Monday, January 26, 2009

Winter Reunion For Summer 2008

A good time was had by all at the 2008 Winter Reunion on January 24th, at the Holiday Inn in Somerville, Massachusetts. On that frigid, wintry day, over 55 campers and staff were able to bask in the warmth of the hot tub, sauna, and heated pool of the hotel. It was almost just like summer- but without the waterskiing. We played human bingo, invented fantastic new s'mores recipes, and introduced some new games like Quelf and Would You Rather. A big THANKS for coming! We had a great time and can't...

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Saturday, January 10, 2009

Kingsley Pines: My Place of Importance, by Martin Quick

My place of importance is Kingsley Pines Camp. At Kingsley Pines I am free to be myself and try new things, and there is a real sense of responsibility that comes alongside the freedom of the environment. There are great new activities that I have learned how to do, great friends that I have made and I have matured significantly each of the three years that I have attended the camp.The instant I get to camp I get a feeling of absolute joy. The fresh, pine tree smell hits you as the counselors...

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My Last Summer at Kingsley Pines, by Jamie Donchin

This is my last summer as a camper at Kingsley Pines. This sudden fact seems to spark up all of my memories from past years. I first showed up in 2001—shy, unknowing, and only willing to talk to a few girls I already knew. That all changed on my second day, though, when I started meeting new people and trying out new activities that I had never done before. In the summer of 2002, I stayed for a full 6 weeks, which was quite a change, but I welcomed it. I had many...

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