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Chapel <br /> The outdoor chapel will be renewed by replacing the benches and realigning the seating area to eliminate the <br /> need for the metal bleachers.A small embankment at the entry to the chapel will allow for the elevation necessary <br /> for all to see. A view to the lake can be created with removing small plants and trees less than 6" in diameter(as <br /> code allows). <br /> Older Camper Program Area <br /> The eastern area of the property is currently undeveloped and underused. The plan proposes this area be used <br /> for an older camper activity area.To create progression and maintain interest among older campers,this area will <br /> have activities only available when campers reach 4th grade. Ideas for this area include: <br /> • Hammock village <br /> • Archery range <br /> • Challenge course (low ropes) <br /> • Gaga pit <br /> • Peanut Hill will remain as an open grass hill where staff can program special activities. <br /> The two current changing shelters are simple steel structures that could be used as a covered program area and <br /> storage of program supplies. Removing the chain link fence and tarp would allow these facilities to be utilized. A <br /> small restroom with toilet and hand-washing sink is also proposed in this area. <br /> Waterfront Improvements <br /> The greatest challenge to the waterfront program area is access between the boating and swimming area. To <br /> alleviate this challenge, the plan proposes recreating a waterfront trail that connects the two areas so that <br /> campers don't have to traverse all the way to the southeastern part of the property to access the program area. <br /> At the primary waterfront access,the old sleeping cabins will be removed and replaced with program platforms and <br /> a firepit. This area may be used for large group campfires, program presentation, drama, etc. Alternatively, the <br /> platforms may be used for a program area such as small group drama, teaching about water, etc. A small facility <br /> is proposed for individual changing rooms,toilet rooms and a storage room. <br /> Note:the planning team discussed swapping the function of the boating and swimming area to have the swimming <br /> area more central to camp and near the proposed changing area. Questions to consider include the water depth <br /> and quality in each area to determine if it is best advised to swap these functions. <br /> Maintenance and Parking <br /> A new maintenance building and yard is proposed for the northwest part of the property off of the main parking <br /> lot. The small hillside in this area allows for a new,two-story building to be constructed and yet hidden from primary <br /> view.The upper level would serve as a shop and storage, while the lower level, with overhead doors, allows for a <br /> garage work area and could open to a small maintenance lot. <br /> While the main parking remains in the same location,the plan proposes it can be slightly expanded and organized <br /> to be more efficient. Head in parking spaces can be added to the road leading to the maintenance building. <br /> Additionally, at the first gate (east of the main lot), a small staff parking lot will allow for greater capacity in the <br /> main lot. <br /> Arrow Cabin <br /> The Arrow Cabin will be shifted to become a program area by removing the beds, expanding the size of the <br /> windows, adding a door that faces onto the common lawn and opens on to a new expanded deck that wraps <br /> around the building.This cabin might become a home for music, drama or another new program model. <br /> 4 of 5 <br />