News From The Point

Unfortunately, according to an article in the New York Times, the postal service will not be delivering regular mail on Saturdays starting in August. This is something we have been dreading, but expecting, for the past few years. While package delivery and some other services may continue, the regular mail may not. We will keep you up to date on these developments, but presumably Priority Mail or FedEx would still deliver on Saturday.  

If you have strong feelings on this, as we expect you may, we would also encourage you to be in communication with your representatives in Washington. We know how much the girls love to write and hear from you on Saturday. Camp is such a unique place where kids can develop without the restraints of instant messaging culture and learn real person to person communication. Communication skills are necessary for adulthood and kids are often not learning these skills well enough at school.  It is unfortunate that the Postal Service is moving away from their vital legacy delivering the real physical handwritten letter.

UPDATE (4/11/2013):  It looks like the postal service bowed to pressure and will not be ending Saturday mail.  This is great news for the girls!

This weekend we were delighted to have some visitors.  Almost all of last year’s Seniors were able to come up for a little winter camp fun.  We got in some tubing at Gore Mountain, a walk (no swimming necessary) across to Schultz’s Island, a campfire, and fun times together.  We also heard some amazing planning for this year. It is going to be a great summer at the Point. Check out the pictures in the photo albums.

We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season.  At camp, we are busy with preparing for the summer while enjoying the beauty of the winter.  This morning the sunrise over the lake was so breathtaking that we had to share it with you.  The bravest of ice fisherman are just starting to get out on the new ice, and soon winter sports will be in full swing on Brant Lake. Your Point misses you all.

The first rays of sunshine are just breaking through the clouds about camp as the former Hurricane Sandy subsides.  We experienced rain and wind but no significant damage or disruption.  While at camp we were spared the worst of the storm, many of our Point O’Pines family may not of been as fortunate.  Our thoughts are with all of you as you deal with the aftermath of Sandy.  We know that a few of you may have suffered damage and dislocation from the storm, perhaps even major damage to your homes.  We are ready and willing to be of assistance, so if we can help you please let us know.