Debbie Adelman camper 66, 67, 68, 70 counselor 72 Memories: member of first AIT volleyball team, first kiss, Jerry kicking a hole in someone's trunk for something we had done wrong for a change... Comments: never wanted the summer to end and looked forward to sleepovers and parties during the year. Appreciated friendships that lasted for all those years since we usually came back as a group and saw each other during the year. Email Debbie
Leslye Cooky Adelman waitress, 1966 Memories: Sue (unfortunately deceased) and Bobbie Krauss; Ricki Kaplan; Stuie Aronson; water basketball at Kutsher's with some well-known NBA players Comments: A wonderful summer, even if my cousins, Howie and Jay Warhaftig, watched over me like a hawk! Anyone you would like to contact? Anyone who remembers me-my email address is [email protected]
Paul Alpert Camper 1972-1977 Memories: The greatest summers of my life. Never fully appreciated how fortunate I was to go to Anawana until I was an adult.
Sherman Alpert Camper/Waterfront staff 63, 66-69 Memories: Working/hanging/talking with Brooks and Mel Wichter at the waterfront; playing on the starting team in the AIT (we lost!); walking to Hurleyville to buy candy; watermelon league; Jerry Parker jumping from the balcony in the field house to break color war '63 (he was supposed to be away in the Army Reserves); making out on the handball court after the prom while Marc Fink did a sportscaster's play-by-play of the "action"; "Weisberg, Weisberg, Weisberg" Who do you keep in contact with? All the Karbels and some of the Mackles's (they're family) What are you doing now? Computer Scientist, IBM Research (almost retired); Movie/TV extra email Sherman (new address, 9/14/06)
Alison Annex Camper, Counselor Memories: Color War, Girl's Sing, shaving on the bunk line, visiting day, inter-camp, food fights, raids, the lake. Comments: I wish it were still open. Email Alison
Nicole Ante Camper, Waitress, Counselor, 1982, 1986-1989. Memories: So many great friends and so many fun times. Comments: Another reunion would be great. Any bunkmates out there - e-me!
Gerri Appel Waitress and counselor Memories: Lots, but most of all meeting my future husband, Manny! Email Gerri
April Arlow-McConnell Camper, Counselor or Staff? Everything ... from 5 years old and then finally to Color War General. It only took 15 years ... Memories: Where do I begin? Those who know me know the memories! Returning linens to Gussie's shack, Phil the Bimmy, classic Color War Breaks, putting on skits in the Old Sherwood Rec Hall, learning the Swifty Swing, Lazy Day, ETB, Tribal War, The Stokes Game, Candlelighting, Gil's Sports Scores on Sunday, Hat's off... Toasting marshmallows at campfire with Doug Pearl and Norman Shulman singing
- Lazy Day, having breakfast in pajamas
- Searching for the hatchet, desperately hoping I would find it
- Screaming at rope burning
- Being a slave waitress for Super Senior boys, as well as Jerry and Larry's table Comments: Still keep in touch with loads of former Anawanians ... Would LOVE to hear from more! Email April
Elyse Arnel camper, 1970-73 Memories: When I read through the memories section, I'm amazed how vividly these campers remember their Anawana Days. Wish I could say the same. My recollections are foggy; I can only remember bits and pieces. The readings are most enjoyable as it jogged some memory. Now that I think about it one year I was captain of my bunk for color war, but can't recall if it was for the blue or orange. I won All Around Athlete one year or All Around Camper; actually it could have been both. Comments: Yes, you may pass on my email if anyone is interested in contacting me. My personal email is [email protected]. I have been living in Boca Raton Fl since 1985.
Debbie Aronowitz-Friedlander Waitress, 1981, Counselor 1982, 1983 Memories: Meeting such great people. And of course the raids. Email Debbie
Stephanie Atlas 1989-1992 Camper, Waitress Memories: Every minute I spent in Bunk 1 was memorable! Falling in love for the first time. Befriending a gang of skunks that guarded Sherwood every night. :+) Email Stephanie
Scott Bachrach Camper 1985,1987 Waiter 1988 Memories: Some of the greatest moments of my childhood Anyone you would like to contact? All of my old bunk mates Email Scott Scott's Homepage
Lynn Balaban Chapkin 68-77 Camper, Counselor, Group Leader Memories: Jerry Parker waking us up and taking the bunk to the Concord to see the show and eat in the coffee shop. 1969 it rained and rained, 1970 the best of my summers, girls sing "telephones". Listening to Jeff Slevin play the piano and sing, I still sing his songs. Larry Parker being color war General, the walk to the lake, days off at Kutsher�s. Being there was being home. Comments: Camp Anawana did then and does now hold a special place in my heart. Anyone you would like to contact? I have lost touch over the years, but I'm always on the look out. I'd love to hear from some of my old friends. Email Lynn
Andrea Baldecchi Camper, Waitress ('88-92) Memories: There are too many to think of just one. Every single day at Anawana was a memory. There is still no place like earth I would rather be than camp. My days at Anawana were some of the happiest days of my life and I still keep in touch with many great friends from Anawana. Comments: The best times of my life were at Anawana. Some of my closest friends for life are Anawana friends. I would love to hear from any old Anawana friends I have lost contact with. Email Andrea
Jeff Ballen 60-66 CIT, waiter, pro waiter, and counselor... Memories: Too many to mention...the very best summers of my life were spent at Anawana...Jerry Parker stands out as my all time favorite camp character...I pray for his recovery....many great friends established during camp years... Mark Fink, Harvey Miller, David Halpert and on and on... playing one on one bball with Fink on the Infirmary court...a standout...going to 'My Father's Place' for great roast pork on garlic bread sandwiches at all hours... and being with Carol Mednick...a cherished part of my youth...we should all be happy and proud to have attended such a family oriented camp... Comments: so sorry to hear about Jerry P...I wrote to his brother Larry... he was so much a part of my years at Anawana in the early 60's...so much fun to be around...everyone lit up when he was around... and to be sure sometimes he drove us nuts...but a true unforgettable character... we wish him the best... Anawana was an integral part of my growing up in NY...I couldn't wait for the summer to escape the heat and humidity of the city... and could there have been a nicer setting than the beautiful Lake Anawana...nights on the balcony of that old social hall by the lake conjure up a bevy of very nice thoughts for me... People obviously feel the same way as I do... hence the newsletter, the memory pages and the like... It's a nice family... Who are you in contact with/would like to contact? I'm in contact with my cousin David Halpert, I saw my old pal Marc Fink yrs ago in Washington, DC, also good friends with Harvey Miller, and that's about it... I'd love to speak to Fink again, and most of all would love to say hi to my old flame Carol Mednick....also how are the Taus boys??? Email Jeff
Allison Bangel Camper, Counselor, Group Leader Memories: So many incredible memories and special people I've met. Anawana summers can never be forgotten. AIT, Color War General with Mike Wild (losing to Danny Tawil), starting each day at the flagpole and more. Endless memories and fun times, too many to list. Email Allison
David Barbanell camper, waiter 1977-86 Memories: This site brings back a ton of great memories...AIT, Beating the Sports Academy, Late nights in Sherwood, Sheers v. Benson in rainy day boxing, to name a few. A lot of us grew up at Anawana, I miss those days. Comments: Just found out about a recent reunion. Would love another! Who would you like to contact? Hope to hear from some of the old gang. Email David
Gary Baum Camper 1964, 1965, 1966 Memories: I was the youngest kid in camp to pass the "canoe test" given by Brooks of course, I was 9, and when I got my patch at the flagpole....WOW!!! I remember wheeling and dealing with Gussie on Thursdays (cleaning day) to get some extra towels for our bunk. I always managed to get a smile. Comments: I always thought I would come back, and I am, in June of 2003 Who are you still in contact with? I haven't been in contact with anyone from camp except my sister Ellyn, who also went to Anawana Email Gary
