Category: Camp News

When you envision your young person 10-15-20 years from now, what comes to mind?  What characteristics or qualities do you want your son to have?  My guess is that strong, independent, confident, high self- esteem, resilient, kind, caring, responsible, trustworthy, collaborative, and a sense of purpose would be high on the list for just about any parent.  Have you thought about how your son will acquire the qualities you wish him to have as an adult? I recently attended a session […]

No jokin’ around with these TP guys dressed for April Fool’s Day!  Here is a little more about the 2017 campers from Winnebago: What was the highlight of your summer? Bryce: Passing my Black Archer and getting better at archery. Alex: Having a cool cabin. Ethan: Winning my first sail race. Ray: Becoming way more social and becoming a better person. Perry: Spoon assassins. Santiago: I had a great time this summer because of the activities; I liked spoon assassins […]

This is not your typical “Hallmark” Holiday!  Kudos to Cabin 5 for thinking of something new and different!  Here is a little more about the campers from Mohawk: What was the highlight of your summer? Luke: Nearly getting my crew in sailing – I just started working for it this summer. Henry: Getting “catch” of the day in fishing – a 17 inch large mouth bass was the biggest! Paul: I enjoyed Adventure Day, Sunday’s, playing games with my friends […]

Working at Camp is a ‘Real’ Job! Now that 2018 is in full swing and summer only a few months away, it is time to start thinking about plans for the upcoming camp season!  For those of you who are trying to make camp a reality for this summer (and sell your parents on the idea), here are 10 great reasons why working at Towering Pines is a REAL JOB (and a whole lot of fun, too)! Leadership Is learned […]

Here is a little more about the campers from Cabin 4: What was the highlight of your summer? Nolan: Getting catch of the day twice in fishing. Ryan: Getting Chief of the Day, getting catch of the day in fishing, and getting high score of the day in archery. Leo: Getting the high score in archery, swimming in the lake, and passing some ranks in archery. George: Having a lot of new friends and doing a good job in tennis […]