Author: Angie Wenzl

It is so hard to believe that December is already upon us.  The holiday season is in full swing with shopping, decorating, baking, singing, working, playing, and well, just busying ourselves with full schedules of activity.  With so much hustle and bustle, I often find it challenging to really appreciate the season and all the “good things” that surround me. I had the privilege of managing an event recently that brought together individuals, families and members of the community to […]

As Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of a recurring theme that was woven throughout the fabric of weeks we shared together at camp in the Summer of 2021.  I heard the same word reverberated among campers, counselors, kitchen staff, leadership and parents.  The word, as you may have guessed, is . . .  “gratitude.” The summer began with gratitude because we were able to have camp once again.  This gratitude continued to grow throughout the weeks because of the plethora […]

As I see trick-or-treaters out in costume, knocking on doors, thinking about buckets being filled with all kinds of sugary sweet goodness, I’m reminded of how wonderful it is to “give” as well as it is to receive.  Sometimes “giving” presents itself in many ways, and often times we don’t realize the impact our positive words and actions may have on others. Camp provides so many opportunities for the counselors, staff and campers to share their gifts with those around […]

As we are well into the fall season, the leaves are sprinkling the world with their color and beauty.  Snow will soon begin to sprinkle the northwoods covering up the trees and everything around them like a blanket.  This protective covering will eventually melt and bring with it the sprinkles of blossoms that dare to peek out from their winter hiding places.  Spring will then be upon us, and we can begin to anticipate the sun’s rays sprinkling their warmth […]

WOW, what a summer we had at Towering Pines Camp for Boys!!  “Here Comes the Sun in 2021” was successful on so many different levels and in a variety of different ways.  There were a plethora of adventures that happened and much growth and learning that occurred. One of the amazing things that was a part of Summer of 2021 is that these boys were able to actually be together and create lasting memories after many months of living in […]