Author: Bill Gonio

Birthday Greeting & Camp’s Life Lessons

Posted by on July 16, 2013

  Today’s blog entry is written by Towering Pines Alum Jaime Moreno Valle.  Jaime, currently working as an International Affairs Specialist, was at TP for 11 summers between 1985 and 1996, including six summers as a camper and five as a Counselor. In his message, Jaime shares his perspectives on TP’s 68th birthday this summer, the importance of camp traditions, and some of the life lessons he absorbed in his time at Towering Pines.  Here are Jaime’s thoughts: “As Towering […]

Daily Achievements for 7/13/2013

Posted by on July 14, 2013

Chief of the Day Graeme D. Soccer Last night the lads from Towering Pines defeated our friends from Red Arrow Camp by the score of 5 to 4 in an exciting 13-and-under soccer match.  Great effort by both teams, congrats to the superb TP athletes on their victory.

The “Well-Oiled TP Machine” process begins with the CITs

Posted by on July 14, 2013

  To the campers, and their parents, Towering Pines and Camp Woodland are great places to have fun, make new friends, and safely try new experiences.  To the camp staff, we understand that serving the campers in this manner requires smooth cooperation to achieve the famous title of the “Well-Oiled TP Machine!” (it’s kind of like Chief of the Day for counselors, but for the whole staff at once). To augment the already-rigorous CIT training program, Towering Pines and Woodland […]

Daily Achievements for 7/9/2013

Posted by on July 10, 2013

Chief of the Day Jake St. Archery Rodrigo E passed White Archer Sebastian D passed Black Bowman George T passed White Archer Alex A passed White Archer Michael P passed Golden Archer Seth H passed Golden Archer High score of the day was by George T, who shot a 47 at 10 yards. Canoe Trip Pedro E. caught a 15 inch Northern Pike. Riflery Diego S passed Bar 8 High score of the day was Nico T, who shot a […]

Daily Achievements for 7/8/2013

Posted by on July 10, 2013

Chief of the Day Mateo T. Riflery Alejandro F passed Marksman Nico T passed Marksman High Score of the Day was Ryan B who scored a 43 sitting. Archery Sebastian D passed his Black Yeoman High Score of the Day was Alex A. who shot a 43 at 10 yards.