Summer Camp in Color 1946

  • After Sunday worship, campers from Butte and Twin Bridges pose in front of the Ponderosa Pine by the boating are.
    After Sunday worship, campers from Butte and Twin Bridges pose in front of the Ponderosa Pine by the boating are.
  • In 1946 Mr. Stima and Rev. Loddings visit on Bell Point, which was the site of the future indoor chapel and retreat center, now called Hagen Hall.  Today this red bell is in the Hagen Hall bell tower. It still wakes campers in the morning  and calls people to worship and meals.
    In 1946 Mr. Stima and Rev. Loddings visit on Bell Point, which was the site of the future indoor chapel and retreat center, now called Hagen Hall. Today this red bell is in the Hagen Hall bell tower. It still wakes campers in the morning and calls people to worship and meals.
  • Rev. Theo P. Neste, Anaconda, MT,  Bible study leader
    Rev. Theo P. Neste, Anaconda, MT, Bible study leader
  • Western artist Leonard Lopp’s cabin, which he named "Rocky Haven" can be seen on the cliff above the Camp's swimming area.  There were no colorful water trampolines  or water slides in the 40s, just logs that rolled in from the lake.
    Western artist Leonard Lopp’s cabin, which he named "Rocky Haven" can be seen on the cliff above the Camp's swimming area. There were no colorful water trampolines or water slides in the 40s, just logs that rolled in from the lake.
  • 1946 Missionary Loddigs explaining Chinese characters to campers
    1946 Missionary Loddigs explaining Chinese characters to campers
  • 1946 Meals mere served family style on colorful donated dinnerware.
    1946 Meals mere served family style on colorful donated dinnerware.
  • Campfire by the lake in 1946
    Campfire by the lake in 1946
  • Without these special staff there would be no Camp. These ladies nourished body and soul with good food served with warm smiles. Thanks to all the cooks through all the years at Camp.
    Without these special staff there would be no Camp. These ladies nourished body and soul with good food served with warm smiles. Thanks to all the cooks through all the years at Camp.
  • 1946  Campers from Missoula, Dillon, Butte, Anaconda, and Twin Bridges climbed in a grain truck for a fun picture.
    1946 Campers from Missoula, Dillon, Butte, Anaconda, and Twin Bridges climbed in a grain truck for a fun picture.
  • Speakers Rev. Benson,  Rev. Jacobson and summer camp manager Mr. Carlson in 1946
    Speakers Rev. Benson, Rev. Jacobson and summer camp manager Mr. Carlson in 1946
  • 1946 Bible study with Rev. Loddigs
    1946 Bible study with Rev. Loddigs
  • Rev.  Norm Prestby and camp caretaker, Mr. Knutson
    Rev. Norm Prestby and camp caretaker, Mr. Knutson