We had a great storm here last night that knocked out the power in the office. That means no email, answering machine, fax or lights in the office, for that matter. Thank goodness for an iPhone for a blog update! (please excuse any typos!) No power in camp is an adventure for our cooks for…
Leadership is a common theme running through the program this summer at Highlands. Andy B. works hard before camp creating the pre-camp program so that our leadership staff can teach our counseling staff much of the same material from year to year, but in a fresh new light. This summer, there’s a focus on what…
There must be something in the air, because before I left the house to head down to the office today, I put on my running shorts and sneakers so that I could be ready at a moment’s notice to break into a dash. What’s in the air, you ask? Tomorrow is the annual Camp Highlands…
It’s warming up nicely, and it sounds like we’re going to be lolling about in true summer temps by the end of the day. Wednesday at camp is Division Day (a.k.a. cook’s night off!) where the boys band together by division for activities and then a cookout. Cubbies will hike around the back bay of…
I can’t remember a more beautiful start to camp. It makes for a great day of activities. Water sports this morning had a nearly still lake, and this afternoon the breeze picked up and the guys were flying across the lake on the Sunfish. The guys at land sports were loving the sun and the…
A little bit of jittery, nervous excitement. Old friends. New friends. Roasting marshmallows around a campfire on a starry, cool evening. Hearing Taps play for the first time of the summer (or the first time ever!). That’s what a first night at Highlands is made of. Last night after a filling dinner of homemade spaghetti…
After a beautiful afternoon of (not-so-patient) expectation, all the boys are here! For the kids and families who were here at lunch, a siesta-inducing lunch of turkey dinner was served in the dining hall. The staff and campers who were not on the bus joined in the track to cheer the busses’ arrival. Lots of…
Here are some things you’ll want to know about Sunday 6/24. Bus riders: •Please have your son at the O’Hare Oasis by 9:15 a.m. so that we can be on time for our 10 a.m. departure. • Don’t forget to pack your son a lunch. (although if you do forget, we have a stash of…
From Andy and Mike Bachmann…. Dear Highlands Parents: We are happy that your son is going to be with us at Camp Highlands this summer. This letter contains information you will want to save. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions. MAIL: Please write your son frequently. He will check the…