Here is a story which I trust is unique to Kingswood. The staff keeps a secret list of boys who perform “good deeds.” Kids do not realize we are on the lookout for such selfless actions. There is no way a youngster can audition to be selected, nor could he ever hope to lull us … Continue reading
Most of the photos in today’s report come from that period of time from 3 – 4:30 pm that we call “A Block.” A Block varies daily — with the weather, boys’ moods and popular events being featured. Mike Wiff is masterful at creating both balance and substance on a daily basis. The waterfront photos … Continue reading
… by our standards, anyway. By yours, it would have been pell-mell activity. On weekends, we give cabin counselors a much-needed day off, and administrative staff fill in on coverage. We try to create a laid-back atmosphere with events that are easy to supervise. Nevertheless, if we get a sparkler of a day, as we … Continue reading
Yesterday evening the entire community attended the North Haverhill Fair. Yeah, well, the boys had fun!
It was a beautiful, albeit cool, after-dinner sponsorship period last night. By 8:30, it was sufficiently dark that all outdoor activities had concluded and boys had a rare evening with no full-camp gathering at day’s end. Hence, it was back to the cabins for “hangout” time before lights out. Tonight we are off to the … Continue reading
Look! Kids are a bit longing for home at the very moment they are writing a letter, or, speaking to you over the phone. Don’t call them, if yours is one of those sensitive lads who tends to break down when hearing mom or dad’s voice from afar. Instead, be a bit of a fly … Continue reading
I awoke yesterday morning to a pounding rain. “Suggest that we flip the morning clinics to the afternoon,” I thought to myself. Minutes later, at our administrative meeting, the identical proposal was on the mind of several other camp leaders. Indoor games and projects took up the morning and by lunch, the rains had subsided … Continue reading
We are primarily a mountain tribe here along the shores of Lake Tarleton. Last evening, we gathered around our sacred “low council fire,” to discuss important tribal matters. To each agreeable suggestion, the braves and sachems replied with a firm “how how.” All concurred that understanding and appreciating local geography is our prime responsibility … Continue reading
A roar outside my office window aroused me yesterday afternoon. Minch had made a very rare hole-in-one on the difficult #8 of our frisbee golf course. Word traveled fast and I was left thinking how good this was for a rapid adaptation to life here at Kingswood. Frisbee aces, you see, are most heralded events. … Continue reading
The title above is all you want to hear at the moment. The rainbow on Saturday marked the end of both the first session and the pesky heat wave that had dominated for weeks. Today, heads above, was the prettiest day of the summer and what a way to commence the second session. Allow me … Continue reading
Kingswood Blues Busters 