We have received cash gifts of $20,240.97 toward the Cooper Lake Home project.
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(Click here) for a list of individuals who have donated time for the Cooper Lake Home Project.
(Click here) to see plans of the new home being built. (PDF file

How can you help now? Assist us in securing additional financial contributions for home segments listed below or in-kind donations that meet our specifications for the items listed below. Please call for detailed specs on items if securing in-kind donations. All prices indicated are estimates only.

Oak hardwood flooring - $4,000.00 in materials
Electrical Supplies - $2,000.00
Lighting Fixtures - $1,500.00
Appliances - $2,000.00
Deck materials - $2,000.00
Wood Stove - $4,000.00
Interior Trim Package - $10,000
Block for Foundation walls $4,200

We are now two weeks ahead of schedule with the home replacement at which was included when Camp Olson purchased the Camp Seclusion Resort property in 1999. The new split-level home will be built in the existing site and is estimated to cost between $85,000-$100,000 after receiving in-kind donations and professional volunteer labor. A lead gift of over $9,000.00 from Tom and Deb Crowley, long time family campers and two subsequent gifts and pledges of $5,000.00 form Shaun & Sue Palmer and Jeanne Robison have already been committed towards this project. Past Board Member Shaun Palmer has agreed to be the Project Manager for the construction of the new home.

Project Timeline

November 2006: Board approves to move forward with the construction of a new home on Cooper Lake and the demolition of the existing home.

January-May 2007: Plans are finalized; calls are made to secure volunteers and in-kind donations.

June 2007: All the necessary building permits have been secured. The current utilities (electrical, water, phone & propane) have all been temporarily moved and we are preparing for all underground electrical throughout and for future expansion. This preparation for this expansion and the updates to the prehistoric electrical system that existed may cost us an additional $3,000.00 not in the approved budget for the construction of the new home. Jay and family are completing their temporary move to the Yukon cabin.

July 2-3, 2007: The existing home is demolished and the foundation is excavated.

July 10-12, 2007: The footings are poured and the block is laid.

July 13-15, 2007: Rough Plumbing installed.

July 16, 2007: Basement floor poured

July 18, 2007: BackfillingJuly 20-30 Floor Joist, capping lower level

August 3-5: Main floor Framing, Roof Sheeting, Insulation Lower Level

August 5-8: Windows installed

August 11-13: Rough in Plumbing, Elerctrical & Heating

August 14: Electrical Inspection

August 16-18: Insulation

August 16-18: Steel Roof

August 18-19: Drywall installed

August 18-22: Drywall Taping

August 23: Priming

August 24-September 3: Interior Trim, Hardwood Flooring

Check back soon for more progress.

Professional Contractors:

Camp Olson YMCA is extends our most grateful appreciation to the following Professional Contractors for their scheduled donation of time and service as of July 9, 2007.

Robert Cline, Construction Collaborative – Rochester, MN – Design Work
Bruce Rosenau Masonry – West Concord, MN – Footings and Block work
Jay & Joe Brickman Builders – Rochester, MN - Framing
Ron Carlson Plumbing – Rochester, MN - Plumbing
Damien & Dane Ahstrom Plumbing – Rochester, MN - Plumbing
Jared & Chris Firl Wire Pro Electric – Rochester, MN – Electrical
Home Improvement Professionals – Byron, MN - Insulation
Scott Johannes – Rochester, MN – Steel Roof & Counter Tops
Phred Hernandez, Hernandez Painting - Rochester

Companies and Individuals with financial or In-Kind Donations

Camp Olson YMCA is extends our most grateful appreciation to the following for their financial and in-kind support, as of July 9, 2007.

for the donation of all plumbing, heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies for the Cooper Lake Home - Chicago, IL

Tom & Deb Crowley – Rochester, MN – Financial Support
Shaun & Sue Palmer – Rochester, MN – Financial Support & In-Kind
Jeanne Robinson – Winona MN – Financial Support
Americana Homes – Rochester, MN – In-Kind Materials
HIP Insulations – Rochester, MN – In-Kind Materials
Guardian Insulation – Rochester, MN – In-Kind Materials
Craig Stevens Heating – Rochester MN – Financial Support & In-Kind
Scott Johannes – Rochester, MN – Discounted Materials
Arrowhead Builders Supply – Longville, MN – Discounted Materials
Ace Longville Builders Supply – Longville, MN – Discounted Materials
WW Thompson – Brainerd, MN – Discounted Material
Northstar Materials – Bemidji, MN – Discounted Materials
John & Cathy Arenberg & Family – Cary, IL - Financial Support & In-Kind
T&G Hardwoods – Roseville, MN - In-Kind Materials
Marcell Prow – Albertville, MN - In-Kind Materials
North Pines Interiors – Longville, MN - In-Kind Materials
Diamond Vogel Paints – Rochester, MN - In-Kind Materials
Graybar – Rochester, MN - In-Kind Materials
Ron Carlson Plumbing – Rochester, MN - In-Kind Materials
WD Hardwoods, Laona, WI - In-Kind Materials
Tim Getjke – Grand Meadow, MN - In-Kind Equipment Use
Tod Stettler – Eyota, MN - In-Kind Materials
Dave & Sharon Toepke - Wayzata, Mn - Financial Support

Individuals who donated time

Camp Olson YMCA is extends our most grateful appreciation to the following individuals for their volunteer efforts, as of July 9, 2007.

Shaun & Sue Palmer – Rochester, MN
Ken Brown – Longville, MN
Todd Stettler – Eyota, MN
John Arenberg – Cary, IL
C.J. Arenberg – Cary, IL
Matthew Arenberg – Cary, IL
Dave Kapler – Rochester, MN
Sue Palmer – Rochester, MN
Howard Kruger – Winona, MN
Chad Schouweiler – Kellogg, MN
Ellen Palmer – Rochester, MN

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