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Honoring Emily Swan: A Legacy of Loyalty

Honoring Emily Swan: A Legacy of Loyalty

Last December, Emily Swan fully retired from Pine Island after more than 30 years as the camp’s Business Manager. This was a woefully inadequate job title; Emily seamlessly handled everything from finances and payroll to logistics and endlessly frustrating regulations. Her attention to detail touched every aspect of camp life, both during the summer and throughout the year.

Please raise a paddle in gratitude to our Directors

Please raise a paddle in gratitude to our Directors

We need places that teach our children the beauty, the essentiality, and the fragility of nature. We need places that allow our boys to explore, to wonder, to breathe, to make new friends in a community that is connected by laughter and shared experience…

Not Your Average Woodcraft Class!

Not Your Average Woodcraft Class!

A group of my best friends and I hike quickly through the woods in the morning light. Speed and timing are everything. Each of us understands his assignment and our common goal…

Welcome Alex Toole!

Welcome Alex Toole!

We are excited to welcome our Incoming Director, Alex Toole! Alex officially joined the PIC team earlier this month. He will work closely with Outgoing Director Sumner Ford…