An Experience of Growth and Success at Junior Maine Guide Testing Camp
An Experience of Growth and Success at Junior Maine Guide Testing Camp by Chris Klein – Camper ’00s, CIT ’17 “Show me a ‘J Stroke,’” said Brian, a certified Junior Maine Guide instructor sitting in my canoe. As I...
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Skiing at Sunday River with the Outing Club –– A good time was had by all!
Skiing at Sunday River with the Outing Club –– A good time was had by all! Winter was still holding on up at Sunday River Ski Resort this past Sunday. The day started out chilly and a bit windy...
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Family Ties at Best Boys Camp
Family Ties at Best Boys Camp by David “Ziggy” Nesher, Camper 90s, Counselor 00s, Trustee/Parent 10s On a rainy day this past July, my wife, Meghan, and I dropped our older son, Julien (then 7), off at Birch Rock...
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Camping History
Camping History by board member Francie Campbell Birch Rock Camp for Boys is whizz-bang* for lots of reasons but one phenomenal thing is our long history. Birch Rock was created in the Roaring 20’s — think Babe Ruth, jazz, flappers,...
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A NEW STAFF CABIN: Semanas – In Honor Of David C. Weeks
A NEW STAFF CABIN: Semanas – In Honor Of David C. Weeks It was a fitting tribute to a living legend. On the most perfect summer camp day, the afternoon of July 28th, Birch Rockers spanning 50 years stood...
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The Foss Family at Birch Rock
Ted, Noah, Peter, Eli and Rosie By Senior Camper Eli Foss Protas Since the summer of 1951, my family has spent more time at Birch Rock than just about anywhere else. Of course, this is no accident, since...
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August 3 – Hungarian Hijinks!
A foggy Wednesday at BRC had camp convinced that we were thousands of miles up in the clouds! To celebrate the opening of Sky Camp, we started our day with egg and sausage sandwiches preceded by some hefty oatmeal....
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August 2 – Here’s to Hugh!
Hugh Swam His Whale! Nice job, Hugh! Super Camper today was Hugh. He swam his whale. Gage Wheeler, our amazing blog writer, will return tomorrow. Stay tuned.
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August 1 – Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit!
Wishing for good luck to carry us through the rest of the month, everyone woke up bright and early on a muggy August morning. With everyone sleepy and content to lay in bed, the staff had to break out...
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July 31 – Mimic Monday
The day started off with a bang as staff members warned campers of shadowy creatures called “Mimics” hiding in our trunks! Liam V. even emerged from a trunk as a Mimic for an announcement, leading to the day being...
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