© (2014) Photographs by Vicki Polin
Music by Jackson Browne - "Rosie"
Had some time to wander around Emily Park in Skokie. Saw about a dozen baby Wood Ducks along with baby geese.
Showing posts with label Emily Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Emily Park. Show all posts
Friday, May 30, 2014
Sunday, May 04, 2014
Memories of Camp Maskokie
© Photographs by Vicki Polin
Music by Joni Mitchell - “Both Sides Now”
Music by Coven - One Tin Soldier
I’m like so many others who grew up in Skokie during the 1960s - 70s. I went to “Camp Maskokie”, which was located at Emily Park, which is now called Emily Oak Nature Center.
Recently, went back to the park and my mind was flooded with so many fond memories of my childhood. Camp Maskokie was open to Skokie residents who were ages 8 - 11 (3rd to 7th grade students).
Camp Maskokie was divided into three different groups divided by age, with three camp circles for each group.
As campers we would learn about Native American folk lore, archery, how to row a boat, along with so many wonderful child camp songs, along with songs from the time. I vividly remember a fellow camper bringing her guitar and teaching us the words to “Both Sides Now”, by Joni Mitchell and “One Tin Soldier” by Coven.
Emily Park has changed dramatically since my days Maskokie. Back in the 1960s - 70s, the park was 13 acres which was mostly made up of a huge open field with manicured lawn, and the lagoon –– which was filled with leaches and snails.
Back in 1929, the Niles Center Park District purchased 62-acres of land from the Cook County Forest Preserve for $1,000. The original purchase also included Oakton Park and the land in which Niles Township High school was located (Niles East). Camp Maskokie originally opened in 1956.
The last time I was walking around the park, one of the park rangers told me that they were looking for any old photographs of Camp Maskokie. If you have any please contact the park at: (847) 677-7001.
Music by Joni Mitchell - “Both Sides Now”
Music by Coven - One Tin Soldier
I’m like so many others who grew up in Skokie during the 1960s - 70s. I went to “Camp Maskokie”, which was located at Emily Park, which is now called Emily Oak Nature Center.
Recently, went back to the park and my mind was flooded with so many fond memories of my childhood. Camp Maskokie was open to Skokie residents who were ages 8 - 11 (3rd to 7th grade students).
Camp Maskokie was divided into three different groups divided by age, with three camp circles for each group.
As campers we would learn about Native American folk lore, archery, how to row a boat, along with so many wonderful child camp songs, along with songs from the time. I vividly remember a fellow camper bringing her guitar and teaching us the words to “Both Sides Now”, by Joni Mitchell and “One Tin Soldier” by Coven.
Emily Park has changed dramatically since my days Maskokie. Back in the 1960s - 70s, the park was 13 acres which was mostly made up of a huge open field with manicured lawn, and the lagoon –– which was filled with leaches and snails.
Back in 1929, the Niles Center Park District purchased 62-acres of land from the Cook County Forest Preserve for $1,000. The original purchase also included Oakton Park and the land in which Niles Township High school was located (Niles East). Camp Maskokie originally opened in 1956.
The last time I was walking around the park, one of the park rangers told me that they were looking for any old photographs of Camp Maskokie. If you have any please contact the park at: (847) 677-7001.
"Ips spiddily ooten dooten bobo ska deeton dotten ha cha wanna Maskokie!"
Friday, April 05, 2013
Emily Park - Skokie, IL
© (2013) Photographs by Vicki Polin
Music by Five For Fighting - "100 years to live"
I took a stroll through Emily Park in Skokie. This was a very special place for me growing up. Every time I go back here I'm totally amazed at how much it's changed since I went to day camp here several years ago.
The lagoon used to be filled with snails and leaches. I remember when learning how to row a boat our camp counselors warned us not to fall in. Due to the number of leaches in the water.
I also couldn't help thinking about the secret path we would take from Oakton Bowl across the bridge of the railroad tracks to get to the park when I was in Jr. High. So many memories flood my mind each time I come here.
Today the wildlife is something I never expected to see in Skokie. Who would have ever think there would be geese living at Emily Park, let alone deer.
Music by Five For Fighting - "100 years to live"
I took a stroll through Emily Park in Skokie. This was a very special place for me growing up. Every time I go back here I'm totally amazed at how much it's changed since I went to day camp here several years ago.
The lagoon used to be filled with snails and leaches. I remember when learning how to row a boat our camp counselors warned us not to fall in. Due to the number of leaches in the water.
I also couldn't help thinking about the secret path we would take from Oakton Bowl across the bridge of the railroad tracks to get to the park when I was in Jr. High. So many memories flood my mind each time I come here.
Today the wildlife is something I never expected to see in Skokie. Who would have ever think there would be geese living at Emily Park, let alone deer.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Emily Park (Skokie, IL)
© (2012) Photographs by Vicki Polin
Music by Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now
When I was in grade school I went to camp at Emily Park (which is now known as Emily Oaks Nature Center). I have so many found memories of my time here. One includes learning to row a boat, or shoot an arrow with a bow. I also learned the words to the song "both sides now" when I was around 7 or 8. We were always told not to go swimming in the lagoon since it was packed with leaches.
Emily Park also had one of those secret paths only kids who grew up in Skokie knew about. We would cut over the train tracks to go to Oakton Bowl or Oakton Park.
I'm so amazed at how different this park is now. It used to be an open field with three campfire rings. Now it's like a jungle. The wildlife is unreal. It's hard to believe this is the same park that I wandered in back in the 1960s and 70s.
Music by Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now
When I was in grade school I went to camp at Emily Park (which is now known as Emily Oaks Nature Center). I have so many found memories of my time here. One includes learning to row a boat, or shoot an arrow with a bow. I also learned the words to the song "both sides now" when I was around 7 or 8. We were always told not to go swimming in the lagoon since it was packed with leaches.
Emily Park also had one of those secret paths only kids who grew up in Skokie knew about. We would cut over the train tracks to go to Oakton Bowl or Oakton Park.
I'm so amazed at how different this park is now. It used to be an open field with three campfire rings. Now it's like a jungle. The wildlife is unreal. It's hard to believe this is the same park that I wandered in back in the 1960s and 70s.
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