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PIC UVA Connection
More than fifteen years ago, then-director Ben Swan walked into the office of University of Virginia nursing professor Theresa Carroll with a simple question:
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.
I’m grateful for Chipwiches
A Very Grateful Pine Island Thanksgiving
Holiday Store Open Through Nov. 23rd
Our holiday store is open! From now through November 23rd at midnight ET, shop old favorites like PIC tees, sweatshirts, classic twill caps, and Darn Tough Socks, as well as new arrives including...




