June 18 2011

We have had excellent turnout during the week but especially on Saturday's. Thanks to all that have made it thus far on either your volunteered Saturday rotation or if you have been helping during the week. For those that have not made it, please get up here and contribute wherever you can because before you know it, everything will be completed. Due to the great turnout, much continues to be accomplished. This last Saturday we had between 25 & 30 workers

Insulation in the kitchen and handicap rooms complete
All backing in kitchen complete
Floor covered/protected for drywall installation
Most of electrical completed in main lodge
Staff cabin electrical completed
Staff cabin stairways completed except for additional Gravel & tamping
Floor was installed in the staff cabin
All girls cabin exteriors stained-complete
Trenching started for lower septic system
Grading begun at upper parking lot
Foundations for new saunas poured

There was additional grading and trenching done these last few days during the week and 5 septic lines out of seven are ready for sand base. The sand has been moved for easy access so we are hoping for a great turnout this Saturday the 24th of June so we can get an inspection next week and final these trenches and then dig and prep the last two.

The current status of each are is as follows:

Main Lodge:

- The exterior body has been caulked and painted. The trim and doors need to be painted.
- The kitchen passed the combo inspection and has been insulated. The drywall will be installed and before this coming weekend.
- Met with the contractor supplying the kitchen equipment. We measured the walls and floor space to make sure all will fit. Freezer measurements finalized.
- Most of finished electrical is complete in the Sanctuary. Sound system/projector, etc at a later date.

Staff Cabin:

- This has been our main focus due to the building permit expiring on June 30th. We will have a final inspection on the 27th.
- The electrical is 100% complete both inside and outside.
- The flooring is complete both wood and vinyl.
- Installed risers on exterior steps and a graspable handrail.
- Cabinets and counter tops will be installed on Thursday this week.
- Final plumbing will be completed on Saturday this week

Excavation:

- Grading has been and continues to be done in the area of the new septic fields. This is all prep work that needs to be done before the drainfield is installed.
- Parking lot near caretakers cabin is nearing the final planning stage. we started grading last Saturday.
- Backfill on the Southwest corner of Lodge. Now the grade is about 8" below the patio slab on West side so you can walk with ease from the Lodge to Staff Cabin,

Grounds:

- Retaining wall (boulders) for above mentioned backfill on SW side of Lodge.
- General cleanup of brush, trash, duff, firewood. (On going focus of the Saturday crews)

Baths:

- Sauna plans were approved and permit obtained.
- The footings and stem walls have been poured.
- The slabs will be poured this week.
- Framing of the sauna's may be as soon as this coming Saturday

Kitchen Floor Protected and Walls Insulated - Ready for Drywall

Gathering Boulders for Patio Area Retaining Wall


Grading/Leveling Patio Area

Soaking Dirt with Water for Dust Control and Dirt Packing

Rolland S Staining Sleeping Cabins

Sleeping Cabin Completely Stained

Finishing Steps to Staff Cabin

Completed Steps to Staff Cabin

June 11 2011

Thanks to all for a great turnout again on the weekend of June 10th. There were between 50 – 60 people at Kamp Kipa on Saturday. Coffee and snacks were available during the morning and afternoon, and lunch was served to the whole group. We welcome and need more workers for the rest of the summer! Much was accomplished last weekend including:

Started grading between the staff cabin and lodge

Built steps between staff cabin and lodge


Worked on areas around all cabins to finalize the pathways


Started removing brush and spread out dirt piles in all areas surrounding the cabins and pathways
Completed electrical work in staff cabin; it is now ready to trim
Backfilled the second drain pipe from one of the septic tanks to the drain field to protect the pipes


Completed and painted the exteriors of the lodge, staff cabin and men’s and women’s bathrooms


Cleaned, stained and final-coat sealed kitchen floor and handicapped bedrooms


Continued to move dirt to build up the gathering area adjacent to the patio off the lodge


Removed trees and brush in parking area by caretaker’s cabin
Dug footings for new saunas, they are ready for concrete
Final grading and trenching of drain fields for drainpipe

More pictures from Saturday:

Caretaker's cabin

Looking down at Kamp from the upper road

Upper ramada

The kids who will soon be attending the camp are a big help

Listed below are the landscaping and constructions projects that we will continue to work on or begin doing:

Landscaping
Complete the pathways, landscaping, and retaining walls
Grade parking area by caretaker’s cabin
Cleanup landscape/remove brush – brush will not be burned until the monsoon rains begin
Build additional pathways and steps
Cut rebar, drill steps, and install rebar on steps
Place and line all pathways/steps with rocks and boulders
Final grade between lodge and staff cabin
Dig trenches for septic system
Install and pack AB
Build retaining wall with large boulders for additional area by patio
Cut trees and stage for burn or people to pick up
Construction
Permits secured to add on saunas to bathrooms so that work will begin
Complete installation and drywall in kitchen
Install kitchen hoods
Paint interior of lodge and kitchen
Clean, stain, and finish lodge floor
Trim staff cabin
Additional plumbing adjustments are needed based on inspections
Clean, stain and seal exteriors of all sleeping cabins

June 4 2011

We had a great turnout last Saturday! We counted approximately 45 people, not all are pictured. Every Saturday this summer all help will enjoy a morning coffee with baked goods, a lunch and an afternoon coffee.

Most of the group

The painters

Daryl J and helper cleaned the kitchen in preparation for drywall

A retaining wall was built on the southwest corner of the lodge. Above the wall will be a picnic area.

Plans begin for the retaining wall/picnic area

Large boulders are lifted using the backhoe

Steve W placing a boulder

Maggie G cleaning the wall

As the wall is nearly finished, workers begin to level out the picnic area

Finished wall, picnic area is ready for perfecting

Another group worked on a stairway from the main road to the staff cabin. This work involved clearing a tree and small brush out of the way, laying gravel and finally steps.

Ben G clearing a path

The finished product

A painting crew caulked the lodge, staff cabin and both bathhouses in prep for painting. The paint color was chosen and painting will start soon.

Painters caulking lodge

Lars R caulking staff cabin

Clearing brush and debris is an ongoing project. This group spent the whole day hauling trailer loads away.

Heikki P kept the wheelbarrow rolling up and down the steep hillside

Many boys helped with the hauling

Nick G and Zack J take a water break

Scott W backfills the septic line

John L leveling the septic drain field

Many kids joined us at Kamp and were a good help. It is good for them to see how much work is going into their Kamp.

A group of kids enjoy breaktime

Boys carrying a picnic table down a steep hill

Girls enjoying the beautiful weather

Enjoying well deserved breaks. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon coffee are served along with homemade baked goods.

The following pictures show previous completions

An outside view of the boy's bathhouse

Inside the girl's bathhouse, toilet area

Inside the girl's bathhouse, shower area

Inside the girl's bathhouse, view from the door of the sinks

Lodge ceiling finished

Steps leading to boys cabin