Tizzy Beck Memories: The best summers of my life Email Tizzy
George Beilin Camper 61-64, counselor 69, 70 Memories: Brooks' Friday Night Bible Stories, Jerry coming up the dining room stairs into the dining room on a horse, Maurice Stokes games; Rest Hours, all the color wars, Jerry and Jack Siegal screaming at each other at the Admin Building, Night bunk raids, Days off at Kutsher's, Meeting Floyd Patterson in 61' and Bob Cousey, Don Nelson, Sharman, Russell etc, who came to our dining room, the handball court at night, The Big A show, all my old girlfriends, the thrill of color wars singing "friends-friends-friends" afterwards, the field house movies and shows, Sylvia's calmness and Brooks' whistle followed by cheering the deepies with a "Hip-Hip Hooray!" - the ultimate peace, fun, love of simplicity, brethren and hanging out too Comments: I will cherish these memories forever. Free of responsibilities and enjoying each moment! Who are you still in contact with? Everyone I recall from those years including counselors Anyone you would like to contact/are still in contact with? Barry Weisberg connected me to this page Email George
Nancy Belinsky Ruiz Camper, 1961-1968 Memories: Sleeping in Jerry Parker�s bunk, apache relays, midnight raids, winning the inter camp volleyball tournament/breakfast in bed served by Jerry Parker Comments: Best times of my summer vacations memories that will last forever Anyone you would like to contact? Karen Kutsher, Carol Melnick, Fromme Stern, Helene Kamhi Email Nancy
Alan Benezra Camper, 1959 to 1964 Memories: The Color War rope burning ceremony, lazy day, the sing, Brooks, the Apache relay, Jerry, great friends and learning life's lessons. Comments: I was just there this weekend, (at Kutsher's) and I drove up to the camp and just looked around. I went into the main office, my bunks and the cafeteria as part of my life flashed by. There were still the plaques from the Color War and camper achievement awards from various years. As much as I wanted to take one or 2 home I didn't disturb the memories. There was still a piano there too. I just hope that no one else takes anything so others can take a walk through memory lane too. If the camp is ever torn down for the casino someone please make sure that the plaques are preserved somewhere. Jack Landsman, this weekend, said they would. Who would you like to contact? I would like to find Bob Breitman and David Melman Email Alan
Eric Benson Camper, Waiter 1975-1984 Memories: Having to deal with John Q. when asking for more melon; salami sandwiches at inter-camp; wedgees; pink bellies; dead legs; hiding the other team's clues during Olympics; breaking into the canteen; turning on the water while someone was showering - the list goes on. Comments: Attending Camp Anawana was one of the most incredible experiences anyone would be lucky to have. It is a shame that soon Camp Anawana will be gone forever. Email Eric
Risa Benson Camper '74-'80, Counselor '81-'82 Memories: Experiencing so much! From sports to my first kiss. I remember AIT, intercamp & hoping to get that salami sandwich. I remember - playing tetherball before a meal to pass the time; needing hard sole shoes for horseback riding and of course when it was raining; socials, at the field house, & at Sherwood Hall with "Sylvester" on the record player while we ate pizza; my first kiss; sports, sports, sports; intercamp, and hoping to get that salami sandwich; O.D. and hoping to get that salami sandwich, otherwise you got the tomato & cheese; ice & roller-skating outings; bowling; typing or playing jacks as doing my part for the Apache Relay; Israeli jacks; Archery; square dancing; the "work wheel"; the dining room always smelling like rotten eggs on the way in; racketball, the real one, with a tennis racket on the softball field; the songs, Oh so many, like "Anawana has nooo men...", "Lightning strikes, thunderbolts...", "Quiiiet Pleeeeease, 123, dedicated to, 123...", and the best - the alma mater written to "What I did for Love" that April, Bea & I rewrote as "Yassa Ara Faaaaat..." which kept us busy whenever we would need to sing it. There are so many more... and I am eternally grateful for each & every one of them. (added 9/06: Care Packages, Bowling, Singing at Meals, S'mores, Brooks, Leon, and so many others. Learning everything from Water-skiing to Volleyball, Tennis and Softball, Racquetball and Stickball. Dizzy Wand, Sing-Offs, Girls' Sing. Hey, remember square dancing on the basketball court near the waterfront? Cropsy and ....the other one! Camp has influenced a lot of who I am today and I am very grateful!! Thank you Camp Anawana and all who have come and gone there! You will be sorely missed and warmly remembered) Comments: Whenever I think of Anawana it brings a great big smile on my face and a nostalgic cozy feeling inside my heart. Email Risa
