Towering Pines Blog

Let the countdown begin to the sunny adventurous days of summer that await the campers of Towering Pines!  Each year  I’m in awe at the changes in these boys — not only physically, but also the development in their social and emotional maturity.  It’s evident in all of them, but especially in those fellas who are embarking upon their new role as CITs (Counselors in Training). These young men have the support of not only their counselors, but all of […]

With the alumni reunion coming up in July and the celebration of 80 years of camp this summer, it elicits fond memories of many years at Towering Pines.  Throughout all of these years, a plethora of friendships have developed and some have lasted for decades.  These were brought about not just by chance but by living, playing and learning together through cabin clean-up, meal times, activities, and special events. Friendships sparked by organic conversations walking to the waterfront, cheering teammates […]

Each week at camp a cabin is selected to help lead vespers.  This cabin gets to choose the theme for the week.  After a cabin discussion the campers and counselors write about what this theme means to them.  On Sunday at vespers they get to share these thoughts with the rest of camp.  This past summer Cabin 8 chose Environment as their theme. After reading these reflections again, I started thinking about the different meanings of environment.  Environment is defined as […]

Are you ready for one of our favorite camp holidays?!! This Sunday, February 1, 2026, is I Heart Camp Day! Help us spread the word about the importance and impact of summer camp!  Remember all those crazy pictures we took with the “I Heart Camp” poster last summer?  This Sunday, Towering Pines campers, parents, alumni and staff are encouraged to post your ” I Heart Camp” photo as your profile picture on social media. You can also post other fun camp […]

Even though February is the shortest month, it’s the time of year we pause to recognize the people, places, and experiences we love most. One of the things that shows up with a heart attached, every single time, is camp. Camps across the country recognize how they are loved by campers, staff, families, and alumni with “I Heart Camp” Day, February 1, a moment to reflect on what makes camp special. Not with chocolate or flowers, but with photos. LOTS […]