Monthly Archives:July 2018
Weekly Camper Achievements for the week of July 2 through July 8, 2018
Weekly Camper Achievements for the week of July 2 through July 8, 2018 Chiefs of the Day This week’s esteemed COD recipients: Sam St Thomas K Jonah S Santiago C Ryan G Pablo E Charlie S. Cabin Chief & Medicine Man As a reminder, the Chief of the Day (listed above) changes daily, and is chosen by a different staff member every day. In contrast, the Cabin Chief is chosen by his fellow campers in each cabin, and serves […]
Dad Jokes from Camp / Pirate Edition
Dad Jokes from Camp / Pirate Edition Just because your boys are away at camp all summer is no reason that they shouldn’t be tormented with dad jokes! In fact, awful dad jokes will help your sons feel like camp is their second home. There’s probably all kinds of research that proves that bad puns are a great cure for homesickness, if I were to actually look. But I won’t. Because I like dad jokes, and don’t want to accidentally […]
Camper Achievements June 24-July 1, 2018
Weekly Camper Achievements June 24 through July 1, 2018 It’s the Towering Pines philosophy that children build confidence by achieving success, and much of our programming is designed around this goal. To reinforce the success / confidence, camper achievements are announced each day at the evening assembly (right before dinner). Counselors from each activity area tell the entire camp about camper accomplishments for the day, e.g. passing a new rank in archery or riflery, successfully completing a new skill in waterskiing, catching the biggest […]