Dining Hall Renovation Project All that have experienced Camp Olson have been awed by our dining facility.

The beautiful split stone fireplaces, the wagon wheel lamps hanging from the cathedral ceiling and the feeling of being outside as one gazes out the east end windows enjoying a sunrise.  None of this will change, only improve as we prepare our dining hall for future generations.  Phase I renovations will include new windows and doors throughout the dining hall, outdoor seating added to the east, and a complete renovation to the west end to increase dining capacity. The center wall has already been removed between the old nature center and camper lounge and the ceiling has been transitioned from flat to cathedral. Phase one renovations are estimated to cost $50,000.00. We are very grateful for a lead gift of $10,000 from Pierce and Ann Mond Johnson. This gift provides the momentum to move forward with Phase I renovations.  Phase II renovations will include wood refinishing of the entire main dining hall, new flooring, electrical updates, repairs to fireplaces and architectural designs for phase three.  Estimated cost for phase II renovations are currently $85,000-$90,000.  Phase III will include a complete remodeling of and addition to our kitchen, improvements to the water well, septic and utility upgrades, roof replacement, landscaping, and major appliance upgrades. Estimated costs are not yet available.  You may donate to the Dining Hall Renovation Project online from our website under the support page, call with your donation, or simply mail a gift to camp with your gift restricted for the Dining Hall renovation project.

Old Hickory Furniture -As our improvements open up more space, we are in the process of adding furniture to our dining hall. Click the Flyer for a full page.

The Old Hickory chairs and table in our dining hall have seated campers for more than 50 years.  They are the unsung heroes of our Camp Olson furniture as they have proved amazingly durable and comfortable for rear ends of all ages.  These pretty wooden chairs and tables may not be the first thing that you think of when you think of Camp Olson, but who could imagine the dining hall without them?  The recent renovations of the dining hall will allow space for an additional 50 diners, easing the cramped main room of the dining hall and ensuring that everyone can eat together rather than in shifts.  It is our intention to furnish this extra space with those same reliable chairs as we all know and love and the Old Hickory Furniture Company has offered us special pricing.  You can help by Sponsoring- a- Chair!  For the price of $220.00 per chair and/or a table for $1,100.00 allowing you and your family to leave a lasting legacy to all the wonderful campers that attend Camp Olson for at least another 50 years!  It is our goal to purchase 70 new hickory chairs and seven tables.  You may donate to the Old-Hickory furniture Project online from our website under the support page, call with your donation, or simply mail a gift to camp with your gift restricted for the Dining Hall furniture project.

Click Here to see a slideshow of the dining hall renovations