We just wanted to post a quick note that everyone has made it safely to camp, and we are already busy having a great time. Tonight the staff is showing off all of the activities of camp in the “2014 Counselor Show”!
News From The Point
Author: brandon
Just a few more hours!
Just about ready for arrival day tomorrow. Sue Himoff and the rest of the bus counselors have left camp and are ready to meet you at the buses in the morning. The work is almost done, and there is a calm over the camp, hiding the excitement and anticipation of our first day. I bet all of you at home are feeling it too! We just can’t wait!
In just over 3 days the fun begins
Tonight, your counselors are moving into your bunks. We have been training all week, and some for as many as three weeks. We are just bursting with excitement for your arrival on Saturday! From the Waterfront to Arts & Crafts, from Archery to the Farm, we are ready for the phenomenal summer of 2014 as soon as you get to camp.
During this week staff had their own team competition with multi-colored teams, cheers and amazing spirit. Congratulations to the winning Team Purple. We posted a few pictures to share with you behind your CampMinder login.
Happy Fathers’ Day!
At camp we know how important Dads and Grandfathers are to girls (and boys too). They have so much to teach us and they love us dearly. They are often just what is needed in a challenging moment in our lives. When you send your precious girls off to camp, we realize what an awesome responsibility we have trying to fill those shoes just a bit during the summer. So, this Fathers’ Day we want to say “Thank you” to all the great Dads and Granddads for a hard job well done.
Have a truly spectacular Fathers’ Day!
Hoby Rosen, You Will Always Live On In Our Hearts
It is with a heavy heart that we tell you that yesterday, May 19th, 2014, Hoby Rosen passed away. Hoby, with his wife Norma, founded Point O’Pines Camp for Girls in 1957. Together, they created a magical place, full of friendship and beauty. Hoby inspired us with his caring and love, and we have all benefited from our times together. After he passed the leadership of Point O’Pines to the Himoff family, now three decades ago, his visits kept our connection with his legacy for the children and even grandchildren of “Hoby’s Girls.” His traditions and impact live on in all our hearts.
Although our campers know all about Hoby, for those who were not lucky enough to spend time with him, he was a man with great presence who shaped his vision in the form of Point O’Pines. Hoby was not just a leader of our camp, he was also a talented sculptor, animator, photographer and poet. Our hearts go out to Andy, Julie and the rest of the Rosen family.
A ladder of friendship can always be climbed
If you take each step as it comes
Starting anew with no friendships to hold
A child begins all alone
So the child decided to go out and stare
To look for a friend that would always be there
A friend that would cherish each moment unitedly
Always to have a warm smile to lend
Sharing their feelings with helpful advice
Together they conquer their fears
Promising never to part
Keeping their friendship and making it grow evermore
Ascending further the child moves on
With a new found friend hand in hand
Together they journey in search of new friends
Acquiring more than just one
United the friendships will always be held
The intimate feelings have blossomed to one
They’ve reached their goal and know they’ve learned to love
Feelings of harmony now are complete
Though they may part our feelings live on
Together they conquer their fears
Promising never to part
Climbing for friendship will always live on in our hearts
