The Happy Couple

Maps and Directions


For driving directions from St. Louis to Kon Tiki, click on the map for a larger version. It provides directions from either Highway 44  or Highway 70 from St. Louis.


Fishing licenses and bait locations:
Directions to Vanhook's Bait and Tackle from Kon Tiki

You can also stop at Vanhook's on your way to Kon Tiki from St. Louis. It is on the right side of the road on Highway 5 right after you pass Stone Ridge Amphitheater.

Directions to Crossroads (Shamrock) 

Grocery store location:
Directions to Woods Supermarket 

Rain Out Activity Schedule

Thursday, October 30th

Campers arrive anytime after 5:00 p.m. Check in at main Camp Office for cabin assignments.

Movie night in Cabin #13. Pizza and popcorn provided.

Friday, October 31st

Remaining campers arrive between 10:00 and 6:00 p.m. Check in at main camp office for Cabin assignments and rain-out schedule of activities.

4:30 Meet in Mess Hall for Camp Happy Hour
6:00 Indoor Barbeque in Mess Hall
7:30 Indoor S'mores and Campfire songs

Saturday, November 1st

8:30 a.m. Light breakfast on your own in cabins
9:00 a.m. Fishing Derby under covered docks
11:00 a.m. Meet in Mess Hall for rain out activities and locations
12:30 p.m. Meet back in Mess Hall for Camp Potluck-All campers
1:30 p.m. Campers Choice 
3:30 p.m. Wedding

Wedding will be under covered boat docks if light rain; in Main Camp Office in case of heavy rain or thunderstorms.

Dinner and Camp Dance locations will be provided after wedding.

Sunday, November 2nd

10:30 a.m. Brunch for all campers in the Main Camp Office.
12:00 p.m. Camp awards and closing ceremony in Main Camp Office.

Campers depart for home anytime Sunday by 5:00 p.m.



Camp Activities

Thursday, October 30

Campers arrive any time after 5:00 p.m. Cabin assignments will be provided at the Camp Office as campers arrive.

Movie Night in Cabin #13. Pizza and popcorn provided.

Friday, October 31

Remaining campers arrive and check in at main office for cabin assignments.

10:00 a.m. Fishing Derby on Boat Dock
12:00 p.m. Camp activities as group
1:00 p.m. Campers bring own picnic lunch to main lawn
2:00 p.m. Camp activities as a group
3:00 p.m. Campers Choice (fish, nature hike, read, lake watch, nap)
4:30 p.m. Camp Happy Hour on main lawn
6:00 p.m. Camp cookout on main lawn compliments of Tom and Jen
7:30 p.m. S'mores and campfire songs

Saturday, November 1, 2008

8:30 a.m. Light breakfast compliments of Tom and Jen; Fishing Derby
11:00 a.m. Camp Competition-All campers
12:30 p.m. Camp potluck on main lawn
1:30 p.m. Campers Choice (fish, nature hike, read, lake watch, nap)
3:30 p.m. Wedding lakeside on main lawn

Cocktails immediately following ceremony.

Dinner, camp dance, and laughter to follow.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

10:30 a.m. Camp brunch for all campers provided by the Corcorans and Bennettes
11:30 p.m. Camp Awards and Closing Ceremony

Campers depart anytime on Sunday before 5:00 p.m.

Cabins

Complimentary cabins will be provided for campers from Thursday to Sunday. Cabin assignments will be provided at the Camp Office once campers arrive at camp. 

Cabins are heated, but may still be a little chilly depending on the weather. 

Bed linens will be provided (pillows, sheets, pillowcases, and quilts).

Each cabin is equipped with a kitchen with a stove, microwave, and coffee pot. Kitchen towels and dish soap are provided.

Each cabin also has a bathroom with shower. Please bring your own bath towels and toiletries.

Survival Kit

Plan to arrive at camp on Thursday evening or Friday morning if possible in order to participate in the planned activities for campers. If you can't arrive until Friday night or Saturday morning, please let your camp counselors know. Campers should RSVP with approximate arrival time by posting a comment on the Camp Roster.

Dress for the weather. Pack comfortable clothing so you can participate in camp activities (canoe races, fishing derby, horseshoes, arts and crafts, etc).

Wedding attire will be camp dress-casual. If the weather cooperates, the wedding will be lakeside on the lawn, so plan for appropriate footwear.

Bring bottled water for your cabin. Check the Camp Supply List to determine what else to bring with you.

All campers will need a current fishing license to fish at the Lake of the Ozarks and Camp Kon Tiki. A fishing license can be easily obtained within minutes with a valid Driver's License. You can obtain a fishing license in your hometown before coming to camp or obtain one at one of two locations within easy driving distance from Camp.  Information about fishing license locations can be found in Maps and Directions

Camp Roster

RSVP by posting a comment below the Camp Roster.

Camp Directors
Jim and Denise Bennette
Camp Counselors
Tom Corcoran
Jen Henkhaus
Campers
Ana Casey
Kevin Corcoran
Sean Doherty
Rob Hartmann
Tobi Hawley
Josh Hawley
Tony Hawley
Louise Losos
Jeff Malks
Diane Matthews
Scott Matthews 
Carol McCorkle
Shane McVay
Dean Meredith
Matt Meyers
Gretchen Mueller
Tom Murphy
Will Nedved
Jan Rich
Mike Rich
Mark Schepker
Tony Stubblefield
Beth Wiggins
Betty Yonker
Camp Mascots
Mickey Corcoran and pals Buddy and Willie

Please note, this is an adult only event.

Welcome Campers!

We are looking forward to celebrating our wedding with you at Camp Kon Tiki - Lake of the Ozarks! In an effort to keep the event eco-friendly, this blog will be used to provide wedding details.

Campers should plan to arrive at camp anytime after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30th but not later than Saturday morning, November 1st. Please let us know you are coming and when you will arrive by posting a response by October 15th under Camp Roster.

A good place to start for camp information is the Survival Kit .

Camp Supply List

  • Fishing license (see Survival Kit)
  • Toiletries
  • Bath towels
  • Lunch for Friday
  • Lawn Chair
  • Fishing pole (if you have one)
  • Casual clothing appropriate for weather
  • Camp spirit
  • Bottled water
  • Contribution for Saturday potluck lunch
  • Appropriate footwear for camp activities