News From The Point

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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.

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