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Snowy Fun at The Point

February 8th, 2026

We loved welcoming our 2026 Peakers to camp for our Winter Retreat Weekend, with Brant Lake giving us a true Adirondack winter backdrop. The Point in the snow is always something special.

We fit a lot into the weekend. There was plenty of winter fun, including sledding and a walk out on the lake, plus a little relaxed time together in the Dining Room. And in true retreat fashion, there was also a lot of planning. The group spent real time talking through the summer ahead, sharing ideas, and working together on how they want to lead in 2026, with the goal of making camp exciting for everyone from the very first day.

A big thank you to our parent chaperones for making the weekend possible and for being such a fun part of it. At the end of the evening, they helped close out the night with a warm “Goodnight Camp!”

We left the weekend energized and excited for what is ahead. Summer 2026 will be here before we know it.

Photos from the weekend are posted in an album when you log in on our website.

Bowling Together: Reunion 2025

November 23rd, 2025

We just wrapped up our 2025 Point O’Pines Reunion and this year we brought the reunion to a bowling alley. It was a terrific setting for everyone to come together again.

Friends reunited as they arrived with time to talk and settle into the feeling of being part of our POP community. Soon we were all on the lanes. As soon as the first balls rolled down the lanes the whole space filled with the kind of energy we see at camp. Friends cheered each other on and had a great time just being together.

We enjoyed lunch during the event, giving everyone another chance to relax and enjoy time with friends. After bowling, we watched our summer video and relived favorite moments together on Brant Lake. Yearbook signing followed with messages from friends and memories to hold onto until the summer.

We also honored our Team Captains and Lieutenants for their great work and for leading such a wonderful Team Competition this summer. Looking ahead, we shared a preview of some of the new trips planned for next summer, and the excitement in the room made it clear how special camp remains to everyone. We were also glad to have a surprise visit from Charlotte, whose arrival brought wide smiles and many hugs.

Reunions always remind us how strong these friendships are and how readily the feeling of camp returns. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all who traveled to be part of the day. For those who could not join us, we missed you.

Photos from the reunion have been posted in CampMinder for everyone to enjoy. We have also shared the summer and Team Sing videos.

Banquet 2025 and Awards

August 11th, 2025

Our Peakers created a warm and joyful Home Sweet Home Banquet, inspired by the classic game of Candyland. Guests entered along the winding game board path and into a dining hall transformed with bright colors and playful touches, each poster reflecting their love for Point O’Pines. Thank you, Peakers, for a beautiful evening filled with creativity, laughter, and heartfelt moments.

This celebration was a highlight of a wonderful summer together. We are so grateful for our amazing campers, our dedicated staff, and the supportive parents who make this community so special.

Tonight we also recognized several individuals whose contributions to camp this season were truly outstanding.

Best All-Around Equestrian

Senior Emma

Swimming Hall of Fame

Peaker Amelia

Outstanding Athlete

Peakers Julia S.

Tennis All-Time Great

Peaker Jules

Distinguished Thespian

Peaker Hope

Sportsmanship Award

Peakers Mia

Camper of the Year

Peaker Samantha

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

Elise Ware
Harumi Tomatani

Visiting Day Joy at the Point

July 20th, 2025

This past Friday, Point O’Pines was filled with sunshine and the unmistakable joy of Visiting Day. Families from near and far joined us for a beautiful day at camp, and we’re so grateful for the energy and love they brought with them.

This summer, Visiting Day took place all in one day. That change allowed the girls to jump right back into their favorite camp routines. From the moment the day began with a rush of hugs outside the Rec Hall to the Breakout dance that took over Main Lawn, it was clear just how special it is to share this place with the people we love.

Parents joined their daughters at activities all across camp, especially down at the waterfront, where swimming, boating, blob climbing and sunshine made for unforgettable memories. We even had an impromptu Pickleball tournament.

As always, the girls led the way by showing their families around, introducing their counselors and friends, and simply enjoying a day in the place they call home all summer long.

We were also thrilled to see so many Point O’Pines and Brant Lake Camp alumnae return to camp. It’s always meaningful when past campers come home especially as camp parents, and we shared a special alumni photo to mark the moment.

We’re already back in the swing of things, with full days of activities, evening programs, and the magic of the Point. On Sunday, the energy continued with our Team Competition Swim Meet. The spirit on the waterfront was high, with girls cheering each other on in a great display of teamwork and camp pride.

Thank you to all the moms and dads who brought their joy, their hugs, and maybe even the great weather, too.

Here are just a few moments from the day:

Fourth of July at Point O’Pines: A Celebration of Spirit, Friendship, and Fun

July 5th, 2025

The Fourth of July at Point O’Pines is always something special, and this year’s celebration was filled with energy, color, and the kind of joy only camp can deliver.

From the moment the sun rose, the spirit around camp was full of excitement. Campers dressed head to toe in red, white, and blue, waving flags and wearing their brightest smiles. The dining room was fully decorated with colorful banners and flags, and the whole camp joined together in song. Campers sang America the Beautiful and other favorites, creating a heartfelt start to the day.

In a new addition to the festivities, the entire camp gathered at the flagpole after breakfast. Brandon raised the American flag while everyone stood for the Star-Spangled Banner. It was a moment of togetherness and a hopeful start to a day full of celebration.

Morning activities continued with the usual fun, but everything had a patriotic twist. Campers brought their red, white, and blue energy to the waterfront, tennis courts, and all across camp. In the afternoon, special surprises kept the celebration going. Ice cream sundaes, water balloon tosses, and an inflatable waterpark on the beach with towering slides filled the afternoon with excitement and laughter.

Dinner brought everyone together for an all-camp cookout on the field near volleyball. As the sun began to set, the entire camp headed over to BLC to spend the evening sharing games, making new friends, and enjoying the holiday together. The Peakers even reprised their Breakout dance for the BLC Seniors, adding a memorable highlight to the night.

What stood out most, though, was not just the events or decorations. It was the spirit of celebration. Campers embraced the joy of being together, creating new friendships, and honoring a holiday that brings people closer. At the Point, that is what the Fourth is all about.

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