peninsula. WHOA, LET'S GET IT!!!!!! Before we start blogging hard,  we hope that everyone had a great Easter and Happy Passover.  The Caribou headquarters is in full gear and clicking on all cylinders. This Sunday, May 1st, please join the Caribou Family for a fund raising car wash at Liberty Pizza in Wayland, MA from 1-3pm to support the "Save the Children - Japan".  It's going to be a great event for a great cause.

This past week, some big time traveling was done all around North America.  Martha and Lori went down to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and met up with Bobby L. and Mark Pracy.  There... some big boy names got together and had an absolute unreal time:  Jorge Pelayo, Nino, Martin Parra, Jerry Lopez, Rafa, Sergio, Polo Torres, and Felipe Reyes. It was an amazing trip, filled with great weather and good times with friends and family.

Bill, Jerry and Mike Day the camp plumber plus 15 other canoeing enthusiasts, ventured on an 8 day white water canoe trip on the San Juan river in Moab, Utah.  The weather was gorgeous, the red rock canyons were absolutely breath taking, and the class 2 and 3 white water was EXHILARATING.  They paddled 110 miles down the river while observing big horn sheep, mule deer, peregrine falcons, osprey, and golden eagles.  The camp sites along the river offered lots of shelter in amongst the salt cedar trees.  The menu was outstanding highlighted by beef tenderloin over the grille, baked salmon, and homemade meatballs.  Keep this trip in mind for next year, as we are certain that entire families would love the experience!!!

Rotman and Fischer recently went on a 3995 mile road trip around the southeastern part of the US.  The trip encompassed camping in the George Washington National Forrest and Talladega National Forrest,  solid country music in Nashville, TN, brass bands and Jambalaya in New Orleans, and a quick visit to Annapolis, MD to check out Levin-Ep's new digs.  What an outstanding trip, awesome to be on the open road, and great to see Levin-Ep and Weinstein on the tail end of the trip. 

Camp News... ICE OUT was wicked late, this year. April 13th was when the pond flipped.  Frankie has been busy setting up the water lines, clearing all the brush, and lots more spring clean up.  Bill, Bobby, Rafa, Frank Picone, Transporter, Al Harding, Kirsty, will all be arriving in early May to form the traditional Bull Crew

We hope your having a fabulous end of the school year... can't wait to see you at the BOU

Summer is Coming!!!!

Caribou Nation.... WHAT'S GOOD!!! It's good to be here... As you know the Caribou Social Media world took a hit, but nothing ain't holding us down.  We're back and better than ever. 

The snow has melted, the skies are clearing, and before you know we will be up at the 'Bou tearing things up.  Bill, Martha, Lori, and Rotman have been doing big things at the Caribou Headquarters, and actually gearing up to make the move up to Maine real soon.  Up at camp, Frankie reports, the grass is turning green, the lake is starting to take its mid-summer form, and he is taking archery lessons.  Be ready to see Frank pull a Robin Hood this summer.  No, he won't be wearing green tights and have a feather in his hat, but the guy can hit the bulls-eye!!! 

Upcoming Events... Caribou is supporting the Children of Japan as they recover from the tragic earthquake of a couple weeks ago.  Please join Bill, Martha, Lori, Jerry, and Rotman on May 1st at Liberty Pizza in Wayland, MA to wash some cars and support the Save the Children-Japan. 

We hope all is well.  Keep in touch... 71 days until camp!!! BOOM