Robyn Berger � Markowitz, camper �83-�86 Email Robyn
Helaine Berkowitz Camper, Counselor 1969-1978 Memories: Anawana was the best of times. Whether we playing sports or just screaming/singing in the dining hall, I had so much fun. I loved playing AIT especially when we won against Roosevelt. Sing was the best and nothing was as great as the comedy songs. I still can remember some of the words. The camp Alma Mater will always be special to me because Michelle Resnick helped me. The raids, getting caught smoking, playing 'dragon puff' at Roark's, getting heroes from Giovanni's and just growing up. I loved those days. Comments: I would love to hear from any of the people I used to know. My e-mail is [email protected]
Pattie Berman Camper and CIT I think it was 1969 and 1971 Memories: What a rite of passage Anawana was. Made a lot of friends, learned how to be cool, and fell in love for the 1st-27th time. Comments: I played Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz and was also in How to Succeed in Business, both directed by Jeff Slevin. I lived for volleyball, color war, sharing clothes with my bunkmates, and remember Brooks daily weather report - beware the Cumulus Nimbus! Anyone you would like to contact? Would love to see what the following are up to: Shelly Brooks, Joann Ettinger, Robin Krantz, Ali Mayer, Mike & Phil Geffner, Bobby Miller Email Pattie
Cliff Bernstein circa late 60s early 70s Memories: Attending Anawana with my 2 older brothers Dan & Steve was the greatest... Enjoying the lake (swimming, water skiing, and boating). Color war, theatre, and sports + all the great songs of the early 70s. Email Cliff
Lummy Bertram Staff 83-85 Memories: I imagine that you're not taking submissions from kitchen staff, so feel free to disregard this, but I worked in the kitchen as the head cook for a few years. Lots of memories. Gave me great pleasure creating some interesting dishes for the kids. My signature dish, "Lummy's Chicken" was really popular. Also made a drink called "Lummy's Lemonade" which was well liked too. Other Memories? Turning out platters of round pizzas on Saturdays was always fun (and challenging!!). It was great working with Artie and the waiters and it was a real team effort getting those meals out the door every day. And don't forget juice call! Reunion 2003? Who do you keep in contact with? I keep in contact with a few of the guys from the back room in the kitchen. Jose and I still talk every once in a while, but it's been hard since camp closed. Email Lummy
Michael Black Camper & Waiter Comments: Two great years of memories! Anyone you would like to contact? Matt Feldman, Chad Dichtenberg, Matt Goldman & David Plutzer Email Michael
Stephanie Block Camper 89- Memories: quiet please... spin the Jabba behind the field house... mud sliding on rainy days... Mary Poppins... fake breaks... packages at Larry's porch... camp sisters... girls sing... the list goes on Comments: "Anawana memories...the best times of our lives" Who are you in contact with/want to contact? Teddy (my bro), Robyn Karp, Franki Kaye, Leigh Greer, Jenny Gronski, Lee Raifman... would love to talk to Tara Kuppersmith (say hi to Skutch) Email Stephanie
Jason Blum counselor, waiter, CIT??1976-1985??? Memories: getting thrown out with 1 week of camp left during my last year! all the girls, wow the girls, color war, waiting tables, living on cereal and salami that in order to get I had to give Jerry a kiss Comments: thanks Elise for turning me on to the site... nice to see you again Who do you want to contact/are in contact with now? Adam Darrow see a lot of people went to school with everyone Email Jason
Marc Blum Camper, 1974-81 Memories: Color War, Intercamp, who was the women in the supply shed on the Girl�s campus? Sneaking out the bathroom window during Friday night services in the field house. Going to the Stokes game. Spending the day at the hotel. I wish my kids could go. They now go to camp in Michigan Comments: looking for pictures of my bunks through the years span>Email Marc
