Waukeela Dictionary

A-Field The multi-purpose athletic field in the front of camp

Banquet One of the biggest secrets in camp – a very special dinner the last night of 2nd session

Big Dock Deep water swimming area around the lake where more advanced swimmers have class. Officially named Vic’s Dock after a previous director.

Bug Juice Brightly colored sweet drink served at lunch. May occasionally feature an actual small, floating insect.

Bung Short for the Bungalow, this is the living room of Waukeela where Campers, staff, and visitors congregate.

Can Opener The small P.D. (see below) behind Tavern (also see below)

CIT Counselor-in-training. Also sometimes referred to as “the backbone” (occasionally the “tailbone”) of Waukeela.

Condo The cabin behind TreeHouse constructed in the 1980s

Dead Bug One of several pranks pulled by campers after lights out. Patrol, beware!

Dork An outstanding and unselfcounscious individual – one of the highest compliments you can receive at Waukeela

the Duplexes Two two-room cabins for non-cabin staff at the head of Memory Trail

E.A.R. Elevated Archery Field, located behind the Outdoor Theatre. Some Campers may continue to refer to its inglorious past as the Leachfield.

E.C. Eaton Center, normally referring to the Village Store across Crystal Lake

Fifty Centah A sunny, cloudless, perfect day

GORP “Good old raisins and peanuts” mixture taken as a snack on all trips.

June Whittier Large cabin for the youngest campers at the end of Junior Alley.

K.C. Kitchen Crew, made up of 4 K.G.’s

L.W.C. Little White Church. The picturesque church across the lake from camp where the last Appreciation Service of each session is normally held.

Little Dock Shallow swimming area just across Brownfield Road at the front of camp

Loon A fascinating black and white-plumed bird often seen and heard on Crystal Lake.

Memory Lane Wooded path leading from the Duplexes to the White House/Infirmary.

Music Box Small P.D. behind OOTW and the Wreck

OOTW A large cabin neighboring Condo at the back of Senior Alley

Outdoor Theater Open air theatre at the back of camp. Appreciation Services and the Parents’ Weekend play are held here.

P.D. Waukeela name for the bathroom, loo, restroom, or W.C. There are a number of conflicting stories about the historical roots of this term.

P.P. Peter Pan (is a secret for life)

Purple ’s the best color and that ain’t no bull! Although obviously a well-known fact, there is some debate about this at Waukeela.

Reveille Bugle call signifying that it is time to rise and shine in the morning

SEP’s 17 year old campers who participate in our Service Exploration Project. Sometimes referred to as CIA Agents (Counselors in Action)

S’mores Delicious but sticky chocolate treat often consumed on overnights trips.

Snoopy A mysterious person or animal who inspects all cabins daily, leaving a score from 1-10 and an occasional treat for campers who are consistently tidy. Theories abound as to who Snoopy may truly be, but he/she/it has never been caught performing his/her/it’s duties!

Soupy Second bugle call for meals, which often precipitates a minor stampede into the dining room

Stevie Ma’am Southern belle of a waterfront director often spotted wearing magenta. Our official weather reporter at assembly and general camp institution.

Taps Bugle call signifying lights out. Peace may or may not reign thereafter.

Tap and Slide Dining room procedures designed to feed a large number of ravenous Waukeela girls in a short time; normally performed by the CITs

Tavern Short for Duffy’s Tavern, this is the largest cabin at camp and is always occupied by our oldest campers, the Scotch Pines.

Tohko Camp Tohkomeopog for Boys, located 4 miles down Rte. 153. A rival of Camp Deerwood and Camp William Lawrence, all of which may make much anticipated appearances for dances in the course of a summer.

TreeHouse Treetop dwelling built around a large pine, usually occupied by Silver Birches

White Wing Waukeela name for litter patrol

The Wreck A large cabin behind the Outdoor Theater and next to the E.A.R.