History of Treasure Island - or is it 'Red Head Island'?

Joan · 12-23-2013, 03:27 PM

Delighted to find this blog. Anne 154 has it exactly right. I was a camper there during the summers of 1951, (Crow's nest), '52 and '53. During '52 and '53 I was a CIT, and we did commute to Cub via the large canoe. Every year (?) we climbed Mt. Major. We cooked in large outdoor fireplaces, and brought supplies from the central kitchen/pantry in wicker backpacks. Would love to hear from any former TI'ers.

onceMeg · 11-14-2014, 11:10 PM

Like Joan, I'm very glad to have found this Forum. I was at Treasure Island from 1960-1963. And - like everyone else - I just Loved it there. Being on an island made it very special. I remember the climbs up Mt. Major too, and sailing to Ship Island and past Minge Cove. But in 1964 I started at a private camp near Wolfeboro - Camp Kehonka - and I learned that summer that Treasure Island had been sold; it ceased operations as a camp that year. Of course, I was sorry to see such a treasure turned into home sites (and felt the same way many years later when the same fate happened to Kehonka).

onceMeg · 11-17-2014, 11:14 PM

Here are a couple of items I found in my Memories box - TI letterhead, and a couple of pictures. I also found a map I drew of Treasure Island - but my 13-year-old's mapping skills weren't too good - shows the locations of camp areas - Spyglass, Lookout, Village Green, Topmast, Golden Gate - - - - if Joan Anne or other alumni really want to see it, let me know. I think I Might remember all of the TI poem, if anyone's interested.

onceMeg · 12-01-2014, 10:57 PM

I was able to recall the Treasure Island poem, finally. I've posted it on the General Discussion forum, under Winnipesaukee Camps Remembered. If you were at TI, I think you'll remember it too. And if you weren't, I hope you enjoy it also. (I did Not write it.)

Janey · 08-08-2018, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Joan

Delighted to find this blog. Anne 154 has it exactly right. I was a camper there during the summers of 1951, (Crow's nest), '52 and '53. During '52 and '53 I was a CIT, and we did commute to Cub via the large canoe. Every year (?) we climbed Mt. Major. We cooked in large outdoor fireplaces, and brought supplies from the central kitchen/pantry in wicker backpacks. Woruld love to hear from any former TI'ers.

What fun to find another...and trying to place your name...I was a CIT '52. Being one of the 4 Florida girls (Marion, Anne, and Miki were others) because of distance, I was allowed to take both courses in one summer on Cub. Do you recall the "areodoodle rocket beanie" caper?

12-23-2013, 03:27 PM	#1
Joan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Treasure Island Delighted to find this blog. Anne 154 has it exactly right. I was a camper there during the summers of 1951, (Crow's nest), '52 and '53. During '52 and '53 I was a CIT, and we did commute to Cub via the large canoe. Every year (?) we climbed Mt. Major. We cooked in large outdoor fireplaces, and brought supplies from the central kitchen/pantry in wicker backpacks. Would love to hear from any former TI'ers.

11-14-2014, 11:10 PM	#2
onceMeg Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sun City West, Arizona Posts: 28 Thanks: 87 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	another voice from Treasure Island Like Joan, I'm very glad to have found this Forum. I was at Treasure Island from 1960-1963. And - like everyone else - I just Loved it there. Being on an island made it very special. I remember the climbs up Mt. Major too, and sailing to Ship Island and past Minge Cove. But in 1964 I started at a private camp near Wolfeboro - Camp Kehonka - and I learned that summer that Treasure Island had been sold; it ceased operations as a camp that year. Of course, I was sorry to see such a treasure turned into home sites (and felt the same way many years later when the same fate happened to Kehonka).

11-17-2014, 11:14 PM	#3
onceMeg Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sun City West, Arizona Posts: 28 Thanks: 87 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	Here are a couple of items I found in my Memories box - TI letterhead, and a couple of pictures. I also found a map I drew of Treasure Island - but my 13-year-old's mapping skills weren't too good - shows the locations of camp areas - Spyglass, Lookout, Village Green, Topmast, Golden Gate - - - - if Joan Anne or other alumni really want to see it, let me know. I think I Might remember all of the TI poem, if anyone's interested. Attached Images

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12-01-2014, 10:57 PM	#4
onceMeg Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sun City West, Arizona Posts: 28 Thanks: 87 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	I was able to recall the Treasure Island poem, finally. I've posted it on the General Discussion forum, under Winnipesaukee Camps Remembered. If you were at TI, I think you'll remember it too. And if you weren't, I hope you enjoy it also. (I did Not write it.)