Camp Interlaken
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Camp Interlaken for girls operated in Croydon, New Hampshire
, from 1923 to 1963. Interlaken was owned and operated by the Dudley family of Hanover, New Hampshire
. The camp was known for its location and equestrian
programs. Famous alumni of the camp include actress Blythe Danner
.
In 1963 the Dudleys sold Camp Interlaken to the YMCA
in order to perpetuate youth camping in this location. Children and grandchildren of Interlaken campers attend camp at YMCA Camp Coniston
to this day.
Prior to the YMCA moving to this site, it operated under the name Camp Soangetaha on nearby Rand Pond.
After the Dudleys sold the camp in Croydon, it was relocated to Sharon
(South Royalton
), Vermont
, where it existed into the 1970s.
Croydon, New Hampshire
Croydon is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 764 at the 2010 census.- History :Incorporated in 1763, the town takes its name from Croydon, a suburb of London, England.- Geography :...
, from 1923 to 1963. Interlaken was owned and operated by the Dudley family of Hanover, New Hampshire
Hanover, New Hampshire
Hanover is a town along the Connecticut River in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 11,260 at the 2010 census. CNN and Money magazine rated Hanover the sixth best place to live in America in 2011, and the second best in 2007....
. The camp was known for its location and equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
programs. Famous alumni of the camp include actress Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Blythe Katherine Danner is an American actress. She is the mother of actress Gwyneth Paltrow and director Jake Paltrow.-Early life:...
.
In 1963 the Dudleys sold Camp Interlaken to the YMCA
YMCA
The Young Men's Christian Association is a worldwide organization of more than 45 million members from 125 national federations affiliated through the World Alliance of YMCAs...
in order to perpetuate youth camping in this location. Children and grandchildren of Interlaken campers attend camp at YMCA Camp Coniston
Camp Coniston
Camp Coniston of the YMCA is situated on Lake Coniston , in Croydon, New Hampshire. It is located on the former site of Camp Interlaken for Girls. The camp encompasses more than and occupies the entire shoreline of the lake....
to this day.
Prior to the YMCA moving to this site, it operated under the name Camp Soangetaha on nearby Rand Pond.
After the Dudleys sold the camp in Croydon, it was relocated to Sharon
Sharon, Vermont
Sharon is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It had a population of 1,411 at the 2000 census. The town is home to The Sharon Academy.-History:...
(South Royalton
Royalton, Vermont
Royalton is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. The population was 2,603 at the 2000 census. It includes the villages of Royalton, South Royalton, and North Royalton...
), Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
, where it existed into the 1970s.