STEICAMP 1988

Coeur D’Alene, ID

“Hi Ho Idaho”

June 19 – June 24, 1988

Key Details

Campmaster: Mystic Michele & Muskat Mike
Attendance: 85 
New STEICAMPers: 21
Campsite: Farragut State Park, Coeur D’Alene, ID
National Park(s) Visited: None

Awards

Horseshoes: Roundup Roman (see the coveted BS Crown in the pictures)
BS: Dealer Don & Chuckwagon Carol

Special Memories

• A wooden plaque was introduced and signed (carved) by all attending STEICAMPers (see in pictures)
• Meadowlark Marketa wrote a book about STEICAMP (in 1988 or 1990), several copies were auctioned off to the highest bidders. The STEICAMP acronym was included in the book and was wood burned onto a plaque that was also auctioned off to Sidekick Steve.
  • STEICAMP
    • S – Steichens
      T – Together
      E – Enjoy
      I – Interesting
      C – Camping
      A – And
      M – Meeting
      P – People
• On Father’s Day, the younger STEICAMPers served an over 40’s dinner to let the “older” generation sit, relax, and enjoy conversation and a wonderful meal.
• Muskrat Margaret received the “owie” award as she attended STEICAMP with a dislocated back, she travelled to Coeur de’Alene every day for treatment.
• Appleseed Amy received the babysitter award as she was often seen with a little tike-in-tow.
• Rattlesnake Ramona received the “food pusher” award, it was hard to visit with her because you were usually too busy stuffing your face with her good cooking.
• Buffalo Bill John brought over 100 bottles of home brewed sodas and beer for all to enjoy
• Mustang Mark brought his boat, many enjoyed water skiing or just boating around the lake during the week activities.

STEICAMP 1988 Schedule:

• Monday: Opening Campfire
• Tuesday: Local activities day (rafting, sightseeing, etc.)
• Wednesday: Family Dinner
• Thursday: Family photos, Horseshoe tournament, Kids Activities & Closing Campfire
• Friday: Pancake Breakfast (prepared by men)