Projects & Financial Status

The Steve Draper Memorial Archives and History Room

The alumni association has invested over $20,000 in our archives and history room in the base of the dining room.  Make sure to visit on your next trip to Camp.  Think about volunteering some time to help catalog and research our enormous archive of historical photos, documents, yearbooks, clothing, and other items of interest.

Make a donation to help preserve the history of YMCA Camp Chingachgook.

The Steve Draper Memorial Waterfront Trail

Dedicated as a memorial to Steve in 2010, the new waterfront trail will follow the curving shoreline and beautiful views at Camp Chingachgook. The Alumni Association has raised over $15,000 for this project that will unfold in the next few years. We are accepting donation towards this memorial fund and we will keep you posted on our progress. Visit Camp soon and walk the new waterfront trail!

Resoration of Cedar Lodge

Built in 1936, Cedar Lodge is one of the oldest cabins at Camp Chingachgook. Used as the health center or infirmary from 1936 until the summer of 2006, this beautiful building in the center of camp with an iconic view of Buck Mountain is in need of preservation. The fireplace (built by Dwayne Irish, the father of Joann Mahoney and one of Pilot Knob’s first residents) is in need of a full restoration. The roof needs to be replaced, and once complete this historic structure will be a meeting place for many groups at the camp.  The Chingachgook Centennial Capital Campaign features the restoration of this building, donate now to help us preserve the legacy of camp.