As attendees, clad in flannel shirts, arrived at the outdoor center, they were welcomed by the aroma of sausages, eggs, hash browns, biscuits, and gravy in steaming pans. The friendly hosts, volunteers from the Friends of the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center, stood ready with serving utensils to fill plates. Amidst the warm chatter, people enjoyed theirContinue reading “Great Turnout for Lumberjack Breakfast”
Tag Archives: Mess Hall
Lots of Fun at the Soup and Stew Class
Savory scents of thyme, garlic, and onion waft through the crisp fall air as Professional Chef Kelly Vogelheim prepares for her cooking class. Soon, cars fill the parking lot; a class full of eager soon-to-be sous chefs enter the historic Mess Hall of the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center. Inside, a table is adorned with a charmingContinue reading “Lots of Fun at the Soup and Stew Class”
Join us for a delicious Lumberjack Breakfast/Fundraiser!
Go back in time and experience a breakfast reminiscent of the 1930’s, when the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center was CCC Camp Black Lake. If you were curious about the history of the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center, or want to see inside, this is a great opportunity to do so. Not only will breakfast be served in theContinue reading “Join us for a delicious Lumberjack Breakfast/Fundraiser!”
4-H Annual Youth Camp
The 4-H rented the camp recently for their annual youth camp. The kids enjoy all the amenities the camp offers: they learn how to safely kayak the lake, use the archery area, play kickball in the field, sleep in bunkbeds, do arts and crafts in the craft rooms, and of course feast in the largeContinue reading “4-H Annual Youth Camp”
Volunteer Painting Day
We had a fun day of painting during our volunteer event on July 19th. Around eight people showed up, and we were able to get most of the mess hall painted. The eggshell color replaced the previous yellow color, which was starting to fade and show the wear and tear of normal use. The newContinue reading “Volunteer Painting Day”