Towering Pines Blog

One of the cool things we’ve noticed at shared camp activities–from the Fourth of July campfire and activity exchanges to TP or Woodland Fair and the Coed Show–is how much siblings and cousins enjoy seeing each other. We see those connections at each individual camp too. It’s awesome to watch them look for each other, exchange a hello (and sometimes a hug), and check in. We love these family moments, whether it’s between brothers, between sisters, between a brother and […]

Between Grandma’s House and College Growing up happens one step at a time. Little by little, kids take on new experiences, stretch beyond what’s familiar, and discover they’re capable of doing more on their own. Look at the milestones of growing up, and an interesting pattern emerges: 3 minutes is the first time you feel comfortable leaving your kid out of your sight (maybe in a crib, playpen, or bouncy thing). 3 hours is the first morning they’re with a […]

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 […]