Camp Onaway

Coleader Work Weekend

This is a weekend at Camp Onaway for coleaders (Grades 10-12) to come hangout and help get the island ready for winter. We do many different projects including raking leaves, moving wood, painting, cleaning, etc. There is no cost associated to attend.

Dates

October 25-27, 2024

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Coleader Weekend 2024

Friday, October 25

  • Arrive at Brigade by no later than 5:45pm. The bus/vans leave at 6:00pm sharp!
  • Once we get to the island, we will have dinner, relax, play games, hang out, etc. 

Saturday, October 26

  • After breakfast, we will get started on projects around the island! Some projects you may be doing include: 
    • Raking leaves
    • Moving Chairs
    • Cleaning certain areas around the island
    • Anything else we can do to leave the island nice and orderly before winter. 
  • After dinner, we may finish up a few projects, and then it is pretty much free time for whatever you enjoy (Puzzles, games, a fire on the lanai, hanging out with friends, etc.)

Sunday, October 27

  • After breakfast, we will pack up, clean our bunk spaces, and say goodbye to the island until Coleader Winter Weekend.
  • We will arrive back at Brigade by Noon!

FAQ

This is open to students in grades 10-12.

All skill sets and experience levels welcomed!

Leader rooms, cabins, Chore Boys, Piety, Mess Hall, etc. are used.

No, all food is supplied. If you have a dietary restriction, please tell us before the weekend so we can notify the cook.

Work clothes, work gloves, and “Onaway Standard Equipment” (sleeping bag, shower supplies, etc.)

We will meet at Brigade at 5:45 PM and leave promptly at 6 PM.

Sign Up for Work Week!

To sign up, visit or call the Brigade office at (920) 725-3983 and inform us of the day(s) you can participate. Alternatively, you can sign up via email by reaching out to us at brigade@bgbrigade.com. We look forward to hearing from you!