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Spring 2012

The Alumni ChroniClesLake of the WoodS camp for girLS and greenWoodS camp for boyS

Josh TroyThe Alumni Chronicles was thrilled to see former GWC camper featured in PEOPLE Magazine’s annual feature “Half Their Size” about regular day people who have beat their battle with the bulge. Published on January 9, 2012, all of us at camp commend Josh for all he has achieved and congratulate him on his healthy new lifestyle. Below is a recap of his transformation and how Greenwoods Camp was an integral part of it:

The best six summers of my life were spent at Greenwoods Camp from 1989-94! As much as I loved camp, my peers and the counselors, I had many problems as a kid that led to struggles with my weight. It spiraled out of control to the point where I was 350 pounds in October 2010 and I could barely walk. I knew I had to do something drastic. Through eating Subway and many other nutritious meals, lifting weights, walking, jogging, playing basketball and jumproping, I lost 160 pounds, and now weigh 190 pounds and am living a healthy lifestyle! Ironically, I live in Clarksdale Mississippi, which is in Coahoma County - the most obese county in the nation. People Magazine was looking for stories about what was being done to fight obesity in Mississippi and learned about me. My story was featured in People Magazine in its first issue of this year.

Looking back, my experience at camp played a role in my weight loss even though it happened more than 16 years after my last day at Greenwoods. At camp I learned how to be active and stay fit on a daily basis. I applied many things I did at camp to my exercise routine. I used to spend many hours shooting baskets on the court near the archery field on the boy’s side. The gym I work out at now has a basketball court, and I spend much of my time there doing the things I did at camp. Also, when I get discouraged, to this day, I think of those at camp who encouraged me. It reminds me there are good people out there and it inspires me to keep going. The big lesson

campers could learn from my experience is to take what you learned at camp and continue to stay active in many of those ways during the school year. Every summer at camp I was very active, gave 100 percent at everything I did, lost a lot of weight, but was always back to my old habits when school started again. Do not do that. Take the activities you enjoyed the most during the summer and try to find a way to partake in them year round. Your body will thank you and you will be more likely to live a long and healthy life!

WHERE ARE THEY NOW

Josh at his peak weight

Josh featured in People magazine at a lean 190 pounds

Josh (all the way left) at camp during his Mohawk summer

Continued on next page.

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Fashion is best when shared with friends- Just ask Paula Zacharia and Davida Berk, who met in kindergarten in Glenview, Illinois. They named their new Winnetka, Illinois boutique Willow after both their childhood subdivision and elementary school. The meticulously curated shop features an array of accessories at a variety of price points, including handbags by Carla Mancini, Liebskind, Lauren Merkin and Olivia Harris. The jewelry comes from numerous designers, Marcia Moran, Sonya Renee and Lisa Freede along with some local designers like Aviva Rose, Rachael Olesker and Sway. We are so proud of Lake of the Woods Alumni Paula Andrews Zacharia who attended LWC as a camper for three years and always looked forward to Color Days at the end of each session. Paula now sends her own daughters, Jacey and Zoey to Lake of the Woods each summer. In fact, the Zacharia Family has enjoyed several summers at camp together as part of our annual family camp week at the end of each August.

Mention you saw article in the Lake of the Woods Alumni Chronicles and receive 15% off your first purchase at Willow Boutique. (Not including sale merchandise)

WilloW boutique: 1060 Gage Street. Winnetka Il 60093847-386-6869 • www.willowboutique.com

The best part about working with our families is when the entire family gets involved at camp. With the Sheks, not only did we get to meet Alex and Max over their years at Greenwoods, but their father Mitch got in on the fun when he decided to serve as a camp physician in our health center for five years (he even got his plaque). Mitch, a prominent dermatologist in the Detroit area has been a gem in the health center and has seen everything from rashes to dehydration to swimmer’s ear! We are thrilled to know that both Alex (University of Michigan) and Max (Ithaca College) are doing very well and keeping the Greenwoods spirit alive. Below is a family photo from a summer 2011 vacation to Greenough, Montana where the family enjoyed fly fishing, horseback riding and sleeping in tents. Nice camp tee, Max!

