OK, kids, gather close and stare into the campfire while I tell you a story about the greatest catch in the history of baseball. The greatest snag of all time was NOT the back-to-home-plate basket catch by Willie Mays off the bat of Cleveland’s Vic Wertz in the 1954 World Series. ESPN had that story … Read more
It is looking more and more like we will set our all-time record for returning staff. We are looking in the range of 98%,maybe even better! So, no, Kingswood has not been attending too many staff recruiting fairs these days. At random, some photos of guys who may not have appeared too many times in … Read more
“The following boys DO NOT have care packages in today’s mail,” I remarked with sarcasm one day, pointing to some campers right in front of me. “All the rest of you, DO.” Everybody understood my angst, the community having come to the realization that the candy shipment issue had reached the tipping point. Years ago, … Read more
Here is the list of counselors slated to return as of this minute! That “exclamation point” is well deserved! This is an outstanding crew, and whether you are new to Kingswood or an old salt, you can rest assured that fabulous supervision, fun, and community spirit are guaranteed in summer 2012! The number next to … Read more
Nick Roman, second from left, at start of trek. He hopes to be passing 25C in Piermont by early June. Below is his letter to me, including the misspelling of my name! Note that Nick was not much of a hiker at camp, or, at least until we made him go one day. Then, beneath … Read more
IS SLATED TO RETURN TO KINGSWOOD IN SUMMER 2012, BOTH CAMPERS AND COUNSELORS. I EVEN WENT SO FAR AS TO CHECK BACKGROUND FACES. EVERY PHOTO BELOW FEATURES AT LEAST THREE PERSONS. ALL WILL BE THERE, AT LEAST AS IT APPREARS AT THIS MOMENT.
Every sixteen year old child should attend a Counselor-In-Training program, somewhere. No exceptions. None of this “I need to make money,” or “I want to get my driver’s license,” or “I have to do weight training for fall sports.” Nonsense. All parents know this because they, too, were sixteen once and had similar, if not … Read more
Poem below submitted by Will Fogarty, pictured at left leading the Songfest. Kingswood Camp, Is it possible to define? The smell of freedom in the air, no parents, teachers, rules, just fun. (How can you define that?) So many kids, fun to go tubing with and to play some ultimate with, What about the fair? … Read more
Old City Falls. Now THERE was a camp overnight trip to remember, approaching nearly sixty years ago. The fun started immediately: we youngsters from Camp Norway in Vermont were driven to Old City Falls in an ancient WWII army truck. Counselors usually rolled back the canvas cover, thus giving us an open-air ride. Next, there … Read more
I think everyone would enjoy an occasional blog from me showing some old-timers, but who are still at camp a few years later. Posted today are a few photos from 2007. Do you recognize any of these guys? Sam enjoys the view from the summit of the Bonds. What a hike that was! Jamie won … Read more
