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Introducing The Camp Nakanawa Collection by Satchel

The Camp Nakanawa Collection by Satchel

You can tell a Nakanawa girl by charm, style — and now, you’ll be able to tell with brand new leather goods and accessories! Camp Nakanawa is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Satchel, a renowned handbag brand founded in 2006 by designer and Camp alumna Elizabeth Seeger (TR 2000). 

Based in Savannah, GA, Satchel features a wide variety of custom bags and leather goods, ranging from totes and clutches to crossbody bags and wallets. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted with an attention to detail that reflects the passion, dedication, and artistry of the team that creates them. Learn more about Elizabeth (a three-time Arts & Crafts medalist!) and her Satchel crew here.

The beauty of these products is even more unique with The Camp Nakanawa Collection – created exclusively for our community. Best of all, Satchel has generously pledged to donate 20% of all sales back to Camp!

Here’s what to do:

  • Select your style. Choose from a range of leather products in Amazon Red or Valkyrie Blue. Or, if you’re looking for something more neutral and natural, select from Sycamore Tan, Meadowview Green, or Medal Winner Metallic Platinum. Whether you’re drawn to a spacious tote, an elegant clutch, or a practical crossbody, acquiring a Satchel bag means owning a piece of art that tells a story – about you, and about the heart of Nakanawa.
  • Place your order by November 17 to guarantee production and holiday delivery time. When you make a purchase, you’re not only acquiring a beautiful, handcrafted item made in Savannah, Georgia, but also contributing to Camp Nakanawa’s mission.
  • Spread the word about this new way to support Camp Nakanawa on social media! Share a photo of your custom #CampNakSatchel accessories and tag @SatchelSavannah on Instagram, Facebook, and We can’t wait to see these exclusive Camp Nakanawa pieces out and about!

This partnership helps us connect with our Camp Nakanawa community. and enables us to continue providing unforgettable experiences for generations of campers to come.

We are deeply grateful for Elizabeth’s dedication and the generous support from Satchel.

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All hail and Farewell to Lyn Brantley

All hail and Farewell to Lyn Brantley

I am very pleased to pass the gavel to Wyeth Outlan Burgess (TR 75) who will serve as the 2024 President of the Board of Directors of Camp Nakanawa. It has truly been an honor to devote time and effort to Nakanawa as the Board President. The title was, after all, a significant upgrade to my Nakanawa resume which included Path Sweeper, Marshmallow Stick Finder, Council Ring Brave, Assistant to the Wild Woman, and Head of Evening Entertainment.

But seriously. I invite you to take a look at the 2021-2024 Nakanawa Strategic Plan (available on the website under Giving/Support Camp Nakanawa) to see what we’ve been doing.  In a very short time, we have made great strides forward, already accomplishing many of our goals and we are well on track to complete the others.

Our success is only possible through the dedication and hard work of many. Thanks to Ann and Pepe whose magnificent gift of the camp grounds and facilities with the vision to ensure that our camp has another hundred years of history, launched us on the non-profit path. Thank you to Karen Hale for coming onboard as the Executive Director and adding to her already thorough camp knowledge. Stop and look at page 173 of your Nakanawa History book to see a photograph of Karen Hale in 1980 with two future Nakanawa board members, all wearing red and yes, I am on her left.

Thank you to everyone in the office and on the year-round staff for being on the front lines. You are critical to meeting the many daily challenges. Nakanawa’s Board of Directors is filled with strong, smart, and experienced leaders who will carry us forward. Thank you to Wyeth Outlan Burgess, Sally Tubb Welch, Ginny Bass Carl, Georgia Graham Mattern, Pamela Griffiths Pabian, Mary Shearer Baker, Amanda Forgason Dempsey, and Jeff Blake. Thank you to the Committees of the Board for, literally, a thousand hours of your time, enthusiasm, and energy. Finally, a thank you to each camper, counselor, and person who has given time, thoughts, effort and financial support to Nakanawa. Please continue to attend great events like service weekend, reunion, or mother daughter weekend 

If you’ve been away from camp for a while, it’s time to come back. What you remember – working hard in activities, rooting for your team, and laughing endlessly with your friends – is still here. Come and listen to the teams cheering, or the gravel around the cabins crunching, or the bell ringing, or the door to Egypt slamming. Come and walk on the big beautiful new Junior Camp docks or sit on the Senior Crow’s Nest for a perfect Camp Nakanawa sunset. There is nothing else like it, anywhere.

Best, Lyn Brantley

TR’81