Hiram House Today

New Log Cabin in Progress at Camp

Ground has been broken and construction has begun on the third of five new residential Log Cabins at Hiram House as part of a multi-year, five-millon dollar capital campaign to renovate and revitalize the camp. The 4,200 square-foot cabin will be nestled in the woods off Pioneer Circle and will accommodate up to forty-six campers plus four supervisory staff with separate sleeping quarters and restroom facilities. It also features a screened porch, central activity room, handicapped access and fire safety systems. The new Log Cabin will be open in April and available for School Camp, Summer Camp and Group Retreats.

“Horses on Parade” Benefits Hiram House

This summer’s “Horses on Parade”, the annual Benefit for Hiram House, drew more than 300 guests and raised some $20,000 for the camp’s Horseback Riding Program and Campership Fund.

A delicious barbeque buffet, provided by the Winking Lizard Tavern, dessert by Normandy Catering, and a Silent Auction with fabulous prizes were huge hits. Performances by Zap Entertainment’s “The Bubble Lady” and “Zap the Wonder Chap” enthralled young and old alike, as well as photos and a parade of horses from the camp’s stables.

Our sincere thanks to all those whose generosity made the event a success.

Next year’s Benefit will be on Saturday, July 21, 2007. Details will be announced.

Pumpkin Festival - A Great Time!

Some 3,500 visitors attended the 35th annual Pumpkin Festival at Hiram House this fall, as well as hundreds of volunteers who helped staff the event.

More than $37,000 was raised to benefit the annual “Campership Fund” which helps to send children in need to a life-enriching Summer Camp. A great time was had by all who enjoyed a beautiful autumn day amid the camp’s 172 acres of colorful foliage and fall splendor.

The festival offered an assortment of attractions, activities, foods, games, crafts, animals and entertainment for all ages. Guests could tour the Haunted Hay Maze, decorate their own pumpkins, enjoy haywagon rides, taste delicious apples baked over an open fire, and much, much, more.

Thanks to everyone who helped to make the event a great success!

With special thanks to members of our

Pumpkin Festival Committee: Missy Cinadr Peter Daw Rachel Fredrick Joanne Grundke Travis Grundke Brent Grundke Jessica Horowitz Heidi Ignatious Courtney Nicolai Marla Rawson Terry Ringenbach Scott Wachsberger “Welcome Alumni” Hospitality Committee: Barb Byler Julie Dougherty Julie O’Connor Alli Shaw

Black Lightning Wild West Show performed at Pumpkin Festival

Register Now for Summer Camp 2007!

Boys toasting S’mores over a campfire and
Girls canoeing at Hiram House Summer Camp

Enrollment is now open for Summer Day Camp, Junior Day Camp, Resident Camp, and Summer Horseback Riding & Adventure Camp at Hiram House.

One or two-week sessions are offered for the following camps:

• Summer Day Camp, for boys and girls ages 6 to 11,
  starts June 18 to August 3.
• Summer Junior Day Camp, for boys and girls, ages 5 & 6,
  begins June 18 to August 3.
• Summer Resident Camp (overnight), for boys and girls, ages 6 to 13,
  begins June 17 to August 3.

  A weekly session on the climbing wall and horseback riding are included in both the Summer Day and Resident Camps.

  The popular new Summer Horseback Riding & Adventure Camp will also be offered again this season.

• Summer Riding & Adventure Camp, for boys and girls ages 7 to 14, will be held during one-week sessions on August 6 to 10 and August 13 to 17.

  In addition to daily horseback riding lessons, campers enjoy a different activity each day, including climbing wall, arts & crafts, challenge, archery and creek hikes.

Registrations are accepted on a firstcome, first served basis and space is limited. Please call (216) 831-5045 to register or for more information.

Join the Fun - Sign up Today for Summer Camp 2007!