Author: Bill Gonio
TP Accomplishments of Week 1 (June 22-28 2014)
June 22 – 28 Chief of the Day 6/22 Ben K. 6/23 Tanner H. 6/24/14 Bryce B. 6/25/14 Vasilios L. 6/26/14 Pedro E. 6/27/14 Ray D. 6/28/14 Alex F. Horse Riders of the Week Jack T. Vasilios L. Thomas K. Archery Passed White Yeoman: Jack G. Perry H. Henry M. Thomas K. Passed Blue Yeoman Jake Sor. Jake Ste. Passed Black Yeoman Ben K. Gerarde F. Passed White Bowman Alex F. Henry M. Thomas K. Passed Black Bowman Christian P. […]
Horse Back Riding Update from Jerry Abney
Today’s blog is written by Towering Pines Riding Instructor Jerry Abney. Jerry is a retired school Principal, a second-generation TP staff member, and a lifelong cowboy. Jerry is the son of the legendary Win Abney, Towering Pine’s original Riding Instructor, who served at TP for several decades. Dear Blog, Although we have never met, Camp Director Jeff Jordan seems insistent that I should drop you a quick note about the Towering Pines riding program and the start of camp. I […]
TP Campfires: Wow, I Thought it Was All Just Songs and Silly Skits!!
The first official 2014 Towering Pines (TP) camper-led campfire of the year was a success. The line-up of cabin performances – hosted by the hilarious trio of the Ref, the Trojan, and Feghazi – included a nice mix of classics and fresh material. TP alum will recognize perennial favorites such as Pass the (Toilet) Pepper, the Invisible Bench, Johnny Has a Head Like a Ping Pong Ball, We are From Towering Pines, etc. Per tradition, the campfire ended with the […]
A Twerk-free Holiday Gift That’s Good For More Than Just Your Thumbs & Eyeballs, a.k.a., Summer Camp!
Do the kids in your life kids have well-honed thumb and eyeball skills from playing computer games and texting all day? Polished at the dubious electronic arts of bludgeoning zombies and smashing cars? Are they pretty good at sitting on a couch for several hours at a time? Great! It sounds like they’re well prepared for life as a … well, actually, I’m not sure what those “talents” qualify you for. (let me know if you find out though, and grab […]
Daily Achievements for 8/1/2013
Chief of the Day Eli W. Coed Show The CITs from Towering Pines and Woodland put on an exciting and emotional Coed Musical Show for the campers and staff from both camps. Thanks CITS, it was great! Riflery Sebastian D passed Marksman First Class Matteo T passed Marksman First Class Michael F had the high score of the day with a 46 prone. Archery Nico P passed his Black Archer AND his Blue Yeoman AND had the high score of […]