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Why Kids Need Full‑Season Camps More Than Ever
As the director of a full-season boys’ camp in Maine, I’m asked the same questions by nearly every new family: “Can my child really handle six weeks away?” “What if he gets homesick?” “Is a full summer too much for a first-time camper?”. These questions come from a place of love, and they’re completely understandable.
My View From the Doctor’s Cabin Porch
Every night, part of my routine involves…thinking about all the people I’m grateful for. I try to remember when this habit formed…I’m pretty sure it was at Pine Island that it first became part of my routine….
A Gracious Life: Farewell to Monte Ball
It is with sadness and a deep well of gratitude that we bid Montague G. Ball, Jr. a final farewell. Monte died in hospital near his home in Chiang Mai, Thailand…
Campfire in NYC: Saturday, February 3, 2024
Alums, friends, current camp families, and prospective camp families – please join us in Brooklyn for an evening of classic Pine Island Camp songs, games, skits, and other merriment! We'll enjoy...