Letters

from Alpine Camp

Taco Tuesday

It’s Taco Tuesday here at Alpine! And the weather could not be more perfect. 70’s, low humidity, and abundant sunshine have marked our day. I have jus...

First Sunday of First Term

If you are a radar watcher you’ve noticed it’s been a rainy weekend on Lookout Mountain. But spotty rain, not the kind of complete wash out that keeps...

First Term Successfully Open

I paced the road this morning about 8:30, after breakfast, making the walk from my house, mid-camp, back towards the front gate. Camp was eerily quiet...

Junior Camp Winding Down

Today’s weather has been the best of the term. A quick, but drenching rainfall yesterday afternoon knocked all the dust off around camp. When the sun ...

Food at Alpine

Food at Alpine is a big deal. When Mr. O started camp in 1959 his father gave him one piece of advice. His father, by the way, was Dr. Carter O’Ferral...

Activities Abound

So much has happened since my Opening Day post. A day in camp is like a week in the real world. This afternoon I was finally able to shove off my offi...

2019 Junior Camp Arrival

Under gorgeous sunny skies this morning summer officially began here at Alpine Camp for Boys. Shiny SUV’s and minivans full of excited boys crunched o...

Is My Child Ready for Sleepaway Camp?

Is My Child Ready for Sleepaway Camp?

“How do I know if my child is ready for overnight camp?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear at Alpine Camp for Boys. Parents are really ask...

2019 Slide Show Dates

We are scheduling our 2019 Slide Shows and are looking forward to seeing all of you soon.  Below are the dates and places where we have slide shows sc...

Finishing Strong

Today we wrapped up our final regular activities of the term. Three met this morning after breakfast and one final concluding activity after rest hour...