Attendance

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1963. Many participated in the Lithuanian summer camp.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Camp Leaders

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1959. The visible part of the sign reads, "Lithuanians we are born."

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Lunch with the Bishop

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1959. They've set the table with real dishes.

More photos from the Bishop's visit here and here.

We stop at the camp.

Camp Kretinga (later Camp Aušra), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1960. I don't remember visiting the place.

The bishop arrives.

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1959. Even the doggie pays attention to the guest of honor.

Camp Blues

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Ontario, Canada, August 1962. My Toronto Cousin doesn't look happy, but her Mom—my Dad's twin sister Jonė—encourages her to endure the visit.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Full Field

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Ontario, Canada, about 1959. Everyone can play.

The Toss

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1957. Kadis, the husband of my Dad's twin sister Jonė, initiates the game.

Instructions

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, mid-1970s. Boys at the Lithuanian Summer Camp absorb the directions.

UPDATE: My Toronto Cousin corrected the date of the photo. The fellow leaning on the pole and instructing the boys is my Toronto Cousin's husband, Toronto Al.

Team Games

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1957. Kadis, the husband of my Dad's twin sister Jonė, coaches the boys.

Sit-Down Lunch

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1957. The pavilion is a cool place to eat a meal.

Volleyball or Table Tennis?

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1957. The weather is warming; sharpen your game.

Greeting the Bishop

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, Summer 1959. The Roman Catholic Bishop visits the Lithuanian summer camp. My Toronto Cousin remembers that everyone was very excited about the honor. My Dad's twin sister—and my Toronto Cousin's Mother—Jonė stand on the left, wearing the white dress.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Camp season winds down.

 

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, Summer 1957. The residents of the Lithuanian summer camp mark a ceremony.

 

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Splashy

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1957. Swimmers from the Lithuanian summer camp enjoy the water.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Camp Grub

Anticipating the start of a new season.

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, Summer 1959. Participants get reay for another season at the Lithuanian summer camp. Erection of a traditional wooden cross is an old custom.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Campsite established.

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, Summer 1959. The boys summering at the Lithuanian camp are proud of their tent work.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Camp Games

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, Summer 1959. Another volleyball game is underway at the Lithuanian summer camp.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

A Meal at Camp

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, August 1960. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, admires the fire while my Dad enjoys some meat. Mom is on the far right.

I earlier posted photos from this evening here and here.