Posted in July 2015

The Kingswood Egg Drop Extravaganza

The Kingswood Egg Drop Extravaganza

We had some garden variety showers yesterday afternoon.  That the lifeguards and ski boat drivers were given a hearty cheer at dinner suffices as testament to our approaches of pushing forward during mild interruptions to the norm. By 7:30, a beautiful evening had evolved.  I could not resist adding a couple photos that captured the … Continue reading

A New Video Report

A New Video Report

Be sure to check out our Vimeo page as we regularly update it with new videos throughout the summer. The most recent report, entitled “Creative Programming” features some excellent footage. Here is what I emailed the parents: Today I accomplished a rare feat: I published a third vimeo report in as many days. Don’t get … Continue reading

Taking it Easy

Taking it Easy

A beautiful day it was yesterday and the shutterbugs were clicking about the grounds all day long.  Sara’s selections belie mine as she captured the perpetual exuberance of youth as boys dashed pell-mell from one activity to another as if being drenched in sweat at the mere waggle of a pinky was no big deal. … Continue reading

Kingswood Original Games

Kingswood Original Games

The weather continues to be bright and sunny.  Lots of trips went out yesterday and the afternoon A Block choices were gobbled up by the mere 80 or so souls on the grounds.  As per usual, there was something to sooth everyone’s pallet, but Sara and I both fell upon some of the original Kingswood … Continue reading

Out of the Water

Out of the Water

The boys sure have been enjoying this very summery heat wave we have been blessed with over the past few days.  You bet, we rejoice the higher temperatures at Kingswood as there always is the lake to cool off in, plus one can still predict cooler and comfortable temperatures to roll in by nightfall, making … Continue reading

Kingswood Video Reports

We will be posting short (3-5 minute) video clips on the Kingswood Vimeo page at least twice a week. A full disclaimer: we do not hire a professional videographer! Instead, along with the assistance of a few other staff members- notably Taylor Steele- I take footage on my mobile device and edit on my laptop. … Continue reading

B-Block Bliss

Boys love B Block, that free period from 4:30 to the dinner bell at 6.  Campers are free to go anywhere on the supervised property but they are basically on their own.  That means they can go from one thing to the next on the whim of the moment. The waterfront is a huge attraction … Continue reading

Faces Don’t Lie

Faces Don’t Lie

“Remember guys, seven days from now we will have won over all the boys.”  Those were my words at this morning’s administrative meeting on the front porch of the Main Lodge.  I mean what I say.  Approximately three weeks is the magic number for just about all children at all camps for that final surrender … Continue reading

Deep Scrub Day

Deep Scrub Day

Sunday mornings are a change of pace at Kingswood.  Pasted below are the boys’ orders for the morning, followed by an essay by Bob & Rob —  not quite ready for publication under our blog title “Camp 101,” (the number of camp summers the two of us have under our belts.)  The associated photo album, … Continue reading

Purple Mountain Majesty

Purple Mountain Majesty

Last evening at dusk, we all gathered around the council circle for the initial campfire meeting of the summer.  Off in the distance was gorgeous Mt. Moosilauke, as purple as you can imagine in its twilight hues.  We could hear the loons calling, rain run off still flowing into Mother T and chirping from the … Continue reading