As we enter the start of our third week of instructional camp activities, it is truly remarkable to witness the growth and progress made by all the boys in our program. Each one of them has been presented with the opportunity to try new things and work their way into […]
The 4th of July is such a special day at camp! We started by gathering around the flagpole and saw everyone sporting their great Independence Day outfits. We talked at the flagpole about the ideals of our country’s founding fathers, who stood up for what they believed to be right, […]
It’s been an absolutely beautiful weekend at camp. The sun has been shining and the spirit has been high. Cabin I-6 returned from their Brule River canoe trip today and so camp is full and happy. We had a great evening with Unorganized Free and Cabin campfires to tie a […]
Welcome back, Pine Manor! Our oldest boys have returned to camp, greeted with an overwhelming reception after their ten-day canoeing and portaging adventure in Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. Tonight after our Friday Night Service, the bus pulled it and the reception looked just like the first day of […]
We often get asked what we do on the weekends at camp, and people are generally befuddled when they hear that Tuesday is (typically) our weekend. Cruiser Days, which regularly take place on Tuesdays, offer a break from our regular programming and allow campers to enjoy cabin-based activities on a […]
There are so many great lessons innate to the camp experience – independence, responsibility, friendship, and time in the great outdoors. Our job is to be intentional about helping them process these experiences and taking away the right messages. Our Sunday Night Campfires are great tools for accomplishing those things. […]
Over the last few days at camp, we kicked off our Green-White competition for the summer. Green-White is a summer long event that brings together campers from all ages, uniting them under the colors of Green and White. The new campers were sorted on Thursday into their colors, which become […]
In 1945, the tradition of Friendship Fire began at North Star camp. It was on the summer’s first Friday night when campers and staff gathered at the Council Ring to inaugurate this cherished event. Now, 79 summers later, we continue to observe this ritual on the first Friday of the […]
Today at the waterski docks I watched as one of our first-year campers tried every trick in the book to avoid taking a run. After selecting waterskiing as one of his top choices, he wasn’t able to get up on skis yesterday on his first try. So today he did […]
Our oldest campers left this morning on their Canadian camping trip, embarking on a 10-day adventure. They will paddle on beautifully preserved lakes, portage through amazing trails, and experience the challenges and the fun that comes with spending time in Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario. The park is so beautifully […]
What a beautiful start to the Summer of 2023! It’s a picture perfect day at camp, where things are looking great. Smooth bus rides full of happy campers ended with a chorus of excited hollering and hugs when the kids disembarked. We gathered around the flagpole to announce the cabins […]