Judy Brandt camper, counselor, group leader, 1969-75 Memories: not going on overnights, Roark's and my first beer (thanks Ike), Brooks, Jerry Parker diving into our food after visiting day, the best friends I ever knew, borrowing Ira Greene's car, days off, A.I.T. tournaments, lime rickeys at Kutsher's, sneaking back into camp after nights off, "telephone" sing Email Judy
Dave Bray Camper, in the 80s Memories: Hanging out in Turtle Island, the rigorous 'AIT' tryouts, Mark Hayden Who would you like to contact? Keith Wolfe Email Dave
Liz Brickman-Carroll Camper 1969-1978, Counselor 1979 Memories: Looking for Lois Porcelain, Carolyn Fershtman, Lori Kahn, Risa Benson, Helaine Berkowitz, Doug Pearl, David Metsch, Robert Meyerson and my other pals. Be in touch! FYI, I appreciate all the memories shared about my Grandpa Brooks, who died in 1994. (added 9/06: Brooks, Sylvia, Leon and the nature shack, AIT Volleyball, the struggle to reach BRAHMIN, canoe rides with Brooks to Turtle Island, 4th of July fireworks on the lake, walks to Hurleyville, waiter basketball games at the Hotel, giovanni's hero sandwiches from counselors at midnight.) Email Liz
Mindy Brickman Patron Camper 1976-1983 Memories: I have great memories of Color War, water-skiing at the lake, and spending time with Elisa Sickman and Elise Gerber. Thanks to Elise for telling me about this site! Comments: Thank you to everyone for your kind comments about my grandfather Brooks. My parents met at Camp Anawana in 1950 when my dad Harvey Brickman was visiting his dad (Brooks) and met my mom Miriam Brickman (Landew) who was the girls head counselor. Email Mindy
Rosalyn Brickman Shaoul I was a camper from 1955-1958, a waitress in 1959 and a counselor in 1960. Memories: during the first 4 years I was at camp Mrs. Cahan owned it. The lake was always central, especially all the fun with canoes. Once we passed the �canoe test" 3 of us would take a canoe out, turn it over and hide under it, hearing our echoes as we joked and laughed. Occasionally we'd get up our nerve to sneak down for a midnight swim. Color War was beyond exciting. I particularly remember the year when the "Lightning Blues" fight song used the melody of Ravel's Bolero. My last year at camp was the first year of the Kutsher�s era. After that, from wherever I was living (13 years overseas), every summer, year after year, I made the pilgrimage to Camp Anawana visited my parents. I would sit with them in the cottage where they stayed and hear about all the new developments. Their 8 weeks at camp was always a highlight of their year. Comments: My dad, Brooks Brickman, was a beloved institution at camp and I was so pleased to see the plaque that was on this site. Who was responsible for putting it there? Do you know? Email Rosalyn
Alyson Brodsky Brooks 88-90 camper & waitress Memories: Definitely the best summers of my life.... I fondly remember sing (I still know ALL the words!), color war, inter-camp, Busby's ice cream, days at the hotel, rainy day bunk-ins, playing jacks, Diana Ross sing alongs in our bunk, Kiawatha lanes for bowling, and the list can go on and on and on...it was truly the BEST!!!!!!! Comments: So sad that it is no longer open...but so nice to see everyone still remembering camp as the best summers they can remember. Priceless!!!!!! I am trying to find old friends.... having trouble since the camp is out of business. Also, would love to find people who came from Camp Roosevelt first... Anyone you would like to contact? Jamie Herdan, Debra Finskelstein, Stacie Lilien Email Alyson
Shelly Brodsky Counselor 1969-70; 1973 Anawana Invitational Basketball Coach, 69 & 70. Memories: Winning the AIT Tournament twice with the likes of Bobby Miller, Ollie Adelman, Julie Cohen, Roger Jacobs, Ira Greene and others. Gilsky, Jerry and Larry, and the evening b-ball games at the lake. Comments: Camp Anawana was like a family at a turbulent time in society. Great camp, activities, and super people. Anyone you would like to contact? Larry Parker, Steve Kurlansik, Marlaine Subin. Presently living in Coral Springs, Florida. Email Shelly
Stuart Brodsky 61, 62, 65-67 Camper. 72-75 Counselor. Color War Lt. General and General. I just discovered this site and see that I just missed the reunion. See messages from old friends - Ira Greene, Norman Schulman, etc. I've lived in Cincinnati, Ohio for 21 years - married with two children. Still get back to NY on business and to visit family. Love to here from others. Email Stuart
Bruce Brofman Camper, Counselor or Staff? All, 1952-1958 Memories: Brooks, Color WAR, Socials, Sports, Great times at ALL activities, bunk raids. Comments: Where are: Harvey Wolfman, Milty Cohen, Beverly Kaufman, Paula Denner, Arnie Jablow, Rickie Eisenberg, Steffi Wolff and anybody else from 1952-1958? Who are you in contact with? I see George Hodor and have been in touch with Sharon Friezner. Email Bruce
