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Why Making my Bed is Important to Me

Hi! I’m William, and I’m going to be a 4th year camper at Birch Rock Camp! Ever since my first summer at camp, I’ve learned that the little things we […]

Learning, Reading, and Growing at Birch Rock: Our Tutoring Program

Posted by: Logan Landry

Two campers reading outside of the Birch Rock Library.

At Birch Rock Camp, learning has always been an important part of the camp experience. When founders William Brewster and Leona Brewster established Birch Rock, they believed that boys thrive […]

How to Handle Sleepaway Camp Homesickness: A First-Time Parent’s Guide

Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent

To help you and your son navigate his first experience at summer camp event, we’ve put together this comprehensive homesickness guide.

The Birch Rock “First Day” Pep-Talk Template

Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent

A wonderful way to support your son is to write a pep-talk letter for him to receive on his very first day. You can give this to a staff member […]

The Hillside Support System: Birch Rock’s Proven Methods for Managing Sleepaway Camp Anxiety

Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent

Starting sleepaway camp is a pivotal event in a boy’s life. It’s a thrilling launch out of the family nest, into a magical world of campfires, Capture the Flag and […]

Spreading Their Wings: 5 Strategies for Parents Coping with the Camp Transition

Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent

As your son prepares to plunge into his Maine adventure, it is natural for you to experience your own “jolt” of emotion. A child’s growing independence can leave a parent […]

Helping Him Help Himself: 6 Strategies for Your Son to Manage Homesickness at Camp

Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent

While our counselors are wizards at nurturing campers, it is a wonderful thing for a boy to have his own toolkit for building resilience. Before the trunk is dropped off […]

The Pre-Camp Roadmap: 8 Ways to Build Your Son’s Confidence Before Sleepaway Camp Starts

Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent

Homesickness can be addressed long before your child heads off to summer camp. By being proactive, you can make getting ready for camp as positive as possible.

Is My Child Really Ready for Overnight Camp? A Parent’s Honest Take

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Deciding to send your child to overnight camp is exciting… and a little terrifying. You want them to grow and gain confidence, but you also don’t want to push them […]

How Summer Camp Instills Great Manners in Boys

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In an age where screens dominate daily life and casual communication often replaces face-to-face interaction, many parents worry their sons are missing fundamental lessons in courtesy and respect. The dinner […]