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[[image:JohnM3.jpg|thumb|Zim & Zam Zambini 1983]]
 
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The Zambini Brothers have been popping up off and on for many summers, going back at least to the mid-70s.  Many great pairs of counselors have had the honor of being Zim and Zam Zambini.  Some of the most memorable pairs have been Hub Burton & Phil Goodwin, Toby & Seth Brewster, and [[Mike Mattson]] & [[Dave Jenkins]].  Toby & Seth were the masters of the Banana Trick, and Mike & Dave added Mirror Push-ups in the late '80s.
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Don Munn was a local dairy farmer and owner of [[Springer's Store]] in the early '80s with his love [[Janice Walker]].  It was sometime in the early eighties that Don started doing maintenance around camp.  During the lean years in the late '80s through mid-'90s, it was Donald who did his best to save money where he could and keep the place in good enough shape to function safely.  Thanks to his local connections, money saving practices, and willingness to loan the camp his tools and sometimes even his land for storage, Don was certainly one of the main reasons Birch Rock was able to stay open.  Birch Rock will be forever grateful.
  
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In 1989, Birch Rock went over to Waganaki (this ended up being Waganaki's last season) for the day and in the evening had Campfire on their beach near the waterfront.  A large fire was lit on the beach, and Waganaki had one of their staff members tell a few jokes to warm up the crowd.  Then the excitement began with the arrival of Zim and Zam (Mike & Dave) who proceeded to run in and leap over the fire.  Zim (Dave) leapt first and hooked his foot on the top flaming board which then stood straight up in the air.  Zam (Mike) was right behind and soared right into the flaming board.  The resulting display of sparks and fire exploding against a fast moving body made for a spectacular entrance.  Luckily Zam landed unharmed, and the two moved right into their routine.
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Once Don was estalished he became an icon of Birch Rock, so iconic that the staff have even had t-shirts made with Don's picture on them.  One such T-shirt was a white shirt with a picture of Don on the front and 'Attitude is Everything' written underneath.  Many look forward to seeing Don and Janice when they return to camp to quicken that feeling of being back on campus.  From May through Opening Day every summer for the last almost 30 years, Donald has been all out getting the campus ready for Opening Day.  As the staff arrives in June, Don's there passing out brushes, weedwackers and gloves and sending them to work.
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Zim & Zam Zambini have declared to be from many different countries and are circus-like world travelers. They've seen it all and need to often warn their audience, "Do Not Try This At Home!"
 
  
 
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Featured Profile: Don Munn

Zim & Zam Zambini 1983

Don Munn was a local dairy farmer and owner of Springer's Store in the early '80s with his love Janice Walker. It was sometime in the early eighties that Don started doing maintenance around camp. During the lean years in the late '80s through mid-'90s, it was Donald who did his best to save money where he could and keep the place in good enough shape to function safely. Thanks to his local connections, money saving practices, and willingness to loan the camp his tools and sometimes even his land for storage, Don was certainly one of the main reasons Birch Rock was able to stay open. Birch Rock will be forever grateful.

Once Don was estalished he became an icon of Birch Rock, so iconic that the staff have even had t-shirts made with Don's picture on them. One such T-shirt was a white shirt with a picture of Don on the front and 'Attitude is Everything' written underneath. Many look forward to seeing Don and Janice when they return to camp to quicken that feeling of being back on campus. From May through Opening Day every summer for the last almost 30 years, Donald has been all out getting the campus ready for Opening Day. As the staff arrives in June, Don's there passing out brushes, weedwackers and gloves and sending them to work.

Featured Facts: Zambini Brothers Tricks

  • Hand Stand
  • Human Pyramid
  • Human Pretzel
  • Finger Toss
  • Finger Juggling
  • Bandana Trick
  • Mirror Push-ups

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Building the Lodge 1926
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