[Medomak Camp] Reel 20

Date1948 – 1958

AbstractA shot of a sign that reads, “Medomak Cub Camp” with a wooden bear on each side. A shot of Harold E. “Couch” Martin and his wife Alva with their dog and cat. Footage of George W. “Pa” Pushee beating a drum and leading Cubs wrapped in blankets or dressed as Native Americans to the weekly tribal meeting where they are greeted by other young boys dressed as Native Americans. Footage of Cub Swim with counselors Harold E. “Couch” Martin and Dick Gray, including Cubs swimming, playing on a WW II life raft and using kick boards. Footage of counselor Phil Bird leading boys on a tree walk to examine trees, including a red pine. Footage of kids engaged in the long jump, archery and tumbling. Footage of a war canoe race with counselors David “Tucker” Toomey and Bob Radar. Footage of Cubs playing, swimming and diving in the water including a shot of counselor “Pop” Jenks and a Cub diving off counselor Jim Aldrich’s shoulders. Footage of counselor Jim Aldrich and a group of boys at Monkey Tree on the Cub shore where boys jump off a tree hanging over the water into the lake. A few shots of Cubs lining up for dinner. A few shots of some older people near a house, including Mrs. Jenks and Mim, the nurse. Footage of Cubs practicing posture and singing in a barn. Footage of Cubs swimming and playing in the water. Donor Notes: All names and the majority of the locations come from the donor’s notes. Please refer to them for further information.