News From The Point

Peaker Julia brings this news article from the Point

It is crazy how I am writing this reflection on my peak summer 7 weeks later, after going a full summer without being at camp at Point O’Pines. Wow, so many thoughts rush into my head about this incredible summer, but most importantly is how unbelievably grateful I am that I was given the opportunity to lead camp with my 44 sisters all summer.

I would of never imagined how two peaks could of come together, but now I don’t even know the difference. Even though there were some differences this summer, we faced every single one of them and made the best out of it.

For example, first camp fire was on the beach this summer, but was better and more special then ever as we got to watch the beautiful sunset.

DJ Jeff was outside, but was my favorite one yet because I was able to see and dance with everyone in the fresh Adirondack air!

All that was different this summer, just meant everything was more special, and one to remember!

It was shown this summer more then ever that all that matters with the Point is that the traditions are kept, and as long as you are at the beautiful place with all of the people around you that is all that matters.

Walking around camp seeing everyone’s smiles everyday is what the energy of camp is, which is exactly what I saw everyday from breakfast to taps. That energy is what made camp a normal and spectacular summer.

I’m so happy with how amazing this summer went, and am so proud of everyone in camp for giving a little bit of a different summer a chance, making it the best summer ever! After 8 magical summers at the happiest place on Earth, it is so hard to leave the Point, but I’m more than happy with all that I get to take away with me forever and for ending off on a perfect peak summer of 2021!

Today we sit by the lake and see the reflections of the clear blue sky, as we reflect on our experiences together this summer. After two years apart we were able to come back together with friends, reconnect as a community, and return to enjoying the fun of our lives together. We could restore and experience the feelings in our hearts for camp, our campers and staff. We learned so many things, not just in our activities. Many grew a bit in height, and all grew in wisdom, character and experience.

We can’t wait to come together again, whether it is at camp reunion, at camp or when we are next able to visit one another.

We are thinking of our Peakers who began as two Peaks, and quickly became one. Leading us out into a summer that will always be one of the most treasured.

We are also thinking of our staff who took on so much more this summer than ever and still made camp the magical place it always is for the campers. We appreciate so deeply all their hard work in making this summer both safe and fun. We miss you all and cannot wait until you return to your summer home.

We want to give special thanks to the experts, dedicated health professionals and researchers both at camp and around the world who made it possible for us to create our island of calm and beauty in the churning sea of the outside world. We are hopeful that as campers and staff return to school and jobs that they stay safe and healthy and that this summer of fun provides an anchor as we navigate through to clearing skies, still waters and much brighter days coming to us.

We miss you all, and we look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Today we took the very short journey to “The Happiest Place on Earth” right here at Point O’Pines. What a great theme and a terrific banquet from the Peakers!

This year we have so much to be thankful for, but these Peakers were a huge part of what has really been one of the most wonderful summers at camp. Thank you, girls!

Tonight we were also able to recognize some of the individual campers who’s contribution to camp was particularly outstanding. We have some spectacular young women at Point O’Pines!

Best All-Around Equestrian

Peaker Phoebe

Swimming Hall of Fame

Peaker Leo

Tennis All-Time Great

Peaker Remi S.

Distinguished Thespian

Peaker Anna

Outstanding Athlete

Peaker Caroline

Sportsmanship Award

Peaker Maddie

Camper of the Year

Peaker Lucy

Congratulations and thank you to all these girls!