Towering Pines Blog

Aspiring journalist and TP Camper Diego.

Today’s blog is written by camper Diego L. as part of the Journalism Workshop at Towering Pines. 

For this blog, Diego came up with the theme of “camper experiences,” interviewed all the campers included in the story, then took & edited photos of these campers.  Nice work Diego! 

Hi TP parents,

My name is Diego L. , a fifth-year camper here at Towering Pines. This week I interviewed a cross-mix of TP campers about their experiences at Towering Pines.  The campers included an American camper, a Mexican camper, a Greek camper, a first-year CIT, and a second-year CIT. The purpose of the interviews was to share with parents what your sons are doing and experiencing here at camp.

Nico T. playing basketball

Nico T, returning camper from Mexico

Q: Nico you’re an experienced camper, how do you think camp this year will be different?

A: People will change and activities will be more interesting and fun.

Q: What is your favorite activity?

A: Riflery

Vasilios playing “Magic the Gathering” as part of an evening workshop.

Vasilios L. a first year camper born in Greece and now living in the U.S.

Q:  Since you’re a new camper here at camp where did you spend all your summers before, and how are you liking Towering Pines?

A: I used to spend them in Greece. And I am really liking camp.

Q: What do you want to do in your next sign-up activities?

A: Same as the first session.

James E. a notorious “Magic the Gathering” card sharp.

James E. a returning American camper

Q: What’s your favorite thing about camp?

A: Seeing my friends.

Q: What do you hope for this summer?

A: Meeting new people and making new friends.

Josh P., a first year CIT from America.

Josh showing off a nice lunge at the Fencing Workshop.

Q: What is the best part of being a first year CIT?

A: All the extra perks and younger campers looking up to you.

Q:  What’s your favorite dish at camp?

A:  Lasagna.

Santiago returning a smash at the Ping Pong Workshop.

Santiago J. a returning second year CIT from Mexico

Q: What’s the difference between being a first year and second year CIT?

A: When you’re a first year CIT, you just get more responsibilities but you still feel like a camper.  As a second year CIT taking care of your cabin, you actually feel like a counselor.

Q: What are your top 3 workshops?

A: Ping pong, Land Sports, and Fencing.

Below are some photos taken by Diego, which he wants to share with TP parents so they can see the beautiful place where their sons go to camp: