2 DAYS UNTIL HORSETHIEF RESERVOIR GRAND OPENING!What do a local camera shop owner, a philanthropist, a governor’s daughter, a freelance writer and a human resources professional have in common?
Each has a personal connection to the Treasure Valley Family YMCA’s 70-year camping history in Idaho and will play a significant role in launching the next century of that legacy as the Y celebrates the grand opening of its new camp at Horsethief Reservoir on Saturday, June 12.
Beginning in the early morning on Saturday, the first of 10 “keepers of the flame” will embark on a 50-mile trek from the shores of Payette Lake in McCall to the Waterfront at Horsethief Reservoir, passing a sealed lantern lit from a campfire at the YMCA’s first camp property to light another campfire at its brand-new location at Horsethief.
“The campfire is an enduring symbol of the YMCA’s camping experience,” says Laura Mahan, YMCA Youth Development Branch Director. “Using a campfire flame to connect our original camp property with our new one, and especially considering the people involved who will carry that flame, enables that symbol to endure for future generations of campers.”
Relay participants will use several modes of transportation to pass the “torch” on its journey to Horsethief Reservoir, including a canoe from Ponderosa to Pilgrim Cove (another former Y-Camp location in McCall), a ski boat from Pilgrim Cove to the historic Shore Lodge Resort, and a 1958 Cessna 182 airplane that will transport the lantern from McCall to Cascade to continue its route.
Though the flame will have to be doused for that leg of the relay, per Federal Aviation Administration rules, a “backup” lantern lit from the same campfire will be used to relight the torch once it lands in Cascade.
Other modes include a bicycle (from Shore Lodge to the McCall Airport), horses, the old YMCA Camp truck, and a trio of runners that will carry the torch down the 3-mile Horsethief Cutoff and into Camp.
At that point, the flame will be transferred to another “keeper” in canoe, paddled to the Camp’s waterfront dock, and carried by the second-oldest living YMCA camper, Barbara Emery, to a campfire waiting on the beach. John Fery, the former CEO of Boise Cascade and a major contributor and champion of the new Y-Camp property, will use the flame to light a campfire on the waterfront beach and begin the Grand Opening ceremonies.
“I can’t think of a better way to kick off the Grand Opening,” says Jim Everett, CEO of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA. “The people involved have a special connection to the YMCA and our camping program, which highlights the impact camp has on the lives of our youth and community.”
The new YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir - continuing the YMCA's tradition of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Visit ycampidaho.org for full description, resident camp schedule, registration information and more.
Each has a personal connection to the Treasure Valley Family YMCA’s 70-year camping history in Idaho and will play a significant role in launching the next century of that legacy as the Y celebrates the grand opening of its new camp at Horsethief Reservoir on Saturday, June 12.
Beginning in the early morning on Saturday, the first of 10 “keepers of the flame” will embark on a 50-mile trek from the shores of Payette Lake in McCall to the Waterfront at Horsethief Reservoir, passing a sealed lantern lit from a campfire at the YMCA’s first camp property to light another campfire at its brand-new location at Horsethief.
“The campfire is an enduring symbol of the YMCA’s camping experience,” says Laura Mahan, YMCA Youth Development Branch Director. “Using a campfire flame to connect our original camp property with our new one, and especially considering the people involved who will carry that flame, enables that symbol to endure for future generations of campers.”
Relay participants will use several modes of transportation to pass the “torch” on its journey to Horsethief Reservoir, including a canoe from Ponderosa to Pilgrim Cove (another former Y-Camp location in McCall), a ski boat from Pilgrim Cove to the historic Shore Lodge Resort, and a 1958 Cessna 182 airplane that will transport the lantern from McCall to Cascade to continue its route.
Though the flame will have to be doused for that leg of the relay, per Federal Aviation Administration rules, a “backup” lantern lit from the same campfire will be used to relight the torch once it lands in Cascade.
Other modes include a bicycle (from Shore Lodge to the McCall Airport), horses, the old YMCA Camp truck, and a trio of runners that will carry the torch down the 3-mile Horsethief Cutoff and into Camp.
At that point, the flame will be transferred to another “keeper” in canoe, paddled to the Camp’s waterfront dock, and carried by the second-oldest living YMCA camper, Barbara Emery, to a campfire waiting on the beach. John Fery, the former CEO of Boise Cascade and a major contributor and champion of the new Y-Camp property, will use the flame to light a campfire on the waterfront beach and begin the Grand Opening ceremonies.
“I can’t think of a better way to kick off the Grand Opening,” says Jim Everett, CEO of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA. “The people involved have a special connection to the YMCA and our camping program, which highlights the impact camp has on the lives of our youth and community.”
The new YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir - continuing the YMCA's tradition of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Visit ycampidaho.org for full description, resident camp schedule, registration information and more.
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