Detroit Finnish Co-Operative Summer Camp Association

Introduction

Since 1925, the Detroit Finnish Co-Operative Summer Camp Association (or Finn Camp) has been a place for recreation, social gatherings, and personal growth. The purpose of this website is to keep members informed about current happenings plus give general information to the public.

Finn Fest 2008 Softball Tournament Winners

This year’s Finn Fest was a successful one. Nice weather and our members and guests had a lot fun. The Finn Camp softball did very well, coming in 4th place.


1st Place Bachelors	2nd Place Great Oaks Plumbing Regulators	3rd Place Up & Running Computers

4th Place Finn Camp

click on the photo to see the larger image in the gallery.

See the all photographs of Finn Fest in the Gallery.

Upcoming 2008 Events

August 23 (Saturday) 10:00AM - Board Meeting (visitors are welcome at noon)

August 30 (Saturday) 9:00PM - Party in your PJ's
Adult pajama party at the Clubroom. Get comfy and cozy in your parjamas and come have a good time. Tons of fun, food and prizes. A dish to passwould be appreciated for our late night snackers.

August 31 (Sunday) 11:30 AM - D.F.C.S.C.A.A.L.D.A.O.I.G.T
at the Hickory Hills Golf Course. registeration at 11:30 AM.
The D.F.C.S.C.A Annual Labor Day Adult Open Invitational Golf Tournament will be a scrambles tournament with available tee times 12:00-2:00 PM. Nominal entry fees plus your green fee and optional cart rental. Open to all members. Call Mary and Rob Johnson for more details and sign-up.

Current News

8-11-08 - Georgia Leiviska Phillips donated a old Inter-Lake Newspaper article from Sept 8, 1955 that is about the Finn Camp. Georgia grew up in the Finn Camp during the 50's and 60's and she now lives in Australia.

8-11-08 - August Newsletter added.

8-6-08 - A Finnish student need lounging. She is going to Walled Lake Western High School this coming school year as an international exchange student. She is 18 years old and speak English, Finnish, German, and Estonia. If you or you know someone who like to give lounging, please call Susie Bogrow at 248-669-7569. See more about Host Family Lounge at the Youth For Understanding website.

7-19-08 - We need people to help cleanup the job site of the addition to the clubhouse, i.e. scrap wood, shingles, nails. Put scrap materials in the dumper at the poll barn, not the one by the clubhouse. This is a good chance to get your working hours in. If you have any questions, contact Dave Niemi.

7-18-08 - A new website for the Finn Camp. Erick Leskinen has been working on a new website. Please take a look.

7-6-08 - July Newsletter and a historical article about the Finn Camp added.

7-1-08 - Summer Season Reminders:

Quiet time in camp country is 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM, no loud music, TV's or parties after 11:00 PM.
Members are responsible for their quest's behavior.
Drive slowly on the Finn Camp grounds. Please watch for children.
Firewood for fire pits at Look Lake permitted only if constantly attended.
Fire must be completely out when you leave and please remove your trash.
Only members can dock and lunch boats from our Loon Lake property.
Unused vehicles and boats are not allowed storage on camp grounds.
Motorbikes, ATV's and similar vehicles are not allowed on a Finn Camp grounds.
Pets must be on a leach. Barking dogs must be quiet.
Garbage and trashmust be placed in dumpsters by the kitchen.
East and Westside bathrooms are for members only. No bathing of pets.

6-16-08 - June Newsletter added

5-25-08 - At the special meeting on May 25th, the membership passed a motion to have smoking in the clubroom after 10:00 PM in designated area. The designated smoking area will be determined by a committee.

5-10-08 - Wixom 35 and Over Softball League 2008 Schedule PDF format.

5-7-08 - May Newsletter page 1 and page 2 added

4-17-08 - We recently received word that long time member Margaret Tuovilla passed away on 3/31/08 in Muskegon, MI. Margaret's sister, Judy, tells us there is no memorial service planned.

4-13-08 - Denise Dykstra passed away on Friday, April 11th. There will be a memorial pot-luck luncheon for her at the clubroom on Saturday, April 19th at 2:00 p.m. Our condolences to Artie, Eric, and her family.

4-13-08 - April Newsletter page 1 and page 2 added.

4-1-08 - Added a 1930 Map of the Finn Camp area.

4-1-08 - Added a 1908 Map of the Finn Camp area.

3/8/08 - March Newsletter page 1 and page 2 added.

3/7/08 - An On-Line Journal of a skiing trip going across Finland that started yesterday.

2/11/08 - A new photo gallery added by Erick Leskinen.

2/6/08 - Winter Fest was a great success.

2/6/08 - February Newsletter added.

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Further Questions

Questions or comments about this website should be directed to: - Webmaster, or Jeff Pype - President.