Yesterday’s pace was frenetic, thus all the better that today is dubbed “Slacker Day.” Not so, as I told you before, but the boys are planning on having a full day of assorted activity choices, many of which are designed to step off the gas just a trifle. We meet in the Council Circle at … Continue reading
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Storming Up a Dance
We do a much better job storming up for the dance than the actual dance. Everyone gets worked up, as the associated album shows without equivocation. The girls from Wa-Klo arrived in time to have a picnic supper with their suitors-to-be. As it was a dual birthday meal, everyone was whistled indoors for the celebration. … Continue reading
Deep Scrub Day
Sundays are a legitimate change of pace here at camp. Pasted below is this morning’s schedule. You’ll get the idea soon enough and many parents over the years have expressed gratitude that we select this time each week for some reorganization and introspection. Another beautiful day is upon us here in Paradise. DEEP SCRUB DAY: … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
“The Staff is Everything”
“The staff is everything.” Thus opens our voluminous Staff Manual. Believe it or not, it’s only 49 days until the counselors arrive for orientation. Here are more updates on terrific returning veteran staff: