Author: Angie Wenzl

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). As a part of the leadership team and as a camp mom, I have […]

One of our five core values at camp is Respect.  Respect everyone and everything including oneself.  This isn’t always easy, in fact, it can be extremely challenging.  How we feel about ourselves highly impacts our confidence, our self-esteem and how we treat others.  Camp provides many opportunities for the boys to learn about themselves and to explore both their strengths and those areas in which they need help.  Coming to the realization that asking for help isn’t a weakness, but rather […]

The basis of camp is truly about friendship and camaraderie.  The very definition of camaraderie is:  mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.  The six-week program at Towering Pines provides the time where the boys get to be in nature living and learning together. The programs and structure of Camp provide the foundation upon which trust can develop.  This trust, in turn, fosters friendships and relationships that may even last a lifetime. Cabin 8, […]

Are you ready for one of our favorite camp holidays?!! This Saturday, February 1, 2025, 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 Saturday, 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 […]

Summer camp is where kids discover they can!  These eight little words are so simple and yet incredibly POWERFUL. When people ask me why I feel so strongly about providing kids the opportunity to go to camp, there is so much I want to tell them. I may only have their attention for a few seconds. I want to use this time wisely so that I can really share the true essence of what the summer camp experience at Towering […]