June 26th

June 27, 2026

Our 5-week session is off and running! Between new campers, returning faces, and all our favorite traditions, Camp already feels full of energy as everyone settles in under Old Bald.


We are so fortunate to have 24 Junior Counselors this session! With a group that size, they’re split into two groups and rotate between learning JC curriculum and helping teach activities. They also each have buddy cabins! When a counselor is on her day off, a JC steps in to spend time with the cabin. It is always so much fun to watch the campers learn who their JC is!


With a group this big, no amount of team bonding is ever enough! One of the best (and funniest) ways we’ve found to connect as a cabin is through the low ropes course. Over the past few days, both JC groups have had the chance to take on the course, practicing teamwork, building trust, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way.

The JCs and their leaders go through the course in pairs, literally attached to one another, which makes every obstacle a little more challenging...and a lot more entertaining! From start to finish, low ropes is a very fun way for JCs and campers to learn to support each other, work through challenges, and to put the others first.

We are so excited for all that these 24 JCs will bring to this session, and even more excited to watch them learn and grow into incredible counselors!

Chug-a-wump, 

Robin & Frost 

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