Some local residents deny that there is such a thing as spring in New Hampshire. The argument goes that winter becomes summer in a matter of a few days. Alice and I visited camp late last week and found both winter and spring dueling it out for supremacy. Below are some photos I took and … Read more
Even with touch football tournament games going on, or a competitive chess match, evenings are the most relaxed part of the day at Kingswood. Generally speaking, counselors sponsor activities they personally enjoy and can participate in themselves. Indeed, the lifeguard who has spent the day on the waterfront is likely to offer World Cup soccer while … Read more
Both old and new campers can benefit from a review of “A Kingswood Day” — one of the named circles on the Home Page of the Kingswood web site Make it a point to study up a bit so you can “hit the ground running” when camp opens. The following text is taken directly from the … Read more
Sara has a good eye. Here are some photos taken awhile back that are brilliantly in focus, just as these folks will be this coming summer at Kingswood. P.S. That is Henry in the purple shirt as the featured image. He will “BE THERE” too.
Today we will have some fun observing several of your 2016 counselors as they looked as campers. These guys really understand Kingswood, having witnessed camp from both the camper and staff perspective. “Experienced Kingswood Hands” is one of our greatest assets. Next Two Weeks: Hiking videos and Sara’s “retro” staff photos. Really good stuff … Read more
Look, by world standards Kingswood hikes are fairly tame. Ask that to a teenage boy on his first really rugged trek into the heart of the White Mountains and he will tell you today’s endeavor is plenty challenging enough, for now. Kingswood’s idea is to generate interest, pure and simple. Why do I hike, when hanging out at … Read more
Becky and Rob have been maintaining an “I’ll Be There” list of counselors and staff who are planning (certainly, likely, hopefully) to come back next summer. Sara and I have been digging through our photo files to find pictures of these guys in action with boys who are also in one of those same categories … Read more
Mike and Cristin have given me a book entitled “Your Brain on Nature.” The cover jacket includes these words: “Scientific studies have shown that natural environments can have remarkable benefits for human health. Nature is able to promote positive emotions, and spending time outdoors has been associated with heightened physical and mental energy.” Those of … Read more
For you sports lovers, the NCAA March Madness basketball tourney without a doubt is high on your entertainment list for the next few weeks. Check this out, from Rob Wiff: The Madness is upon us, and that means it’s time to test your pick prowess in the most exciting tournament in sports. Rob Wipfler has … Read more
Boys love rest hour. This we know, as they holler for it all the time. Kids realize that some down time during the middle of the day is crucial to the proper distribution of energy that carries them all the way to the end of each and every long, action-filled day at camp. Come 3PM, … Read more
