Tannadoonah
Camp Tannadoonah is a traditional resident camp for boys and girls ages 6-16 located in Vandalia, MI (near South Bend, IN). Founded in 1921, Camp Tannadoonah boasts a rich tradition of camping in a beautiful, rustic setting on Birch Lake. We offer a variety to appeal to all ages. The camp is accredited by the American Camping Association and licensed by the State of Michigan.
I have fond memories of the Campfire girls of Mishawaka. I immigrated in 1954 from Germany to Jones Michigan. I befriended the girls when they invited me to speak to them at then nearby camp on Birch Lake. Each summer they hiked , camped, built a fire and spent a night at The Croft on Robbins Lake Road, Dr. and Mrs Beardsley’s country estate .
2018 I published my memoirs – 2 volumes. Not Hitler’s Child and Fireball Lily.
Christa-Maria Beardsley Ph.D.
Prof. of German emerita