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Centennial Celebration

Grand Centennial Celebration Weekend

Alumni and their families are cordially invited to return to McWain Hill for a weekend of camp activities, special events, and fellowship.

Friday, Aug 14th at 1:00pm – Sunday, Aug 16th at 12:00pm

By registering and attending the reunion, you are agreeing to abide by the Code of Conduct and Release of Liability.

If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation to support the Centennial Celebration, click here.

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Details & Pricing

Prices include participation in all activities, events, and meals during the Grand Centennial Celebration. Friday and Saturday evening include Salty Snacks and seated, catered dinners with complimentary beer, wine, and canned cocktails.

Adults age 26+$450.00 per person
Young adults ages 18-25$350.00 person
Children ages 5-17$250.00 per person
Children under 4Free

Payment plans will be available. We are committed to ensuring that the reunion is accessible to all alumni who would like to attend. If the cost of attendance is a hardship please contact us for accommodations.

If you can only attend for a portion of the weekend please let us know: [email protected].


Schedule of Events

Friday, August 14th, 2026

1:00 – 9:00 p.m.Registration
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.Activities open: Waterfront, Tennis, Pickleball

Silent Auction Opens
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.Salty Snacks
6:30 p.m.Dinner
7:30 p.m.Campfire

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

6:00 a.m.Coffee and tea available
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.Buffet Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Morning activities
12:00 p.m.General Swim
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Afternoon Activities
3:30 p.m.Alumni Panel
4:30 p.m.General Swim
5/5:30 p.m.Salty Snacks featuring a Live Auction

Silent Auction Closes
7:00 p.m.Dinner
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 pmDJ & Dancing

Sunday, August 16th, 2026

6:00 a.m.Coffee and tea available
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.Buffet Breakfast
10:00 a.m.Tree Talk
12:00 p.m.Event ends

Accommodations

Overnight accommodations are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis for an additional fee as follows:

BYO Tent or Camper
Pitch your own tent or camper onsite. Reservations are $100 for the weekend can be made when you register.
Glamping in the Upper Field
We’ve partnered with The Pop-Up BnB to provide ‘glamping’ bell tent rental in the upper field. Tents can be configured to accommodate 5-8 people depending on the setup. Upon arrival at camp you will be directed to your assigned tent which will already be set up for you.

Book your tent directly through this custom link.
Hampton Inn Oxford
The Inn is approximately 18 miles from Birch Rock Camp. Book by July, 15th 2026 to receive the group rate of $299/night.

Reserve a room by calling (207) 539-6055 using the reference code ‘Birch Rock Centennial Block’, or book online through this custom link.

Silent Auction

We’ll be hosting a live and silent auction during our Centennial Celebration Weekend, and we’d love your help in making it unforgettable. Proceeds from the auction will support Birch Rock’s next hundred years—helping us continue to offer scholarships, preserve our beautiful campus, and keep our back-to-basics traditions alive for future campers.

We’re looking for meaningful and creative auction donations that reflect the heart and history of Birch Rock.
Some ideas:

Stays at your lake, ski, or beach houses
Vintage camp treasures like signs, paddles, maps, or artwork
Classic BRC t-shirts, blankets, or memorabilia
Handwritten recipes from Albert or favorite camp recipes for our Centennial Cookbook
Tickets to sporting or cultural events, or other unique experiences
Handcrafted items or personal creative ideas that capture the spirit of camp

Every contribution—big or small—helps us celebrate 100 years of community, simplicity, and generosity.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Rotman at [email protected].
All donors will be recognized in our event materials and during the Centennial weekend.


If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation to support the Centennial Celebration, please click the button below and add “Centennial” in the optional note field.


Centennial Shop


Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! We’d love to see you, no matter how briefly. Advance registration is still required but we have pro-rated fees depending on what portion of the weekend you will attend. Please contact us at (207) 330-6297 or [email protected] for more info!

The Grand Centennial Celebration will be bigger and more intricate the past reunions… after all, you only turn 100 once! The higher registration fee is reflective of the grander experience than other reunions.

Your registration fees include:

  • Catered dinners on Friday and Saturday evening
  • Complimentary beer, wine, and specialty cocktails (for those 21+) on Friday and Saturday evenings during Salty Snacks and dinner
  • A temporary special space for meals constructed on the sport fields to accommodate our anticipated attendance (the lodge cannot fit everyone, so we have to build one for the weekend!)
  • Entertainment on Saturday night
  • Increased infrastructure (ex. extra toilets) to accommodate our anticipated attendance

We understand that the cost to attend the reunion may be prohibitive for some, and we want to help ensure that everyone who would like to attend can do so. There are a few ways we have established to assist with the financial burden:

  1. When you register online you have the option to make a partial payment now, and the remainder approximately one month prior to the event.
  2. We have scholarships available to help offset or completely cover the cost of your registration. Please contact us at [email protected] to request assistance.

If you are an alum who has the financial capacity to make a contribution to help offset the cost of attendance for another Birch Rocker, please contact us at [email protected] to arrange for a donation.

We understand that plans change. If you cancel by July 14, 2026 you will receive a full refund for your registration. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds to those who cancel after July 14th as we will have already made non-refundable payments on things like catering and equipment that are based on our confirmed guest count on that date.

Yes! We will have designated toilets and showers for women. We will provide more information on this upon check-in.

We are not planning to have an organized children’s program for the weekend. What that means is that parents will be responsible for supervising and occupying your children. While some activities will have projects geared towards children, parents are still responsible for participating with and traveling the grounds with their children.

For those age 21 and older, alcohol will be served during Salty Snacks and Dinner on both Friday and Saturday nights. The bar is being staffed by professional catering/bartending staff. The cost of your beverages is included. Please note, we will provide wrist bands to those 21+ however you should still plan to bring your ID to Salty Snacks and dinner each night. Bartenders reserve the right to ask for identification to confirm your age. Alcohol consumption is permitted during designated times and in designated areas only.

For the safety of all Centennial Celebration guests and your dog, we ask that you do not bring your dog to camp. Service animals are permitted but please let us know in advance by email [email protected]

Absolutely! We will have dedicated golf cars and other vehicles, driven by camp staff, dedicated to transporting anyone who needs support getting around camp.

There is a list of those confirmed to attend is linked at the top of the registration form pages. It is updated every week so check back often to see who is coming.

If there is someone who you know if planning to attend but don’t see on the list or someone whom you would like to encourage to attend, please reach out to them and send them to https://birchrockcamp.regfox.com/brc100 to register!


Have more questions?

Any Centennial Celebration questions can be directed to our event planning partner, SRS Event Design, at [email protected] or (207) 330-6297.

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