Camp Daggett to mark centennial with celebration on Walloon Lake

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Camp Daggett is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special event planned on Saturday, Aug. 23.

The celebration will include cake, ice cream and a drone show over Walloon Lake by Firefly Drone Shows. According to a community announcement, the event will be from 7-9:30 p.m. at the camp, 03001 Church Road in Petoskey.

"Camp Daggett has been a home away from home for generations of campers, families and staff," Julie Joles, executive director, said in the announcement. "This celebration is not only a reflection of our past but a launch into our future."

Camp Daggett sailors are seen on Walloon Lake. The camp's 100th anniversary celebration will include a drone show over Walloon Lake by Firefly Drone Shows.
Camp Daggett sailors are seen on Walloon Lake. The camp's 100th anniversary celebration will include a drone show over Walloon Lake by Firefly Drone Shows.

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The event is free to attend, but an RSVP is required. To reserve a spot, visit campdaggett.org/events.

The drone show will be visible from the West Arm of Walloon Lake, looking toward Camp Daggett, but boats cannot be docked at the camp during the event.

The camp looks forward to welcoming alumni, families, community members and supporters for an evening of reflection, joy and inspiration — a celebration 100 years in the making.

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This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Camp Daggett to mark centennial with celebration on Walloon Lake

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