Posted by: Birch Rock Camp

We interrupt this daily blog to bring you breaking news: the infamous Midnight Phantom may have finally been unmasked!

Throughout the week our own counselor, Niko Theriault, has been on the case. He’s been seen snooping around campus, magnifying glass in hand, looking for any clues as to who could be the Midnight Phantom. For our readers unfamiliar with the case, a quote from Birocapedia provides some welcome background information:

“The Midnight Phantom has been lurking in the woods of Birch Rock for many many years. No one knows for sure whether it is one or a group of beings. Some have said it is a group of wood gnomes who strike at night while others firmly believe it’s just the staff.”

The MP is famous for pulling harmless pranks deep into the hours of the night. This is usually some shoes moved around, camp equipment placed in a precarious location (remember the soccer goal in the grove anyone?) or even in one instance campers’ trunks being placed on the raft. This year they have struck multiple times already! The MP strung up trunks above the picnic tables and even was able to place an entire canoe in Walker without anyone waking up. Investigator Theriault has leveled several accusations at Jonah Keates (suspect), Hector C (suspect), and even Mario P (suspect), claiming that because Mario’s initials are in fact “MP” it is a natural fit. Of course, the staff all have alibi’s, as staff meetings can sometimes last late into the evening.

Today, the case came to a close. Chief Justice Galvez held his court session during snack (delicious frozen grapes on a hot day), with several campers acting as the jury. It was none other than Investigator Theriault on the stand. Justice Galvez’s accusation was clear: the MP stays up late to pull their pranks, meaning that they must be extremely tired during the daylight hours. Investigator Theriault is the only counselor who sleeps through BOTH rest periods, meaning that he MUST be extremely tired. This combined with his proximity to the case (being the one who has made the most accusations) the jury could not help but side with the FACTS and convicted him of being the Midnight Phantom. The court Officer quickly brought him to the Biroca Brig. Case settled. 

In other news it was a scorching hot day, and the last day of the BRC Badge Derby! Results will be posted tomorrow. Also, it was Cabin Night! Instead of regular dinner the folks hung around camp, cooking dogs over the fire with s’mores for dessert. Cabins invented their own evening activities ranging from swimming out to the raft, to group songs up by the Upper Camp fire pit. A good time was had by all.

Best Cabin – Hilton A

Best Bed – Angel C

Super Camper – Marshall B