Camp Waconda [1] [2] is Ray Stantz' fondest childhood memory and a campground.
History
In his youth, Ray used to roast Stay-Puft Marshmallows by the fire at Camp Waconda. This location was brought up when the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man was walking towards 55 Central Park West during the Gozer Incident.
Secondary Canon History
IDW Comics
During a bust, the team is taken to Camp Waconda by the Ghost of Christmas Past. Ray is entranced by the sight of his younger self with his parents and remains there even after the ghost is trapped. Egon speculated Ray would suffer catastrophic psychic damage if he stayed there too long. However, he appeared to be undamaged from the event.
Trivia
- On page 22 of Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #9, a pin-up is set in Camp Waconda during Ray's youth.
- On page one of Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #11, there is a yellow pennant from Camp Waconda on the wall.
- On page 22 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2, there is a non-canon reference to Camp Waconda on a pennant in Ray's locker.
Appearances
Primary Canon
- Ghostbusters
- Chapter 27: Stay Puft Man
- Mentioned by Ray Stantz
- Chapter 27: Stay Puft Man
Secondary Canon History
References
Gallery
Secondary Canon
Non-Canon Cameo in Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #9
Non-Canon Reference in Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #11
Non-Canon Reference in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2