Towering Pines Blog

We truly had an incredible summer at Camp Towering Pines for Boys!  It was filled with a plethora of moments of learning, growth, and most importantly, FUN in the midst of it all.  Each and every day was filled with opportunities for the boys to be engaged in activities which create exceptional experiences. Living in a cabin with several other boys with different personalities and backgrounds, also gives the campers a chance to learn social skills and to build awareness […]

Let the countdown begin to the sunny adventurous days of summer that await the campers of Towering Pines!  Each year  I’m in awe at the changes in these boys — not only physically, but also the development in their social and emotional maturity.  It’s evident in all of them, but especially in those fellas who are embarking upon their new role as CITs (Counselors in Training). These young men have the support of not only their counselors, but all of […]

With the alumni reunion coming up in July and the celebration of 80 years of camp this summer, it elicits fond memories of many years at Towering Pines.  Throughout all of these years, a plethora of friendships have developed and some have lasted for decades.  These were brought about not just by chance but by living, playing and learning together through cabin clean-up, meal times, activities, and special events. Friendships sparked by organic conversations walking to the waterfront, cheering teammates […]

Each week at camp a cabin is selected to help lead vespers.  This cabin gets to choose the theme for the week.  After a cabin discussion the campers and counselors write about what this theme means to them.  On Sunday at vespers they get to share these thoughts with the rest of camp.  This past summer Cabin 8 chose Environment as their theme. After reading these reflections again, I started thinking about the different meanings of environment.  Environment is defined as […]

Are you ready for one of our favorite camp holidays?!! This Sunday, February 1, 2026, is I Heart Camp Day! Help us spread the word about the importance and impact of summer camp!  Remember all those crazy pictures we took with the “I Heart Camp” poster last summer?  This Sunday, Towering Pines campers, parents, alumni and staff are encouraged to post your ” I Heart Camp” photo as your profile picture on social media. You can also post other fun camp […]