Letters

from Alpine Camp

Weekend Update

Happy Saturday from Alpine. I’m writing this a bit earlier than usual in the day, during Store Period. Store comes immediately after Rest Hour. Today ...

A Night at Alpine

It’s Wednesday evening, I’m sitting on my screen porch at my house, directly across the road from the field and gym. It’s a humidity-less 74 degrees. ...

Worship and Watermelon on a Sunday

Sundays are special around here, a celebration. The start of the week. It’s a day set apart and we enjoy some special activities and treats. This afte...

Let the Games Begin!

Spirits and temps were high this morning as Alpine opened its 65th Second Term of camp high atop Lookout Mountain. While most folks have been anxiousl...

End of Term Celebrations

Tonight feels like the beginning of many end of term celebrations. It’s our annual Council Ring celebration, held in our outdoor amphitheater. We’ll g...

Monday Musings

It’s hard to believe we are entering our final full week of First Term. Activities throughout camp are preparing for final competition. The early roun...

Trips, Trips, Trips!

Our Chief 2’s have safely arrived home from their grand 4 day adventure on the Appalachian Trail. I have just greeted them as they walked their final ...

First Term In Stride

Boys are in full stride now, enjoying friendships and learning from counselors. I have been able to walk around camp a good bit the last few days and ...

Fun First Week

I’m writing this on Saturday night, at the end of a full and fun first week of camp. The last few days have been sunny and warming each day. I would c...

Dining in Style

Over the years I have consistently heard how much parents enjoy knowing what their boys are eating when I report on meals. You can imagine what they m...