As you may know, we’ve spent some time redesigning our logo apparel and we’re happy to announce that Cloz, our apparel outfitter has (more or less) finished their update of the store. There are a few items that will be added, but if you are interested in checking our our […]
We are excited to announce a new option that we are offering this summer. Julian Iannini, a former camper and recent graduate of film school in Los Angeles will be joining our staff to produce our camp reunion movie. As in years past, every camper will receive a copy of […]
The April 2011 NSC newsletter is now online. Read all about the Big Guy’s 60th birthday, Andy going global (though we’re not expecting any campers from his latest travels), and our newest additions to the North Star staff. We’re excited about the summer ahead and while plenty of time remains […]
“Bully for Leb! Bully for Leb! Bull-bull-bully for Leb! First in war, first in peace, first in the hands of the city police! Boom-ditty-atta, boom boom! Speeeeeech…” North Star’s very own Robert “Leb” Lebby is turning 60 today and on behalf of the North Star community, we want to wish […]
Many of our campers and staff may remember a visitor that we hosted at camp during the summer of 2009. Phil Lilienthal founded Global Camps Africa after owning and directing Camp Winnebago in Maine for 30 years. Global Camps Africa provides a 10-day camp experience for children living in South […]
We in the North Star offices take March Madness pretty seriously. There is no doubt that the first weekend of the tourney is amongst the greatest sports events of the year and while North Star takes pride in its non-competitive philosophy, we all love the non-stop action of the opening […]
There are many things in life that we take for granted. Modern conveniences are at the top of this list but when you’re a North Star staff member and you spend two months at camp, you give up some of these things, that changes. From mid June through mid August […]
The offices of North Star Camp has confirmed some very important news today. Something that we’ve been working on for many years is about to come to fruition. While this won’t directly effect our campers, it will make a big difference to our staff…No, we’re not going co-ed. In the […]
The Deerfield Review was chocked full of news about NSC folks. Props to Mikey Spinello and Charlie Kogan who got mentions in the Review Sports Section. Mikey had a great write-up about his participation last Friday in the State Diving meet. Mikey finished 24th in the meet, up 6 spots […]
With spring fast approaching and summer just around the corner, we wanted to quickly update you on a few things. Enrollment Update We have been working very hard and travelling all over the country to find the world’s best campers, and we are well on our way. Second session is […]
Andy and I will be on the University of Illinois campus Monday Feb. 21st. We’ll be in the Education Building from 1pm – 5pm, so if you or anyone you know is interested in joining the North Star staff as a counselor, wilderness trip leader, or one of our support […]