Nancy Brofman Sherman Camper, CIT 1952-1960 Memories: Always having a great summer. The shows that we all were in and the anticipation of color war. Making new friends and have them in your life for a lifetime. Enjoying the activities and participating in the games. Loving the lake and of course our Dear Brooks and the entire scene at the lake. The anticipation of Color Was was the highlight of the summer Remembering the summer that Wilt Chamberlain came to Camp and played some ball down at the lake Basketball Court. Comments: Camp always brought a smile on my face as it still does. I have been looking forward to a reunion. I have always wanted to meet up with out old crew, but it seems harder to get in touch with the campers from the '50's and '60's. I am hoping to see a few. I also wanted to note that I sent my son to camp David Sherman and he just may show up. Who would you like to contact or are in contact with now? I see Irene Yesner (her brother Louis, who also was camper just passed away suddenly), Frances Parnes and Nina Antine. Met up with Milty Cohen a few years back. Would love to see Sharon Freizner, Penny Goldstein� anyone Email Nancy
Jennifer Brous Rochler camper, counselor 1985-1987 Memories: some of the best of my life Email Jennifer
Robin Budin Camper and CIT 1967-74 Memories: So many memories, Donna Green, Julie Cohen, Mike and Bobby Handwerker, visiting after I left camp and going to that bar we all would meet at. The yellow and Brown bunks. Orange Gladiators and Blue Pirates. Crush on so many boys - can't even remember the names anymore. Comments: I am 47 now and live in Hollywood Fla. I have 2 girls from my first marriage that are 19 and 21. I would like to hear from Norm Schulman who was my friend into reality after camp and Mike Handwerker who I always loved as a friend. There was a cute blonde Bobby who went with Gaye Adelglass; I used to spend hours during the school year talking to him late into the nights. Mindy Weiss, how the hell are ya - you were in my bunk. Anyone wants to catch up, please e-mail me. Quiet please, dedicated to... Who are you in contact with and who do you want to hear from? I just heard from Gary Sabshon and Lisa Novick. I want to hear from Irv Resnick, Donna Greene, Jill Golden my best friend in elementary School, Tina Perlowin, Mike Handwerker and Julie Cohen and anyone who remembers me. My sister Stacie went to Anawana with me the first year. Remember waiting for color war to break and silent meals...someone write to me, this is exciting. Email Robin
Michael "Falcon" Casalotti Waiter 1983 Memories: Great times, good people and fantastic memories, I wish I kept in touch with so many. Email Michael
Michael Chad counselor in 1977 Memories: fun summer, I had 7-8 year olds Comments: Steven Lillianthal was my cousin Email Michael
Arlene Cherkin Kreinik Camper, CIT, and Counselor, 1960-1966 Memories: Camp Anawana was the best! When I look back and think about the good times we had. Color War and the myriad of activities. I should have paid more attention to those golf lessons, tennis, volley ball and watching all the basketball players at Kutsher's. Who would have thought that 30 years later they would be making movies of the good times we had there. Jerry Parker having us take showers in the rain, Gussy giving us linens and her weekly piece of wisdom. Not to be outdone by weather watching by our water front director. Comments: Would love to hear from all of those fellow Anawanians back in glory days when we were all young, innocent and full of adventure. How many rollers could we really put in our hair? Anyone you still keep in contact with? No one really. My brother Billy Cherkin (now William) was at Anawana as well. Email Arlene
Adam Chernoff Camper, 86-92 Memories: Life will never ever ever be that worry free and fun. Ever. The best memories I will ever have. Comments: Why did it close? Email Adam
Laurie Chizever Camper, Counselor Memories: Summers were magical back then - favorite memories are too many to mention. Great people, great times in a great place. Comments: I would love to hear from old friends Email Laurie
Evan Cohen Camper, Waiter, Counselor 1980-1989 Memories: Made many great friends and have tons of amazing memories. Watermelon leagues, Bond flicks in the fieldhouse on rainy days, the falls, leaving Rui Su at Action Park, intercamp, hanging in Sherwood, etc. Great time at the reunion Sept. 2002. Who are you in contact with/want to contact? I am still very lose with Scott Spielberger, Barry Herman, Louis Diamond, Adam Futterman, and all the O'side boys. Email Evan
