Director’s Reports

B Block Bonanza

July 28, 2026

Rob Wiff noted at Closure (the full camp meets at the stage area) that this was the best first day of any session he can recall. The weather was perfect; there were tons of choices for the boys; and there was a really good feel in the air.

I witnessed all of it, as my lone duties at camp are to write this newsletter and get to know all the boys. At my advancing age, this is plenty to keep me busy and I must confess that I still enjoy camp as much as I did as a young fellow.

For those who don’t know my story, I went to camp as a four-year-old and lived with my mother in her cottage while my father ran the tennis program. I have missed two summers of camp since then. It can be said, verily, that I know what to look for as I make my rounds.

Yesterday I had my camera out during B Block, 4:30 to 5:45. At this time, boys are free to be anywhere on the property that is being supervised. Indeed, this is the same “back yard play” I enjoyed in those 1950’s alluded to above.

The small-side soccer pitch down by the lake (new this year) has been extremely popular and lads of all ages were engaged in non-stop action. Note the obvious age/size differentials in this and other activities. Happening here is a  Kingswood “tradition of expectation” whereby 16 year old Andrew is delighted to have Woods, age 9, in the game. No one gives age-mixing a second thought at times like this,but you should, as it exemplifies great camp!

The waterfront is always a top venue during B Block. My pix are from far off so you can gain perspective, while Sara’s will be up close and personal, I am speculating.

My “featured photo” reveals a great deal about Kingswood protocol. Within the frame of the old swing set, now the windsurf rack, you see Leif the lifeguard on the radio. Not her phone but the device she uses to maintain contact with the lifeguard in the ribcraft observation boat at top right. All the campers are wearing life jackets and no horseplay is going on. Perfect!

I enjoyed falling in with baseball batting practice being held by veteran camp administrator Hartel Smith. Camper Archie, donning a blue tee for his 2026 Kingswood baseball card photo, had just hammered a full pail of balls out of the park and into the weeds. Without doubt a blast for him and for the out-fielders chasing down his hits.

More than one fellow was reading during this so-called down time. We did not fail to notice the pent-up energy exhibited from so many of the boys, but were pleased to see some kids pacing themselves. Camp is a long grind and Rob last evening was most correct to remind both boys and counselors of this inevitability!

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