115th Runoia Reunion Program
Reunion Program Committee
Marie-Claude Francoeur, Co-chair
Betsy Nicholson, Co-chair
Sharon West
Sarah Sutel Looper
Rachel Sutel Sherman
115th Runoia Reunion postponed until 2022
In an effort to keep our alumnae safe and adhere to the State of Maine guidelines, we regrettably realize that we have no choice but to postpone the 115th Runoia Reunion until August 12-14, 2022. The State of Maine CDC released new guidelines for overnight summer camps on March 24th stating that there will be “no large group gatherings of non-camp members.”
We want to couple this news with our excitement in anticipating a wonderful and inclusive celebration in 2022 that will allow us to travel from far and wide safely, share shacks with other families, and sit shoulder to shoulder to sing around the campfire. We will be in touch in the months to come about efforts to continue connecting our Runoia family and raising funds critical for camperships, which is the core mission of CRAO. Thank you for your flexibility. “Oh here we come with fife and drum” to be together in August of 2022!
So, please continue to plan to travel to Runoia for the Reunion, celebrating 115 years of Camp Runoia—just one year later! We will spend the weekend together catching up, sharing our stories of how alumnae are using the Runoia value of resilience in their lives, and of course participate in all of our favorite camp activities. Get ready for some healthy Blue-White competition as well! We will tally points prior to the reunion for finding a lost alum and duke it out over the reunion weekend through the famous Oak Island swim and a “Runoia Open Tennis Tournament.” Our fundraising goal remains the same: we are working towards securing 115 new donations by the 115th.
Register for the 115th beginning January 1, 2022.
| Friday, August 12, 2022 | |
| 3:00 - 5:00pm | Arrival, registration, and waterfront open Opportunity to donate to camperships and purchase CR merchandise online at registration table |
| 5:45pm | Cocktail reception at the boathouse. BYOB or purchase cocktail tickets. |
| 6:30pm | Supper on kickball field. |
| 7:30pm | Evening Program - mingle, games (kickball for kids) |
| 8:00pm | Milk and crackers |
| 10:00pm | Quiet time around camp No swimming after dark |
| Saturday, August 13, 2022 |
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| 6:30am | Skinny dip - women and girls only |
| 7:30am | Swimming open |
| 8:00am | Flag raising |
| 8:15-8:45am | Buffet breakfast with donuts Registration table open for newcomers |
| 9:15am | BLUE-WHITE Oak Island Swim Champions: Heather Griffin (blue) and Krissy Auns Oliver (white) Waterfront open |
| 10:30- 12:00 | Open waterfront, ropes, archery, tennis, riflery, art |
| 11:00am | Camp Runoia Alumnae Organization Board Meeting |
| 12:30pm | Lunch Pictures by the Dining Hall |
| 1:30pm | Rest hour and open swim |
| 1:30pm | “Runoia Open” BLUE-WHITE Tennis Tournament Champions: Jody Sataloff (blue) and Shelley Ahern O’Brien (white) Open waterfront and above activities |
| 3:30pm | Softball or kickball game, open swim |
| 4:15 - 5:00pm | Wine Tasting Basics Join an alum for a wine tasting fundraising event in the Lodge. Donations are welcome towards the campership fund. Open to all above the age of 21. Champion: Sarah Sutel Looper |
| 5:00-5:45pm | Linger with Wine Educator Sarah Sutel Looper An intimate tasting of 3 wines from Sarah’s personal cellar. Limited to 15 people at $50/person. All proceeds go to camperships fund. Open to people above the age of 21. Champion: Sarah Sutel Looper |
| 5:00pm | Cocktail Hour (kickball field). BYOB or purchase cocktail tickets. |
| 6:00pm | Supper with CONGO BARS!! |
| 7:30pm | Campfire, Reflections and S’mores Alumnae from different decades reflect on how they have used Runoia values in their lives. |
| 10:00pm | Quiet time |
| Sunday, August 14, 2022 | |
| 6:30am | Skinny dip women and girls only |
| 7:30am | Open swim |
| 8:00-8:45am | Sleepy buffet breakfast Coffee and coffee cake (Bishop's Bread!), fruit, yogurt, cereal Pictures by the Dining Hall |
| 9:15 | Wind date for Oak Island Swim |
| 9:15-10:30am | Swimming, tennis, volleyball open Packing time |
| 10:00am | Brunch and farewell Blue - White score tally and announcement of fundraising achieved |
| 12:30pm | Camp closed and clean up by staff |
| Note: Please do not bring dogs onto campus. If needed, inquire at our local kennel, Willow Run, for boarding. |
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