Lloyd Cohen waiter, 1965 Memories: We had an undefeated waiter intercamp basketball team. Fond memories of playing lots of basketball in that indoor gym, the Stokes game, Jerry Parker, Brooks, and lots of nice memories. Comments: Would love to hear from any old campers. I've been living in Los Angeles for the past 22 years. Email Lloyd
Lori Cohen Camper Memories: Jerry driving across campus throwing candy out of the car. Big Brother/Big Sister day. Comments: I was 7 when I went there in 1973. Anyone you are still in contact with? Stacy Fein (now Stacy Fine) Email Lori
Cindy Cooper-Gallant 72 thru 77 camper & counselor Who are you in contact With/Want to find? Dizzy Lizzy Lannik, Mike Handwerker, Maida Mason, Perry Raphan, Mark Neiderfer, Joanne Lander, Ruth Hertz, Alan & Keith Cooper. Looking for Ellen Weiner & Mindy Zarrell. Email Cindy
Derek Davidson Camper 78-81, Waiter 83-84, Counselor 89 Memories: Probably a lot of the same as anyone who ever went to Anawana! The rest of them, I don't think I should mention here... It is amazing that after all this time, memories are still coming back to me - suddenly I'll remember something about camp I hadn't thought about in 20 years... Comments: Best summers of my life. Just wish I'd gone to camp those years in the 80s that I missed ... can't get them back now! Anyone you would like to contact? Would love to hear from anyone who knew me. And also from anyone who I sort of remember, or who sort of remembers me - so many faces came and went Email Derek
Erica Davidson Camper Memories: Sooo many great memories. Was there 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84 & 85. My brother Derek & I are now 31 and 33 and still talk about camp. First kiss at Anawana with David Mintz! Comments: Will there be another reunion? Remember the one at the Roosevelt Hotel in NYC? Email Erica
Paula Derrow Camper, CIT 1973-1979 Memories: Singing in the dining room; John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt; Hanging out with Cindy Cooper and Susan Edelman in the back of the bunk; tetherball; Boker Tov, Brooks!; Jerry Parker's dining room speeches; kicking butt during AIT. I've been in sporadic touch with Bonnie Schwartz and Keith Cooper and would love to hook up with old bunk mates - especially Risa Benson and Susan Edelman. Email Paula
Audrey Diamond Camper 1985 - 1992 Memories: Too many to put down, but the people and the laughs made camp the best place to be every summer. Absolutely the best summers I can remember. Email Audrey
Brian Diamond Camper ('81-'90) Memories: Thousands of them!
Lou Diamond Camper, Counselor, 1980-1989 Memories: Too many to count. An incredible 10 year stretch. My most fondest and cherished friends and memories came from Anawana. Who are you still in contact with? Still very close with Scott Spielberger, Barry Herman & Evan Cohen. Email Lou
Melissa Diamond Feinberg Camper, Counselor 1982-1992 Memories: There are not enough words to describe the amazing summers at Anawana! All you have to do is mention the word "camp" and the stories are endless! I miss it!!! Comments: The best place ever!!!
Stephanie Diamond-Vorcheimer Camper 1982-1988, camper, waitress, counselor, group leader Memories: Way too many, so many great people and great times. Comments: A reunion at Kutsher's would be so much fun. I was sorry I missed the one in the City. Who would you like to contact/are still in contact with? A few people by email, I would love to find Allison Bangel. Email Stephanie
Joey Dictenberg Camper, 87-92 Memories: I remember all the pretty girls; the first love of my life. All my close friends that I never spoke a day to once camp closed. Ray Zarr's picture in Busbys. Dancing with Terry. Thinking every nite at 11 when I I was 12 that this would be the night I got laid. Nature walks with Uncle Leon. There are too many things to recall. I will never be that happy again for the rest of my life. Comments: I wish Steve Lillien would contact me. I always wonder how my buddy is doing. Sorry to see Amy Koppelman got married. Email Joey
Andrea Dinar Camper Memories: too many great times to list Email Andrea
Pam Dolman Berson Camper and waitress, 1977-1983 What are you doing now? I have two children Daniela 12 years old and Ari 8 years old. I live in Marlboro, N.J. and work for the Monmouth County Library system in Manalapan, N.J. Email Pam
Tracy Dublirer Camper, CIT, Waitress 1982-1986 Memories: Best summers of our lives. Greatest friendships ever made. The Falls, Roark's and watching lots of baseball.
