Camp Glenwood 1949-1978

More about Glenwood's Camp Getschow

In 1948 Director Frederick G. Behrends presented the need for a summer camp to Delmar Koehler, the furniture Manufacturer. Mr. and Mrs. Koehler gave Glenwood School their heavily wooded 180 acre summer retreat located on Blaisdell Lake in Loretta, Wisconsin, near the Chequamegon National Forest. Fred Behrends visited camp staying at Faraway Cabin every year until his passing at camp in 1958. He enjoyed watching the campers having their summer fun at this beautiful location. Camp is an ideal place to enjoy archery, swimming, sailing, canoeing, fishing, boating, indoor and outdoor sports, Native American folklore and hiking, plus evening activities that promote teamwork and sportsmanship.

Camp facilities include 10 cabins, a dining hall, gymnasium, lodge, health center, plus staff, guest, laundry, and storage and maintenance buildings. Campers pay only their regular monthly tuition. Camp Getschow staff includes the Camp Director, Program staff, Water Safety and Nursing staff as well as an international counseling staff, from the Camp America program, which helps Glenwood campers learn first hand about diversity and interact with people from many different cultures.

Camp has particular fond memories for most of our alumni. Each year they come up for a weekend get together of preparing the camp for the arrival of the campers from both Glenwood School campuses. Alumnus Bob McClain and his wife Rose now stay year around to care for the grounds.

Each student is expected to attend Camp Getschow for at least one Camp period while they are enrolled at Glenwood School.

Camp Getschow 1949 to 1978