Medeba's New Cabins

See the pictures below to follow the progress of the development of our new cabins.

In 1996 Medeba began to replace all of our cabins. The old ones served us well for years but they were far too small. In the spring of 2001 we built the last 4 summer cabins bringing our total to 12. Each cabin sleeps up to 10 people. In the summer this means each cabins sleeps up to 8 campers plus 2 cabin leaders. All summer campers will now be staying in one of our new cabins.

In September, 2001 the Board of Directors approved a project that we are calling our "Jubilee Project". Jubilee means the celebration of 50 years. In celebration of Medeba's Jubilee anniversary in 2002 we are planning to winterize all the new cabins in 2 stages.

In October 2001 we began the first stage of winterizing half of the cabins so that they can be used by schools and groups throughout the year. The winterizing process includes installing insulation, vapor barrier and pine on the walls. Finally , flooring and a propane "wood looking" stove will be used to provide a warm, cozy atmosphere.

The other 6 cabins will be winterized during the second stage which, Lord willing, will be completed in the fall of 2002. Once completed, our 12 cabins will accommodate up to 120 people year-round, bringing our maximum year-round accommodation to 150.

Remember that the funding of all building projects at Medeba, such as the new cabins, is done through the generous donations of friends of Medeba. If you believe in the ministry of Medeba we invite you to make a donation.

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	A Example of New Cabin Here is a picture of a finished cabin. This one was built in 1999. Each one has eight beds for campers and two for cabin leaders.
	An Example of the Inside a New Cabin Each bunk is made of pine with a thick foam mattress. Eventually we plan to winterize and finish the inside of each cabin but for now they made an excellent cabin that campers and staff really enjoy.
	May 3, 2001 Space is cleared for the final four cabins. They are situated right next to the hill behind the old cabins.
	May 7, 2001 Both of the Day Camp cabins needed to be moved closer to the lake to make room.
	May 7, 2001 The Magnetawan Cabin being moved by the bulldozer.
	May 16, 2001 The "Spring Crew" moving lumber. Left to right are Jean Marc, Lloyd, Jason and Steve.
	May 16, 2001 This picture is looking north toward the pond. Here Fred is laying out the joists.
	May 16, 2001 This picture is looking south toward the lodge. Note that the two cabins are completely behind the old ones which will stay there until the new ones are winterized.
	May 19, 2001 We had two crews working on the cabins for most of the May long weekend.
	May 19, 2001 Two walls are now up on the furthest cabin to the south. All the walls were up on all four cabins by the end of the day.
	May 21, 2001 Steve using the air nailer to secure a roof truss.
	May 21, 2001 Bruce, Steve and Jason putting on roof strapping.
	May 21, 2001 Note that only the door has been cut out. The windows on all four sides have not yet been removed.
	May 21, 2001 This picture gives a better perspective on how the four new cabins are tucked back in the trees behind the old cabins.
	May 28, 2001 After a few days of rain last week we were able to put the steel on each roof and cut out the holes for the doors and windows.
	May 28, 2001 The ridge caps are being installed today.
	May 30, 2001 The electrical is now well on its way to being roughed in. Here Jason runs some wires.
	October 4, 2001 The Medeba board of directors recently made the decision to winterize six of the new cabins to be available for this winter. The final six cabins will be winterized in the Fall of 2002. We are now in the process of insulating the walls and installing pine boards on the walls. They look amazing!
	October 5, 2001 We chose propane wood stoves as our heating source for the cabins. They provide an excellent heat source and really provide a cozy atmosphere.
	November 8, 2001 Glenda and Connie taking a break from their regular work as Office Manager and Cook to help varnish the newly installed pine.
	November 13, 2001 Abby and Katy installing more insulation.
	November 13, 2001 Jodie and Kevin installing more pine.
	November 13, 2001 Dan bringing in pine lumber.
	December 6, 2001 Ceramic tile being laid in the entrance ways.
	December 11, 2001 The carpet was laid in the six cabins over the last two days. Does it ever look nice! You can now get a feel of how the atmosphere will be warm and cozy..