When it rains at camp, we get wet. Our shoes get muddy. Our towels get soggy. Basically, the only thing that doesn’t get dampened is our spirit! Even the best laid plans sometimes get detoured because of the weather. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

“The grass is always greener on the other side.” — Proverb Conventional wisdom says that you shouldn’t covet what someone else has simply because it’s different from your own. Different is good, but different isn’t always better. Sometimes, it’s just…different. … Continue reading →

Early this morning, the 9th and 10th graders rubbed the sleep from their teenage eyes, grabbed their overnight bags, and boarded coach buses already filled with Timber Tops girls. The 10th graders departed first, their giant green bus hightailing it … Continue reading →

The day after Visiting Day was anything but a let-down, as we jumped right back into our regular schedule. We were gifted with a late sleep this morning, which was the perfect remedy to yesterday’s sugar-fueled excitement! (Some of us … Continue reading →

Those of us who have been at camp since Opening Day on June 28th wrapped up our fourth week and plowed ahead into Week 5 today. With so many exciting events still on the horizon, it’s hard to fathom that … Continue reading →

This is not a drill. We are precisely 24 hours away from Visiting Day 2025, and the excitement is palpable. We thought this might be a good time to offer some Visiting Day advice to new families, while gently reminding … Continue reading →

In 2021, current Junior Head Counselor Mike Simone came up with an idea. Mike wondered, “Since the Tents have the 100-miler and the 10th graders have the Grand Owegan, what if we created a special “tripping” experience for our youngest … Continue reading →

Imagine stepping off the bus and into the loving arms of a Band of Brothers who have been eagerly awaiting your arrival. Perhaps you spent the first half of July on a family vacation. Maybe you attended a sports camp. … Continue reading →

As a session camp, we are accustomed to saying goodbye to some campers and staff in mid-July. Though we are sad to see our Brothers leave, we understand that people have other plans and commitments. While some of us stay … Continue reading →

With tomorrow being the last day of first session, there are so many mixed emotions about saying goodbye to our first session campers while also looking forward to what is yet to come for our full summer and second session … Continue reading →