Towering Pines Blog

Summer camp is where kids discover they can!  These eight little words are so simple and yet incredibly POWERFUL. When people ask me why I feel so strongly about providing kids the opportunity to go to camp, there is so much I want to tell them. I may only have their attention for a few seconds. I want to use this time wisely so that I can really share the true essence of what the summer camp experience at Towering […]

We currently live in a society that brings things to our fingertips within seconds or even milliseconds.  We don’t have to go to the library to seek information, but rather it’s right in front of us whether on our computer or on our phone. If we need something quickly, we can order it online and select “express shipping” so that we can expedite its arrival.  Drivers can pay more to use the “express lane” so that they can arrive at […]

The traditional Camp Reunion was held this past Saturday in Chicago.  Campers and staff had a chance to reunite in person, or virtually, and spend time with friends and reminisce about camp memories that are fond to them.  For each of us these camp memories are unique, but when shared amidst camp friends and family, they are woven into the fabric of many years of camp history. I had a chance to meet up with a camp friend a few […]

When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world. -Harold Kushner With “World Kindness Day” approaching on November 13th, it seems like a perfect time to reinforce the importance of choosing kindness as a way to help bring peace and harmony to our world.  There are many unique challenges that test our resolve and resiliency in almost every aspect of life.  Completing daily tasks and making decisions can seem overwhelming; however, if we feel […]

Autumn has gradually taken over the warm summer days in our Northwoods home.  There is great beauty right now in the gorgeous fall colors, and many changes are happening in the forest.  We are so incredibly fortunate to spend our summers living in the Northwoods where nature is such an integral part of our daily lives. I believe that it’s important to celebrate this gift and acknowledge it’s significance at camp. Our boys have a plethora of opportunities to engage in the […]