Archives: Directors Report

OBE

OBE

OBE – Overtaken by Events—is a military phrase that applies to me at the moment. So much is happening at camp that I do not know where to start. Of…
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The Magic of Council Fire

The Magic of Council Fire

As I write this blog, we have been blessed with our third consecutive gorgeous day here along the shores of Mother Tarleton. After dinner yesterday, we took a show of…
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B-Block Stroll

B-Block Stroll

It can be argued that the camp day starts at 4:30 pm. Named “B-Block,” the period that transpires until nearly dinner time is supervised free time for all the campers.…
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“And Away We Go”

“And Away We Go”

You wouldn’t know it from Sara’s large photo file that we had two torrential downpours yesterday afternoon. Rob Wiff, Mike Wiff, Klaus and the other program gurus adroitly managed orientation…
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Sparkler

Sparkler

Yesterday started off cold and blustery. I layered up. However, by 2pm when parents were invited to arrive, we were being treated to a beautiful afternoon, a SPARKLER.  Bright blue…
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The Reveal

The Reveal

We make no bones about it. Tenure at Kingswood is celebrated like nothing else. My photo of the waterfront area in the early evening is the place to start. The…
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Six Photo Albums

Six Photo Albums

There are six new albums for you this morning. Sara wants you to know that the end is near for her photo presentations in that she has but two days…
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Eighty-two Degrees

Eighty-two Degrees

Eighty-two degrees, not the ambient air reading, but the temperature of Lake Tarleton yesterday afternoon. I now know for certain the perfect number for Momma T to obtain for her…
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“I Can’t Help Myself”

“I Can’t Help Myself”

Unless you are a Motown person from the 1960’s (I am,) the Four Tops do not come to mind when you see today’s essay title. That said, I absolutely contend…
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“Good Camp”

“Good Camp”

“Good Camp.” Here is another phrase that often finds its way into my reports. I do not employ these words to describe activity that simply is fun. To qualify, there…
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