What a great day to be at the Rock!
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We woke to cool temps and just a little less pollen as a result of last night’s rains. The thin cloud cover burned off early and provided our boys with […]
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A Very Happy Half Christmas to You!
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A Very Happy Half Christmas to You! All through the camp shoes were lined up outside of cabins in hopes that good old St. Musc had left the campers a […]
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FIRST DAY!
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First Day! In our cabins and we just can’t wait, to hear the bell for the very first day! Ding ding ding! GOOOOOOD MORNING BIRCH ROCK! Yes! Finally camp […]
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We’re In!!!!
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What a wonderful opening day! From the warm sunny weather to the much anticipated arrival of the campers, Birch Rock was abuzz this morning. The staff was eager to meet […]
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A Peek Into Staff Orientation Week
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A Peek Into Staff Orientation Week With one week to go till opening day, the staff is working hard to get the campus looking it’s best. We can’t wait for […]
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Homesick, but Happy!
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Homesick, but Happy! by Francie Campbell, Trustee It was to be his first full season at Birch Rock. Seven whole weeks of camp in the summer of 2003. But it […]
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The Lasting Value of Summer Camp: Why Boys Benefit from Being Away From Pressures
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The Lasting Value of Summer Camp: Why Boys Benefit from Being Away From Pressures by Francie Campbell, Trustee Parents—are your boys (and you) stressed out by school, social media, and […]
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Helping the “Little” Fellow
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Helping the “Little” Fellow by Gus Tringale One steamy evening on Opening Day of Birch Rock’s second session, my fellow senior campers and I stepped into “Onie’s,” the white-washed cabin […]
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Earning My Whale Pin
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Earning My Whale Pin by Matt Schwind I see the Whale pin on the Birch Rock Camp banner over my bed, and I know I can accomplish anything. Located on […]
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Simulation vs Reality: Lose the devices and enjoy your summer!
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Simulation vs Reality By Sam Rotman I’m a teenager who chooses reality over simulation. I choose to light a fire in real life versus lighting a fire in Fortnite. I consciously make […]
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