A Tenacious Tuesday- June 23rd Blog
Posted by: Logan Landry
What a wonderful Tuesday at Birch Rock Camp! Our breakfast menu this morning consisted of cream of wheat, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and homemade fresh cinnamon rolls! Jon and the kitchen […]
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We’re Fired Up!- June 22nd Blog
Posted by: Logan Landry
Today was an amazing day of first full activities! Campers were bursting with excitement the second they woke up, and the energy they displayed was radiating through the rolling hills […]
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Shake a Hand Make a Friend- June 21st Blog
Posted by: Logan Landry
Ding…. That’s it! The moment we’ve all been waiting for. The first morning bell of the summer is finally here! 100th summer here we go, buckle up! What a special […]
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Opening Day 2026!- June 20th Blog
Posted by: Logan Landry
Lights, camera, action – and welcome to a milestone moment: the 100th Season of Birch Rock Camp for Boys on McWain. For a century this small patch of land has been […]
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Are Summer Camps Good for Boys Who Are Introverted?
Posted by: Birch Rock Camp
My son has always been a reader. Even as a little kid, he’d disappear into his room with a book while the neighbor kids were tearing around the yard, and […]
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What I Didn’t Know Until Drop-Off Day
Posted by: Birch Rock Camp
I asked the question at least a dozen times in the weeks before we drove up to Waterford. What actually happens on the first day? I knew the philosophy, had […]
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Helping a Shy or Anxious Child Feel Ready for Camp
Posted by: Birch Rock Camp
Do you have a child who is a little shy or anxious about trying new things? Sending them to camp can feel like a big leap. As a parent, you […]
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Why Making my Bed is Important to Me
Posted by: Logan Landry
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 […]
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Learning, Reading, and Growing at Birch Rock: Our Tutoring Program
Posted by: Logan Landry
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 […]
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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.
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