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1941: Joint Council No. 200 of Truck Drivers Union gives funds to construct Una Li-Ya Lodge (meaning house of Friendship). Facilities hold large fireplace and floor area to hold entire camp for indoor programs during inclement weather. First instance of any labor organization actively supporting the
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The mission of Camp Whitcomb/Mason is to provide an imaginative, outdoor educational/recreational experience where youth have the opportunity to develop a sense of competence, usefulness and belonging through their accomplishments, while developing skills, responsibility and respect for others in a
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1939: Kangi Bloko, first campers' cabin built due to popularity of camping program, expanding the capacity beyond the five wings in the Won Hon Ta. This was the first of three square cabins, with cots and clothing bins for eight campers and one counselor.
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of hills, fields, wetlands, and forests, Whitcomb/Mason provides campers with a variety of natural experiences. Their lodges, cabins and pavilions are available for rent to school, family, church, non-profit and corporate groups throughout the year.
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1912: Won Hon Ta built. Includes combination kitchen and dining hall, five wings for sleeping quarters for ten boys each, a single staff quarters for five, and staff library for planning program (also served as rainy day recreation hall).
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1911: Received gift of 7.93 acres (32,100 m) on Lake Keesus from Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Thompson. Boys' Busy Life Club transfers summer camping activities from Beaver Lake to their very own tenting area on Lake Keesus.
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1957: 40 acres (160,000 m) of land donated to Camp Whitcomb in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Thompson by their daughter. This tract is known as the "Henry M. Thompson Woods."
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1912: February 8, Camp Whitcomb receives another donation of 18.07 acres (73,100 m) of land from Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Rogers—camp now totals 26 acres (110,000 m).
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1950: Una Li-Ya Lodge extended to include heated areas for Milwaukee boys' club winter camping program. Small kitchen, dining area, toilets, and supplies storage area.
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Accredited by the American Camp Association, the camp operates day and overnight camp programs throughout the summer, as well as recreational activities year-round.
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safe and healthy non-urban environment. Students are encouraged to have fun while being courteous of the property, wildlife and volunteers.
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1947: Apache Cabin—the first of eighteen cabins built—each with a fireplace, screened porch, quarters for eight campers and two staff.
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on Lake Keesus. Founded in 1911 and owned and operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, it is the oldest
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1926: A gift of 13 acres (53,000 m) donated by Mr. and Mrs. John J Hansen - total area now 39 acres (160,000 m).
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1966: Camp Elliott B. Mason established—purchase of 150 acres (0.61 km) of land contiguous to Camp Whitcomb.
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1952: Initiated camping for diabetic boys—only camp in Wisconsin offering two-week camp periods to diabetics.
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1994: Wild World on Wheels portable Environmental Education Center takes maiden voyage to Milwaukee.
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1968: Camp Elliot B. Mason opened and operating as teenage camp for boys during the summer months.
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1950: Camp Whitcomb started Day Camp program for boys not emotionally ready for overnight camping.
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1950: Winter camping activities implemented for weekends and three-day school holidays.
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1954: Staff apartments built—complete quarters for four families of married staff.
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1954: Dayo Ha Gwenda (Fred Loock) Indian ceremonial council ring dedicated.
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1986: Name officially changed to Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee.
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1938: Chic A' Gami, sleeping quarters for the camp's cooks built.
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1996: Sargento foods petting farm remodeled for year-round use.
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1994: Kadish Environmental education center dedicated.
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