“The following boys DO NOT have care packages in today’s mail,” I remarked with sarcasm one day, pointing to some campers right in front of me. “All the rest of you, DO.” Everybody understood my angst, the community having come to the realization that the candy shipment issue had reached the tipping point. Years ago, … Continue reading
Here is the list of counselors slated to return as of this minute! That “exclamation point” is well deserved! This is an outstanding crew, and whether you are new to Kingswood or an old salt, you can rest assured that fabulous supervision, fun, and community spirit are guaranteed in summer 2012! The number next to … Continue reading
Nick Roman, second from left, at start of trek. He hopes to be passing 25C in Piermont by early June. Below is his letter to me, including the misspelling of my name! Note that Nick was not much of a hiker at camp, or, at least until we made him go one day. Then, beneath … Continue reading
IS SLATED TO RETURN TO KINGSWOOD IN SUMMER 2012, BOTH CAMPERS AND COUNSELORS. I EVEN WENT SO FAR AS TO CHECK BACKGROUND FACES. EVERY PHOTO BELOW FEATURES AT LEAST THREE PERSONS. ALL WILL BE THERE, AT LEAST AS IT APPREARS AT THIS MOMENT.
Every sixteen year old child should attend a Counselor-In-Training program, somewhere. No exceptions. None of this “I need to make money,” or “I want to get my driver’s license,” or “I have to do weight training for fall sports.” Nonsense. All parents know this because they, too, were sixteen once and had similar, if not … Continue reading
Poem below submitted by Will Fogarty, pictured at left leading the Songfest. Kingswood Camp, Is it possible to define? The smell of freedom in the air, no parents, teachers, rules, just fun. (How can you define that?) So many kids, fun to go tubing with and to play some ultimate with, What about the fair? … Continue reading
Kingswood Blues Busters 