The Fleet Camp Wyonegonic

From collection Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company Collection

The Fleet Camp Wyonegonic

The Fleet Camp Wyonegonic, Denmark, Maine ca: 1915-20 Sailing & canoe fleet of campers & counselors at Camp Wyonegonic, Moose Pond, Denmark, Maine. Pleasant Mountain is seen in the distance. Wyonegonic owns one of the longest stretches of shoreline of any summer camp. It stretches over two miles on Moose Pond. There are two separate waterfronts serving the Senior and Intermediate/Junior Camps. The waterfronts are under the supervision of American Red Cross certified lifeguards and instructors. BOATS New campers start their Wyonegonic experience learning to paddle in vintage 1920’s Old Town and Chestnut wood canvas canoes. Intermediate and Senior campers have the opportunity to continue their canoeing experience both in and out of camp. Please visit our Outdoor Living Skills section to learn how canoeing is integrated into our Outdoor Living Skills program. Camp Wyonegonic’s grand fleet features 34-foot Old Town war canoes with an adult and 22 paddlers aboard, numerous 4 person canoes and double-ended guide boats, and two sailboats of inland lake heritage and pre-World War II vintage

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LB2008.19.115462
115462
City/Town:
Denmark 
State/Province:
Maine 
Country:
United States