Camp Zoe Memories
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I contact the author of this web site?
A: Email me.
Q: How do you pronounce the name of the camp?
A: It's Zoe that rhymes with Joe, not Zoey that rhymes with Joey.
Q: Where is Camp Zoe?
A: 30 miles south of Salem, Missouri in Shannon County. Take highway 19 south from Salem. Go past Gladden and the Shannondale community center. Take a left turn on the gravel road after crossing the Sinkin' Creek bridge. GPS coordinates are 37.309255 North, -91.406048 West (archery field). Note: Camp Zoe is now private property but is open to the public on occasion (weekends in season and music festivals) See ownership info below.
Q: Can I send my child to Camp Zoe?
A: No. It ceased operating as a youth camp after the summer of 1986.
Q: Well then, where can I find a good summer sleep-away camp for my kid?
A: Visit the American Camping Association website.
Q: Who owns Camp Zoe?
A: New owners took over in 2004. Jimmy and Tiffany Tebeau now own Camp Zoe. See their website for contact info and music events at Zoe.
Q: I'm looking for some song lyrics to a particular camp song. Can you help?
A: It's possible. Check the campfire song lyric list and see if your old favorite is included.
Q: When's the reunion?
A: The first unofficial Camp Zoe reunion took place August 23, 2003 in St. Louis.
The 2004 Camp Zoe alumni weekend was August 13-15th at Camp Zoe. The most recent Camp Zoe alumni weekend was June 9-11, 2006 at Camp Zoe. Get details on the next event at the Zoe Alumni message board.
Q: Who attended Camp Zoe and what did they do there?
A: Boys and Girls ages 6 - 15 attended camp usually for two or four weeks a summer. The sessions began in the middle of June and ran until late August. Most Zoe campers hailed from St. Louis area suburbs. The top activities were horseback riding, canoeing and something called nature crafts (not to be confused with arts & crafts).
Q: Hey, I went to Camp Zoe! How do I share my memories, email address, and my bio since camp?
A: I'm glad you asked! Email me or use our comment form for general comments or our bio form to submit your post-camp biography. Comments may be posted after review on the letters page and your bio and email address may appear on our alumni page.
Q: Why did you make this web site?
A: I wanted to develop a website that was about something. One must admit, it's better than a picture of me holding a kitten.
Q: When did this web site go on-line?
A: October, 1998.
Q: Are you a creepy loser who lives in the past?
A: I hope not. I have been blessed with an exceptional long-term memory and I have many fond recollections of my six summers at Camp Zoe (1975-1980). Now on with the nostalgia!