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Being Cool

Being Cool

Being Cool July 14, 2026   Not “Staying Cool,” but “Being Cool.” Being cool is so much easier at a single-sex camp. Indeed, you know what I mean or better…
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“Sparkler”

“Sparkler”

“Sparkler” July 13, 2026   “Sparkler” is a uniquely New England word for a full-sun, low humidity day. My guess is that by the standards of many of you, a…
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“Sunshine My Only Sunshine”

“Sunshine My Only Sunshine”

“Sunshine, My Only Sunshine” July 12, 2026   I know the above lyrics are to a love song, one we used to sing at meals when camps did that sort…
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“Shout it louder”

“Shout it louder”

“Shout it Louder” July 11, 2026   So Klaus announced a new round of table assignments. You might think this would have produced a bit of momentary awkwardness as boys…
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Photos Tell the Story

Photos Tell the Story

Photos Tell the Story July 10, 2026   Morgan and Scott returned from the Ethan Pond hike with extraordinary enthusiasm. The boys had had a marvelous time and nailed three…
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Achievement 101

Achievement 101

Achievement 101 July 9, 2026   Our main interest in the achievement department is NOT that a guy earns a patch or gets initiated into some special club. “The fun…
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Double A Block

Double A Block

Double A Block July 8, 2026 NOTE: I just posted a “Right Now” set of pix. Will explain below.   The schedule-makers were on a roll yesterday afternoon. There were…
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Nominal Expectations

Nominal Expectations

Nominal Expectations July 7, 2026   The headline above is a bit of a tease. What it means to me is that by day 10 of the session, I want…
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Sleeping it Off

Sleeping it off July 5, 2026   Sunday mornings are “resets” at Kingswood where we pause, take a breath and organize both our gear and our minds in anticipation of…
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