Written by Stephanie Jass “Over hill, over dale, we will hit the happy trail to Arcadia, we all love so well…” Just seeing this opening line will probably initiate an earworm for most Arcadians. We know it as the “Arcadia Camp Song,” and it’s most famous for its shout of “AR-CA-DEEE-AH!” during the chorus. This […]
An Intersection of Opposites
Talking with John Jass about designing the cross for the Chapel on the Beach In his role as Camp caretaker (1994-2015) John Jass built – and rebuilt – many things at RKD. Those shelving units in Inn rooms? John. The Wigwam expansion? John. The playground with the sand pit? John. But John isn’t just a […]
Flying From Arcadia to Eastport: A Story from Camp’s 60th Anniversary
In 1982, Camp Arcadia marked its 60th Anniversary with weekly balloon releases. Guests gathered on the patio and attached cards with their names and addresses to the balloons with instructions for anyone who found it to reply. (see photos) The multicolored balloons – filled with helium and imprinted with “Camp Arcadia 1922-1982” were then released […]
The Mystery of Smash
Written by: Stephanie Jass, author of Days Filled with Sunshine: 100 Years of Camp Arcadia Many people have asked me about surprising things I found while researching the 100th book. There are several answers, but the one that is both surprising AND mysterious concerns the Smash game. My siblings and I were avid Smash players […]
RKD Stories Episode 4: Serving with a Smile
Since 1922, Camp Arcadia has been a place of gathering and fellowship, filled with countless memories and moments. Those stories can be heard in the echo of waves lapping on the sandy shores, chatter from the patio, laughter in the Trading Post, or the gentle creak of a swing that accompanies silent reflection. But those […]
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