Dear Treetops Families, Every summer, we strive to empower each camper (and counselor) to recognize the unique role they play within our community. The shape and form of what community means is dynamic throughout the days and weeks of summer — it is as teeny as a tent group and as broad as the […]
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Dear Treetops Families, This summer is asking a lot from all of us. The realities of the world right now are demanding from us the ability to be infinitely adaptable: to think different thoughts, to adjust to alternate normalities, to be open. It is a time to be creative in thought and in action. […]
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The following message was written by Camp Treetops and North Country School Executive Director Todd Ormiston. Dear North Country School Families, Today, our country is in a sustained state of unrest that is deeply rooted in centuries of violence, inequity, grief, and loss. The names of those killed—George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and […]
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If you’ve already read this week’s Camp Journal: CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Campers gathered quietly by the light of a campfire Sunday evening to reflect on their summer, and the mood was bittersweet. In late June the days felt endless—now they are all too short. Circled around the fire, campers agreed that Treetops is like nowhere else in […]
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If you’ve already read this week’s Camp Journal: CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS During week six Camp is a bit quieter than usual, as many of our campers are in the backcountry. Indeed, every tent, stove, canoe and paddle is being put to good use, as are the skills the children have honed during the earlier […]
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If you’ve already read this week’s Camp Journal: CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Midsummer arrived at Treetops this week with a spell of brilliant sunshine and bluebird skies, and the timing couldn’t have been better. On Sunday afternoon, senior camp held their annual water carnival, complete with our homemade “slip ‘n slide” down the lake hill, […]
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If you’ve already read this week’s Camp Journal: CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS The magic of a Treetops summer could be seen at the lake early Tuesday morning, when Junior Camp had their first-of-the-summer polar bear swim. Campers were diving off the raft and jumping off the high dive before breakfast, the water and air […]
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Upcoming Events For information about any event or to register, please contact Kimberly Corwin Gray via email at kcorwingray@ncstreetops.org or by phone at: 518-837-5407 Events in Oregon, Washington State, and California: March 4, 5, 8, and 10 Ski Event in Alta, Utah April 15-19 Recent Events Check out Recent Events to see what’s been happening. Contact Want to […]
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On Saturday, July 26, a small group of Camp and School alums and friends gathered at the home of Elizabeth Harlan (CTT 55-58, CTT Parent 83-89, and Former Trustee). Before sitting down for lobster dinner and enjoying the sunset, Hock welcomed everyone, then gave a brief update on the current state of affairs of Camp […]
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On Friday, November 8, a small group of Camp and School alums and friends gathered at the Paragon to meet with staffers Kimberly Corwin Gray and Michael Gillis, who were in town for a professional development opportunity. Board Chair Dennis Aftergut welcomed everyone and led the group in introductions, then gave a brief update on […]
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