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Author: Mike Mattson

TURNOVER – July 20th Blog

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Head Counselor and campers at Funtown USA.

After a day filled with celebrations, badges, and shared final moments, we awoke to a day filled with emotional hugs goodbye and an optimism for the future. It is always […]

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Head Counselor and campers at Funtown USA.

Video Kills The Radio Star – July 13th Blog

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Campers performing a skit at Saturday's campfire.

It’s Saturday!! We awoke to another hot and humid day, but a beautiful one. We awoke to a delicious breakfast of Eddie’s Breakfast Balls, which were a huge hit with […]

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Campers performing a skit at Saturday's campfire.

The BRC Safari – July 12th Blog

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The first day since the Wolves got back from their trip was filled with excitement!  A group of campers participated in the first annual Upper Camp versus Lower Camp Sandlot […]

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Power’s out, but it does not matter – July 5th blog

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Happy Friday! We had a hot and humid day today, but a phenomenal day, nonetheless. We actually lost power twice today, once around lunchtime and once at nighttime. But we’re […]

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Trips Are Back! – July 3rd Blog

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Camp felt quite empty without the Moose and Hiltonites. The two groups went on an amazing adventure consisting of beautiful mountain ridge trails along the Carter Dome, and the iconic […]

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If I Can Fight A Bear – June 29th Blog

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Boy aiming an arrow with his bow

Saturday, June 29th was yet another exciting day at camp! The day started off overcast, but full of opportunity. In the first and second activity periods Badges were flying left […]

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Boy aiming an arrow with his bow

It’s Pizza Friday! – June 28th blog

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two canoes on the lake on a beautiful sunny day

Happy Pizza Friday! The Birch Rockers had to endure a frigid night’s sleep, but we bundled up and awoke strong and prepared to attack this day even stronger than the […]

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two canoes on the lake on a beautiful sunny day

Staff Orientation Begins – June 16th

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It’s a beautiful Maine Day: sunny with a crisp McWain Pond breeze, mid 70s, and plenty of welcoming warmth!  Gentlemen from Spain, Mexico, and all over the United State of America […]

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5 Benefits of Being a Camp Counselor

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Spending your Summer as a camp counselor in Maine can be one of the most fun, meaningful, and growth-filled experiences. Beyond enjoying activities like campfires, hiking, art, and music, serving […]

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Disconnect to Reconnect for Emotional Health

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It can be tough raising boys. Everyone gets worn down by the usual parent/kid flashpoints: too much time on computers and phones, foot-dragging over cleanup and chores, reluctance to play […]

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