Category: Why Camp?

What is the measure of a really good adventure? We all have a lot of great memories from camp and maybe some not-so-great ones. So, how do you know you’ve really had a proper adventure? Maybe you remember it forever or maybe it shaped you in some meaningful way. Maybe it just leaves a feeling behind, even if you can’t remember the particulars. A worthwhile adventure should do all these things; but, above all, it should challenge you. We resurrected […]

It’s that time of year when the world is chilly and the summer seems so far away. While it can be hard to imagine going outside without a coat on or diving into liquid water on a hot day, it can help to look back on the good times and ahead to the good times to come! The days are short and the school days are long, but hey, remember leaves? I sure do. January is a busy time. We […]

Happy Back-to-School from Cabin 7 Happy Back-to-School!  We are starting our monthly blog sponsors again for this year, so a big thank you to Cabin 7 for getting the ball rolling for our September post!  Here are a couple of “feel-good” back-to-school stories from a current camper and two alums.  What kids learn at camp DOES matter and IS transferred to situations at home or school – we have proof!  How will you be a gentleman this year?! Story #1: […]

As first time camp parents, you wonder, can I truly leave him at camp for 4 or 6 weeks?  This blog post written by one of our counselors, Edu S.  His words are are a testament of why camp is so important to a young boys life.  Enjoy! This year I will be a counselor at Towering Pines Camp for boys for the 5th summer. Most people back home don’t really understand why a 21 year old would want to […]