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Reunion 2024: Celebrating Lifelong Friendships

November 23rd, 2024

Today was a truly special day as the Point O’Pines family reunited to celebrate the deep bonds and unforgettable memories of Summer 2024. It was heartwarming to see campers and staff reconnect, sharing laughter, stories, and the unique friendships that make camp so special.

The premiere of the 2024 Summer Video was a highlight, bringing smiles and laughter as we relived some of the best moments from this past summer. Campers enjoyed signing each other’s yearbooks and reminiscing over photos that captured the memories and spirit of their time at camp. A lively mini Camp Auction and a special birthday song added a bit of excitement, but the true joy of the day came from simply being together again.

A special thank-you to our Peakers of 2024 for your leadership this past summer. You’ve set an inspiring example for everyone in our camp community, and we will miss you. Your contributions will always be a part of the Point’s legacy, and we know you’ll carry the spirit of camp with you wherever you go.

As we hold onto these cherished memories, we’re already counting down the days until Summer 2025. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Point for another incredible season filled with growth, laughter, and lifelong friendships!

Please enjoy more photos when you login to our website albums.

Banquet 2024 and Awards

August 7th, 2024

Our Peakers created a moving Banquet to the theme of ABBA’s Slipping Through Our Fingers, showing us their love for every moment of Point O’Pines. Thank you Peakers for a beautiful evening!

This was a highlight to this very best of our camp summers. This year has amazed us, even as it has gone by so very quickly. We made many thanks to superb campers, staff and even all those wonderful parents at home.

Tonight we recognized some of the individuals who’s contribution to camp was particularly outstanding.

Best All-Around Equestrian

Peaker Isabelle L.

Swimming Hall of Fame

Peaker Zara

Outstanding Athlete

Peakers Daniela & Reese

Tennis All-Time Great

Peaker Olivia

Distinguished Thespian

Peaker Chloe

Sportsmanship Award

Peakers Molly & Natalie

Camper of the Year

Peaker Lilah

Congratulations and thank you to all these girls!

We also took this opportunity to recognize outstanding staff, including two recipients of the Sherie Alden and Erin Shoulberg Award for Outstanding Leadership. This award will be accompanied by a scholarship grant from the Himoff Family and was created to celebrate staff members who exemplify caring, fun, organizational skill, and leadership. Honoring those staff members who have demonstrated these extraordinary qualities celebrates and honors what Erin and Sherie brought to their life at Point O’Pines Camp.

Sherie Alden and Erin Shoulberg Award for Outstanding Leadership

Emma Romatzick
Maria Olive Garcia

News Report: Breakout

June 26th, 2024

The whole camp woke up to excitement as the Peakers announced there was a blackout in the dining room and to seek light in the Rec Hall. Blackout Breakout had begun!

Everyone ran to the Rec Hall straight from getting ready for breakfast, pajamas and all. We found our Blue and White team leaders standing in the middle of the rec hall, with the rest of the Peaker teammates on stage. All of a sudden, the lights went off and they were glowing under UV lights. They performed a spectacular dance routine in front of the entire camp, split everyone into Blue or White teams, and went off to team meetings—all before breakfast!

Check out the photo album tomorrow for more fun moments from Breakout!

Total Eclipse of the Adirondacks

April 9th, 2024

Brandon, Caressa, Callie and Tessa were able to enjoy viewing yesterday’s total eclipse through the Point O’Pines telescope. We drove up to the public beach in nearby Plattsburgh, NY, and were able to share the views with other kids and families at the park. What an experience! We wanted to share some of the photos with our camp community. Wow, amazing!

Great News to Share!

September 5th, 2023

We want to once again say a heartfelt thanks for being a part of a wonderful summer at camp. It may have been the best summer yet, with continuing traditions complemented by fresh fun and energy. We are both looking forward to our exciting collaboration with Max Grossman and Nikki Zenkel. We are so happy to congratulate them on their upcoming wedding.

We have asked Nikki and Max to join us as fellow Directors of Point O’Pines Camp. Brandon, Caressa, Max and Nikki will be the Director team going forward, leading a great team of caring staff, and planning great fun surprises for our campers. We look forward to working closely with Nikki and Max for years to come. Jim and Sue will continue to assist us with their advice, ideas and care for the girls while they enjoy more free time in the summer.

We are working on amazing plans for Summer 2024 and cannot wait to announce what is coming! We are excited to see so many of you already enrolled, and encourage families to complete their enrollments so we can be prepared for Summer 2024.

All the Best,

Brandon & Caressa

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