New Equestrian Center Takes Shape Consturction is now in progress for the new Equestiran Center at Hiram House. Plans are to have a western horseback riding program in operation at the camp during the coming year. An outdoor diring ring, indoor arena and 11-horse stable will be located near the western section of the camp's 172-area wooded grounds. The program willl be available to Summer Camps and School Camps, as well as to area social service agencies and community groups on the weekends or off-season. According to Executive Director Russell R. Grundke, horseback riding was on of the most popular activities requested by campers in recent surveys. Some $400,000 in funding for the new program and facilities was received through a grant from the Billie Howland Steffee Family Fund administered through the Cleveland Foundation. Matching funds are being accepted to construct Phase Two of the project - an adjoining Farmstead, featuring a barnyard with small domestic animals. Fall fun for all ages at the annual Pumpkin Festival A sea of happy faces, both young and old, mixed among the colorful sights, lively sounds and delicious aromas that filled the campgrounds at the Annual Hiram House Pumpkin Festival in October. Crowds of children and families enjoyed Jugglers, Fiddlers, Hayrides, Cider, S'Mores, Animals, Games, Crafts, Haunted Cabin, and a host of other favorite attractions featured. Thousands of dollars raised by this special event benefits the Hiram House “Campership for Kids Fund” each year to aid our youth (see box at left) The Pumpkin Festival is made possible by the generous support of the Hiram House Staff, Board of Trustees, Donors and Volunteers from throughout the community (see list of supporters). On behalf of everyone associated with Hiram House and the children we serve - our sincere thanks for making this year's event a success! And, mark your calendars now - next year's Pumpkin Festival will be held Sunday, October 13, 10a.m. - 4p.m. For information about becoming a Sponsor or Supporter, please contact event coordinator JoAnne Grundke at: (216) 831-5045.   Our Thanks to All! Pumpkin Festival Sponsors & Supporters AGA Co. - Bedford Amazon Trail Baldwin Wallace College - Alpha Phi Sorority Baldwin Wallace College - Sigma Phi Epsilon Barnes, Kevin D. Brennan, MaryAnn Cleveland Institute of Art Corrado, Inez Cottonwood Home and Garden David's Pizza Connection Don Krejci Photography, Inc. Firstar Fulton, John M. Giusto, Josephine A. Heinens, Inc. Hiram College Hollister, Jr., John B. John Roberts Hair Studio & Spa Lander Circle Kiwanis Club Lee Road Nursery Lois Becker Jewelry Lucas, Susan Mario's International Resort & Spa Mayor and Company, CPA's National City Bank N'Charge Nordson Foundation Normandy Catering Company North Ridgeville Middle School Notre Dame/Cathedral Latin - Football Team Ohio Signatures Orange School System Orlando Baking Company Our Savior Lutheran Church Pim, Sue Raintree Restaurant Rapid 2 Way Rental Rosalinas/Markfrank Hair Salon Saint Ignatius Hight School - Circus Company Schach, Harvey J.
2002 Summer Camp Registration - Sign-ups Begin in January for all Sessions -
Open registration starts in January for our Summer Resident Camp, Day Camp and Junior Day Camp. Scheduled dates for 2002 are: - Summer Day Camp June 17 - August 2 (for boys and girls, ages 5 to 11 years old) -Junior Day Camp June 17 - July 26 (for boys and girls, ages 5 & 6 years old) -Summer Resident Camp (overnight) June 16-July 26 (for boys and girls, ages 6 to 13 years old) Each of the camps offers a choice of dates for either two-week or one-week sessions throughout the summer. Sessions sign-ups are on a first come basis and fill quickly, so don't delay for the best selection. Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities like swimming, fishing, crafts, hiking, nature studies, and much more! Please call the camp office for more information at: (216)831-5054 or visit us online at www.hiramhousecamp.org Start planning now for Summer Fun at Hiram House Camp next season!