News From The Point

Today during rest period there was an announcement over the PA.  It was Breakout!  Everyone ran to the beach!

Uh-oh, it was a fake out.  But just before disappointment set in, Sherie announced that the Peakers were in the ring ready for a battle in the Rec Hall for Knockout Breakout 2014. Everyone ran to the Rec Hall!

Once in the Rec Hall the Breakout began in earnest.  The Peakers entered the Rec Hall and performed a superb dance routine for us.  Each age group went off to a separate area where they were given their teams for the summer.  White team headed off to the Campfire Circle and the Blue team went to the Rec Hall, where the teams made their first cheers of the summer.  If today was any indication, we are off to a great summer of team spirit and competition.

Last night we celebrated the Point O’Pines tradition of first campfire.

The first campfire is lit with the torches of spirit, friendship, loyalty and beauty by our Blue and White team captains and lieutenants. The fire is joined by the ashes of wishes made at last year’s final campfire and those of all our previous summers at camp.  We read the heart-warming wishes made for the campers by our alumnae, which also joined the flames. Finally we added wish sticks representing all of the years of camp both past and future and the hopes of all of this years campers for each other.

We said a few words of appreciation for Hoby and Norma Rosen who created Point O’Pines Camp in 1957, and started our camp’s many traditions.  Hoby passed away this year, and it is particularly important that we recognize Hoby and Norma this year at camp.

The first campfire brings us all together in front of the fire, the lake, the mountains and the sky.  What a great way to get our summer started!

It’s hard to believe that camp was quiet just a few days ago. All the prepping and anticipation were well worth the wait because it’s never felt better to hear laughing, stories and songs.

The sound of cheers filled our hearts last night with elections. Peakers Sam (Blue Team) and Maddie (White Team) were elected captains and Phoebe (White Team) and Hannah (Blue Team), lieutenants. We are so excited for these exceptional Peakers to lead the rest of camp in team competition every Sunday. Cheers for a great summer, lasting friendships, and wonderful traditions.

Senior House has unveiled this year’s fabulous senior house shirt design.  What do you think?

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”!