Camper Achievement

Until 2022 camper’s had received a Recognition Stick but, because we have  FLC family from all over the world, an easier to transport alternative was sought. Thus, the Recognition Plaque was born!

By completing a session at Forest Lake Camp, a camper will receive a Recognition Plaque with their name, Color War team color, the year they began attending and a ‘burn’ for completing their first summer, all on the plaque. 

Beyond these standard engraved items, each Recognition Plaque/Stick is individualized with additional “burns” for each year attended and burned images to reflect the camper’s individual accomplishments over their years at FLC.

“Burns” are carved into the plaque/stick for activities where campers have had a significant achievement. Examples are an archery target with an arrow for particular achievement in archery or a climber with rope and a cliff for climbing success.

Campers also have special images on their plaques/sticks for particular camp-wide awards such as a star for camper of the week, a quadrant of sports for most athletic, a flaming torch for Spirit of FLC, or a flag painted with the correct color for Color War captains. Recognition Plaques/Sticks are cherished treasures that often elicit tears of joy at our awards ceremonies each Summer. Campers return every year with their Recognition Plaques/Sticks so that new accomplishments and awards will continue to show their accomplishments, and their entire FLC experience will be documented as a visual wood-burned diary for years to come.