Author: Bill Gonio

Weekly Camper Achievements for the Week of July 23 through July 29, 2018

Posted by on July 30, 2018

Weekly Camper Achievements for the week of July 23 through July 29, 2018 Chiefs of the Day This week’s paragons of politeness include: Bernardo G-S Mitchell F Alex E Domenic G Bernardo H Jorge R Pablo R Weekly Camp Special Event – hubba hubba! Many thanks to our Camp Woodland sisters for hosting the Woodland Fair this past Sunday! After the Clown Contest, the ladies offered several fun booths: Finger nail polish booth. Face painting. A silly-costume photo booth. Hand-churned chocolate ice […]

Spoon Assassins – exactly the type of thing you DIDN’T send them to camp for…

Posted by on July 29, 2018

Everywhere you look around camp these days, boys seem to be racing to an activity or displaying heartwarming linked-arm camaraderie. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think Towering Pines was the fittest, friendliest camp in the universe. But you’d be wrong. Treachery, lurking, merciless ambushes, devious planning… all in abundance this week at Towering Pines! “If only they put this much mental effort into their homework!!” *camper parents, probably. Oh, there’s plenty of comradeship and robust fun at camp as […]

Weekly Camper Achievements for the Week of July 15 through July 22, 2018

Posted by on July 23, 2018

Weekly Camper Achievements for the week of July 15 through July 22, 2018 Chiefs of the Day For encapsulating the superb qualities that define the Chief of the Day, I present to you… Perry H Santiago C Sam L Patricio L-H Andres C Matt S Julian H-S Javier G-S Cabin Clean-Up Congratulations to the Men of Mohawk, who clearly relish their well-earned accolades.  Weekly Camp Special Event – TP Fair! The fierce –  often unruly and always entertaining – TP […]

“Arguing is part of the process” and other Leadership Lessons

Posted by on July 21, 2018

“Arguing is part of the process” and other Leadership Lessons The Men of Seneca (C11) and Apache CITs (C12) recently went to a nearby Ropes Course to develop their teamwork and leadership skills. As the two oldest cabin groups and next generation of Towering Pines staff, it was important for these young men to begin learning how to smoothly function together a team. Led by Facilitators Dan and Mandy and supported by TP staff, the day began by having the […]

Weekly Camper Achievements for the week of July 9 through July 15, 2018

Posted by on July 16, 2018

Weekly Camper Achievements for the week of July 9 through July 15, 2018 Chiefs of the Day This week’s recognized camp role models include: Manuel MDC Ray Deo Sammy C Paul W Pablo E Finn Van H. Perry H Congrats men, keep up the fine role modeling. Weekly Camp Special Event New in 2018!!  Quest Day – This fun new camp event included Lords, a “Lady,” and maybe a Knave or two. In the end, the 4 Kingdoms banded together […]