Camp Tanadoona

Chanhassen, MN. Name means "Living in the Out of Doors." 100 acres.

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1922

Former summer home of Governor John Lind purchased to become Camp Tanadoona.

1924

"Big Fire" of unkown origin blazes up through the roof of the mansion, destroying the attic.

1925

First season at Camp Tanadoona, directed by Miss Margaret Fletcher.

1928

Screened cabins replace tents.

1930

Corona Lodge built.

1941

Awanka built.

1942

Shangra Lodge built. It was originally used as a cabin for high school age campers.

1948

Blue Bird Lodge built.

1952

Katawa ("Place of Meeting") built with funds from Camp Fire donut sales.

1954

Tasiago ("Take Pleasure in Eating at the Building of the Arrow") built with funds from Camp Fire donut sales.

Tenterra built to provide a primitive camping experience for older campers.

1980s

Tenterra renamed Camp Matakaki in honor of a Camp Fire girl following her death. Camp Matakaki functioned as a "camp within a camp" for a number of years at Camp Tanadoona.

 

Camp Tanadoona Photos

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