Red Arrow Camp

08/05/2026

That's a wrap on summer 2026! Here are some memories of this past summer.

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06/01/2026

In 1955, Charlie Boesel sought a play director for the camp play. He met with a young man, Richard “Dick” Wenzel. He hired him for around $50. What Charlie didn’t know was that he was hiring one of Red Arrow’s greats.

Dick stuck around for decades, serving many roles at camp. He served as a Counselor for several years in addition to his duties running the camp play. He brought several traditions to camp as well, most notably collaborating on creating Carnival with Runk.

Even after serving on staff, Dick was a resident on Trout Lake and became a frequent visitor to camp. He’d share stories of days gone by and would always watch the play at the end of each summer.

This past fall, Dick passed away. He was 95. Dicks impact on camp spans half a century and although his spirit and legacy lives on at camp, his presence will be missed.

05/23/2026

Summer 2026 is less than a month away! With that, we have so many exciting updates for you regarding camp and our foundation.

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03/12/2026

“You never discover how far you can go until you decide to go a little farther.”

Only 97 days until Red Arrow Camp.
Who’s ready to climb a little higher this summer?

02/23/2026

We are hosting two Red Arrow Connect events designed specifically for our community. These evenings are a relaxed opportunity to meet fellow Red Arrow parents, connect with returning campers, spend time with our directors, and ask questions about the upcoming summer. Whether this is your first summer or your fifth, these gatherings are a wonderful way to strengthen our community before Opening Day.

Please RSVP using the link below so we can plan accordingly:
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Chicago – Thursday, February 26th
Lucky Strike Wrigleyville
1027 W Addison St STE A201
Chicago, IL 60613
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Bowling lanes reserved from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, with additional social time afterward on-site. Food and soft drinks will be provided.

Milwaukee – Friday, February 27th
1st and Bowl
2969 N 114th St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53222
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Open play (Football Bowling, Basketball, Connect 4, and Co****le) reserved from 6:30pm – 8:30pm, with additional social time afterward on-site. Food and soft drinks will be provided.

02/03/2026

Have you ever walked to Haunted Island?

01/17/2026

Camp is resting before our best summer yet.

11/27/2025

Today, as families and friends gather around tables across the country, we’re reminded of one of the most meaningful lessons ever shared on Trout Lake—spoken by our late owner and Director, Bob Krohn.

In his Chapel Talk “No Man Is an Island,” Bob wrote:

“No man is an island… no man stands alone. Each man’s joy is joy to me; each man’s grief is my own… We need one another.”

At camp, this truth shows up in countless quiet ways—

A counselor coaching a boy up Popes Hill.

Cabin mates carrying a little extra so everyone finishes the portage.

A staff member giving encouragement so another camper can make their Island Swim.

A whole community rallying when someone needs help.

Thanksgiving is a moment to step back and see how deeply connected we really are.

How much stronger we become because we don’t stand alone.

And how the joy and growth of one boy lifts us all.

From our Red Arrow family to yours, thank you for being part of this community, for supporting one another, and for passing forward the spirit Bob instilled in generations of campers.

Wishing you a warm, grateful, and connected Thanksgiving.

More “we,” less “me.”

No man is an island.