Who They Are
This is Katniss. We adopted Katniss in the spring of 2015. She came to us from a rescue, as had Rooster several years before. But while Rooster was gregarious and social from the very beginning, Katniss was a different kind of dog. She was incredibly fearful, and spent the first month at our house hiding […]
The 2021 Deerhorn Leaders
We all know that 2020 has been one for the history books…not exactly in the best of ways. But in keeping with that theme, the Deerhorn summer will look a little different, in the best of way. For the first time in Deerhorn history, we will have 8 Deerhorn Leaders. Four of them were chosen […]
A GoFundMe for Deerhorn
Dear Friends, Today we are announcing the launch of a Deerhorn GoFundMe campaign. We are grateful for the support of the families who are sponsoring this campaign for us. We have been overwhelmed by the love and support of the Deerhorn families over these past few months, and especially since we announced we had to […]
Chetan’s Memorial
Many of you have been asking for details about Chetan’s service and celebration of life. Below is an email from his wife, Deborah, detailing how it all will be done, in light of the pandemic. Questions can be emailed to amy@deerhorn.com. It is with great sadness that I let you know that Chetan passed away this […]
In Memory of Chetan
It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts that we have to share the news that the Deerhorn Family has lost one of the greats. Chetan Phadnis has been a pillar in the Deerhorn community for over a decade, as he has brought his three sons, Nate, Scott, and Ryan, to Father Son camp […]
A Look Back at Leaders-Inigo
Our final post in our “Look Back at Leaders” series is Inigo Banos, leader of the 2020 Navajo. He is from Mexico City, and this summer is his first at Camp Deerhorn. Here’s a funny story his parents recount from his summers at Deerhorn. I will always remember the year Iñigo got impetigo. I would […]
Mid-May Deerhorn Update
Hello Deerhorn Family, We know you have been waiting to hear from us about our decision about this summer, and we thank you for your patience. The information on this pandemic is ever-changing, which has made decision-making extremely difficult. The path forward isn’t clear. However, we believe at this time, it would be wise to […]
A Look Back at Leaders-Eli Whitney
We continue our Look Back at Leaders blog series by introducing you to the 2020 Chippewa Leader, Eli Whitney. It was around this time five years ago that Eli became focused on the reality that in the coming summer he would be leaving home for the first time to spend two weeks at camp in […]
What I Know for Sure
One of the hardest things about this pandemic is the uncertainty. We had plans. Plans fell apart. We erase our calendars, lose track of what day it is, and wonder how long this will last. The not knowing can be overwhelming and lead to fear and panic and anxiety…if we let it. But in every […]
The Best We Can
“What a long year this week has been.” These are extraordinary times we find ourselves in, as we all struggle to navigate the new normal. I am sorry it has taken me this long to write a post, as I have wanted to come to this blog space bringing hope and strength, not my own […]