Camps of Geneva Lake (Images of America) - Softcover

Smeltzer, Carolyn Hope; Westberg, Jill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467115312 ISBN 13: 9781467115315

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2016

Synopsis

Geneva Lake camps provided education, activities, spirituality, and community in a healthy environment away from the city. The first sites were located on the western shores of Geneva Lake, with Camp Collie established in 1874; seventeen more followed. Although most camps were spiritually based, they differed in what they offered and who they served. People attending the camps came from all income levels and many cultures. Adult- and family-oriented camps provided a setting for vacations or conferences, and children's camps prided themselves on fostering responsibility and solid values. Images of America: Camps of Geneva Lake highlights 18 camps in the days of woolen bathing costumes, steam yachts, and platform tents.

About this title

Review:

"The information is fascinating, but the highlight of the book is provided by the dozens of photos of campers and camp life that stretch from 1874 through the present day." "The Beacon"

About the Author:

Though the authors created this book during a holiday season at Lake Geneva, it represents years of collecting and research. Both authors value learning local history through images, are passionate about lake living, and support lake preservation. Carolyn is a long-term resident of Chicago and has enjoyed Lake Geneva living since 1995. Martha is also a Chicago native and has lived at the lake since childhood.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1467115312
• ISBN 13: 9781467115315
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128