Willow Boutique

ThE shEK FAMILy

Proud Willow Owners Davida Berk (left) and

Paula Andrews Zacharia

WHERE ARE THEY NOW- Continued

ToMMy WilliaMsoNDob: September 10, 2010Proud PareNTs: Scott and Stephanie WilliamsonHoMeToWN: Sydney, AustraliaFavoriTe Food: Avocado

FuN FaCT: Loves to watch the washing machine! And, dad Scott was the GWC boy’s program director and year round director from 2001-2005!FavoriTe Hobby: Pushing around his toy cars and screaming at the top of his lungs in shopping centersMosT exCiTed For CaMP iN 2020: Family Camp!

beNNeT MiCHael sCHlagHeCkDob: September 29, 2011Proud PareNTs: Kara (Natkin) and Matt SchlagheckHoMeToWN: Evanston, Illinois

FavoriTe Food: BananasFuN FaCT: Cousin Toby Welling was in the first session feature of Iroquois campers! He promises to leave younger cousin Bennet his egg crate! Also, Bennet has the same hair part as his dad!FavoriTe Hobby: Playing with his cousin TobysibliNgs: More to come!MosT exCiTed For CaMP iN 2020: To hangout at circle

ToWa NaTHaNiel WiedMayerDob: February 9, 2011Proud PareNTs: Ryan & Sachiyo WiedmayerHoMeToWN: Atlanta, GAFavoriTe Food: Rice, Chicken, Cheese & Oranges

FuN FaCT: Dad Ryan used to teach tennis and sailing at GWC from 1994 - 1998FavoriTe Hobby: Loves to watch Sign Language DVD and play with our dog Boo.MosT exCiTed For CaMP iN 2020: Tennis and Family Camp.

CarsoN JaMes boulWareDob: February 27, 2011Proud PareNTs: James and Cari BoulwareHoMeToWN: Atlanta, GeorgiaFavoriTe Food: Meat and Potatoes

FuN FaCT: He loves to flirt with the ladiesFavoriTe Hobby: Basketball and FootballsibliNgs: Older Brother Max the DogMosT exCiTed For CaMP iN 2020: Wakeboarding and campfires by the lake.

iroQuois 2020 (2nd Session)We’re so excited to meet even more great baby boys from some of our favorite alumni:

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You can be part of all of this fun! You and your family can relive your camper days and enjoy all of the magic of summer camp. Stay with us from august 12-august 18 and participate in everything from rock climbing to waterskiing and everything in between. Call our office at 847-242-0009 or visit www.lwcgwc.com to learn more.

Former camper and counselor turned writer, David Himmel has completed his first book, A Camp Story: The History of Lake of the Woods and Greenwoods Camps. It’s more than a look into the past, but the stories of the people that made camp what it was, while camp was making them who they would be. It is schedule to hit stands this summer but you can pre-order it online at: www.thehistorypress.net. To learn more about David, please visit his website at: www. http://himmelink.com/

FAMILY CAMP Week

What’s New at Camp in 2012?As always, we’re sticking with our favorite programs and traditions while implementing innovative and creative ideas for a great 78th season ahead.

look WHaT’s NeW For 2012:➤ a NeW gaga PiT at lWC

(gaga is a a new sport that’s all the rage!) Think of dodge ball where you can’t hit above the waist.

➤ a neW Malibu ski boaT

➤ NeW Paddle boards at the waterfront

➤ a neW souNd sysTeM in the pavilion

➤ a NeWly resurFaCed go-CarT TraCk for roller-hockey and go-carting

➤ We are also addiNg CookiNg and badMiNToN classes—by popular demand!

More information will follow in the fall newsletter.

David Himmel

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