Director’s Report

Kingswood Road Trips

Since the winter months are filled with directorial travel to meet prospective campers, we thought a Blues Buster featuring boys away from the Kingswood property might provide a few enjoyable memories of camp.

A short paddle across the lake to the rope swing ... — A short paddle across the lake to the rope swing …

most assuredly counted as a road trip to most boys. — most assuredly counts as a road trip to most boys.

Ditto for David and the boys who canoed down to the public swim area at the end of the lake. — Ditto for David and the campers who canoed down to the public swim area at the end of the lake.

Of course, July 4 and Haverhill Fair are great opportunities... — Of course, July 4 and Haverhill Fair are great opportunities…

to get off the grounds... — to get off the grounds…

and stir up some entertainment.

And, every camper loves to go to the Whale's Tale. — And, every camper loves to go to the Whale’s Tale.

But, legitimate “road trips” involve games with neighboring camps…

and Baker Valley Tournaments.

When Devin struck out eighteen Pemi batters... — When Devin struck out eighteen Pemi batters…

and hoops star Will was captured on film playing soccer... — and hoops star Will was captured on film playing soccer…

we were satisfied with the extra dimension of Kingswood sports.

Yet, it is Kingswood trips that take the day when it comes to departing the comforts of home... — Yet, it is Kingswood trips that take the day when it comes to departing the comforts of home…

for the greater challenges... — for the greater challenges…

of the hills.

or shine... — Be it rain or shine…

the best road trips of them all... — the best road trips of them all…

involve what we call "Those Wonderful Hardships." — tackle those inconveniences that we label as…

"Those Wonderful Hardships." — “Those Wonderful Hardships.”

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