Stefani Dubrow Camper Memories: Couldn't fit them in those end of season last wills... not gonna fit them here. Comments: Where did everyone go? Email Stefani
Tara Dubrow Camper Memories: There's just not enough words. Comments: Michael Ost once told me after running into him on the street in the city that camp friends are like no other. A million years pass and it's just like yesterday. You are truly excited to run into Anawanians anywhere. I wish I got to run into a whole lot more.
Selwyn Duke I was a camper in 1974; I was in bunk 16 Memories: Wow, there are so many, needless to say. I remember camping out at night and hearing the story of Cropsey around the campfire; I remember those impressive country thunderstorms; I remember fishing at the lake and also the color war. My brother was a counselor. Comments: I have my camp Anawana pictures in front of me at this very moment, and they sure do make wax nostalgic. May God bless all my Anawana friends. Anyone you would like to contact? I was only eight years old at the time, so I don't remember too many names. But I sure would be curious to find out what a few of my old friends are up to. One of them was a blonde boy named Mark whose last name was pronounced Rah. Then there was David, who had dark brown hair. There was the girl who suffered a broken arm when a counselor fell on her while we were watching them play basketball. And the bunk counselor who had dirty blonde hair in an afro style. Email Selwyn
Ali Edelblum Camper, 89-92 Memories: I was in the youngest group at Anawana. Camp sisters (my real sister), all the silly ghost stories the older campers told us, sing and color war ... fake breaks were the best. Comments: I never got to appreciate camp while I was there, but Anawana changed my life and my whole family around. My parents both worked there and my stepfather also. Anawana changed my life for the better. Who do you want to hear from? Erin Magner, Marty Schulman, Jaime Herdan. Email Ali
Lauren Edelblum Camper Comments: Came upon this page while playing around - I could not believe there was an Anawana Page. How amazing! Well, Camp Anawana really changed my life (along with my sister - Ali). My mom worked in arts and crafts with my "now" step dad Steve. My 2 stepbrothers are Zachary and Jason Weiss. Email Lauren
Lauran Edelman Camper 1977-80 Memories: I most vividly remember singing through everything. Girl's SING, Color War SING, dining room SINGING again! Comments: We went to the coolest camp and I have a lot of really funny memories. Email Lauran
Cyd Eidelheit (Greco) Camper 1982-88 Memories: Too many- hanging out in the computer room with Steve Weiss (my summer father), Jerry and Larry ALWAYS mispronouncing my last name, the best color wars ever, Ray Zarr productions, dancing in front of the bunk with Lauryn Manheim, Tara Noel, and Jennifer Kutsher, making blueberry pie with Uncle Leon, etc Comments: Those were the best summers of my life- enough said Who would you like to contact? Want to find Tara Noel and Jennifer Kutsher Email Cyd
Steve Eisenberg Counselor 1959-1963 Memories: The best summers of my life... if only they could have been endless... Great friends and great times...Jerry and Larry Parker, Myron and Cookie Simon...Arnie Hecker...Bob Goldman...Color War..The Monticello Race Track...everything and anything that was "summer"... Who would you like to contact? Bob Goldman... where are you? Email Steve
Barry Elin Counselor 1971 & 1972 Memories: Finding the hatchet 2 years in a row in color war; Karbel quarter time. Comments: I wish I knew what I know now when I was younger. Who would you like to contact? Marlene Subin Email Barry
Matt Emrer Camper (1970-1973) With Howie Heicklen, Ken, etc. Memories: starring in "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown", South Pacific, Annie your Gun. Winning the AIT against huge center. Watching men walk on the moon for the first time on a small B and W in the food hall at night (July 1970?). Comments: Sending my daughter for the first time made me think make my fun. If Joey Ehrlich, Steve Karmel or Jerry Ferstmello read this, please let me know, think I've seen Steve's name in Dix Hills area Email Matt
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