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Trip Day Musings

I’m happy to report that our Chief 2’s arrived home safe and sound last night about 9PM CDT. Spirits were high as they reported a fun and challenging ...

Week 2 Off to Fast Start

Monday morning at 9AM our 22 2nd Year Chiefs (completed 9th grade) departed for a 3 night, 4 day backpacking trip along the famed Appalachian Trail in...

Busy Weekend

So much has happened in the last few days I’m not sure where to start. The weather has been idyllic. Tonight as we left a fine dinner of BBQ pulled po...

First Week Activities

My favorite thing to do is visit activities with no purpose but to say hello and watch guys having fun. I don’t get to do it as often as I’d like. Thi...

Glee Club

Each night after dinner boys have the option to attend Glee Club. It lasts for about 30-45 minutes in the gym. We sing songs written with Alpine lyric...

Who Is My Neighbor?

Sundays are a joy at Alpine. As I type this cabins are spread throughout camp enjoying cabin time together. Some have chosen to play an active game on...

First Term 2018 Begins

Today we welcomed 267 campers for our First full term for 2018, a tradition dating back to 1959. That summer Mr. O (founder and director emeritus) hos...

Picture Perfect Day

A cool breeze swept through camp yesterday evening, bringing with it a cool front. This morning we awoke to cool temps and blue skies. The humidity wa...

Weekend News from Alpine

I haven’t posted in a few days - we’ve been too busy having fun out in camp! As far as night programs go, this weekend exceeded expectations. Friday n...

Summer Sunshine

We walked to breakfast this morning to angles of sunlight streaming through the leaves. Once again an 80% rain forecast has been proven wrong and we a...