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
Last evening, a beauty, we had Cabin Carnival. Fat Bob (this director) had fun with his persona, who hated ice cream, children and everything else associated with the occasion. I guess I got a couple of laughs in return. Come dawn, the administrative team met on the Main Lodge front porch for our usual 7:30 … Continue reading
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
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
“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:
Our Values At Work Check out the Vimeo report of the title name above and you will find many Kingswood values at work. We think it is important that families understand that we really do mean what we say regarding the safety and happiness of our charges. In this one five minute video … Continue reading
Nine holes of frisbee golf that are set in a beautiful location as well as being very difficult are the content of half of today’s photo report. This is a new course, way down the hill, to complement our 18 hole traditional layout, known to all Kingswood campers and alumni. This one can be … 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
I am teased for my bombastic reviews and general exaggeration. But, I am not that far off when I suggest that yesterday had a Huck Finn quality about it. For example, we detached the fishing dock and anchored it in the middle of the lake. The boys had a blast playing various Marco Polo types … Continue reading
Sunday continental breakfast is going on and the three-day hike to the rugged Mahoosuc Notch area is preparing for launch at any second. “Take plenty of water bottles,” I urged them, though clearly they had already thought of that! I am envious of their youth and resilience. The camp meeting discussion topics are pasted below. … Continue reading
Kingswood Blues Busters 